*the new versions have improved pressure performance, a new look and the R520C charges via USB-C. The Bluetooth version (R520BT) which charges with a magnetic adapter, includes a Bluetooth button on the end that can be used like a “selfie remote” inside of Microsoft Windows. You can trigger 3 programmable actions from away from the computer. It is useful for many things, but doesn’t typically improve the drawing experience. If you use your tablet for extended periods of time without a keyboard the extra functions are useful and I recommend the Bluetooth version. The drawing experience is the same on both new stylus.
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A 2 button, magnetic, Microsoft Certified, Surface Pen alternative worth getting excited about. Clean lines, strong magnetic attachment, solid build quality with an attractive design and GREAT price. 4096 levels of pressure, tilt and rechargeable long battery life. A favorite for artists and note takers.
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R520BT Bluetooth Stylus Pen is the best Microsoft Surface Pen Compatible stylus – great with Windows 10 – great performance on the Surface Pro 7 – Surface Book 3 – Surface Go – Surface Laptop – Surface Studio – the stylus is magnetic- 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity – Tilt – Surface Pro Pen – and uses the same tips or nibs as the stock Microsoft Surface Pen.
Compatibility list: – For a larger list click THIS LINK – the list includes older devices. Most manufactures continue to use the same technology.
Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 4, Surface Pro 5, Surface Pro 6, Surface Pro 7,Surface Pro 7+,Surface Pro X, Surface Go, Surface Go 2, Surface Book, Surface Book 2, Surface Book 3, Surface Studio 1st Gen, Surface Studio 2, Surface Laptop 1st Gen, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Laptop 3
HP
Pavilion x360 11-ap0xx, Pavilion x360 11-ad0xx, Pavilion x360 11m-ad0xx, Pavilion x360 14m-ba0xx, Pavilion x360 14-cd0xx, Pavilion x360 14m-cd0xx, Pavilion x360 14-dh0xx, Pavilion x360 15-br0xx, Pavilion x360 15-cr0xx, Pavilion x360 15-dp0xx,
Not compatible with HP Spectre x360 Series and HP Envy x360 Series
Inspiron 13 7373, Inspiron 15 7573
Incompatible: Lenovo – Wacom devices, any device that does not support the Surface Pen or Microsoft Pen Protocol 2.0
Please note that if you order a stylus from us and your device is on the incompatibility list we will charge a “break even” fee of $10 subtracted from your refund total. Thank you for your understanding.
*note: Tablet Pro software works on all Windows 10 tablets – we highly recommend having a touchscreen with pen support to take advantage of all the features of our software.
If you own the R520 stylus or have a question about it please share your experience below!
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When you purchase the R520 2 button stylus from our store you get a free copy of the infamous Pen Tool. The Pen Tool lets you adjust, control, modify and improve the performance of you Pen. It gives you the ability to change the side buttons to countless functions including CTRL, ALT, SHIFT modifiers useful in 2D and 3D software like Photoshop, Zbrush, Krita, Blender etc… Or just a simple “undo” command to make life faster and easier. If you have a Surface Pen or alternative like the R520, you want the Pen Tool.
*the Pen Tool license is sent as a URL in your purchase confirmation email
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Are you selling an item That you are reviewing?
Absolutely and I’m completely unapologetic about it. A number of Youtubers and reviewers will NOT sell products that they are reviewing because reviewing is their business. It isn’t my business. My business is finding quality tools and accessories to make my life and the lives of other artists and note takers better.
I have two beautiful, wonderful little girls that I love with all my heart. So I’m proud to be able to sell you a product I fully believe is the best option available especially when it helps support my family. It’s a win win for me and you.
I have years of research and over a decade of using a variety of digital stylus in my personal work, (have 20 plus different stylus next to me as I write this) so I am confident that my opinion is both very informed and educated on digital pens for art and note taking. My review for the Raphael 5 came out last year in September (2019). Version 2 of the stylus and 4 months later I started selling the stylus in January of 2020. The manufacturer is great to work with and have the best support I’ve EVER gotten with a company. Absolutely love them. If you get a defective stylus (rare) they will expedite a new one with express shipping immediately and I’ll be the one you talk with in order to do that.
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Quick FAQ
The R520 comes with a 1 year manufacturer warranty. They are very responsive and you will work directly with us here. If there is any problems your replacement will be sent out with express delivery.
Line quality varies from program to program. In most programs the R520 matches the default Surface Pen, exceeds quality in other programs and may be slightly worse in others.
Get the Tablet Pro Pen Tool for Free when you purchase the R520. The link to download your free Pen Tool with included license will be sent inside your purchase confirmation email when you buy the R520 stylus.
There may be shipping delays or problems during this time. We insure all of our shipping and if your pen does not arrive, you can easily get a refund. We have had to process a number of refunds and it is easy to do and we will work with you if there are any problems
The R520 is manufactured in Taiwan, NOT CHINA. It’s settings and manufacturing quality are far superior to the clones I have tested. *note, they are not the same or made in the same country. Warranty and support are also vastly different
The R520 (Renaisser Raphael 520 stylus) is a Windows Ink / Ntrig / Surface Pen alternative stylus. This means that it will work on ALL devices that support the Surface Pen. Please keep in mind that wacom based devices will not work with this stylus. Please check with your manufacturer of your device to see if the Surface Pen will work on it. We do NOT recommend the R520 stylus on devices that don’t support Microsoft’s 2.0 Pen Protocol that includes support for tilt data. That means that devices like the Surface Pro 3 may not work well with the R520 stylus. However, updating the pen drivers may resolve issues
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