Review of Xiaomi Smart Pen 2nd Generation Specs:

Xiaomi’s Smart Pen Gen. 2 comes packed with impressive features:

It boasts a remarkable 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate, ensuring a nearly lag-free writing experience on compatible devices like the Xiaomi Pad 6.
With 4096 Pressure Levels and 5G Activation force, the pen offers precise and responsive pressure sensitivity, making it suitable for both writing and sketching.
The pen’s battery life is outstanding, lasting up to 150 hours on a single charge, and a mere 1-minute charge can provide up to 7 hours of continuous writing.
The pen offers ultra-low latency, resulting in minimal delay while writing or drawing.
It features a 26° Elastic Nib, enhancing the surface feel on the glass and improving the overall writing experience.
The pen is designed with a length of 152mm and a lightweight net weight of 20gms, ensuring comfortable usage during long writing sessions.
Writing Experience:

The Xiaomi Smart Pen Gen. 2 delivers a highly satisfying writing experience, thanks to its high refresh rate and 240-hertz sampling rate. The minimal delay in writing can only be observed in slow-motion videos, making it an excellent tool for note-taking and other writing tasks.

The pen’s pressure sensitivity works effectively, supporting activation at 5G, making it suitable for sketching as well. The Smart Pen 2 also introduces the ability to hover over menu icons in various apps, a feature not present in the previous generation.

Button Features:

The pen’s two buttons offer convenient functionalities, such as holding and writing notes with the primary button, and holding and dragging to take screenshots with the secondary button. In Xiaomi Notes, the primary button can switch pen tips or function as an eraser, while the secondary button is used to change the pen color.

Battery Life:

The advertised 150 hours of battery life is accurate, and the pen’s rapid charging capabilities are impressive. Just one minute of charging can power the pen for up to 7 hours of continuous use. The magnetic charging position ensures easy recharging.

Build and Quality:

The Xiaomi Smart Pen Gen. 2 features a sleek all-white design, and the improved pen tip design offers unobstructed visibility while writing. The buttons are easy to press and provide solid tactile feedback, contributing to the overall good quality of the pen.

One minor issue with the build quality is that dropping the pen a few times may result in a slight creaking sound and may require a firmer press on the button for certain functions. However, this does not affect the pen’s writing performance.

Verdict:

The Xiaomi Smart Pen Gen. 2 offers a pleasant writing experience on glass surfaces, with the potential for even better results when used with a screen protector that provides a paper-like texture. The exceptional battery life and convenient button features enhance its usability. While the pen’s buttons work well in many apps, it would be even better with more customization options and support for additional applications. At its price point of SGD $95, the Xiaomi Smart Pen Gen. 2 is a great value for money, making it a worthwhile investment for those who enjoy handwriting or sketching on compatible devices.