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To get more articles like this directly to your inbox, please click here to subscribe to the What Gadget newsletter Verdict So consider this when using the pen keep the dongle in a safe place as if lost the pen will become useless. My only concern it the charging dongle is very small and can be lost with ease. When it’s time to charge you are also given a USB-C charging dongle it has a small magnetic tray that holds the dash 4 in place when charging which should only take about 1 hour to fully charge. The Adonit dash 4 has about 15 hours of use and when you’re down to 20% power you will get a sold red light which will then start to flash when you are down to 10% battery life. This will allow you to rest your palm naturally on the screen while writing. If you put the Blue light on this will only work with tablets such as newer models with palm rejection built-in.
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It can also work on android tablets which we also tested this pen on. The green light will indicate it’s ready to use on older tablets such as the iPad 2017 model or earlier. When pressed once it will switch to blue and a second press turns it green and finally press and hold for a few seconds and this will switch the pen off. To get more articles like this directly to your inbox, please click here to subscribe to the What Gadget newsletter Performance/UseĪs mentioned there is a clickable power button at the top of the pen with an LED indicator. In this review, we got the black version of the Dash 4 in this review. You can also get the pen in either Silver or Black. Weight-wise it’s 15g meaning it’s very lightweight in your hand and offers that balance when in the hand. The top end of the pen has that clickable power button that also has a LED indicator which is quite important in terms of functionality and design. The pen comes with a matt finish for style purposes. You have a small Adonit logo towards the top of the pen and a small clip to either store in your pocket or within the pen holder on your iPad case. The Adonit Dash 4 is a combination of aluminium on the body of the pen with some plastic used mainly for the tip of the pen.
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Inside the box, you get the Adonit Dash 4, Additional tips, a USB-C charging dongle and a manual with instructions on how to get the best out of the dash 4. The Adonit Dash 4 comes in a very simple looking box with an image of the pen on the front and some of the key features to the rear of the box.
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Other key features include no Bluetooth required it’s not reliant on an app to operate. The Adonit Dash 4 is a budget-friendly alternative to the Apple Pencil and it’s also compatible with both Apple & Android devices. The Adonit dash 4 stylus and this is not the first time we have tested products from this brand after reviewing the Adonit Note -M.
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For Samsung devices, the Samsung S Pen Pro is a reliable tool with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity priced at £89.79. If you'd like to explore more options, try our best stylus for Android and best stylus for iPad guides.In this review, we will be checking out the latest stylus pen by Adonit. Currently priced at £51.67, it is a relatively good price for a good stylus pen with solid functionality.įor those more focused on digital art, for an iPad the Apple Pencil is the gold standard – expensive, but worth the investment (decide which model is right for you with our Apple Pencil vs Apple Pencil 2 comparison guide). As the Adonit Dash 4 is marketed as an allrounder for all touchscreens, you could do a lot worse if your needs are more general. It all depends on the functionality you require. It feels comfortable in the hand and has a good flow overall, especially for note taking.

In terms of more general use, the Adonit Dash 4 is good for ‘quickpath’ texting, and general gaming on your phone or tablet. But, digital drawing is not this stylus’ main purpose and it is sure to be good enough for whatever note/sketch app you prefer – its performance in Notes being a fair barometer. Sketching in certain apps like Procreate, or Adobe Fresco (on the iPhone at least) was not as good an experience as you’d hope due to a slight case of ‘wavy-line syndrome’. However, due to this stylus’ lack of pressure sensitivity, its capability for more nuanced artworking is lacking.

The Dash 4 is as responsive as you’d hope for note taking and sketching. Once done, using the blue mode with palm rejection meant writing in Notes was comfortable, accurate, and easy.

However, it's crucial to note that simply unpairing the Apple Pencil resulted in a much smoother user experience. When initially testing the Adonit Dash 4 on an iPad Pro from 2021, it seemed a little jittery and uncouth. The Adonit Dash 4 is perfect for note taking and light sketching (Image credit: Ben Brady)
