For drawing, scribbling, writing, Paper for iPad, whatever you need to do, a stylus can be a great help in our touchscreen world, helping keep your screen clean and your movements precise. iPad and smartphone-users know this all too well.
But as you’d expect, there are tons of options if you’re in the market for a stylus. Everyone wants the best bang for their buck, quality and a reasonable price, and we’ve tracked down the best.
Our list will outline the 5 best styli for the iPad and smartphone.
Best Stylus for Tablets and Smartphones
GoSmart 200 Stylus
This great stylus is a nice option in that it offers two versions – one with a magnetic strip inside to cling to the side of your iPad, and one without. The GoSmart Stylus is also universal, working on both tablets and smartphones interchangeably.
The tip is see-through too, so you can see right through its metal tip, making it much easier to see what you’re doing.
Elago Slim Stylus
This rubber tip stylus may change the way you feel about styli with a rubber tip, as it glides quite smooth. The tip can also be replaced after extended use. The Elago Slim is also a generous 5 inches in length, giving your fingers plenty of room, and it’s quite inexpensive, only $9.99, making it an attractive option to many.
Although this stylus is specifically made for Apple products, the iPhone 5/4S/3GS and the iPad, it also works with the Galaxy tablet.
Wacom Bambo
For a highly reputable stylus, you can’t get a more well-reviewed one then the Wacom Bamboo, and for good reason.
It is light, it has a removable tip and it is known for being very precise. The Wacom Bamboo stylus has a small rubber tip and is one of the best rubber-tip styli available. This stylus is intended for the iPad and has a steep-ish price, at $30.00, but due to its stylish and comfortable feel, the price seems justified.
Adonit Jot Pro
A top-of-the-line stylus made of aluminum and steel with a rubber grip, this sleek stylus has a plastic disc at the tip along with a protective cap, giving you a smooth gliding motion that’s perfect for writing and drawing precisely by letting you change your angle easily.
This stylus, due to this tip however, is not ideal for a lot of tapping, so definitely keep that in mind when considering the Adonit Jot Pro. It also has magnetic insides for sticking to the top of the iPad. A stylus made for the iPad and smartphones, the Adonit Jot Pro costs $29.99.
Applydea Magnus
An excellent rubber-tip stylus for everyday use, the Applydea Magnus stands out for its responsiveness, durability and magnetic capabilities. It’s also one of the most interesting looking styli out there, with a flat design so it will lay tightly against the iPad when magnetized.
The tip is able to read movements with ease too, and almost zero exertion is required to get there. This beautiful stylus costs $26.00
Conclusion
Remember, no stylus, even the above five, will ever feel 100% like the real thing, and in many ways they’re not much more accurate than using your fingertips. However, the appeal of the stylus cannot be denied; students, teachers, businesspeople, anyone needing a different way to tap their screens will find a quality stylus a great change of pace.
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