The Galaxy S7 Edge threw up a number of issues with the Dash 3 that made it a more frustrating platform to use than the other devices we tried. Admittedly, these problems are also intrinsic to this whole class of styluses, rather than the Dash 3 specifically. This is generally less of a problem on tablets than it is on smartphones. However, without features like palm rejection and pressure sensitivity, you have to work cautiously - it’s easy to accidentally start rotating your canvas or smudging your work because the side of your hand has touched the screen. We had a good time practising our calligraphy and drawing simplistic illustrations on phones and tablets alike. The above was drawn on the Galaxy S7 Edgeįor sketching and drawing, the Dash 3 is better suited - you can do fine detail work with patience, but broader strokes on larger screens will be where you get the best results. It’s possible to write with relatively fine lines due to the narrow tip, but you don’t get the potential for quite as neat handwriting as you would with an Apple Pencil, S Pen or an actual pen. In general, we found the Dash 3 a cut above traditional unpowered styluses (styli?), but not up to par with Bluetooth-connected styluses from Microsoft, Apple, Samsung and Adonit themselves. We used the Dash 3 with a range of items: an iPhone 6 Plus, a Galaxy S7 Edge, an iPad 2 (yes, we need to upgrade) and an Windows laptop. Charging only takes about 45 minutes and the Dash 3 promises 14 hours of battery life, so you don’t have to do this too often. This provides more than enough strength to support the stylus at any orientation, and then you can just plug the USB dongle into your PC, laptop or mains adapter to begin charging. You get a little USB dongle in the box, and it has a little magnetic socket that the Dash leaps into when the two get close together. The way the Dash charges is actually quite nice. Without charge, the stylus does nothing, so it’s well worth keeping it topped up. The tip measures just 1.9 millimetres, considerably smaller than your average stylus.Īs this is a powered stylus, you’ll need to press the button at the end to turn it on, which will be shown with a small green LED. The bronze colour of our review unit is classy and refined, with the aluminium barrel providing a comfortable grip and the clip allowing easy storage. The Dash 3 is a gorgeous-looking stylus, one of the nicest I’ve ever used in fact. 14 hours of battery life, recharges in 45 minutes.Anodised aluminium barrel with stainless steel details.Here’s the review! Features & specifications The Dash 3 is designed for use with phones and tablets running iOS or Android, and boasts a precise PixelPoint tip, a premium metal build and long battery life. For Samsung devices, the Samsung S Pen Pro is a reliable tool with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity priced at £89.79. If you'd like to explore more options, try our best stylus for Android and best stylus for iPad guides.Adonit has long been one of the best makers of mobile styluses, and so we’re excited to try their new Dash 3 model. Currently priced at £51.67, it is a relatively good price for a good stylus pen with solid functionality.įor those more focused on digital art, for an iPad the Apple Pencil is the gold standard – expensive, but worth the investment (decide which model is right for you with our Apple Pencil vs Apple Pencil 2 comparison guide). As the Adonit Dash 4 is marketed as an allrounder for all touchscreens, you could do a lot worse if your needs are more general. It all depends on the functionality you require. It feels comfortable in the hand and has a good flow overall, especially for note taking. In terms of more general use, the Adonit Dash 4 is good for ‘quickpath’ texting, and general gaming on your phone or tablet. But, digital drawing is not this stylus’ main purpose and it is sure to be good enough for whatever note/sketch app you prefer – its performance in Notes being a fair barometer. Sketching in certain apps like Procreate, or Adobe Fresco (on the iPhone at least) was not as good an experience as you’d hope due to a slight case of ‘wavy-line syndrome’. However, due to this stylus’ lack of pressure sensitivity, its capability for more nuanced artworking is lacking. The Dash 4 is as responsive as you’d hope for note taking and sketching. Once done, using the blue mode with palm rejection meant writing in Notes was comfortable, accurate, and easy. However, it's crucial to note that simply unpairing the Apple Pencil resulted in a much smoother user experience. When initially testing the Adonit Dash 4 on an iPad Pro from 2021, it seemed a little jittery and uncouth. The Adonit Dash 4 is perfect for note taking and light sketching (Image credit: Ben Brady)
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