There’s a new Apple Pencil in town. This stylus is not only the cheapest Apple Pencil currently available, but it also has USB-C charging. That low $79 price comes with some trade-offs, but the peripheral still retains many features you’d expect. For some — especially those who own the iPad 10th gen — the new Apple Pencil seems like a perfect fit.
I review the best tablets and the best iPads, so I’ve tested various digital pencils over the years. While the best Apple Pencil alternatives are great, I still prefer Apple’s styluses due to their balanced weight, comfortable feel and precision. The $129 Apple Pencil 2 is my personal favorite, but the new Apple Pencil isn’t far behind, despite some of its drawbacks.
