90
“With a suite of handy new features including enhanced gesture support and Find My network functionality, the Apple Pencil Pro will delight professional artists and casual note-takers alike.”
Publisher rating: 4.5/5 · 27mo ago
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Apple Pencil Pro
$129 · 2y 3m old
84
Positive consensus
Critic score · 3 publisher ratings
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Worth shortlisting if the size, storage tier and release timing fit your upgrade plan.
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Value 73Consensus84/100
Worth shortlisting if the size, storage tier and release timing fit your upgrade plan.
Lifecycle2y 3m old
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Value score73/100
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Core product facts
- Starting price
- $129
- Released
- May 15, 2024 (2y 3m old)
- Product family
- Pro
- Category
- Accessories
Buying context
- Review coverage
- 3 critic reviews
- Value score
- 73/100
- Buying call
- Shortlist
Review takeaways
Pro Artist's New Stylus
Apple Pencil Pro adds gesture support and Find My integration, delivering an ergonomic experience that professional and digital artists love for precise drawing and note-taking.
Critics agree on
Gesture supportFind My integrationErgonomic designProfessional use
Best for
Professional artistsDigital illustratorsNote-takers
Watch-outs
- No major drawbacks
- No major drawbacks
- No major drawbacks
Decision
- Try it for detailed digital art
- Use it for note-taking on iPad
Review confidence
How confident is the review picture?
Publisher ratings
3
Median score
80
Full review links
3
Score range
80-90
Publisher rating distribution
Positive
3
Mixed
0
Negative
0
Highest-rated review
“With a suite of handy new features including enhanced gesture support and Find My network functionality, the Apple Pencil Pro will delight professional artists and casual note-takers alike.”
iMore · 90
Lowest-rated review
“Without a doubt, the Apple Pencil is one of my most used creative tech tools. It is in my hands more than any other stylus and these days even more than my analogue pens and pencils.”
Creative Bloq · 80
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80
Creative BloqRead review ↗
“Without a doubt, the Apple Pencil is one of my most used creative tech tools. It is in my hands more than any other stylus and these days even more than my analogue pens and pencils.”
Publisher rating: 8/10
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