Buying lab

Compare consumer tech gear before you buy.

Line up review signal, value, lifecycle, chip and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $76.

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Accessories

Best value

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Critic score87

Value signal100

Price$79

Lifecycle2y 8m old

User score9.2

Consensus

87/100

Lifecycle

2y 8m old

Value signal

100/100