Staedtler Noris Digital is a S Pen alternative that's made for selected Samsung devices, more specifically devices that are made to support the S Pen. Here's the list of devices currently compatible:
- Galaxy Note 10.1 2014
- Galaxy Tab A 9.7 with S pen
- Galaxy Tab A 10.1 with S pen
- Galaxy Tab S3
- Galaxy Note pro 12.2
- Galaxy Tab A 8.0 with S pen
- Galaxy Book
- Galaxy Note3
- Galaxy Note4
- Galaxy Note5
- Galaxy Note3 Neo
- Galaxy Note Edge
- Chromebook Plus
- Chromebook Pro
- Notebook 9 Pro 13.3“ / 15.0“
Take note that for tablets that do no specific that they can support the S Pen, they do not support the S Pen. It may seem obvious but the thing is, for example, Samsung actually makes two different versions of Tab A, where only one can be used with S Pen.
The Staedtler Noris Digital is much longer than the S Pen that I have from the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3.
The design is clearly inspired by their easily recognisable yellow and black Noris graphite pencils
One main functionality difference is the inclusion of the side button on the S Pen, at least with this S Pen. The side button acts as a shortcut to let you access other features on the tablet. For example on the Tab S3, you can click on the side button to quickly take a note. If your Samsung device does not have that software feature, the side button is useless.
The tips on both styluses are hard tips. They have the same feel when drawing on glass surface. It's somewhere on the smooth side, but not too slippery.
The styluses are not battery powered so they are always on.
When the stylus is near the screen, it goes into hover mode and a cursor appears. This also enables palm rejection.
The Staedtler Noris Digital has a hexagonal body and holds just like a normal pencil. The weight is similar to the S Pen from Tab S3. So the longer length did not make any difference to the weight.
The writing and drawing performance of the stylus is exactly the same as the S Pen. Since the tips feel so similar, the way the tip glides on the glass surface also feels the same. There is pressure sensitive and the Staedtler stylus is also as sensitive as the S Pen.
When the pen tip is worn out, you can replace them with pen tips made for the Samsung Galaxy tablets, eg Tab S3, S4, S6, S6 Lite, S7.
Conclusion
If you don't already have a S Pen and is thinking of getting one to go with your Samsung device, the Staedtler Noris Digital is a good stylus to consider. It works like the S Pen and it works well. The only difference really comes down to the design, the look of the stylus.
If you already have a S Pen, there's no need to switch unless you have one of those thin S Pen that makes your hand cramp.
Conclusion
At less than US $30, this stylus is quite popular. Check out the hundreds of reviews on Amazon:
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15 Comments
Hi Teoh , now that u tested
Submitted by Ericssan on
Hi Teoh , now that u tested this Noris digital, would u prefer this or Apple Pencil ?
@Ericssan
Submitted by Teoh Yi Chie on
@Ericssan
I prefer Apple Pencil, but that’s because I like the drawing apps there. I have no problems with the S Pen or Noris Digital. They are fantastic on the Tab S3 I’m using. My Youtube video review will be up soon.
Great, exept mine stopped
Submitted by todd welti on
Great, exept mine stopped working after a month or two. not sure how that is possible, with no battery...
This also works on Lenovo
Submitted by powree on
This also works on Lenovo Yoga Book Android. I love how the nib is thinner than the standard yoga book's.
Is this pen compatible with a
Submitted by Nina Garcia on
Is this pen compatible with a Samsung Tab E for drawing?
@Nina Garcia
Submitted by Teoh Yi Chie on
@Nina Garcia
Usually Samsung tablets that support stylus will already come with one. So Samsung Tab E probably does not support this stylus.
I've been using this stylus
Submitted by Jey on
I've been using this stylus for a few months with my tab S6 but I wanted to ask if you've noticed any pressure sensitivity issues in landscape mode? Every ten or so strokes will just be super thin despite using the same amount of pressure. I've even replaced the pen but the same thing happened. Just wanted to know if you've experienced any issues with this and the newer tablets?
@Jey
Submitted by Teoh Yi Chie on
@Jey
I've not noticed that. Does it happen only with the Noris Digital or with the S Pen as well? That's strange.
Only the noris, I'm not sure
Submitted by Jey on
Only the noris, I'm not sure why it happens but it's a fight over it being more comfortable to hold than the S6 pen.
https://jpawlik.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Untitled1_2020061320...
Thank you for your insight, I hadn't found anyone who'd be able to confirm the issue or not.
@Jey
Submitted by Teoh Yi Chie on
@Jey
Not sure why that happens. Does it happen with other drawing apps too?
Or maybe change to the S Pen? The one from Tab S4 is cylindrical and comfortable enough to hold.
https://www.parkablogs.com/picture/artist-review-samsung-tab-s4-vs-tab-s...
Thank you for the review. Are
Submitted by CheesecakeNo5 on
Thank you for the review. Are you sure that the pen tips are interchangable with those of the S6 Lite? I've just bough that tablet, and there aren't replacement tips for the S Pen in the box, so I'm thinking of buying the Noris Digital; €25 for a new pen and 5 replacement tips it would be a great deal! Thanks
@CheesecakeNo5
Submitted by Teoh Yi Chie on
@CheesecakeNo5
S Pen nibs will fit the Noris Digital. But the S Pen nibs will be slightly longer, maybe just 1mm longer that's all.
So also the Noris Digital
Submitted by CheesecakeNo5 on
So also the Noris Digital nibs will fit the S Pen? Or will I have problems?
@CheesecakeNo5
Submitted by Teoh Yi Chie on
@CheesecakeNo5
Noris Digital tips are slightly shorter so they won't fit the S Pen.
I saw your comment too late,
Submitted by CheesecakeNo5 on
I saw your comment too late, I had already tried it :D
Anyaway, the length doesn't seem to be a problem, the real problem is the shape which is slightly different so it moves a bit inside the S Pen when you press on the screen...
Anyway, I tried the Noris Digital and it's awesome!
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