Let me start by saying I was skeptical at first. I mean, how could a $30 stylus possibly compete with Apple's $100+ Pencil? But after using the Metapen A11 for a month with my iPad Pro 11-inch, I'm eating my words.

The moment I unboxed it, I was shocked by how premium it felt - matte finish, perfect weight balance, and it even *looks* like the Apple Pencil. The included extra tips (three types!) were a nice surprise too.

Where this pen really shines is note-taking. That programmable side button? Game changer. I set mine to single-click for switching to eraser in GoodNotes (no more hunting for the toolbar mid-lecture). The palm rejection works flawlessly - I can rest my entire hand on the screen while writing.

Battery life is insane. That "charge for 4 minutes = 100 minutes of use" claim? It's real. I once forgot to charge it before a 3-hour design meeting, plugged it in during a coffee break for 10 minutes, and it lasted the rest of the session.

Now, it's not perfect. The button response has a slight delay (maybe 0.5 seconds), and it doesn't have pressure sensitivity for artists. But for students and casual users? This is hands-down the best value stylus I've tried.

Pro tip: If you have an iPad with magnets (like my Pro), the attachment is secure enough that I can toss my iPad in my bag without worrying. Just avoid squeezing it into tight cases - the plastic body can crack.