Hastraith Fast Charge Stylus Pen for iPad

Overview

A Hastraith stylus pen for iPad models from 2018 through current, with tilt sensitivity, palm rejection and a Type-C charging port that reaches full charge in 13 minutes for over 10 hours of use.

Unlike Apple's own pencil, this stylus pairs by simply touching the cap button rather than a Bluetooth connection, and it reports battery level through three LED indicator lights rather than an on-screen readout. It ships with three replacement nibs, which matters since nibs on capacitive styluses wear down with regular writing or drawing.

• 13 minute fast charge
• 10-plus hours of continuous use
• Tilt sensitivity and palm rejection
• 3 replacement nibs included

Who it's for

Suits iPad owners across the listed 2018-and-later models, from the base iPad through Pro, Air and Mini lines, who want tilt-sensitive writing and drawing without paying for Apple's official pencil. Buyers should check their exact iPad generation against the listed compatibility before ordering, since the pencil is not compatible with pre-2018 iPads, iPhones, Android or Microsoft devices.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

A 13 minute charge is rated to deliver over 10 hours of continuous use, and the three-light indicator shows remaining charge in rough bands rather than a precise percentage. Tilt pressure sensing adjusts line thickness by the angle the pen is held, and full-screen palm rejection is meant to block accidental touches from a resting hand while writing.

Specifications

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