Artists use active stylus pens to create graphic designs, 3D models, and more. Unlike a passive stylus pen, most active stylus pens can’t be used with just any touchscreen device. An active pen must be paired with a drawing tablet, usually made by the same manufacturer.
There are many different graphic tablets, so be sure to get the graphic tablet that best suits your needs. Some stylus pens can be paired with multiple devices using a Bluetooth connection, while a passive stylus doesn’t need to be paired at all.
An active stylus pen is precise, offers multiple sensitivity settings, and has more overall features compared to a passive stylus pen that only imitates touch. It’s also known as a drawing stylus since it’s so prevalent among artists.
Pros and cons:
- Precise
- Multiple sensitivity settings
- Multiple features
- Expensive
- Requires a tablet or a software support
- Battery operated
Before moving on, let’s dispel some confusion regarding 3D pens. They are excellent tools for creating accurate 3D models but have nothing in common with a stylus pen. 3D pens are not compatible with any touchscreen as they release heated plastic filament from the tip to create 3D models.