I learned the hard way that saving cash on a stylus can backfire if you arent careful. A few semesters back, I bought a cheap generic pen that had zero palm rejection and it drove me absolutely insane during lectures... my hand would accidentally delete half my notes while I was writing. Total nightmare. I would suggest looking at the <a href=" https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ESR+Digital+Stylus+for+ iPad+with+Magnetic+Attachment+and+Palm+Rejection&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">ESR Digital Stylus for iPad with Magnetic Attachment and Palm Rejection instead of those two you mentioned. Its usually under forty bucks and gets the job done without those weird lag issues.

• Make sure to check the nib quality before you start dragging it across your glass.
• Double check your <a href=" https://www.amazon.com/s?k= iPad+model+year+because+s&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">iPad model year because some of these third-party pens wont pair with older pros.
• Grab a pack of extra tips early so you dont get stuck with a scratchy pen mid-term. Honestly, just be careful with the shipping times. If you order tonight, you should be fine for next week tho.

Honestly, i've been using the <a href=" https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Zagg+Pro+Stylus+for+ iPad+with+Tilt+Sensitivity+and+Palm+Rejection&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">Zagg Pro Stylus for iPad with Tilt Sensitivity and Palm Rejection for months and i'm really happy with it. It hits that $50 price point easily. Heres why it works well:

• Palm rejection is super reliable during long lectures.
• Tilt sensitivity helps with diagrams.
• USB-C charging is very fast. The Adonit is okay, but for college, the Zagg is a better deal imo.

> The Apple Pencil is just way too expensive... which one should I pick? Just saw this. Honestly, over the years ive tried probably half a dozen of these things because I keep losing them or the battery dies mid-class. The Adonit Dash 4 is decent for basic tapping, but in my experience, it feels a bit laggy compared to others. I eventually landed on the <a href=" https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Logitech+Crayon+for+ iPad+Digital+Pencil&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">Logitech Crayon for iPad Digital Pencil and havent looked back. It uses the exact same technology as the Apple Pencil minus the pressure sensitivity, which you really dont need for taking notes anyway. It pairs instantly without messing with bluetooth menus every time you turn it on. I grabbed mine for about $55 on sale recently. Its built like a tank too, so when you inevitably drop it on the floor during a lecture, it wont shatter into pieces like some of the cheap plastic ones. Definitely worth checking if you need reliability over fancy features.

If youre looking for something reliable that wont die on you mid-lecture, check out the Penoval Stylus Pencil for iPad AX Pro. Everyone talks about the big brands, but these guys make a really solid alternative that feels much more premium than the generic stuff.

• It has great palm rejection so you can actually rest your hand on the screen comfortably.
• The charging is fast, which is a lifesaver when you forget to plug it in before a 9 AM class.
• Writing feels very fluid, no weird jittery lines when you're scribbling fast. Tbh, i think its a better pick for heavy note-taking than the Dash. Just double check that your iPad is a 2018 model or newer because these pens rely on that specific tech to work. Since you need it by next week, Amazon usually has them with fast shipping. Good luck with the semester... hope you dont have too many 8am classes.