How much do you know about capacitive pens/stylus pen?

This article aims to introduce and popularize the classification of tablet pens, so that users can have a better understanding of tablet pens and choose according to their needs.

A capacitive pen refers to a pen like product that can be used for capacitive screen devices, making it convenient for users to use for drawing, writing, playing games, work, and more.,stylus pens can be divided into two types based on whether they contain batteries. Stylus that do not include batteries are usually referred to as passive capacitor pens/passive stylus, while those with built-in batteries are referred to as active capacitor pens/active stylus

The characteristics of passive capacitive pens:

1. No need to charge, no need to turn on, can be used by opening the lid

2. Low price and high cost-effectiveness

3. Passive touch pen heads are generally divided into three types: disc nib, fiber nib, silicone nib, and pen nibs that can be replaced

The characteristics of active capacitive pens:

1. It needs to be charged and used after being turned on

2. Compared to passive capacitive pens, the price is 1-2 times higher

3. The pen tip will be distinguished into two types: a metal copper core and a plastic pen tip

The difference between active and passive pens:

1. Charging and not requiring charging

2. Compared to passive pens, active pens have higher accuracy and sensitivity

3. Some active pens have anti accidental touch function and tilt pressure sensing function, while passive pens do not have these functions  Active capacitive pens can be classified into two categories based on their applicability: specialized and universal

First, let's introduce iPad stylus:

The meaning is iPad specific capacitive pen, which can only be used on iPads released from 2018 to 2024. It does not support the use of other brands of tablets and phones. It has anti accidental touch and tilt pressure sensing functions, allowing the palm to be placed on the tablet for writing and drawing. Some styles can be magnetically attached to the iPad for wireless charging.

Universal version:

Android, Huawei, Samsung, Xiaomi tablets, and other general-purpose capacitive pens are suitable for touch screen devices such as Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung, and Learning. Anti touch function cannot be added. When using, do not press the palm on the tablet. If you want to solve this problem, you can wear anti touch gloves.

The inability to touch the product on the tablet after receiving it may be due to the following reasons:

1. The product model was selected incorrectly. You need to choose based on the product details or contact customer service

2. If it is a universal handwriting pen, please try to touch it on your phone or tablet. If this product can be used on your phone, all devices on the touch screen, including the tablet, can be used. At this time, the buyer needs to check according to the following methods: whether there is a stylus pen connected to another tablet via Bluetooth, whether it is wearing a thick tablet case, whether your palm is touching the tablet, whether the tablet settings page or software has anti touch function

3. If there is a disconnection during the first use, you can restart the tablet first. The signals of the two electronic devices are being matched and docked for the first time, which requires a certain amount of buffering time. Please restart your electronic device and try again.