Adonit Jot Pro 3 Review: A Stylus For All Your Touchscreens

Dec. 22, 2017

But what if you wanted a stylus that would just work across all devices, without the hassles of pairing stuff or charing it constantly? Yes, those features, along with an affordable price tag too. Seems too good to be true, doesn’t it? Well, luckily for you, the Adonit Jot Pro 3 is here. Coming with a price tag of just$29.99, the stylus works well across all touchscreen devices, and does so while looking absolutely exquisite. But if you’re out there on the hunt for a good stylus for your large touchscreen device, should you consider the Pro 3? Allow me to answer that as we take an in-depth look at the Adonit Jot Pro 3 in our review below:

Key Features

The best part about the Adonit Jot Pro 3 is the fact thatit is compatible with practically every touchscreen device out there. While the company’s widely popular products such as the Ink and the Pixel Pro are great styluses, they are restricted to Windows Tablets and iPads respectively. The Jot Pro 3, on the other hand, is a stylus that’s always on and works on every touchscreen device. There’s no need for Bluetooth pairing or batteries that require constant charging.

The body is made up of an anodized aluminum barrel with stainless steel details that just looks so stylish and sleek. Also, the minimal things on the device are what make it so special. The solid aluminum stylus has a built-in clip so you can carry it easily. There’s also a magnetic cap on the stylus, that just attaches to the rear end of the stylus while using it, so there’s hassle-free management. Oh, and let’s not forget the grip of the device. The Pro 3features a textured grip etched onto the barrel of the stylus. This keeps the stylus right where you want it while sketching or taking notes.

The slim 9mm body of the device is a pleasure to look at and use as well. What’s more is that it is also available in a plethora of colors to choose from, such as Black, Silver, Rose Gold, and Midnight Blue. While it is certainly not as sturdy as the Pixel Pro,the design language is perfect for a lightweight stylus that’s meant for everyday usage.

The Precision Disc Tip not onlycreates a precise contact point with the screento write exactly where you place it but also has been engineered into one piece for added stability. While there is no pressure sensitivity on the stylus, it still performs quite accurately.

Yes, the stylus looks great and packs in a good bunch of features for its price point. But that’s not where the fun ends. The stylus works really well, especially considering its competitive price point. I’ve used it on plenty of devices such as theOnePlus 5T,iPhone 8 Plus, and my personal device, thePixel 2. It is worth noting that the stylus does not play well with devices that have a tempered glass protector on top of them, but then again, that is to be expected. Other than that, the Adonit Jot Pro 3 works really well.

Browsing through my home screen and other menus feels super smooth, and the stylus in itself gives a feel of operating a smart-pen. I wanted to check the accuracy of the stylus, so I downloaded a bunch of apps such asEvernote,Sketch, and Adonit’s own recommendation,Notability. If I had to describe it in a single word, I’d saythe performance of the Adonit Jot Pro 3 is effortless.The screens are able to recognize the stylus easily, and I got negligible lag while operating the stylus.

The accuracy of the stylus is great, but not perfect. Considering it is not pressure-sensitive either, it certainly isn’t for the designer in you. Yes, the Pro 3 holds its ground in coloring apps such asColorMe, but that’s it. As for business users, you should find the Pro 3 to be quite easy for highlighting stuff in presentations and marking stuff in PDFs. Overall, considering the price point of this stylus,it is well suited for everyday use for taking notes, intermediate sketching, and normal business tasks.

The Adonit Jot Pro 3 sits comfortably between the company’s Mini 3 and the Ink Smart Styluses, combining the compatibility of the former one with the design language of the latter one. The Pro 3 retails for $29.99, which is a fantastic price for a device that packs in a bunch of features, is compatible with all touchscreen devices out there, and delivers a style statement as well.

While it does not have any pressure sensitivity or shortcut buttons for enhanced usage, the stylus works well for everyday use and is suitable for both students and business users alike.

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If you’re out there looking for a decent performing stylus for your large touchscreen device, but want to maintain that style statement as well, the Adonit Jot Pro 3 is one of the best options available. It packs in an accurate precision disc tip that works across all touchscreens, all packed in a beautiful package that is comfortable to hold, yet stylish to flaunt. For me, the Pro 3 is a really good stylus for everyday usage, which should serve the needs of students and business users alike.

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