The Five Best iPad Stylus – When Your Fingers Are Not The Perfect Writing Instrument

When taking a break from iPad gaming (and blogging), I sometimes do some colouring on  my iPad. This poses a few problems when I use my fingers – they are too blocky, my hands obstruct my view and it leaves oily, sometimes sweaty (I know, my hands sweat, can’t help it) marks on my device. If you are like me, who are tired of these things, then fret no more because I scoured the market for the best iPad styluses I can find.

Do you love colouring, drawing or taking down notes on your iPad? Check these iPad styluses out!

1. BoxWave Capacitive iPad Stylus

Well, Boxwave is the thing I use and I got to admit, it looks really sleek and stylish, and the black looks very much like business like. This comes with a headphone jack to connect it directly to your iPad. The only problem is when you want both earphones and Boxwave connected to your device.

BoxWave Capacitive Stylus for Apple iPad, iPad 2, and Amazon Kindle Fire (Jet Black)
Manufacturer: Boxwave
List Price: $24.95
Price: $10
Available at Amazon.com

2. Griffin GC16040 Stylus

People at Amazon are claiming that this pen is the best for writing on the iPad. It is a bit heavier than your typical iPad stylus, but captures everything precisely.

Griffin GC16040 Stylus for iPad, iPod, iPhone and Other Touchscreens
Manufacturer: Griffin
List Price: $19.99
Price: $10.29
Available at Amazon.com

3. Bamboo Stylus for iPad (CS100K)

Wacom, the manufacturer of this stylus claims that they have 25% smaller tip than the competitors. The main feature it boasts is the replaceable rubber tip so if it wears off, you can get a replacement from the same company. It comes with a year’s worth of warranty and a free notebook app, too! Downside is that it is pricier than the others.

Bamboo Stylus for iPad (CS100K)
Manufacturer: Wacom
List Price: $29.99
Price: $28.95
Available at Amazon.com

4. amCase (TM) amPen Ultra-sensitive Capacitive Stylus for Apple iPad

This one is tied with Boxwave, in my humble opinion. It features the same specs and also boasts the jack to connect it to your device. If you want to save a few more cents, then get this instead of Boxwave.

amCase (TM) amPen Ultra-sensitive Capacitive Stylus for Kindle Fire, Apple iPad, ipad 2, iphone, ipod, Xoom (NEWEST MODEL)
Manufacturer: Am
List Price: $21.99
Price: $9.85
Available at Amazon.com

5. In Original COSMOS Packaging (Pack of 3)

The best cheap package of iPad styli! Never really used this one, but it shows a lot of positive reviews on online shops. The sad point is that most unfavorable reviews say that this one is bad for drawing, so if you are regular iPad artist, stay away.

In Original COSMOS Packaging – 3 pcs Aqua Blue/Black/Red Stylus/styli
Manufacturer: Cosmos
List Price: $30.99
Price: $6.99
Available at Amazon.com

Choosing an iPad Stylus from Physical Stores?

If you plan on choosing iPad styluses from physical stores (read: offline) then you should consider three things:

• Sensitivity – It is how heavy or how light you should touch the pen to your device before it registers your writing, taps and drags. Ideally, you should look for the pen that registers the best looking lines if you apply the pressure you use as if you are writing on a real paper.
• Length – Imagine you are writing with a pencil that is almost used up. Not to comfy, right? Same goes with styli, you need some extra length to support your grip and to distance your hand enough to prevent it from obstructing your view. It is not fun to not see what you are writing or drawing.
• Weight – And lastly, the weight. This probably the last thing you should consider. I always prefer pens in the lighter side, but there are people who prefer heavy pens. How does your ideal pen weigh? The stylus must roughly weight like that.

Well, those are the best iPad styli I can recommend and some tips if you want to buy from gadget stores. If you are a little short of cash, you can create a DIY stylus. See the video below!

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