Metapen iPad Pencil A8 for Apple iPad 10th/9th, Backup for Apple Pen Pencil 2nd 1st Generation, Stylus Pen for iPad Air 5/4/3, iPad Pro 12.9" /11" 丨2X Faster Charge & 2 Spare Tips, Palm Rejection

This is the fastest Amazon review I’ve ever written. This pen worked easily right out of the box on both a 6th generation iPad and a 4th generation iPad Pro. It is lightweight and comfortable, and it feels better in my hand than the actual Apple pencils do. It will substitute for both a 1st gen and 2nd gen iPad pencil, and I am thrilled to have one writing tool that works on both my iPads.

I tried it out on several handwriting apps. When you are using it in Scribble mode, it does all the iPencil functions perfectly and quickly. In Notability the eraser mode is a little slow, so the lasso/cut tool is better for bigger blocks of erasing. It does not work with LiquidText. I have screen protectors on both tablets and it works with those fine.

The tap on/off at the top of the pencil is intuitive and easy. It magnetically attaches to the iPad Pro securely. It does magnetically attach to the older iPads, but not as well because their edges are sloped and not square, so that doesn’t help much. The only thing left to tell is how much writing time I will get from a full charge. But I am extremely happy about this and will probably buy at least 1 or 2 more.

I bought this after my Apple Pencil broke and I was waiting for my new one to ship. It is really good for a backup pencil for note taking and simple drawing edits. It connects automatically, charges quickly, and holds its charge well. It felt almost exactly the same as an apple pencil in hand and worked well enough that I forgot that it wasn’t when not using it for drawing. The lack of pressure sensitivity keeps it from being a true replacement for me, but I knew that going in. I was also a little disappointed that other apple pencil replacement nibs and silicon nib protectors don’t work well with as I like to use a slightly textured nib for drawing. Still, it came with two replacements made specifically for it and they work perfectly well if you are content with the original smooth, hard plastic nibs.

I have an iPad 8th gen with a paper-like-feel screen protector and use this pen to write all my notes (within the notability app) and it is AMAZING! I bought this pen 8 months ago, and I just ran down the first tip (to be fair I didn’t have class during summer, but I did use it, just not as much). It came with two extra tips (THANK YOU METAPEN!) a short TYPE C cord, and a cute little package that stores everything neatly. The battery life is great, and I can go days without charging it. On occasion, the pen only works if I use one side of the tip and not another, and have no idea why that happens, it’s not a huge deal as it doesn’t necessarily impede note-taking for more than a split second here and there, but it would be nice if that was corrected (maybe it’s a sensor issue or something within the pen, IDK)

One suggestion for users:

Once you wear down the plastic nib and the metal tip is slightly visible, change the tip immediately, even if it’s not completely worn out on all sides. I tried to use the unworn side, and the exposed metal tip still managed to scratch my screen protector deeply. Luckily, I realized quickly and changed tips before more damage was done to the screen protector. I especially warn those who do not use screen protectors on their tablets.

I have two suggestions for the manufacturer:

1: I am aware that the newer version of this pen (Metapen A11) includes a battery life light indicator and has a tap-to-erase feature along with new pen gestures, but they only work if using Goodnotes or Procreate. I suggest that you add Notability to the list of compatible apps! I have been looking for a pen with all those features to facilitate better note-taking, but unfortunately, I do not use either of the compatible apps, and they are too expensive and too much of a hassle to find a way to transfer two years of notes and work to another app. Thank

2: please release ultra-fine pen-like tips (like a 0.38 mm size)! That would be a magnificent addition to this pen, especially for those of us who use iPads to draw/paint and require ultra-fine precision tips or just really like that extra precision with writing. That would blow all other similar pens on the market out of the water! (I am aware that there are “universal” tips like the ones I am suggesting, but after purchasing several brands, none have been successfully compatible with this pencil as they are made with the original Apple Pencil in mind.)

Overall, I recommend these to everyone I know or asks, and I will be purchasing a new one in all black to change up the look a little. This is an awesome product, worth every cent of its affordable price!

I wanted to have a tool without spending too much. This is cute and works well. The pencil is a nice weight. It does attach magnetically to my iPad 10. It’s worth the price.

I cannot compare it to an actual apple pen, however, I can tell you that this pen is amazing! Zero install, super easy to use. Battery life is great. Its inexpensive too. Zero complaints. Also comes with extra tips! Will definitely purchase this pen in the future when needed.