Artist Review: Adonit Ink Stylus, the Surface Pen alternative

Adonit Ink is a stylus designed to work with Microsoft Surface Pro and other Windows tablet or 2-in-1 devices. See how it compares with Microsoft Surface Pen in this video.
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[@jenniferburton7381]

Thank you for this helpful review! I appreciate that you demonstrated on multiple apps to show how the pens performed.

[@89krx]

I mostly will use it for note taking and analysis of microscope slides, counting dots a specific size and selecting areas. The Adonit ink will suffice for that purpose and save me some money thanks for the review.

[@obelisk9999]

I love all your videos.. Very nice to watch and listen to, almost like ASMR.. very soothing

[@M.alahmedi]

Thank you for this amazing review!

[@thomasf.5768]

Wow. Nice presentation. I enjoy your work & artistry... 🖋 🖌 🎨

[@MDCampbell]

As I've mentioned prior, my negative experience with Adonit (both the Jot product and their customer service) keeps me from recommending anything by them. Your review, however, is as excellent as always - thorough and unbiased, which is why I watched. Always good stuff on your channel! :)

[@ShatteredGlass916]

Can you share it, what's the negative experience? I'm planning to buy this, but i need to know more pros and cons of it (aside from how expensive this is lol)

[@kedlersaintjean2095]

Great job!! It was really helpful. Thanks

[@snoozleblob]

Wonderful review, Teoh! I understood the differences in performance perfectly (even though I'm not looking for a stylus right now, haha, but it's good to keep these things in mind).

[@teohyc]

+snoozleblob Thanks 😁

[@movingparticle3835]

Great review! Thanks!

[@greyareaRK1]

Excellent review.

[@JORGINHODONASCIMENTO]

Which one would you recommend for a Lenovo ideacentre touchscreen desktop?

[@punyadeeproy4833]

Can this work with lenevo IdeaPad d330 2in1 tablet.Iam confused as lenevo active pen 1 is not working as it has capacitive touchscreen.

[@est9949]

12:34 Thank you! Finally a review of Windows ink/pen with real writing! Now we can see that the handwriting is affected by Adonit (there is a small lag causing the distorted handwriting). That could be a problem for my work. Will stick with Surface Pen.

[@mt-kk1nt]

Great review! As always on ya chanel! Thanks!

[@teohyc]

Thanks 😁

[@OMGANARAB]

Great review man! I've been looking for a pen like this for my new laptop :] But quick question does anyone know if this thing is compatible with the HP Pavilion x360 15-bk163dx? I saw that its compatible with the Pavilion x360 15-br0xx on the website but im not to sure if this is a guarantee for my model.

[@dsqvi3230]

It helped a lot by choosing thx

[@CheckTechNow]

Excellent as always!

[@teohyc]

Thanks ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪

[@CheckTechNow]

can i ask a question? Can i use the surface pen to write on the Xiaomi mi pad 3 , or an other tablet or this is only for the surface pro? because its impressive how well it performs, i have Adonit dash 2 but for taking notes doesnt sork as i want. Thank you in advance

[@leeunlibro]

Hello, is the Adonit pen compatible for Acer Aspire Switch One 10 (model N15P2)?

[@martinjgagnon5960]

Is it normal that it doesn't work with my lenovo ideapad?? Thanks!

[@clifftaylor307]

Does the surface paint work on Hp pavilion x360 convertible

[@voiceofreason1663]

hi i wish you'd review stylus for clip paint too. Many artist use cps.

[@MimiCatPlayz]

Does this work with any RCA tablet?

[@PixelHotsauce]

I got an HP Pavilion 360 and I've been having trouble finding a good artistic stylus for it and I was thinking about grabbing one of these for it, do you think this would be a good buy or do you know of something better for it? I'd really like to have something that has pressure sensitivity and palm rejection.

[@miriana6299]

Just a question, do you think the hp's version of the pen it's enough forse taking digital notes?

[@DhanushkaChathuranga14k]

What about miceosoft RT ? Does this support??

[@chuchan3989]

I have the Samsung tab A 10.1 without s pen. It's the TM 580 model, I was wondering if there's compatible smart stylus for it or can you use only rubber and disc tip stylus with it?

[@teohyc]

That model does not support smart stylus.

[@naah]

I've used Adonit pens in the past (one with an iPad and one with an Android tablet), and I want to love them, but they both just stopped working very soon after I'd bought them. I find it interesting that the Ink Pro is the same price as the Surface pen. I'd have expected that a third party pen would be used if one couldn't afford the Surface pen but still wanted something reliable to draw with.

[@teohyc]

That's the thing I don't like about styluses with built in batteries. They can fail. I have Adonit styluses that fail because of battery problems

[@um-vl6on]

Could this pen brings pressure sensitivity to a normal (non stylus) touch screen monitor?

[@teohyc]

It's only meant to work with Microsoft Surface devices. So I don't think it will work with other brands.

[@KatieElisabeth]

Thank you for reviewing.

[@sanysmail]

Hi - I have a question, there are lots of portable touchscreen monitors coming out these days. I am just thinking, is it okay to get one of these and buy a proper stylus for sketching/painting. Will this setup work? Basically - in summary, is it all to do with the stylus/pen/pencils capability? or the display needs to be compatible for sketching?

[@teohyc]

It’s best to look for the official stylus that’s supported by your device. Third party stylus usually don’t work as well

[@Jerseylance1]

I think wacom should come out with a stylus that is use on all touch screen pcs or laptops.

[@briannhinton]

Jerseylance1 the Surface pens can be used on ANY Windows Ink-enabled device.

[@Katxo1831]

They do have one. I bought it for my brother for his Samsung tablet

[@the_grass_trainer]

what's it called, @@Katxo1831 ?

[@np5388]

@@the_grass_trainer wacom bamboo ink plus

[@aj_3894]

@@briannhinton Which version of the surface pen does this?

[@JojoDigitalArtist]

WIll this work for an HP Spectre? Everything I am seeing is saying yes but I want to be sure

[@teohyc]

Just ask Adonit to be sure.

[@JK_70]

Life Saver! My Surface Pen stopped working with my Surface Pro 4, and no matter what instructions I try from the web, just won't work. I tried purchasing the new Surface pen too, but still won't work (Fortunately, the merchant was kind and refunded me. The new pen worked fine with the test Surface Pro 7 at the store.) I purchased an Adonit Ink through your affiliate link.

[@Vall_Ey]

can it work with windows tablet that didn't have/support stylus?

[@teohyc]

+Vall Ey It should probably work. I'm not sure about those foldable ones though

[@anthonytang9558]

Can you use it with IOS products?

[@sayonara1390]

Hi =) Thanks for the review. Can you tell please how is the writing sensation? I have a SP3 but I hate the pen. It feels like plastic, it's too slippery on the screen. Is Adonit pen "slippery" too or not?

[@teohyc]

It's the same as the SP3 pen because the tip is still hard plastic. If you want a less slippery pen, you can consider the new Surface Pro 2017 which has a felt tip. The SP4 pen also has a felt tip. The matte felt tip offers more control.

[@sayonara1390]

Thanks!

[@natanribeirocosta3604]

Hey, I have a pro ipad of 9.7 but I'm not an artist or design .. for web use, MS office and some notes; which adonit do you tell me, mark, dash 2 or snap?

[@teohyc]

iPad Pro? Get the Apple Pencil. It's so much better than the others. If you have limited budget, then Adonit Dash 3.

[@natanribeirocosta3604]

Thanks for the reply .. Here in Brazil the apple pencil is extremely expensive .. So I wanted a more basic stylus, maybe to invest in apple pencil later..

[@sarangkashyap]

Does the adonit ink work with Samsung galaxy tabpro s 12 inch windows 10 2 in 1? I know of Samsung s pen only which works with the tablet. But the pen is very bulky. I saw your review on the pen too. It's looks are same as Wacom intuis.

[@teohyc]

+sk This only works on Surface products

[@sarangkashyap]

Teoh Yi Chie thanks.

[@16Hawkred]

is a an active pen/stylus? or compacitative stylus? as in would the 2 in 1 need to have a digitizer?

[@teohyc]

This is an active pen, not capacitive. It's has the hover mode. As for compatibility with your device, check adonit.net for the full list.

[@16Hawkred]

Teoh Yi Chie thank you very much

[@sanlutang3026]

OMG I should have watched this video earlier...I've just bought an adonit ink...

[@7joursdamour236]

Could you use the surface pen on a lenovo yoga latop/tablet.?

[@nuriaaurelia9476]

would like to know that too

[@num2602]

I wait for the answer too

[@dobbymiller9342]

Is my surface pen broke or something? I have to apply at least some pressure just to in order to first activate the pressure. The IAF isn't like my Wacom pen. If I can make just light strokes like he's doing here, that would be great! Cause otherwise, I just get a bunch of lines ending and starting at random and it's freaking driving me nuts >_

[@teohyc]

Surface Pen does have higher IAF than Wacom. So you will have to apply some pressure.

[@dobbymiller9342]

@@teohyc That is unfortunate. This tends to screw me up a lot when I try to sketch on the tablet. I ended up leaving a bunch of random cut off lines. I draw pretty lightly you see :P

[@huongly2472]

I'm using Huawei phone and I am finding a stylus pen that I can easily take note by handwriting on it. I like a stylus pen which has small tip like Microsoft pen. Could you please recommend a pen that matches my need? Thanks a lot!

[@teohyc]

Check out Adonit Snap or Adonit Dash 3

[@huongly2472]

@@teohyc Thank you! Which one is more accurate or sensitive! :D

[@huongly2472]

@@teohyc I mean I want a stylus pen that brings a real feeling.

[@ragecandy]

Does this work on the surface pro 3?

[@teohyc]

Yes. Check the compatibility list at www.adonit.net/ink/

[@joshinji5657]

I so need one of these! Where did you get them?

[@teohyc]

You can get them on Amazon. amzn.to/2k7ryXv Mine was a review unit sent over from Adonit.

[@naggeswarrau1848]

does it support microsoft onenote ?

[@teohyc]

Yes

[@memopitall4322]

how much is the surface pen in sgd?

[@teohyc]

Can't remember. Check out Lazada, Hatchi.tech or Microsoft Singapore store.

[@JosieQ.]

Do any other non-Surface Pens have the strong magnet to stick to the Surface Pro?

[@teohyc]

No

[@JosieQ.]

@@teohyc Pff they need to get on that, I love the magnet feature! Thanks for the quick reply. ^-^

[@ramelsen]

Is it possible to remove the clip without damaging the pen?

[@teohyc]

Not that I can see

[@ramelsen]

Okay, thnx.

[@amlecciones]

Does the adonit ink support tilt function?

[@teohyc]

No tilt

[@Katxo1831]

Not perfect, but better than paying $99 for a *pen*

[@Felix-th6kd]

Work it on a Asus AX360U? Please answer!!

[@Felix-th6kd]

It is a touchscreen Pc

[@teohyc]

You've to see the compatibility list on Adonit or ask Adonit.

[@Felix-th6kd]

Okay

[@blackoreo3458]

It doesn't work with my 2 in 1 laptop what do I do I wasted $50 on it is there any solution

[@teohyc]

Unfortunately these styluses do not work on 2-in-1 laptops. Try to get a refund from where you bought it.

[@blackoreo3458]

But I bought it on Amazon

[@snowycrystalz101]

Is the Adonit ink be compatible with the iPad Pro 2017?

[@teohyc]

Not sure about that. Maybe check Adonit's website for the compatibility list. Anyway, for iPad Pro, Apple Pencil is the best. Better to just save up a bit more to get the Apple Pencil. Or check out the refurbished section of Apple's website to see if they sell refurbished Apple Pencil.

[@snowycrystalz101]

Teoh Yi Chie Thanks for the prompt reply 🙂. I checked the adonit website and it is not compatible. Yeah, I guess I’ll just have to buy the Apple Pencil after all.

[@lilweedsea]

Would it work with Krita?

[@teohyc]

It works but there is no pressure sensitivity and palm rejection

[@dikaylee]

does this work on chinese windows tablet ??

[@teohyc]

+Khoa Lê Đăng Only works on Windows Surface products

[@cassandradawn780]

Is apple pencil compatible with Android?

[@teohyc]

Apple Pencil only works with iPad Pro

[@1945erde]

Does anybody use Squid for note taking on Windows?

[@teohyc]

Squid is a good app for taking notes. But recently after the Windows update, it crashes when I open a page. Personally I like Wacom Bamboo Paper because it captures my handwriting more accurately

[@cosmopswebelf]

been throigh 2 surface pens in a year i'm not payingnanothef 99$ for a 3rd. ll' give Adonit a try

[@annisaadriani6200]

Does it work on ipad?

[@teohyc]

Only works on Windows Surface devices

[@ashwinganvir3943]

adonit ink use for Android devices??

[@teohyc]

+Ashwin Ganvir It does not work with Android devices. Currently, I only know of the Samsung tablets that have S Pen that have pressure sensitivity and palm rejection

[@arvinzayazira3807]

Can razer blade stealth use it?

[@teohyc]

This only works on Microsoft Surface devices.

[@MegaMar20]

How about the iaf?

[@teohyc]

Initial activation force? You need to apply slight pressure just like the Surface Pen.

[@reiiz9942]

I was thinking of buying adonit seeing the window surface pro performance being a cheapskate will not help me,the price is worth it for the performance

[@RedMageGaming]

the Adonit stylus has at most 1024 levels of pressure, possibly less. Compared to the Surface Pen with its 4096 levels of pressure. So naturally it will have more jitter, and obvious line thickness differences in use, because there are larger changes in line thickness at each pressure level.I'd say the Adonit passes for handwriting and note taking but would reccomend a higher end stylus for actual art purposes.

[@elblue77]

do all pens with pressure level 4096 work on all laptops that support MPP? either 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0?

[@Gamer-monk.]

Does it work with Surface GO?

[@teohyc]

Yes it work

[@Gamer-monk.]

@@teohyc Thank you..

[@sr.mostazin9902]

Is compatible with ipad?

[@teohyc]

No

[@sr.mostazin9902]

@@teohyc tanks

[@dawidmalczewski8968]

This pen works on android?

[@teohyc]

Not on Android.

[@laeumelia]

It’s only for Microsoft? :(

[@teohyc]

Yes

[@luispablo39]

Does this one work on Dell Inspiron 5559 laptop?

[@teohyc]

+Luis Venero I don't think so, no.

[@luispablo39]

Thank you

[@simranpalsinghkohli1537]

Hi can you recommend a good tablet for photo editing and retouching

[@teohyc]

+simranpalsingh kohli Tablet? I would avoid anything tablet that runs iOS and Android if you want to do a lot of video editing. So the options left are the Windows tablets, Surface Pro, Miix 510, or the upcoming Acer Switch 7. But it is better to get a laptop because they have better and larger screens.

[@simranpalsinghkohli1537]

Hi thanks for replying, no video editing, just photos editing want the flexibility also

[@brianperez5638]

Vince Friel is cause of the limitation. Also i think i want to buy a microsoft surface pro for drawing and animation and for school work

[@alexismcclain8385]

I am highly pissed and disappointed. I went on the Adonit Website and they stated that the adonit ink works specifically with windows devices. So based on that information I bought it seeing as though I have a samsung windows powered tablet. To my surprise the pen is not working. Which now means I have to go through the hassle of sending the pen back. I will never buy from them again because they falsely advertise their merchandise.

[@RSA548]

Alexis McClain Samsung devices use Wacom digitisers, so you're pretty much only able to use wacom pens. The Adonit Ink is an N-Trig pen designed for MS, ASUS, HP and I believe Lenovo.

[@benjamina6915]

Apple Pencil for Windows :-)

[@sarangkashyap]

Is that even possible? I'm guessing this is your wishful thinking!!

[@benjamina6915]

sk the Staedtler Noris Digital works on Windows on Samsung devices that support it..... even better then the Apple Pencil in my opinion.

[@leeunlibro]

@@benjamina6915 do u know if the adonit ink work on any touchscreen windows device? Cuz i have the Acer Aspire Switch One 10 (model N15P2) and its a 2 in 1 laptop tablet.

[@benjamina6915]

@@leeunlibro I really wouldn't know.

[@saikou1991]

Only adonit ink who only worked with surface pro 2017?

[@teohyc]

Get the new Surface Pen which is better. Expensive. Yes. But better.

[@saikou1991]

Teoh Yi Chie but i got a problem when i drew more than one line to make longer lineart, still hard to get accurate when i got new surface pen...i am comic artist btw

[@kenlarasati3771]

@@saikou1991 hello may i know which is pen that u finally buy?

[@saikou1991]

@@kenlarasati3771 Wacom Bamboo Ink

[@kenlarasati3771]

@@saikou1991 oh no i just ordered the adonit ink. May god bless me this time :(

[@cloudyforaye9995]

price is .....

[@teohyc]

You can find the price on Amazon

[@jackychou3288]

Surface pen better!

[@4ESTER011A]

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[@lalasusu]

For drawing or lighter drawing. Adonit ink u sure want to avoid! For writing. AVOID ADONIT INK man That's my review. Its almost jittering whenever u use, and one thing. 4096 pen pressure drawing board I have one of it. But this pen is not 4096, it's feel like 256 or 128 for me i said. Very light touch in photoshop will causing hell lots of dots and multiple touch in one tap. Dont buy it

[@CresentiaRaRa]

do u have any recommendation?

[@lalasusu]

@@CresentiaRaRawhat u are using currently? I did bought one from ciscle stylus.

[@heiah]

Please for gods sake, say millimeter, not MM, it makes me cringe so hard

[@stutiarya]

HeiA cm and km being called by abbreviations could be cringy but mm is called mm, at least in Asia it's common.

[@heiah]

Starya wow really? I didn’t know that. I understand, thank you very much 😊

[@teohyc]

I'm going to make a video of top 10 mis-pronounced words that make people cringe. lol

[@unverifiedbiotic]

@@teohyc "Pressure sensitivity"

[@elvin8196]

why the fuck does that annoy you lmfao