Product Comparison: Wacom Bamboo Ink vs Dell PN556W


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Wacom Bamboo Ink Smart Stylus in Black
Wacom Bamboo Ink Smart Stylus in Black
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Dell PN556W Active Pen Stylus
Dell PN556W Active Pen Stylus
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General Specifications
Brand
Wacom
Dell
Model
Bamboo Ink
PN556W
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Bamboo Ink is a smart stylus with pressure sensitivity, designed for the most natural writing feel on Windows 10 touch devices possible - just like using a pen on a paper notebook. It is perfect for authentic writing, note-taking and visualising ideas.
Enjoy a realistic pen on paper experience while writing on a high resolution tablet or notebook screen with the Dell Active Pen. Whether you're taking notes, creating artwork or checking your email, this pen provides a natural writing feel and quick, effortless interaction with your screen.
Key Specs
Compatibility
Capacitive Screens
Capacitive Screens
Tip Material
Plastic
Plastic
Tip Shape
Pointed
Pointed
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Wacom Bamboo Ink Smart Stylus in Black
  • It feels nice in the hand and it doesn't miss a stroke.
  • No problem with it all. Great tip material.
  • The pen works great and I like the grip and triangular section.
  • Works well with a Yoga x380. Pen feels balanced and comfortable in the hand.
  • Excellent value for money. Works well with Windows Ink. Easy set -up and quick response when using on the device.
Dell PN556W Active Pen Stylus
  • Pressure sensitivity is fantastic, and totally blew away my expectations.
  • Its tip doesn't "click" which is superb as it doesn't make annoying noises when I write.
  • It is pressure-sensitive so I can choose to write with fine, thin strokes or thick ones.
  • It hovers and writes precisely on places I intend it to.
  • The pen worked great on the screen and produced fine crisp lines.
Size & Weight
Height
5.7 in.
5.71 in.
Width
0.4 in.
0.37 in.
Depth
0.4 in.
0.37 in.
Weight
0.7 oz
0.63 oz
Features
Color
Gray
Gray
Body Material
Aluminum
Plastic
Tip Cover
No
No
Extras
Shortcut buttons, Wacom Active ES, Microsoft Pen Protocol, Ergonomic design
Bluetooth Smart Low Energy 4.0, Ergonomic design, Pressure Sensitivity, Palm rejection
Integrated Clip
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Features"
Wacom Bamboo Ink Smart Stylus in Black
  • The product feels really nice and looks as though it is really good quality.
  • It connected via bluetooth easily and works nicely with windows ink workspace and sticky notes and everything else.
  • Love this pen, it works perfectly on my Surface Book 2.
  • Great pen, using it on a Surface Pro 3.
  • The buttons and pressure sensitivity did not work for me.
Dell PN556W Active Pen Stylus
  • It is light enough and its design is great - making it comfortable to hold.
  • I bought this to use on my HP Spectre x360. It works great! Notes in a briefing or class are simple.
  • It works great when it works. It responds well to pressure.
  • Looks okay. Nice heft. Buttons are fairly intuitive.
  • The stylus feels a bit insubstantial in hand.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Manual
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