Article 713JB The Tinymoose Pencil Pro 2 for iPads Is a Cheaper Stylus Than the Apple Pencil, on Sale for Just $30 Right Now

The Tinymoose Pencil Pro 2 for iPads Is a Cheaper Stylus Than the Apple Pencil, on Sale for Just $30 Right Now

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The Tinymoose Pencil Pro 2 is aimed squarely at iPad users who want the feel of Apple's own stylus without paying Apple's price, and it's on sale for just $29.99 on StackSocial right now. It costs a fraction of the official Pencil but still packs features that cover most daily needs. This second-generation version is made for iPads from 2018 onward and brings a few upgrades over the original, including Bluetooth support and shortcut gestures. A smart button on the side is mapped for simple actions: one press for multitasking, two presses to exit apps, and a long press to power the pen on or off. That may not sound like much, but it helps when you're hopping between notes and apps throughout the day.

Using the stylus feels pretty close to writing or sketching with a real pen. You can tilt it to shade or adjust the angle of your strokes, and palm rejection makes it easy to rest your hand on the screen without disrupting your lines. The input keeps up well, too, with no lag or weird trailing behind the tip. It connects over Bluetooth, which means your iPad can show you the battery level, and charging is quick. A full charge takes about 25 minutes and lasts over 10 hours, while a 15-minute top-up on USB-C gets you most of the way there. The aluminum body of the Pencil Pro 2 is light at just 13 grams and snaps onto supported iPads with its magnetic strip, though unlike the pricier models, it doesn't recharge that way.

The extras round it out. Each purchase includes three spare nibs, a USB-C cable, and a leather case, which is more than Apple throws in. Still, there are compromises to consider. The Pencil Pro 2 only works with iPads, so you won't get the cross-platform flexibility some third-party styluses offer. Its six-month warranty is also shorter than the standard one-year coverage from Apple, and while gestures and shortcuts are handy, they're limited compared to the wider integration of the official Pencil. Even so, for students, note-takers, and casual artists who don't need pro-level features but want a reliable everyday stylus, this deal makes a lot of sense.

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