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Adonit Note+ 2 vs JAMJAKE Stylus Pen

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Adonit Note+ 2 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.3 vs 4.2). The gap is mostly about Aspiring iPad artists who specifically want pressure sensitivity, shortcut buttons and interchangeable nibs without paying Apple Pencil prices. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Adonit Note+ 2
Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best iPad Stylus Alternatives
Adonit Note+ 2
$70as of Jun 8

The Adonit Note+ 2 is the alternative for aspiring iPad artists: it is the only stylus here with genuine 2,048-level pressure sensitivity, plus two programmable shortcut buttons and three interchangeable nibs. AppleInsider rated it 3.5/5 and Laptop Mag called it a stroke of excellence. The catch reviewers stress is that pressure and shortcuts only work in select apps, and setup can be fiddly, but no rival here offers pressure at this price.

Strengths
  • — Genuine 2,048-level pressure sensitivity, rare among alternatives
  • — Two programmable shortcut buttons for tools and colors
  • — Three interchangeable nibs of varying hardness
Watch-outs
  • — Pressure sensitivity only works in select compatible apps
  • — Software compatibility is finicky to configure
  • — Durability raises long-term doubts per reviewers
$70 · Buy at adonit.netFull review →
JAMJAKE Stylus Pen
Ranked #5 in Best iPad Stylus Alternatives
JAMJAKE Stylus Pen
$15.99as of Jun 7

The JAMJAKE Stylus Pen is the rock-bottom budget pick: an active stylus with tilt sensitivity and palm rejection that, in GeekDad's blind testing, was indistinguishable from a far pricier stylus, all for around $25. With over 98,000 reviews at 4.4 stars, it is a proven everyday writer. The plastic build feels cheap and there is no pressure sensitivity, but for basic note-taking on a budget it covers the essentials.

Strengths
  • — Indistinguishable from pricier styluses in blind testing
  • — Tilt sensitivity and palm rejection at a rock-bottom price
  • — Fine 1.5mm precision tip for writing and sketching
Watch-outs
  • — Light, cheap-feeling plastic build
  • — No pressure sensitivity for professional art
  • — No magnetic attachment or wireless charging
$15.99 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →

How they stack up

Adonit Note+ 2

The Adonit Note+ 2 is the only pressure-sensitive stylus in this group, the key differentiator over the Logitech Crayon, ZAGG Pro Stylus 2, Metapen A8 and JAMJAKE, which all lack pressure. It adds programmable buttons and interchangeable nibs the others do not have, but its app-dependent features and durability concerns mean the Crayon remains the more reliable everyday writer.

JAMJAKE Stylus Pen

The JAMJAKE Stylus Pen is the cheapest option here, undercutting even the Metapen A8 while offering the same core tilt and palm rejection. Like the Logitech Crayon, ZAGG Pro Stylus 2 and Metapen A8 it has no pressure sensitivity, so the Adonit Note+ 2 remains the artist's pick, and its plastic build is less premium than any rival, but it covers the basics for less money than anything else in this group.

Specs side-by-side

SpecAdonit Note+ 2JAMJAKE Stylus Pen
CompatibilityiPads 2018 and lateriPads 2018 and later
Pressure Sensitivity2,048 levels (app-dependent)No
Tilt SupportYesYes
Buttons2 programmable shortcuts—
Nibs3 interchangeable (soft/medium/hard)—
Battery8 hrs (1-hr charge)Up to 10-20 hrs
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C fast charge
Weight14 g—
Palm Rejection—Yes
Tip—1.5 mm fine point
Build—Plastic
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