--- title: "apple pencil refurbished — Niche Verdict: Skip it (32/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/cell-phones-accessories/apple-pencil-refurbished" last_updated: "2026-07-10T21:15:49.254Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($136K/yr) — apple pencil refurbished doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($136K/yr) — apple pencil refurbished doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "apple pencil refurbished — Niche Verdict: Skip it (32/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **apple pencil refurbished** **Skip it****32/100 ** a small market ($136K/yr) — apple pencil refurbished doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$136K** **Growth (1y)** **+47.2%** **Products** **11** **Brands** **5** was 6 a year ago **Sellers** **58** **Price range** **$10.47–$94.61** **Returns** **2.5%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Skip it** Scored 32/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **7** ×0.30 Growth **49** ×0.30 Competition **12** ×0.20 Quality gap **46** ×0.10 Returns **80** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 83 weeks — +47.2% year over year. 5K2KPrime Day '25Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Dec '24Mar '25Jun '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Aug, Sep, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.8× ## **Competition** - Apple74% - metapen15% - JAMJAKE6% - Aplfan3% - Xpencifan2% The top 5 products capture 82% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 5 brands and 58 sellers compete here. **Brands** **5 **▼falling was 6 a year ago **Sellers** **58** **Top 5 brand share** **100%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Apple Pencil (USB-C): Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Signing Documents. Charges and Pairs with USB-C](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11v8v3dJqdL.jpg) [**Apple Pencil (USB-C): Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Signing Documents. Charges and Pairs with USB-C**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL7J12YK) Apple$65.724.6★11,20633%▼falling 2 ![Apple Pencil Pro: Latest Model - Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt and Pressure Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Art. Charges and Pairs Magnetically](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/113ayBRtAuL.jpg) [**Apple Pencil Pro: Latest Model - Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt and Pressure Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Art. Charges and Pairs Magnetically**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3J71RM7) Apple$94.614.6★9,41518%—flat 3 ![Metapen A8 iPad Pencil for Apple iPad 2018-2026 4Min Fast Charge Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad 11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen iPad Accessories for Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4 Air 3/4/5/M2/M3 Mini 5/6th](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21-0kTyP6sL.jpg) [**Metapen A8 iPad Pencil for Apple iPad 2018-2026 4Min Fast Charge Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad 11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen iPad Accessories for Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4 Air 3/4/5/M2/M3 Mini 5/6th**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZTXVNVD) metapen$15.964.5★56,24013%▲rising 4 ![Apple Pencil (USB-C) -White (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11v8v3dJqdL.jpg) [**Apple Pencil (USB-C) -White (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNQ5TXC9) Apple$58.514.2★4012%▲rising 5 ![Apple Pencil for iPad (2nd generation) Bluetooth -White (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11JD3-OEA8S.jpg) [**Apple Pencil for iPad (2nd generation) Bluetooth -White (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P9TJGRX) Apple$74.004.1★6647%▲rising 6 ![JAMJAKE Stylus Pen for iPad 6th-11th Generation-2X Fast Charge Active Pencil Compatible with 2018-2026 Apple iPad Pro 11/12.9/M4 iPad Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4 iPad mini 5/6/7 Gen-White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21qxPS598zL.jpg) [**JAMJAKE Stylus Pen for iPad 6th-11th Generation-2X Fast Charge Active Pencil Compatible with 2018-2026 Apple iPad Pro 11/12.9/M4 iPad Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4 iPad mini 5/6/7 Gen-White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0831BF1FH) JAMJAKE$18.194.4★101,3016%▼falling 7 ![Aplfan Pencil USB-C for Apple iPad 2018-2026: Slide-Switch Hidden-Port Stylus with Tilt Sensitivity & Palm Rejection Pen for iPad 6-11th Mini 5-7th Air 3-5th/M2/M3 Pro 11/12.9/13(M4/M5) White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Y1aFuEK6L.jpg) [**Aplfan Pencil USB-C for Apple iPad 2018-2026: Slide-Switch Hidden-Port Stylus with Tilt Sensitivity & Palm Rejection Pen for iPad 6-11th Mini 5-7th Air 3-5th/M2/M3 Pro 11/12.9/13(M4/M5) White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVFVNFYR) Aplfan$20.404.2★1473%▲rising 8 ![Apple Pencil for iPad (1st Generation) Bluetooth and Lightning connector -White (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11BvTeBF8cL.jpg) [**Apple Pencil for iPad (1st Generation) Bluetooth and Lightning connector -White (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNZZWVDD) Apple$80.274.0★2353%▲rising 9 ![Apple Pencil Pro - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt and Pressure Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Art. Charges and Pairs Magnetically (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/113ayBRtAuL.jpg) [**Apple Pencil Pro - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt and Pressure Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Art. Charges and Pairs Magnetically (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5BKRFFX) Apple$87.945.0★192%▲rising 10 ![Stylus Pen for Apple iPad 20182026 Wireless Charging iPad Pencil 2nd Generation &1st Generation with Tilt Sensitivity& Palm Rejection 2X Fast Charge Pencil for iPad A16 Pro 11/12.9/13 Air Mini](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21JG7Vl0wWL.jpg) [**Stylus Pen for Apple iPad 20182026 Wireless Charging iPad Pencil 2nd Generation &1st Generation with Tilt Sensitivity& Palm Rejection 2X Fast Charge Pencil for iPad A16 Pro 11/12.9/13 Air Mini**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLDN85ZG) Xpencifan$18.034.7★3082%▲rising 11 ![Metapen Pencil Air8 for Apple iPad 2018-2026 10 Min Faster Charge Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad a16/11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4/M5 Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4 Mini 5/6th](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31g+sndHVSL.jpg) [**Metapen Pencil Air8 for Apple iPad 2018-2026 10 Min Faster Charge Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad a16/11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4/M5 Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4 Mini 5/6th**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDPMQJVH) metapen$10.474.5★8,7212%▼falling ## **Product shelf** All 11 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Apple Pencil (USB-C): Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Signing Documents. Charges and Pairs with USB-C](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11v8v3dJqdL.jpg)**Apple Pencil (USB-C): Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Signing Documents. Charges and Pairs with USB-C** Apple**$65.72**4.6★11,206 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL7J12YK) [![Apple Pencil Pro: Latest Model - Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt and Pressure Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Art. Charges and Pairs Magnetically](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/113ayBRtAuL.jpg)**Apple Pencil Pro: Latest Model - Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision Tilt and Pressure Sensitivity Perfect for Note-Taking Drawing and Art. Charges and Pairs Magnetically** Apple**$94.61**4.6★9,415 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3J71RM7) [![Metapen A8 iPad Pencil for Apple iPad 2018-2026 4Min Fast Charge Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad 11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen iPad Accessories for Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4 Air 3/4/5/M2/M3 Mini 5/6th](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21-0kTyP6sL.jpg)**Metapen A8 iPad Pencil for Apple iPad 2018-2026 4Min Fast Charge Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad 11/10/9/8/7/6th Gen iPad Accessories for Pro 12.9/11/13-inch M4 Air 3/4/5/M2/M3 Mini 5/6th** metapen**$15.96**4.5★56,240 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZTXVNVD) [![Apple Pencil (USB-C) -White (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11v8v3dJqdL.jpg)**Apple Pencil (USB-C) -White (Renewed)** Apple**$58.51**4.2★40 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNQ5TXC9) [![Apple Pencil for iPad (2nd generation) Bluetooth -White (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11JD3-OEA8S.jpg)**Apple Pencil for iPad (2nd generation) Bluetooth -White (Renewed)** Apple**$74.00**4.1★664 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P9TJGRX) [![JAMJAKE Stylus Pen for iPad 6th-11th Generation-2X Fast Charge Active Pencil Compatible with 2018-2026 Apple iPad Pro 11/12.9/M4 iPad Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4 iPad mini 5/6/7 Gen-White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21qxPS598zL.jpg)**JAMJAKE Stylus Pen for iPad 6th-11th Generation-2X Fast Charge Active Pencil Compatible with 2018-2026 Apple iPad Pro 11/12.9/M4 iPad Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4 iPad mini 5/6/7 Gen-White** JAMJAKE**$18.19**4.4★101,301 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0831BF1FH) [![Aplfan Pencil USB-C for Apple iPad 2018-2026: Slide-Switch Hidden-Port Stylus with Tilt Sensitivity & Palm Rejection Pen for iPad 6-11th Mini 5-7th Air 3-5th/M2/M3 Pro 11/12.9/13(M4/M5) White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Y1aFuEK6L.jpg)**Aplfan Pencil USB-C for Apple iPad 2018-2026: Slide-Switch Hidden-Port Stylus with Tilt Sensitivity & Palm Rejection Pen for iPad 6-11th Mini 5-7th Air 3-5th/M2/M3 Pro 11/12.9/13(M4/M5) White** Aplfan**$20.40**4.2★147 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVFVNFYR) [![Apple Pencil for iPad (1st Generation) Bluetooth and Lightning connector -White (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11BvTeBF8cL.jpg)**Apple Pencil for iPad (1st Generation) Bluetooth and Lightning connector -White (Renewed)** Apple**$80.27**4.0★235 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNZZWVDD) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Value For Money**16% *“is affordable”* **Compatibility-Overall**12% *“easy to pair”* **Quality-Overall**11% *“Solid Build Quality”* **Charging**9% *“Charges great”* **Ease Of Use**9% *“Easy use”* **Connectivity-Overall**7% *“connected effortlessly”* **Battery Life**6% *“Amazing Battery Life”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“Exactly as advertised”* **Assembly/Installation**2% *“Easy to set up”* **Durability**2% *“Doesnt break as easily”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Charging**16% *“Battery wont charge”* **Durability**14% *“Did not last”* **Functionality-Overall**13% *“Barely works”* **Connectivity-Overall**9% *“disconnects frequently”* **Compatibility-Overall**9% *“would not pair”* **Value For Money**5% *“Way too expensive”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“It is much lower quality than expected”* **Magnetic Strength/Adsorption**4% *“Not magnetic”* **Ease Of Use**2% *“Hard to turn on”* **Touch/Button Controls**1% *“THERE IS NO POWER BUTTON”* #### **Top return reasons**- Compatibility-Overall57% - Connectivity-Overall12% - Functionality-Overall11% - Charging7% - Value For Money3% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Advertised Vs Actual Product1% - Magnetic Strength/Adsorption1% - Product Condition1% - Durability1%