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Targus Stylus for Tablets and Smartphones

Targus Stylus for Tablets and Smartphones

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$17.10at Best BuyChecked 20 h ago

22% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 5 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when. Store links may earn us a commission. Price via Klarna.

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $17.10 at Best Buy on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 5 stores.

Our take on the Targus Stylus for Tablets and Smartphones

The Targus Stylus is a basic passive stylus with a soft rubber tip, made for capacitive touchscreens like the iPad and most Android tablets and phones. It needs no pairing, battery or app, so it works the moment you pick it up. It suits people who want a cheap spare for tapping, scrolling and light note-taking, not drawing. Against active styluses like the Apple Pencil it has no pressure sensitivity or palm rejection, and its rubber tip drags more than a fine mesh or disc tip.

Best forCasual tapping and scrolling on a tabletOlder iPads and Android tablets without active stylus supportA spare stylus kept in a bag or by the couchSimple note-taking and menu use
Pros
  • No battery, pairing or setup needed
  • Soft rubber tip is gentle on the screen
  • Works with most capacitive touchscreens
  • Light and simple to hold
Cons
  • No pressure sensitivity or palm rejection
  • Rubber tip drags and feels imprecise for writing or drawing
  • Tip is broad, so fine detail work is hard
  • Not made for newer iPads that use the Apple Pencil

Targus Stylus for Tablets and Smartphones prices at every store

  • Best BuyNew

    In stock

    $17.10Checked 20 h ago
    Visit Best Buy
  • QuillNew

    In stock

    $14.31+ $5.99 shippingChecked 20 h ago
    Visit Quill
  • Dell Home & Home OfficeNew

    In stock

    $21.99Free shippingChecked 20 h ago
    Visit Dell Home & Home Office
  • StaplesNew

    In stock

    $26.69Free shippingChecked 20 h ago
    Visit Staples
  • NeweggNew

    In stock

    $31.50Free shippingChecked 20 h ago
    Visit Newegg

Store links may earn us a commission. Some prices via Klarna.

Targus Stylus for Tablets and Smartphones price history

$14.31$14.31
Nov 9Nov 10

Lowest price we've seen: $14.31 on Nov 9 at Quill. Tracked across 5 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owner feedback on basic Targus rubber-tip styluses is mixed. People like that it works out of the box and is easy for casual tapping, but many find the soft tip too thick and draggy for handwriting or drawing.

What people mention
  • Tip feelCriticisedOwners say the rubber tip drags on the glass and feels imprecise.
  • SetupPraisedIt needs no battery or pairing and works as soon as it is picked up.
  • PrecisionCriticisedThe broad tip makes handwriting and drawing harder than with a fine-tip stylus.
  • BuildMixedIt feels light and simple, but some owners find it basic compared with metal styluses.

Specifications

Fits Product
TabletSource
Color
BlackSource

Questions and answers

Does it need charging or pairing?
No. It is a passive stylus with no battery or Bluetooth, so it works on any capacitive touchscreen right away.
Will it work with my iPad?
It works with older capacitive iPads, including the iPad 4 and iPad Mini. Newer iPads that support the Apple Pencil are better served by that active stylus.
Is it good for drawing?
Not really. The soft rubber tip is broad and has no pressure sensitivity, so it suits tapping and light notes rather than sketching.
Does it scratch the screen?
The soft tip is gentle on glass, but keep the tip clean, since grit caught in the rubber can mark a screen or screen protector.
Does it work with Android phones and tablets?
Yes, on capacitive touchscreens. It will not work on resistive screens or on devices that only accept an active pen.
Where is the Targus Stylus for Tablets and Smartphones cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $17.10, 22% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Targus Stylus for Tablets and Smartphones?
5 stores we checked sell it, including Quill, Best Buy, Dell Home & Home Office, Staples, Newegg.

Stores we've priced the Targus Stylus for Tablets and Smartphones at

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