Apple Pencil Pro is the best iPad stylus on the market, and there’s never been a better time to buy one. That’s because a deal knocks a whopping 30% off the regular cost.

And Apple Pencil (USB-C) is the lower cost version of Apple’s stylus, and shoppers can get deal on this too, saving 18%. Alternatively, buy a new, open-box Apple Pencil (USB-C) from Cult of Mac Deals for just $49.99 — 36% off.

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Apple Pencil Pro: For the artists

Apple Pencil Pro is undoubtedly the premium iPad stylus. It offers everything artists need, including pressure sensitivity, tilt detection, palm rejection, built-in button and more. Charging happens on the edge of the latest M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air models.

I use one and love its new squeeze gesture. A quick squeeze opens a tool palette that lets me quickly switch settings for colors, brush shapes, line weights and more. And being able to use my iPad to easily track down the stylus if it gets misplaced is wonderful. Don’t miss my review of Apple Pencil Pro.

Apple Pencil (USB-C): Better for non-artists

Apple Pencil (USB-C) doesn’t have all the features of the Pro model but it costs about half as much. And it does what non-artists need. I use this stylus for taking notes and sketching, signing documents and doing light edits to images. It’s perfect for the handwriting mode in the new iPad Calculator app.

The only downside is that I need to occasionally plug it in to charge. It has a built in USB-C port for that — hence the name. Read my hands-on review of the stylus for more details.

Deals save you up to 36% on Apple Pencil

Apple Pencil Pro ordinarily sets you back $129, but it’s Amazon to the rescue. You can save an amazing $39 on the top-of-the-line Apple stylus. This is the best deal ever on the premium iPad stylus.

Buy Apple Pencil Pro from: Amazon

The regular cost for Apple Pencil (USB-C) is $79. That’s a fine price for a top-quality stylus, but there’s no need to pay all that. Not when an Amazon deal knocks $14 off.

Buy Apple Pencil (USB-C) from: Amazon

And don’t forget our special price on an open-box unit. Save $29!

Buy Apple Pencil (USB-C) from: Cult of Mac Deals

When buying an Apple stylus, look closely at the version. Apple Pencil 2 is not the same as the new Pencil Pro, and doesn’t work with iPads released in 2024. The opposite is also true — Apple’s latest Pro stylus doesn’t work with iPads from 2022 and earlier.