Logitech Crayon vs Apple Pencil

When it comes to using a stylus on your iPad, the battle between Logitech Crayon vs Apple Pencil is a fierce one. Initially, the crayon was only available to schools and educators. The rest of us had a choice of the Apple Pencil, or a finger. But then, Apple changed its mind, and the crayon was made more widely available. So that’s nice. Who doesn’t love a crayon?

Now, several generations of iPad later, the debate remains the same: do you go for the Apple Pencil, with all the hallmarks you would expect of an Apple product. Or, do you go for the crayon, which was developed in association with Apple, but doesn’t necessarily attract the same price premium?

We’ll run through all the major differences. Then you can decide which one is right for you.

Logitech Crayon vs Apple Pencil: Key Differences

First, a quick overview. The Apple Pencil is, of course, a bespoke device, designed by Apple to work with its iPads. The Logitech Crayon is a digital pencil that is made for iPads, just not by Apple. As such, it looks and feels a little different.

Here are the major areas of comparison!

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Logitech Crayon vs Apple Pencil: Price

When the Logitech Crayon was first released back in 2018, it was originally only available to schools and educators. But Apple subsequently changed its mind on this, and the Logitech crayon is now available to all of us average schmucks. Typically, you can buy the Logitech Crayon for under $70.

Compare this with the Apple Pencil, which will set you back around $130 for the second-generation version. Even if you are happy with the first generation, that will still likely cost you around $100.

It's a fairly clear win for the Logitech Crayon in raw price terms then. But does that price come at a cost?

Logitech Crayon vs Apple Pencil: Features

The Logitech crayon is significantly cheaper than the Apple Pencil. But there is a reason for this, when we examine some of the features of each.

Both come with tile support and palm rejection. The Crayon also has an on/off button. This may seem trivial, but it will help preserve battery life. And with a battery life of around seven hours, this could prove valuable. The Pencil in comparison will offer around 12 hours of battery between charges. A fairly significant difference.

But arguably the single biggest point of difference between the two devices, and perhaps the justification for that price difference, is pressure sensitivity. Pressure sensitivity is what allows your Apple Pencil to detect how thick to draw a line, depending upon how much pressure you place on the iPad.

This is a hugely important feature for artists and creative types, and for many, will be a non-negotiable factor in deciding which to go for.

Logitech Crayon vs Apple Pencil: Usability

In terms of their usability, both have been designed to be fairly user friendly. But again, the Apple Pencil has a definite edge on this.

The Pencil is designed to feel like you are holding a real pencil, and weighted to feel like a real writing implement. It's also extremely accurate when you are using it, and it has incredibly low latency. This means that there is almost no delay between you writing or drawing on your iPad, and what appears on-screen.

The Crayon has a square design and is definitely a bit chunkier in the hand. Some people may prefer this, and the square shape also means it won't roll away if you put it down on a desk.

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Logitech Crayon vs Apple Pencil: Design

We've already touched on the design when discussing the usability of these two devices. But the Pencil definitely looks and feels like a more premium product. Its circular design feels nice in the hand. And while we suggested this makes it prone to rolling, Apple has tried to weight it to prevent this from happening all the time.

The Crayon is definitely a less elegant solution. It is chunkier, and the square shape is clearly designed to stop rolling. It comes in two colours: a reasonably muted grey, or more vibrant orange. This would be one that would possibly have a lot of appeal to children. Again, on the classroom front, orange may be easier to find on a desk that's covered in paper as well.

Generally, the Crayon is regarded as feeling more durable. This makes sense, given it was designed for use in educational settings.

Logitech Crayon vs Apple Pencil: Compatibility

When it comes to choosing which one to go for, it's also important to work out whether or not it's going to work with your particular device. Both devices are only compatible with iPads. But which ones?

The Apple Pencil (first-generation) is compatible with:

• iPad (sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth generations; released in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021)
• The iPad Pro 9.7-inch (released in 2016)
• iPad Pro 10.5-inch (released in 2017)
• The iPad Pro 12.9-inch (first and second generations, released in 2015 and 2017)
• iPad Air (third generation, released in 2019)

• And the iPad mini (fifth generation, released in 2019)

The second-generation Apple Pencil is compatible with:

• iPad Pro 11-inch (first, second, and third generations; released in 2018, 2020, and 2021)
• The iPad Pro 12.9-inch (third, fourth, and fifth generations; released in 2018, 2020, and 2021)
• iPad Air (fourth and fifth generations, released in 2020 and 2022)
• And the iPad mini (sixth generation, released in 2021)

Finally, the Logitech Crayon works with the following devices:

• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (third, and 4th generation)
• The iPad Pro 11-inch (first and second generation)
• iPad Air (thirds and fourth generation)
• iPad (sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth generation)
• And the iPad mini (fifth and sixth generation)

Logitech Crayon vs Apple Pencil: Which Is Better?

When it comes to deciding which one will be right for you, there are, as ever, a few things to consider. First and foremost is compatibility. If one of these devices isn't compatible with your particular tablet, then the decision is very simple.

Next is what you are going to be using it for. If you are going to be doing basic note-taking and navigation, then the Crayon will do the job. But if you need something for artwork, or require that pressure sensitivity, then the Pencil will be far more appropriate.

And finally, you may want to think about who will be using it, and what your budget is. If you are getting something that will be used by children, then a cheaper, more durable option may be an obvious choice.

If you simply want the overall better option, and money isn't a factor? Then we say go for the Pencil.