The verdict
The Note+ 2 is the pressure-sensitive pick. Adonit's SDK partnership with art apps unlocks pressure sensitivity in Procreate, Concepts, ZenBrush, and others. Best for digital sketchers and casual artists who don't want to pay Apple Pencil 2 prices.
Strengths
- +2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity — rare in non-Apple iPad styluses
- +Bluetooth shortcut buttons for app actions
- +Palm rejection on apps that support Adonit SDK
- +Replaceable fine 1.9mm tip
Watch-outs
- −Pressure works only in apps that integrate Adonit SDK (Procreate yes, GoodNotes no)
- −Bluetooth-based — initial pairing required (vs Crayon's instant)
- −Battery 12 hr — half some Apple Pencil claims
How it compares
Only pressure-sensitive pick. App-specific support (Procreate yes, GoodNotes no). Cheaper than ZAGG.
Who this is for
At a glance: casual artists using Procreate and other Adonit-SDK apps.
Why you’d buy the Adonit Note+ 2
- 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity — rare in non-Apple iPad styluses.
- Bluetooth shortcut buttons for app actions.
- Palm rejection on apps that support Adonit SDK.
Why you’d skip it
- Pressure works only in apps that integrate Adonit SDK (Procreate yes, GoodNotes no).
- Bluetooth-based — initial pairing required (vs Crayon's instant).
- Battery 12 hr — half some Apple Pencil claims.
Rating sources
Our 4.4 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
