Introduced earlier this year, the Bamboo Sketch is Wacom`s latest precision stylus designed to work with the iPhone and the iPad over Bluetooth. It`s meant to mimic the feel of traditional pen-and-paper writing and drawing with interchangeable pen nibs and customizable shortcut buttons.
Priced at $80, Wacom`s new stylus isn`t a better option than the Apple Pencil for iPad Pro users, but for the iPhone and other iPad models, it`s worth checking out.
Design
The all-black Bamboo Sketch looks sleek and stylish. It`s made from a textured plastic that`s super grippy, so it`s easy to hold and feels comfortable when writing.
It`s both thicker and heavier than a regular pen, and while it is well-balanced in the hand, my hand did get tired while writing after about 15 to 20 minutes because of its weight and diameter. Size wise, it measures in at 142mm long (about the size of your average pen) and it is 10mm in diameter. Its official weight is 18 grams, which is actually lighter than the Apple Pencil.
Design wise, the Bamboo Sketch features two shortcut buttons at the top that are customizable with different functions, and a spot where the charger connects at the bottom. Aside from those design elements, this a standard pen-like stylus.
The Bamboo Sketch features a unique swappable tip, with 1.9mm firm and soft pen nibs included in the packaging for a custom feel when writing. I didn`t notice much difference between the two different tips, but mostly stuck with the soft one because it felt a bit smoother.
Wacom ships the Bamboo Sketch in a high-quality carrying case that houses the stylus, extra tips, and the USB charger. When I opened the package, I thought the case also doubled as a way to charge the Sketch, but that`s not how it works.
The Bamboo Sketch attaches magnetically to an included USB charger, which then can be plugged into a computer or a standard USB outlet. The charging dongle is tin ...
|
