Metapen Pencil A8 for iPad 2018-2026, (2X Faster Charge), Pixel Precision

I found this little Apple Pencil clone via an online review, which has proven very useful. As both of us have new iPads, I thought it would be good to try something new but as I've never had any form of electronic pencil before, I was wary of buying the new Apple Pencil Pro at £129. What if I just wasn't a pencil person, or had no artistic talent with a drawing programme? Now I'm not going to worry about the extra functionality the real Pencil Pro has and because I don't have an artistic streak I can't comment on how well it draws, or not. I also bought this because I thought it may double as a pointer for my wife, one whose pointy end won't fail after a few weeks of use (as her cheap, disposable ones do consistently). This may not be designed as a pointer but she finds it works very well with the 'point to paint' artwork she likes to complete. In fact, I haven't really had a look-in since I asked her to try it. She says it is much easier to be accurate with this pointer's end, which makes me happy. In fairness I must say when she's using it to tap-tap on iPad Air, it is noisier than a conventional fabric tipped pointer. I think it has a good weight in your hand and looks as if it will last a reasonable time (it has a spare pointy end). It charges quickly enough, the USB-C port is convenient and the 'tap-tap' action on the pencil-end to start using it and turn off works well. As does the auto-turn off after 5 minutes. From our use, I'd say it was fit for purpose and, at a fraction of the cost of the real Apple Pencil, warmly recommended. I may even buy one for myself!

Great pencil, works great with my 7th Gen iPad. Easy to use and doesn’t take long to charge, personally find it works better than a genuine Apple Pencil, cheaper for one! Worth the money and battery life is good. Would recommend.

I’ve been using the MetaPencil with my A16 iPad for about a month, mostly for note-taking, and I’m quite impressed. It feels light and premium, giving the sensation of a high-end stylus at a fraction of the cost of the Apple Pencil. For anyone who wants a reliable and stylish option without paying Apple’s price, this is a solid choice. The pencil works very well for everyday note-taking. It responds to pressure reasonably accurately and feels natural when writing or sketching quick diagrams. It isn’t as smooth as the Apple Pencil, and occasionally it can lag during intensive use, but for most tasks, it performs very satisfactorily. On the downside, the battery life isn’t outstanding, and the charging port doesn’t have a protective cover like the Apple Pencil does. These are minor inconveniences but worth keeping in mind if you plan to use it heavily or worry about wear and tear over time. Overall, I would recommend the MetaPencil for its value. It’s a great choice for students, casual note-takers, or anyone who wants a premium-feeling stylus without spending a lot. That said, if you write a lot or rely heavily on the Apple ecosystem, the Apple Pencil might be worth the extra investment since it’s smoother, more responsive, and better integrated with iPadOS. In short: excellent for the price, premium feel, solid performance, but the Apple Pencil still wins for heavy users.

Brilliant little device, I've purchased two of these, one for my daughter and for myself. Initially my own turned out to be faulty in that it would not hold a charge past a day, I did contact Metapen directly and the customer support was excellent, after the initial troubleshooting a free of charge replacement was dispatched via Amazon within 48 hours. To confirm the replacement and my daughters device have both held a charge without any issue. The enclosed instructions and Metapen website state that this device can hold a charge for up to a year in standby, which in itself is difficult to verify unless you wish to not use the device and attempt using it months later. Now for the details, this device is easy to use and although it does not have any level of pressure sensitivity as with the Apple pencil, for the low price I feel it is well worth it. The aluminum casing has a nice feel to it and charging is pretty fast via the USB C connector at the top. It does ship with a silicon protective cap for the USB C port which will help prevent nasties such as dirt, dust and moisture from damaging the connector. There was no requirement to perform any pairing, and to activate, you simply have to double tap the upper end of the pencil, the LED indicator will light up when activated and give you a rough idea of the charge status; White = Over 60%, Blue = Between 20-60% Red = less than 20% charge, this indicator will also 'breathe' Red when charging, and turn solid White in around 30 minutes which indicates a full charge. To conclude, I have had the 1st gen Apple pencil in the past , which failed due to not being charged up often enough!, but if you really don't need a few thousand levels of pressure sensitivity, this pencil will be perfect for you, and at a mere fraction of the price.

This was a great buy and works well, but when changing the tip after 12 weeks it snapped inside the pen. I’ve tried to pull out with tweezers but it won’t budge. Gutted as use this all the time

This is a perfect alternative to the apple pencil and way cheaper. I've not compared to an official apple pencil, but this seem to work flawlessly with my sons ipad and he has not complained about it

Very happy with this item, works well either way my iPad. Good quality. Really impressed with price point and product, was expecting something that felt a bit cheap but this is good quality and feels good in the hand.

Really good pen. You don’t have to connect the pen to the iPad using Bluetooth, you can just double tap the top and connected to any iPad. I could be using two iPads at the same time. Gorgeous colour, I picked the pink one and battery stays for a long time, even if charge for 10 minutes. Would definitely buy this again

The Metapen Pencil A8 works great with my iPad and is very easy to use. It feels comfortable in the hand and responds smoothly when writing, taking notes, or drawing. I like how precise it feels on the screen, and the battery life has been convenient for everyday use. It’s a great option for school, work, or general iPad use without spending a lot. Overall, I’m very happy with the quality and performance

El producto ha cumplido todas las expectativas que buscaba. El Metapen A8 V4 funciona perfectamente con mi iPad, tiene muy buena precisión y responde de forma rápida y fluida. La atracción magnética es muy práctica y la carga rápida es otro punto a favor. La relación calidad-precio me parece excelente. En general, estoy muy satisfecho con la compra y cumple perfectamente con lo que necesitaba.

Súper funcional, si precio es ideal y funciona muy bien con mi iPad, la batería dura bastante aunque debes tomar en cuenta que no podrás hacer acciones especiales como con el Apple Pencil, pero no necesitas gastar tanto si lo que requieres es escribir o evitar tocar la pantalla todo el tiempo…

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Ho preso la Metapen A8 per l'iPad e la uso soprattutto per scrivere. Non ha tutte le funzioni della penna originale, ma per l'uso che ne faccio io è perfetta: fa esattamente quello che mi serve. Economica e valida, la consiglio a chi la usa principalmente per scrivere e prendere appunti.