Review of the Adonit Dash 4 pen can be used with iPhones, smartphones and tablets.

brought to use the pen Adonit Dash 4 For smartphones and tablets from Generation-S, switchable to all devices. Supports both Apple and Android devices, very convenient! How will you use it? Let’s go see.

Adonit Dash 4 Pen Review

stylus pen Adonit Dash 4 Simple yet powerful design Made of aluminum and plastic material. Can be used for both smartphones and tablets And it also supports both Apple and Android devices without a Bluetooth connection. at an affordable price Just carry a single pen It can be switched to all devices. What details will there be? Let’s go see.

highlight

  • Support both iOS and Android systems
  • Bluetooth connection is not required.
  • Portless design
  • Comes with a magnetic charging stand
  • Fully charged within 1 hour
  • Can be used for up to 15 hours
  • Convenient, easy to carry
  • Replaceable pen nibs (2 additional pieces are included)
  • There are 2 colors to choose from: Graphite Black, Matt Silver.

accessories inside the box

  • pen Adonit Dash 4
  • USB-C charger
  • User Manual
  • 2 replacement pen nibs

design and design

  • stylus pen Adonit Dash 4 Simple yet powerful design
  • Available in two colors: Graphite Black and Matte Silver.
  • Size 150 mm. x 8.8 mm. Weight 15 grams.
  • The pen holder is made of aluminum material. Round shape for easy grip
  • The pen head material is made of plastic. Looks like a gel pen, writes smoothly.
  • There is a button on the top of the pen. to enable-disable and switch device mode
  • The nib is replaceable. and is only 1 mm in size.
  • There is a status LED
  • The charger is magnetic.
  • Easy to carry, lightweight, has a clip on the pen. You can clip it to your shirt or pants pocket.

battery and charging

  • The Adonit Dash 4 pen takes 1 hour to charge and can be used continuously for 15 hours.
  • The handle of the pen is a magnetic charger. Charge with USB-C port adapter yes

usage control

Enabling and disabling the pen

  • Activation – Press the button on the top of the pen once. the status light will turn on can be used immediately
  • Deactivation – Press and hold the button on the tip of the pen for 3 seconds, but if it is not used for more than 15 minutes, the pen will automatically turn off.

Switching devices

To use the device switching mode in the Adonit Dash 4 pen, press the button on the top of the pen to switch between the green status lights. and blue status light

  • Green status light ???? It is a mode that can be used on all devices, whether it is a smartphone or tablet. This green light status does not have a noise canceling mode, that is, placing your hand on the screen itself. If used with a tablet, you can’t put your hand on the screen and write at the same time.
    (*The green status light works with all smartphones, but if it’s an iPad, it’s compatible with iPad models of 2017 or earlier.)

and

  • Blue status light ???? It’s a mode that can only be used for tablets, whether it’s an iPad or a tablet from another camp, it can be used as well. Including this function, there is a noise canceling mode. Also, if the iPad is connected to the Apple Pencil, the Apple Pencil must be disconnected before it can be used. Can connect to Adonit Dash 4 pen
    (*The blue indicator only works with tablets, but if it’s an iPad, it must be a newer iPad only.)

changing the nib

How to replace the Adonit Dash 4 nib?
1. Set the nib straight.
2. Rotate the pen tip to the right hand side. Then the nib will automatically pop out.
3. Insert a new pen nib. then close the nib Then turn to the left to feel that it is closed tight. That’s all.

Experience

portability

The Adonit Dash 4 pen adopts a simple yet powerful design whose exterior is designed to look like a regular pen. Makes you feel cool and look good while using it. As for portability, it is considered an answer. Because of the design that is designed to be compact, fits in the hand, and also has a clip for attaching to a shirt pocket or clipping a pants bag as well. thus making it easy to carry

However, there may be some limitations for those with iPad compatibility. If it’s an iPad that is compatible with the 1st-generation Apple Pencil, there may be a pen holder in some cases. Apple Pencil 2nd generation may need to find an additional bag because the Apple Pencil 2nd generation will be magnetically attached to the device.

Switching devices

For the mode that is ???? green status light (Applicable to all devices) Can switch to another device as soon as it is activated. Whether you’re using the Procreate app on your iPad and then switching to it on your iPhone, it’s instantaneous. It can be said that it is very convenient to use.

for switching to ???? blue status light This can be done easily as well. Just press the button on the nib to change from green to blue. Of course, it works with all tablets from Apple and Android, but if it’s an iPad, it must be a new iPad only. This mode will also have to cut off interference from placing your hand on the screen as well. To protect the touch screen when we use the pen itself.

Operation on the device

  • Use on iPhone

For use on iPhone, you can use the touch screen pen instead of your finger. Including the use of writing on the screen is also smooth. Which the author has tried using the Note app on the iPhone, it feels like it can be used smoothly. I can write without interruption at all. Including the weight of the line, it can be done normally. But it may not be as stable as it should be. But may have to be careful with the palm of the screen Because this mode does not support interference from the palm itself.

  • Use on Android smartphones

For an experiment with an Android smartphone, the author also tried using the Adonit Dash 4 pen with the Huawei Mate XS2 smartphone, and found that writing on the smartphone still has a slight delay. But still can use the basics as usual But if you try to use it with a smartphone samsung S22 Ultra, then feel that it can be used more smoothly. In which case, it may depend on the system and support for each model as well.

  • Use on iPad

Trial part with tablet The author has tested it with iPad Pro 2020 (11″) and found that it can write. and paint smoothly Whether it’s the Note app or the Procreate app, it supports it right away. Both green and blue status lights But if it is used with a blue mode light, it will feel more fully drawn. because there is a mode to cut interference from the palm of the screen And most importantly, when the pen battery runs out, you can plug in the USB-C charging port and plug it into your iPad or MacBook directly to charge.

summarize

  • Easy switch between devices
  • You can draw on your smartphone for both Apple and Android devices.
  • Light weight, easy to carry
  • General use, drawing, taking notes, well done.
  • It can be used for a long time without fear of running out of battery. Because it can be used for 3 hours.
  • Easy to use, uncomplicated system
  • accessible price

point of consideration

  • Some devices may experience slight lag in the drawn lines.
  • If drawing on Procreate app, weight cannot be set.
  • There are restrictions on use in some apps. (can’t put weight on hand)
  • If you draw on your smartphone Will not support palm interference cutting.
  • The nib is blunt. This can make it difficult to schedule shifts.

price and distribution location

stylus pen Adonit Dash 4 Sold at a price of 1,990 baht

You can order online here.

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