80
“The newest Apple Pencil with USB-C is a more universal option than what was available before, but depending on your use case, ditching pressure sensitivity may be a cost-saving step too far.”
Publisher rating: 4/5 · 34mo ago
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Apple Pencil (USB-C)
$79 · 2y 10m old
80
Positive consensus
Critic score · 3 publisher ratings
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Value 72Consensus80/100
Worth comparing, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.
Lifecycle2y 10m old
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Value score72/100
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Core product facts
- Starting price
- $79
- Released
- Nov 1, 2023 (2y 10m old)
- Category
- Accessories
Buying context
- Review coverage
- 4 critic reviews
- Value score
- 72/100
- Buying call
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Review takeaways
USB‑C Apple Pencil
The new Apple Pencil with USB‑C offers a universal connection, magnetic attachment, and a comfortable grip for note‑taking, but it lacks pressure sensitivity and has minor quirks.
Critics agree on
USB‑C compatibilityMagnetic attachmentComfortable gripNote‑taking focus
Details worth noting
- USB-C is a more universal option than what was available before, but depending on your use case, ditching
- USB-C ticks a lot of boxes
Best for
StudentsArtistsNote‑takers
Watch-outs
- No pressure sensitivity
- Minor quirks
- USB‑C only
Decision
- Consider if you need pressure sensitivity
- Buy if you use a USB‑C iPad
Review confidence
How confident is the review picture?
Publisher ratings
3
Median score
80
Full review links
4
Score range
80-80
Publisher rating distribution
Positive
3
Mixed
0
Negative
0
Highest-rated review
“The Apple Pencil USB-C ticks a lot of boxes. It's pleasant to hold, great for note-taking and it attaches magnetically to the top of the iPad. Some small niggles will bother some – such as the charging and the lack of included cable.”
Creative Bloq · 80
Lowest-rated review
“The newest Apple Pencil with USB-C is a more universal option than what was available before, but depending on your use case, ditching pressure sensitivity may be a cost-saving step too far.”
AppleInsider · 80
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“The Apple Pencil USB-C ticks a lot of boxes. It's pleasant to hold, great for note-taking and it attaches magnetically to the top of the iPad. Some small niggles will bother some – such as the charging and the lack of included cable.”
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Publisher did not issue a rating. This estimate is excluded from the Critic Score. · 34mo ago
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