The Perfect Stylus for Boox Note Air 2 Plus / reMarkable 2

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @BrandonKBoswell
    @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +11

    In retrospect, I was probably a bit too harsh on the Wacom One. I just got the Wacom Felt Tips, and I was bummed to find that they don't work in the S-Pen (the pen writes even though it is not touching the screen), but they do work in the Wacom One and make that pen significantly better. The button has worn in with time and doesn't bother me nearly as much. It is still my least favorite in the bunch, but it is not nearly as far behind as I hinted in the video.

    • @damikki
      @damikki 2 года назад +2

      The felt Wacom nibs seem to work on the lamy pen which also has an erase button.

  • @tomk2468
    @tomk2468 2 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for your video - you convinced me to try the S Pen, and I’m delighted!! Thanks again for your advice!
    Best wishes! 👍🏻🤗😎

  • @horseman1956
    @horseman1956 4 месяца назад

    I bought the Wacom One when this video was initially released. Even though Brandon felt it was his least favorite of the options, I've always enjoyed using the Wacom product line. I still use the stylus and ordered a second one today as a 'backup'. I don't think Wacom makes this anymore, but Amazon still has some in stock and the price is now less than $30. More to the point, this video is more than two years old. Brandon..... if you see this, it's time for an update to the "Perfect Stylus"! :)

  • @mindtheyoutubegap
    @mindtheyoutubegap 2 года назад +8

    You left out the best one.. TheLamy EMR with felt tips. 🙂

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +4

      I just got the Wacom felt tips in today, but they don’t work in the S Pen. I’m going to be in NYC in a few weeks and I’m going to stop by the Lamy Store there and give it a try. If the shape fits me I’ll pick it up. I wonder if anyone has figured out a way to magnet it or loop it.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +6

      Turns out you were right. ;)

  • @curlymelanie
    @curlymelanie 2 года назад +8

    I've ordered the Boox Note Air 2, my first eInk tablet, and it's very reassuring to see videos by fellow lefties! With real pens, I tend to have a death grip and press very hard. I prefer pens that are very fluid and glide. Do you have any recommendations for me? (it needs to have an eraser, preferably as a button not an endcap)

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +1

      I'm glad to hear I'm not the only Lefty death gripper ;). The thing I have learned about stylus is that the nib is going to make the biggest difference in the glide. If you want a pen with an eraser button I would recommend either the S-Pen or the Lamy. The S-Pen is very thin, which I find very comfortable as someone who also uses a death grip. I would recommend the Lamy if you don't like thin bodied pens. Once you get a stylus and use it for a few days then you can decide if you like the default nibs.

  • @AhirZamanSairi
    @AhirZamanSairi Месяц назад

    4:59 Really curious how you'd compare it to the s-pen pro for the tab s9 ultra

  • @calirc
    @calirc 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the review!!! Is the Samsung magnet as well?

  • @jjt03
    @jjt03 Год назад +1

    hello! I bought the Wacom one after watching that video, thank you so much I love it! That said I'm not able to set up the side button as an eraser on the Remarkable 2, do you have a suggestion on how to do it?

  • @hydansolf990
    @hydansolf990 2 года назад

    I find that in that upside down orientation (also a lefty), the boox pen sticks to the side better if you align the magnets a little lower. it ain't centered anymore but sticks well.
    Or I stick it to the upper right area of the screen. that's also the sensor for the magnetic cover. So the pen can somehow "dock" there when i'm done writing, and the screen turns off. if I want to start writing again, i just take the pen and the screen turns on. saves the power button wear and tear.

  • @bretaboots4871
    @bretaboots4871 2 года назад +2

    I figured out the S pen eraser, thanks for your reply earlier. Can you tell me how you got your note page to be blank without the bar on the top or on the left? I just got the air 2 plus and I really like it but it feels hard to figure out how to use it. Are there any other resources you recommend to learn about its features and how to customize it? I will mainly be using it for writing notes, maybe reading magazines that I subscribe to, and maybe ‘to do lists’. Thank you!

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад

      There is a button that looks like two arrows facing away from each other that takes you into full screen mode. The first few days with the Boox are a bit challenging, as not all the UX is intuitive. I learned a lot from My Deep Guide's "The Big Boox Guide". Here's the link ruclips.net/video/E9uXtd8Ne70/видео.html

    • @jinanejinane1791
      @jinanejinane1791 2 года назад

      Watch 'my deep guide' on youtube.

  • @mz4420
    @mz4420 Год назад

    Great video, just what I was looking for. I'm here because I have the following issues with the pen that came with boox air 2 plus:
    1. Too long
    2. Not magnetic enough. Could fall off when you are on the move.
    3. The cap is by far the worst even free pens have better caps.
    Surprisingly, only #2 was on the video. Makes me wonder if I am too picky 🤔

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  Год назад

      I don’t know that you’re too picky, but I don’t think there is a good pen that checks all of those boxes. If you need a cap then take a look at the Lamy, but note that it doesn’t have a magnet ;(

  • @Johnston212
    @Johnston212 24 дня назад

    It's always interesting seeing fellow left handed people write like my brother does. It always seems so weird to me

  • @gerga3055
    @gerga3055 Год назад +1

    @BrandonKboswell what replacement nibs do you use? I liked the ones that come with the Boox pen (with eraser) as they have good grip and pencil feel. I tried some others from amazon and were simply too smooth. Looking for good nibs that don't cost the earth! Thanks!

  • @Gudvid
    @Gudvid 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the video, might also consider fast forwarding your writing examples. Quick question Will newer versions of Samsung pens work? I have one from the tab 7 that looks the same as tab 6 lite

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for the feedback. Will do in the future!
      I'm not well versed in the differences between the different Samsung pens (I'm an iPhone user). It seems like some have bluetooth and some do not. As long as it doesn't need bluetooth (The S6 pen does not) I would think it will work.

    • @drscrubs
      @drscrubs 2 года назад

      S7 and S8 pens all work. As long as a pen uses the passive EMR technology, it'll work.

    • @ecweav2612
      @ecweav2612 2 года назад

      I use the Samsung Tab S6 lite works great when the reader (Note Air) isn’t glitchy

    • @khkamran2493
      @khkamran2493 2 года назад

      @@ecweav2612 hi there, with the s pen do you have to charge it in order to use the button? If so how would you charge it?

    • @ecweav2612
      @ecweav2612 2 года назад

      @@khkamran2493 Hi, charging is not required nor possible. Works right out of the box. 👍

  • @natsukaze5799
    @natsukaze5799 Год назад +1

    Hey Brandon, thanks for the video. Do you (or any of the commenters here) know if Wacom's Cintiq styluses will accept Remarkable 2 nibs by any chance? I'm thinking of getting a Remarkable 2, but I'm pretty short on cash, so I'm trying to not buy another stylus, hahah.

  • @Crayon826
    @Crayon826 Год назад

    Hey Brandon! I've just discovered your channel and watched this review and your Supernote review. I'm somewhat surprised that you prefer the writing feel on the Boox. Other reviews I've watched and read describe the writing feel on the Boox as very slippery (with its original pen), and resembles the feel of the Apple Pencil on an iPad (which you dislike). Onyx devices are very versatile and some even come with Google play. Those reviews about the slippery feel are the main reason I don't buy one of them. Did you also find the writing with the original Boox pen similar to the Apple pencil on a bare iPad? I'm really interested in your opinion. I currently have an iPad with an AP and I hate the writing feel, even with several paper-like screen protectors applied (including the original PaperLike 2). Does the s-pen make that much of a difference? TIA

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  Год назад

      Writing on a Boox device is nothing like writing on an iPad. I also hate writing on the iPad and have no issues writing on the Boox devices. Do note that the original Boox Note Air and the New Tab Ultra don't have the screen protectors that make the screen feel more like paper, so if that's important to you, then go with a Note Air 2 Plus. With or without the screen protector this is a significantly better writing experience than the iPad.

    • @Crayon826
      @Crayon826 Год назад

      @@BrandonKBoswell Thanks!

  • @bobthemagicman
    @bobthemagicman 2 года назад +1

    The problem with the Boox Air Pen is the main body breaks. I have had 3 in 2 years and they all break the exact same way, which is why I am here.

    • @andeleon6838
      @andeleon6838 Год назад

      hey! lol mine is broken too, im using it without the plastic body / cover right now. and feel like getting one where you dont have to replace the nibs (they wear off quickly for me). got any suggestions?

  • @19Irish68
    @19Irish68 Год назад

    Any feedback on the Lamy?

  • @bambae4760
    @bambae4760 2 года назад +1

    Hey. Great video. Do you know where to get replacement nibs as well for the Samsung? Or do the nibs not need replacing?
    If you could provide a link that would be great. Thanns

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +1

      I hope someone else knows, I have not had great luck finding replacement nibs for the Samsung.

    • @bambae4760
      @bambae4760 2 года назад

      @@BrandonKBoswell thanks for the response. Do you know roughly how long they last for if used on a daily basis?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +1

      @@bambae4760 I supposed it depends on how hard you press, but at least a few months

    • @bambae4760
      @bambae4760 2 года назад

      @@BrandonKBoswell thank you for the reply. I really appreciate the help. Looks like i will just buy a new one every few months unless i see a video of yours in the future recommending some new nibs 😂💪

  • @jazzik
    @jazzik 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video Brandon. QQ, original Boox pen is passive. I see that Samsung pen has batteries, do you need to keep it charged to be used with Boox?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +1

      The content in that Amazon listing is incorrect. It doesn't have bluetooth or batteries.

    • @drscrubs
      @drscrubs 2 года назад +2

      The battery and Bluetooth functions of any S Pen is just got the smart features on Samsung tablets such as the play, pause, increase/decrease volume etc. The battery and Bluetooth features have no effect on whether these pens will work with any tablets with EMR technology such as Boox devices.

  • @drscrubs
    @drscrubs 2 года назад +2

    Try out the iReader X Pen Gen 3 or the Onyx Boox Pen Pro 2.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад

      I will check it out. What do you like about the iReader X Pen?

    • @drscrubs
      @drscrubs 2 года назад +1

      It's supposed to have a graphite blend to the tip to make it really pencil like for writing. And there's supposed to be an eraser on the back end that really feels like a real eraser as well.

    • @deepblue007
      @deepblue007 2 года назад

      @@BrandonKBoswell Here's a short review: ruclips.net/video/qEba6V0WJWk/видео.html&ab_channel=Goode-Reader

    • @ecweav2612
      @ecweav2612 2 года назад

      Don’t waist you money on any of the Onyx line pens all are crappy

  • @axeldettonifilms8693
    @axeldettonifilms8693 2 года назад

    Hey Brandon great reviews. What nibs are you use with the Samsung spen an supernote? Wacom felt nibs? Thank you for sharing.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +1

      For the best experience on the Supernote, I recommend using one of Supernote's ceramic nib stylus. If you are set on using the S-Pen it would probably be with a very hard tip like the Lamy POM.

    • @axeldettonifilms8693
      @axeldettonifilms8693 2 года назад

      @@BrandonKBoswell thank so much

  • @rarerare88
    @rarerare88 Год назад

    Hello, thank you for the video. Did you face the pen activating too soon problem. As in it starts writing before ever making contact with the screen. I started facing this full on after 15 days of purchase. I loved the device up until that happened. Just ordered the steadlar norris 180. wonder if a different stylus would fix the issue.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  Год назад

      In my experience, this is usually a stylus nib issue. Try pulling the nib out and putting it back in.

  • @mauchkimberly
    @mauchkimberly 2 года назад +2

    Hm, personally, while I agree with you about the writing feel of the s pen (I've tried 3 different ones and they're all nice but slightly different thicknesses), I actually found the side button infuriating. The button is great for convenience; it was always in the way and got activated constantly. The one I use is the s4 and I ended up finding a sleeve for it on Amazon which recessed the button a little. Can't use the magnet unfortunately, but the writing experience was greatly improved so I'm ok with giving that up.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +1

      Great tip! Does the sleeve make the stylus feel thicker?

    • @mauchkimberly
      @mauchkimberly 2 года назад +1

      @@BrandonKBoswell it's slightly thicker (enough that the button is a tiny bit recessed). It reminds me of the grip on an RSVP gel pen.

    • @mauchkimberly
      @mauchkimberly 2 года назад +1

      An update on this: my husband has a newer model s pen, and it seems there is a sleeve for that one too, slightly different design from mine but similar thickness. The magnet feature does work with that sleeve, in case that's important to someone.

  • @toddkobelljr.2004
    @toddkobelljr.2004 2 года назад +1

    Can you use these pens on any eink tablet? Like the meebook p10 pro

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад

      Any tablet that uses a Wacom EMR digitizer, but on a quick inspection it doesn’t look like that device uses a Wacom digitizer. So unfortunately not.

  • @charmainereroma5395
    @charmainereroma5395 2 года назад

    Hi! I'm new to your channel. I'm so glad I came across it. I almost bought the remarkable2. Are the notes searchable?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +1

      Notes are searchable on the device, but be aware that the initial indexing takes a long time (10+ minutes) and each search after that takes about 1-2 minutes. This is with 10 notebooks with about 35 pages each. If you are search infrequently it will be fine, but if you are going to be searching daily then it is not a great experience.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +1

      The accuracy of the search is really good, it is just really slow IMHO.

    • @charmainereroma5395
      @charmainereroma5395 2 года назад

      @@BrandonKBoswell Thank you so much for the detailed information!

  • @c_cyiting
    @c_cyiting Год назад

    Hii may I know whether the Boox pen will be able to write on Samsung s7fe ?

  • @ΓιώργοςΤυμπανίδης

    Question: Is it possible in Boox to "program" the button to domething else e.g. highlight? Somethink like the scribe pro pen does? Thnak you

  • @RockStarAndrew
    @RockStarAndrew Год назад

    There's one thing I don't understand yet, the Wacom One Pen on Amazon is listed as: Pen o Pen + EMR Stylus. Which one should I pick for the remarkable 2? My understanding is reMarkable 2 has the EMR technology already so just the pen would work but would like to be sure first.

  • @elijahntonio97
    @elijahntonio97 Год назад

    You didn't have any issues with the Staedtler? I bought it on amazon and couldn't use it because it was writing even tho the pen was not touching the screen.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  Год назад

      It sounds like the nib wasn’t in correctly. In the future if that happens with any stylus take the nib out and put it back in

  • @darksouls3331
    @darksouls3331 Год назад

    Heya quick question, hwo do you get your writing to be very even?
    I find that whenever I write on the the tablet there are bolden parts and skinny parts due to the varying pressure of me writing, is there anyway to turn that off?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  Год назад

      Not sure which tablet you’re referring to, but using the Pen or Fineliner brushes are usually less affected by pen pressure.

    • @darksouls3331
      @darksouls3331 Год назад

      @@BrandonKBoswell im using one note for note air 2

  • @FireAnt95
    @FireAnt95 Год назад

    How do you get the Wacom & s6 pen erasers to work on the remarkable 2? The only device I have is a remarkable 2.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  Год назад

      Here’s a good tutorial
      ruclips.net/video/uXzMBBD1AaU/видео.html
      www.joshualowcock.com/guide/how-to-install-the-lamy-al-star-pen-button-eraser-hack-on-the-remarkable-2/

  • @h.h.1266
    @h.h.1266 2 года назад

    Do any of the non-Boox pens attach magnetically to the Boox device? I don’t want to lose that convenience of carrying a pen separately. Thanks!

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +1

      The Samsung S-Pen does

    • @h.h.1266
      @h.h.1266 2 года назад

      @@BrandonKBoswell Thanks!

    • @Victual88
      @Victual88 Год назад

      @@BrandonKBoswell Hey Brandon, thanks for the useful video! quick question, is the magnetic attachement of the samsung s-pen as good as for the original boox note air pen. Cheers!

  • @obolochka1537
    @obolochka1537 4 месяца назад

    Does onyx boox note air 2 plus has a tilt function like remarkable 2(when i can make wide texture line)? I cant find this feature in many reviews for onyx , and saw it only on remarkable ans kindle scribe

  • @steveaustin7463
    @steveaustin7463 2 года назад +5

    Samsung S Pen (S6 Lite) is also my favorite. But there is one big problem : I have never found true replacement nibs for this pen. That's a big drawback...

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +2

      I'm in a similar boat. I ordered the Wacom felt tips, but they don't work in the S Pen. I recently ordered a reMarkable 2 to do a comparison video and ordered some reMarkable nibs to see if they are a good nib option. I will report back.

    • @deepblue007
      @deepblue007 2 года назад +1

      @@BrandonKBoswell Will the Boox nibs (the ones for the default stylus) work on the Samsung S Pen?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +2

      @@deepblue007 yes

    • @hotwhiskey
      @hotwhiskey 2 года назад

      "...never found true replacement nibs"? Sorry, I don't understand. The recommended pen has no replacement nibs? How is that ok?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +2

      @@hotwhiskey I have since found that most nibs work for the S Pen (except for the Wacom Felt tips), the reMarkable nibs are my favorite.

  • @ShALLaX
    @ShALLaX 2 года назад

    I’ve ordered a Boox Note Air 2 Plus. I wanted the Lumi Max 2 but the glare and slippery feel people keep citing put me off. Maybe the next generation will hit the nail on the head.
    I’m currently watching a bunch of videos about styli, but I suspect hearing other people talk about subjective things won’t really compare to actually just trying them out.
    Your videos have been very informative and thoughtfully prepared.
    Also, “magnet” is not a verb :(

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад

      I’m glad the videos were helpful. I’ve learned as part of making the stylus video that it is extremely personal preference (much more so than I had realized). Wishing you the best of luck.

    • @ShALLaX
      @ShALLaX 2 года назад

      I wonder if everyone ends up spending about $300 to find out which stylus they like. Feels like there’s some sort of business opportunity here to let people try before they buy (from your store, if you run one)

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +1

      @@ShALLaX I ordered from Amazon and then returned the two that didn’t work well for me.

    • @ShALLaX
      @ShALLaX 2 года назад

      I think that’s what I’ll be doing in the end!
      Did you ever try the Max Lumi 2? I think I’d prefer the screen estate, but I’ve heard it feels a lot more glassy/ skate-y than the Note Air 2.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад

      @@ShALLaX I have not

  • @octavian_2
    @octavian_2 2 года назад

    Any idea if the S8 pen can write on this boox?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад

      I don't know for sure, but it looks exactly like the pen I use. I think so.

  • @KanalMiP
    @KanalMiP Год назад +1

    Samsung S Pen (S6 Lite) where I find oryginal nibs?

  • @Elnur025
    @Elnur025 Год назад

    Hey man, will these work on Boox note pro? Tnx!

  • @bradcramer7860
    @bradcramer7860 Год назад

    Decided to try the Samsung pen and really like it but I cannot figure out how to make the eraser button work. Any tips? I couldn’t find anything in the existing comments.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  Год назад +1

      If you’re on a remarkable then you need to add the Lamy Hack.

  • @azkana680
    @azkana680 2 года назад

    hi I'm looking for a nib to use for my original note air 2 pen since i can't find any in my country. can I use the nibs for Samsung s pen s6 lite on my boox pen? thank you

  • @zyllz2414
    @zyllz2414 6 месяцев назад +1

    ayooo another lefty lets goo

  • @Azerlazer03
    @Azerlazer03 Год назад

    Would these work for the Note air 3c?

  • @franco4922
    @franco4922 2 года назад

    Are any pens available in a blue ink. Is that possible? I prefer writing in blue and not black.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +1

      Majority of the eInk displays are black and white, but some of the tablets allow you to set an ink color when exported

  • @vasylmarchuk4109
    @vasylmarchuk4109 Год назад

    can I use ceramic tip for the boox stylus?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  Год назад

      It will work, the question is about scratching the screen protector. Others have told me it doesn’t scratch it, but I haven’t tried it personally.

  • @dathuanpham1755
    @dathuanpham1755 Год назад

    Could I use Kindle Premium Pen for Boox Note Air 2 Plus? Thank you.

  • @zacharybrown2979
    @zacharybrown2979 11 месяцев назад

    Why does it seem like every pen test video is done by someone lefthanded???

  • @fleischer444
    @fleischer444 2 года назад

    Like the video, but that subscribe button and sound gets tired really fast. Use it once, that’s enough.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад

      Thank you for the feedback Mattias. I will tweak it for future videos. Did you subscribe? ;)

  • @hudxen8184
    @hudxen8184 2 года назад

    Apologies for this question as I have never had one, but how do you charge the Samsung S Pen Stylus?
    And which is better, Samsung S Pen Stylus or Lamy EMR?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад +1

      None of the pens mentioned here require charging. (Amazon's spec sheet for the S Pen is incorrect).
      Which to choose between the S Pen and the Lamy is going to come down to personal preference. The S Pen is a much thinner pen (about the thickness of a #2 pencil) and the Lamy is a bit chunkier of a pen. The Lamy has the bonus of having a cap, but doesn't clip the side of the device like the S Pen. Having used both for a few months now, I think the biggest factor is preferred pen thickness.

    • @hudxen8184
      @hudxen8184 2 года назад

      @@BrandonKBoswell thank you so much!

    • @bretaboots4871
      @bretaboots4871 2 года назад

      @@BrandonKBoswell Hi thanks for the video - trying to figure out how to use the eraser button on the boox air 2 plus... can you help? i can't find instructions anywhere. thanks!

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  2 года назад

      @@bretaboots4871 If you are referring to the standard pen that comes with the Boox then unfortunately it doesn't have an eraser button. You would need to switch to the eraser tool on screen when you want to erase. If you are referring to the Boox Pen Plus, then all you should have to do is hold the button down while writing on the screen to erase.

    • @bretaboots4871
      @bretaboots4871 2 года назад

      @@BrandonKBoswell so sorry I meant to say the S pen that you recommended with the air 2 plus. I didn’t see how the eraser button works in your video. Thank you!

  • @n5roor
    @n5roor 6 месяцев назад

    Your hand position is the problem. Fix it first.