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# Pressure-Sensitive Styluses
The Adonit 'Pixel' iPad Stylus Pen Responds to Pressure

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-25 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-stylus-pen
References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/new-adonit-pixel-ipad-stylus-launches-for-80-25-05-2016/) & [adonit.net](http://www.adonit.net/jot/pixel/)

Designed to operate with eight different iPad models, the [Adonit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adonit-neo-pro) '[Pixel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-tablet)' iPad stylus pen is capable of providing designers and users with enhanced capabilities.

The Adonit 'Pixel' can offer 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity that users can take advantage of with varying levels of design, artwork and beyond. Built-in shortcut buttons, palm rejection and offset correction round the Adonit 'Pixel' stylus off as being one of the more exceptional peripherals out there for design.

The Adonit 'Pixel' iPad stylus pen is also supported by the iPhone 5 and up to make it an exceptionally agile piece of equipment for [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pencil-pro1) users to take advantage of. It puts the rival Apple Pencil in perspective and offers users an advanced alternative.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 23% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Pressure-sensitive Styluses:** The Adonit 'Pixel' iPad stylus pen offers a unique experience for designers and artists who rely on pressure sensitivity.
- **Enhanced Precision Input Devices:** The Adonit 'Pixel' iPad stylus pen takes user input to a new level by providing features such as palm rejection and offset correction.
- **Cross-platform Compatibility:** The Adonit 'Pixel' can be used with multiple Apple devices, from the iPhone 5 and up to a variety of iPad models.

### Where This Applies

- **Design and Art:** This stylus pen provides designers and artists with an unparalleled level of control over their work, leading to innovative new creations.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Offering an advanced alternative to the Apple Pencil, the Adonit 'Pixel' provides Apple users with a unique input device.
- **Mobile Devices:** As the lines between phones and tablets continue to blur, cross-platform input devices such as the Adonit 'Pixel' become increasingly valuable for users who need to work across different devices.

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