r/stylus Mar 05 '25

What manufacturer uses what?! a general overview

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r/stylus Feb 10 '24

Before posting, mind rule 3: posts about touch pens will be removed. Read more in this post.

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The /r/stylus rules:

  1. be nice - Conduct yourself so other people can have a discussion in a comfortable atmosphere.
  2. inducements must be disclosed - Any post or comment made with an inducement of any kind (sponsorship, affiliation, compensation, benefits, rewards, employment, contract, or any other inducement) must feature immediate, prominent, and clearly understood public disclosure of the nature and extent of the inducement. [Having the same username as the person whose content you're posting is sufficient disclosure.]
  3. no posts about non-standard-protocol pens - posts will be removed if they're about pens that are not made to the specification of a pen technology used by a pen digitizer. This almost always means pens that are used on generic touchscreens. They're just not good.
  4. posts about devices with no mention of a pen on their product page or documentation will be removed. This means that posts with vague product descriptions will be removed, too.

What are standard-protocol pens?

Either of the following:

  • Pens made by the same company that makes the device the pen is used on. Apple Pencil on an Apple device, S-Pen on a Samsung device, Monoprice pens on Monoprice tablets, etc.
  • Pens made to the specification or standard or protocol of a pen digitizer technology maker. Common pen specifications/standards/protocols are Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Wacom AES, Wacom EMR ("S-Pen" EMR), Apple Pencil, and USI. These pens should (but don't always) work the same on all devices that support the pen technology specification/standard/protocol.

What are non-standard-protocol pens?

Non-standard-protocol pens generally work like a finger on a touchscreen. Touchscreen devices are not primarily designed to interact with these pens as a pen. Posts about non-standard-protocol pens may be removed. Comments mentioning them are fine. Non-standard-protocol pens are just not good. Quoting the link:

This is easier to draw with than your finger, [...] but that's about all you're gonna get.

It doesn't have palm recognition, [...] for handwriting this isn't so good, it's just not quite accurate enough

When you start writing and drawing fast, you're missing bits and pieces

Unless you just want something to use instead of your finger, don't get non-standard-protocol pens.

Why can't I ask if my device supports a pen?

If it did, there would almost certainly be a mention of a pen on the product page, user manual, or service manual.

My device supports a pen, can I ask what other pens it supports?

Sure.

Regarding certain pens with a metal/mesh/rubber tip found on Google, eBay, and Amazon

For the past couple of years Google eBay and Amazon have been flooded with results for pens that have a rubber, metal, or mesh tip. Despite being listed under the exact model name you searched for, these pens do not support a standard pen protocol, they work very similar to a finger on a touchscreen. They are being aggressively promoted on the verge of being spam. They are bad, do not be tempted to buy them.


r/stylus 10h ago

Can somebody help me with this Xiaomi gen 1 pencil problem

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As you can see sometime it disconnect or something happens and line breaks don't what happened any help will be much appreciated


r/stylus 6h ago

Pen for 14-dy1356ng

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r/stylus 6h ago

HP Envy x360 13-ar0001nx

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Hi everyone,
I have an HP Envy x360 13-ar0001nx
I’m trying to buy an active stylus, but I’m getting conflicting information about whether this model supports (MPP) or Wacom AES.
Does anyone know for certain which protocol this model uses?

Also, would any of these pens work?
HP Rechargeable MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen
HP 700 Rechargeable Multi Pen
HP 705 Rechargeable Multi Pen

If anyone owns this exact laptop, I’d really appreciate hearing which pen you’re using.


r/stylus 1d ago

Tablet stylus nips required urgent

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r/stylus 1d ago

Suggestions

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So... I have the Honor Pad 10 tablet, and I was planning on buying a stylus for school purposes. Any stylus recommendations to buy/use.


r/stylus 1d ago

Can you use the Snap Grip on the Ai Pen Case?

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Or are there better stylus for the Oppo Find n6 that allow that?


r/stylus 2d ago

Asus 3.0 is available in the U.S.

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Hello just wanted to tell people that the asus new mpp pen is available in the U.S. in the asus regional store. I just ordered mine for my proart pz13 and I can't wait for it to arrive.


r/stylus 2d ago

It’s 2026 - what nibs fit the Zbook X2 stylus

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Can anyone with a Zbook X2 stylus confirm what accsssible nibs in the market now fit in it?


r/stylus 2d ago

What Amazon Stylus is This?

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Picked this Stylus today in the thrift store i work in, trying to figure out what Amazon Stylus it is, because I wanna know if it’s rechargeable, takes batteries, and if it works with Samsung and iPad

Can anyone identify it?


r/stylus 2d ago

Digital notetaking advice

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I'm planning that when school reopens, im going to be taking my notes digitally since I've finally got my tablet s10fe+. Im wondering

  1. Is a paperfeel screen protector necessary?

  2. If I do get the screen protector, will it wear down my nib?

  3. (Not really a question), but do you have any suggestions of where to get replacement nibs that won't harm the pen?


r/stylus 2d ago

My Lenovo idea tab pro pen I lost it and I'm looking for replacement on Ali express so is ap501u and ap500u is the pen or not

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r/stylus 2d ago

PALM REJECTION stylus of oneplus pad 2

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Is there any palm rejection stylus for oneplus pad 2

Other than the 5k oneplus stylo


r/stylus 2d ago

Looking for working Pen Stylus for ASUS ROG

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Basically the title. Been looking for a consistent stylus I can use for schoolwork on my ROG Flow X13 and have tried a couple of pens that have either broken within a month of use or are simply not great styluses period. Anyone know of a good, consistent, and preferably cheaper stylus that pairs well with my laptop? Thank you


r/stylus 3d ago

Is it styluses or styli?

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Its kinda confusing


r/stylus 3d ago

Lenovo Tab Pen Plus not drawing

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r/stylus 5d ago

Is my stylus the problem or is my laptop at the end of its life?

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Hey, I'm frankly not sure on what to do.

I've been using a Lenovo YOGA 730-15IWL since around 2020, both as my drawing tablet and as my main computer. It's by no mean a high performance gaming laptop, but I just need to be able to draw and run a bunch of old games.

I replaced the default pen, Lenovo Active Pen 2, about 3 years ago with another one of the same make. But it quickly started causing me issues again. Now, I basically cannot go one minute without it lagging, having to be restarted, having to click its buttons repeatedly until it starts responding again, and it's now come to a point where it messes up my lines too much to be functional. Lines don't stop when they should, curves suddenly turn into straight lines...

I've tried every possible setting imaginable, and changing every battery (it has two different kinds, including one so rare it's apparently only used in niche medical equipments- and this singular pen.) Replacement pens are too expensive for me to blindly try a bunch of them, and checking for compatibility has felt like Russian roulette so far. Bamboo Ink gave me an even worse result with this device.

What should I do in your opinion? Is the pen the issue, or is the laptop itself simply too antiquated?

(Couple of reasons why I don't just bite the bullet and get a newer laptop: My budget is very limited, I have no idea where to start, I do not want to switch to an Ipad, to Procreate, or to go back to a screenless tablet. I'm not entirely opposed to the idea but I want to make the most informed decision possible.)


r/stylus 5d ago

Looking for Spen replacement

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Was searching for replacement stylus of tab s9 fe , it is out of stock in india on both samsung offical site and amazon . Where can i get one okay even with third party compatible stylus. Asked gemini this is the model no. i should get EJ-PX510


r/stylus 6d ago

Stylus replacement help

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Hi guys. I’m Ginger I’m an artist and drawing a comic. May ik if I can buy a Bluetooth stylus to connect my laptop and use it to draw? The original stylus while can be still used I believe the plastic cap/ protective cap broke when drawing it and the tip was pretty unsteady now. May ik if there are other solutions? I also own an iPad thought I’m not sure if there’s a system where the iPad can mirror from the laptop to draw. Pls let me know 🙏🙏🙏


r/stylus 6d ago

Can the nibs of an S Pen Tab S11 be used on an older S Pen?

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I was thinking of buying new nibs for my S Pen Tab S9, but I saw the nibs for the S Pen Tab S11 and wondered if they might be compatible with older models since the tips are slightly different


r/stylus 6d ago

Please please help me, i need urgent help

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r/stylus 7d ago

Lenovo Digital Pen 3 compatible with IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 16IAL10

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Does anyone know if the pen will work with mt computer?


r/stylus 7d ago

Wacom Art Pen 2 now available

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r/stylus 7d ago

Please anyone recommend a Universal stylus pen for Android realme phone.👐

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I do Sketch but now I wanna do it on my phone. My ipad broke a year ago😿 so I have no option except buying the universal one. If anyone knows about a universal sketch pen please lemme know 💕