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Case u stylus vs Apple Pencil for iPad

After buying an iPad, the first utility thing must be the pencil, particularly for the students. There are few third party stylus pens available in the market (Case U, Tukzer, Aboutthefit (ATF), Liramark etc). Today let me discuss their pros and cons.

Before I start, let me clarify, Case U, Tukzer, ATF are basically the same product with different brand names. For the next discussion, I will be referring them as Case U. 2nd generation Apple Pencil will be compared.

1. Build: Apple Pencil is solidly uniform and weight is very well balanced so that it feels perfect in hand. Case U is slightly heavy at the rear end. This is a matter of personal preferences, but I liked the rear heaviness.

2. Tip: All these pencils offer a similar feedback while writing. Not much of a difference. There is minimal lag, and quite precise altogether. Case U upgraded provided two extra tips in the package. Tukzer usually provides one extra tip. Do check if your package comes with replacement tips. One can purchase tips from Amazon roughly for 300-400 rupees also. For Apple Pencil, a set of 4 tips costs around 1.6k.

3. Charging: There are type-c ports for charging the pencil. And an LED indication for the same. It takes roughly 2-3 hours (depending on the source of charging) for a complete charge. A fully charged stylus can be used for up to 8-10 hours (total on time) which last a week for me before I charge again. Apple Pencil comes with a magnetic charger and whenever not in used, it is being charged magnetically, and always fully charged.

4. Common features: Palm rejection is available in all these. Tilt sensitivity is also present, but there are 3 levels or angles for the same. There is a magnet for side mounting the pencil (but no magnetic charging available for Case U). Apple Pencil tilt sensitivity is more precise and exactly how it naturally should be.

5. Unique features of Apple Pencil:

a) Pressure sensitivity: This feature is unavoidable for illustrators/painters.

b) Magnetic charging: Never have to take a charging break and always fully charged. No need to carry a charging cable as well.

6. Price: Third party pencil are available for 2k-2.5k on Amazon/Flipkart. Apple Pencil is sold at 9k-11k (depending on offers).

7. VERDICT:

For an illustrators, painters, designers-Apple Pencil is a must for the unique Pressure Sensitivity. For them, the extra cost is justified by the functionality, and also by the extremely handy magnetic charging.

For casual users, students, note-takers- Third party stylus pen will justify your needs. Note taking, marking on e-books/pdf files are no different from Apple Pencil.

8. Points to note before buying a third party stylus:

a) These are all Chinese brands. These come cheap, and are not trustworthy. They may stop working early, or may continue to work long term. My Case U upgraded is working fine for last 6 months.

b) Buy the one that gives you longest warranty (usually 6-12 months), and look whether free pencil tips are offered or not.

c) Avoid buying the one having less ratings and reviews. Those may be new to the market and not well tested.

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