Not all of our laptops with touchscreens come with a stylus.
Different types of pens
Passive stylus (capacitive)
Works on any touchscreen – just like a finger, only more precise. No battery, no pairing. Good for navigation and simple inputs, less suitable for writing or drawing.
Passive pens are perfectly adequate for simply jotting down handwritten notes and rough plans or sketches.
Active pen (MPP)
Contains electronic components and responds to pressure and tilt. Significantly more precise and suitable for handwritten notes, but also much more expensive. Not every laptop is compatible with every stylus – and vice versa.
Active pens are only really useful in a few situations, such as when you need to produce extremely precise sketches and plans, or if you work in a profession with a strong focus on graphics.
Does the wLw laptop come with a stylus or not?
👩🏼🔧 In general: If we include pens, they should be refillable
We have received a number of laptops that come with active styluses. We do not have any passive styluses.
☑️ Pen included
The school requires pupils to bring their own pens AND Active use of a pen is common (e.g. in graphic design, engineering and assembly roles).
⛔ Pen not included
The school requires pupils to bring their own pens BUT Such a requirement is not proportionate (e.g. gap years, professions without a focus on graphic design).
If we don’t have any devices with active pens ourselves, we won’t be able to send any either. However, this is very rare.
Shopping recommendations
🔍 Only buy if absolutely necessary!
Even if schools require active pens, that doesn’t mean you actually have to use them. Active pens, in particular, promise many benefits, but rarely prove their worth in practice.
📑 Check compatibility!
Active styluses, in particular, usually only work with certain laptop models. It’s best to double-check before you buy to make sure the stylus will actually work with your laptop.
💸 Compare offers!
A new active pen can quickly end up costing a lot. You can also find second-hand options for this item online, where the price can be significantly lower. But do check the warranty!
Indicative prices:
Pen type:
Price range:
Where to buy:
New passive pins
CHF 5–20.
e.g. digitec
New active pens
CHF 20–75
e.g. digitec
Used passive pins
We recommend buying a new one
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Used active pens
CHF 15–40
Second-hand platforms
Examples of new passive styluses (suitable for all laptops, < CHF 10.-):
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