iPad, iPad Pro, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch (iPhone 4s or newer, iPad 2 or newer)
Android phone and tablets running OS 4.4 or newer (Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola, Nokia, Huawei, Asus, Lenovo)
📵incompatible devices listed in ADDITIONAL INFO
Contents:
SonarPen
Universal magnetic pen holder
Spare nib
SonarPen Pocket
Instruction sheet
** Palm rejection may function as finger rejection on Android devices, due to the limitation of Android touch screen hardware.
Additional information
Weight
0.21 kg
Supporting OS
iOS 8.0+
Android 4.4+
Incompatible devices
– iPhone 1st gen, iPhone 3G(s), iPhone 4, iPad 1
– Oppo F1 Plus, Oppo Find X, Nokia 8 Sirocco, LG G7 thinQ,, LG V30, Sony XPERIA XZ3, Google Nexus 6P, HTC U11, Asua ZenFone 3
Connectivity
– 3.5mm audio jack
– Connect to iPhone via lightning dongle
– Connect to USB type C devices with Type C to 3.5mm dongle
Cable length
50cm
Warranty
1 year limited warranty on SonarPen
5 reviews for SonarPen + SonarPen Pocket bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Andy –
Got one of these for my old iPad 3 (Retina 2012). Previously I used the Bamboo stylus from Wacom though the SonarPen lets me also write and paint with pressure sensitivity on IbisPaint. The stylus also works without pressure sensitivity for other apps as well. Though the pressure sensitivity is a welcome addition. Hope to see more software support from other apps in the future.
It is great that I can use my old iPad again as it was just gathering dust in a drawer before this. A great way to give back life to an old iPad.
Good point:
– Very good cost performance.
– The cursor becomes more stable than the bluetooth type pen.(It is personal impression.)
– You can use either android and ipad if your used application is compatible.
Bad point:
– There are few supported applications.
– There are times when the pen does not respond when connecting to the device (react once it is plugged removed and in from the setting screen in the application.I think that this is due to the problem of perfection of the corresponding application.).
– Let’s hook it on something and use it successfully as the cable hits the hands and it may get in the way.
– It is a bit hard to use until you get used to it.
Summary:
– It is a good item that can draw a picture cheaply if it can be used well.
– I hope that applications that correspond to more pressure sensing will be added in the future!
Rated 4 out of 5
Paulryanp –
Lets start with the good,
1. Pressure sensitivity works very well.
2. Very affordable.
3. Comfortable to hold feels solid.
4. Has palm rejection for older iPads but not older android tablets like the tab E.
5. No battery life, or Bluetooth to deal with or worry about.
6. It’s pretty much plug and play.
7. Smooth drawing experience.
Now the not so good,
1. Pen sometimes disconnects from your device. (This is an app and driver issue not the pens fault)
2. The palm rejection can be a bit weak on older ipads, I had mine rejecting my palm about 80% of the time.
3. It can take some getting used to using the pen with a cord attached to it, the cord can get in the way and make it awkward to draw with.
4. Very few apps support this pen, but that should change if we contact app developers and let them know about this pen!
Overall I am happy with my purchase, I was more interested in giving new life to my android tablet but for now the older iPad is what I’m using currently. If you get this pen contact all the developers that have added this pen into their apps and ask for better support.
Rated 5 out of 5
A Customer –
Great product and great value, at first I had some trouble getting it to work, but the developers helped out a bunch and now it works like a dream. Would recommend to any artist with an Android phone.
Rated 4 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
I love it! My only and main concern is the SonarPen Pocket, which seems to bend the drawing nib to the side, making it a bit tricky to draw with for the first five minutes after removing the Pen from its Pocket. This is not a major issue, though, and is fixed very easily. Other than that it is amazing and definitely worth the buy!
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Andy –
Got one of these for my old iPad 3 (Retina 2012). Previously I used the Bamboo stylus from Wacom though the SonarPen lets me also write and paint with pressure sensitivity on IbisPaint. The stylus also works without pressure sensitivity for other apps as well. Though the pressure sensitivity is a welcome addition. Hope to see more software support from other apps in the future.
It is great that I can use my old iPad again as it was just gathering dust in a drawer before this. A great way to give back life to an old iPad.
t.sazaki –
Models used:
– d-01j (Android Kirin 950)
– ipad mini4 (iOS A8)
Applications used:
– ibisPaint X
Good point:
– Very good cost performance.
– The cursor becomes more stable than the bluetooth type pen.(It is personal impression.)
– You can use either android and ipad if your used application is compatible.
Bad point:
– There are few supported applications.
– There are times when the pen does not respond when connecting to the device (react once it is plugged removed and in from the setting screen in the application.I think that this is due to the problem of perfection of the corresponding application.).
– Let’s hook it on something and use it successfully as the cable hits the hands and it may get in the way.
– It is a bit hard to use until you get used to it.
Summary:
– It is a good item that can draw a picture cheaply if it can be used well.
– I hope that applications that correspond to more pressure sensing will be added in the future!
Paulryanp –
Lets start with the good,
1. Pressure sensitivity works very well.
2. Very affordable.
3. Comfortable to hold feels solid.
4. Has palm rejection for older iPads but not older android tablets like the tab E.
5. No battery life, or Bluetooth to deal with or worry about.
6. It’s pretty much plug and play.
7. Smooth drawing experience.
Now the not so good,
1. Pen sometimes disconnects from your device. (This is an app and driver issue not the pens fault)
2. The palm rejection can be a bit weak on older ipads, I had mine rejecting my palm about 80% of the time.
3. It can take some getting used to using the pen with a cord attached to it, the cord can get in the way and make it awkward to draw with.
4. Very few apps support this pen, but that should change if we contact app developers and let them know about this pen!
Overall I am happy with my purchase, I was more interested in giving new life to my android tablet but for now the older iPad is what I’m using currently. If you get this pen contact all the developers that have added this pen into their apps and ask for better support.
A Customer –
Great product and great value, at first I had some trouble getting it to work, but the developers helped out a bunch and now it works like a dream. Would recommend to any artist with an Android phone.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I love it! My only and main concern is the SonarPen Pocket, which seems to bend the drawing nib to the side, making it a bit tricky to draw with for the first five minutes after removing the Pen from its Pocket. This is not a major issue, though, and is fixed very easily. Other than that it is amazing and definitely worth the buy!