Apple just announced a new iPad Air that has a stellar camera, excellent Liquid Retina display, and most importantly, the powerful new A14 Bionic chipset. It does lack the ProMotion display and LiDAR scanner but at $599, it’s a better value than iPad Pro. So, if you have already pre-ordered the iPad Air (4th Gen) then you must also get a compatible smart pencil to make your iPad experience complete. The official Apple Pencil 2 is an obvious choice, but it comes at a steep price. And that’s why we have curated a list of the best Apple Pencil 2 alternatives for iPad Air (4th Gen) that has all the necessary features. So without further ado, let’s go through the list.
Here, we have enlisted the top Apple Pencil 2 alternatives that are compatible with iPad Air (4th Gen). We have also mentioned a feature-packed Apple Pencil 2 alternative for Indian users so that you don’t end up buying an incompatible stylus. Take a look at all the alternatives below and click on the link to move to the corresponding pen.
List of Top Apple Pencil 2 Alternatives for iPad Air 4
1. Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil
Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil is one of the best Apple Pencil 2 alternatives and it’s also compatible with the new iPad Air (4th Gen). The pencil costs nearly half of what the official Apple Pencil 2 costs and you get almost all the features which is great. First of all, it features the palm rejection technology so you will be able to sketch or draw without any stray touches.
Having said all of that, the only cons is that it does not attach to the iPad Air (4th Gen) magnetically which is expected as it’s a third-party accessory. All in all, I would say, for significantly less price, the Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil is a great Apple Pencil 2 alternative and you should give it a look.
Adonit Note+ is another Apple Pencil 2 alternative that can be a great companion for the iPad Air (4th Gen). Similar to Logitech Crayon, it’s also pressure-sensitive and can draw or create a shade effect by tilting the pen tip. Adonit Note+ also features palm rejection technology and offers two quick shortcut buttons. You can configure the buttons for Undo, Redo or Erase which is awesome.
If you are looking for an affordable Apple Pencil 2 alternative that is compatible with iPad Air (4th Gen) then JamJake Stylus Pen is worth considering. It just costs $34 and brings stellar accuracy and battery life. Sure, it does not have prime features like natural tilting and pressure sensitivity but you get a rock-solid pencil that can be used for taking notes, doodling and for casual drawing as well.
4. Ankace Stylus Pen
Ankace Stylus Pen is another Apple Pencil 2 alternative for budget users who want all the major features but for a less price. It surprisingly offers tilt and pressure sensitivity and claims that it works very well while drawing or choosing a broader stroke of brush. Next, the Ankace Stylus Pen features palm rejection technology so that you can keep on drawing without having any fear of accidental touches.
iPad users in India generally don’t have access to the best Apple Pencil 2 alternatives, but thankfully, Case U Pen has brought a great stylus at low price and one that is compatible with iPad Air (4th Gen).
Xiron Stylus is our next pick mainly because of its low-cost price and features that are quite comparable to the official Apple Pencil 2. Packed with palm rejection technology, the Xiron Stylus brings a smooth experience while taking notes, drawing or sketching. Similar to other smart pens on this list, the tip size is 1.2mm which is pretty good. It should translate to high precision input without any breaking point.
Fojojo Active Stylus is yet another smart pen that is very similar to Apple Pencil 2 in terms of features and appearance. The pen is compatible with iPad Air (4th Gen) and brings palm rejection technology at an affordable price. Fojojo Active Stylus features a 1.2mm carbon fiber tip so your writing experience will remain both comfortable and smooth.
You also get 20-hr battery life which is in line with other smart pens on this list. The best part is that it comes with Type-C charging and a charger is also included in the box. Basically, you are getting all the necessary features of Apple Pencil 2 and you should definitely give it a look.
Doboli Stylus is the cheapest Apple Pencil 2 alternative on this list, but it does not cut major corners and offers essential features at just $27. The pencil is compatible with iPad Air (4th Gen) and brings palm rejection technology for smooth writing. The pen tip is 1.2mm in size and it’s made of carbon fiber so that is great.
