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Bottom line: The Adonit Note+ Stylus offers pressure and tilt control plus two programmable shortcut buttons.
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The latest Bluetooth stylus from Adonit features pressure and tilt support plus two programmable shortcut buttons for the ultimate in customizable control.
For newer iPads
The Adonit Note+ Stylus is an advanced stylus that is only compatible with a handful of iPad models. You can use it with the third-generation iPad Pro (11-inch or 12.9-inch), third-generation iPad Air, the sixth and seventh-generation iPad, and the fifth-generation iPad mini. You can check the Amazon listing or Adonit's site for the exact iPad model numbers if you're not sure about compatibility with your iPad.
Connect your stylus to your iPad via Bluetooth right in the app you're using. Note that you must disconnect any other stylus devices that you have connected to your iPad first. The stylus feels great in the hand, and writes and draws with no noticeable lag time. Natural palm rejection is a great feature, this means that you can rest your hand on the iPad's screen without accidentally making a mark with your palm. The overall experience is quite comfortable. You charge the Adonit Note+ Stylus via USB-C, which is new to this model. If the tip should wear out, it is replaceable. The stylus has a one-millimeter fine point tip, which means it's quite precise.
Very specific
You can only use the Adonit Note+ Stylus at all with a handful of iPad models, listed above. If you have an older iPad, don't bother with this stylus. It won't work on your iPhone, either.
While the stylus works fine with every app I tried it in, the newest features (tilt support, pressure sensitivity, and programmable shortcut buttons) only work in selected art and PDF apps. These features are not accessible in my coloring apps, though at least palm rejection is.
Artist's dream
If you're a digital artist who has a newer iPad model and uses art apps that take advantage of tilt, pressure, and programmable shortcut buttons, this is a dream stylus for you. However, if you are more into just coloring or you need a stylus primarily for marking up PDFs, you can get an Adonit Note Stylus for less money. If you don't have one of the latest iPad models, or you just want to be able to use your stylus everywhere including your smartphone, consider the Adonit Pro 4 stylus.
