Sooo, I've been looking into this exact problem because I hate carrying extra clutter!! It's actually reallyyy tough because Apple and Lenovo use totally different tech for their screens, but basically, I found a few options that might solve your problem without breaking the bank. For your situation, I would suggest looking at active pens that have a "dual" or "universal" mode specifically designed to jump between protocols. * Adonit Neo Duo - This is amazing because it literally has a switch to toggle between a dedicated <a href=" https://www.amazon.com/s?k= iPad+mode+and+a+universal&linkCode=osi&t=t=5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">iPad mode and a universal capacitive mode for your Lenovo. It's usually around $55, which is fantastic value compared to buying two separate high-end pens.
* MEKO 2-in-1 Precision Series Disc Stylus - I know the disc tip looks wierd, but it's honestly the most accurate for writing small text in margins. Since it doesn't rely on Bluetooth or specific digitizers, it never skips! Plus, it's super cheap, like $15 for a pack. I mean, if you want that high-energy, "pen-like" feel for work, the Adonit is probably your best bet. It charges via USB-C too, which makes it realy practical for travel. gl!

Good to know!

Same here!

Oh man, I feel u. Honestly, I spent way too much money trying to find one 'holy grail' pen for my iPad and my Android tablet. I've tried a bunch, and unfortunately, most 'universal' pens are kinda disappointing if you're expecting Apple Pencil level precision. Since the iPad and Lenovo use different screen tech, you're basically forced into active capacitive pens that mimic a finger touch. Here's what I recommend based on my trial and error: * Adonit Dash 4 Dual-Mode Stylus - This is probably the best one I've used. It has a toggle for iPad vs Android which is lowkey a lifesaver.
* Wacom Bamboo Tip Fine Tip Stylus - I had some issues with skipping on my Lenovo, but it's okay for basic notes if you're on a budget. Tbh, even with the Adonit, you're gonna notice some 'jitter' when writing slow or doing tiny text. It's not as good as expected, but it beats those clunky rubber tips by a mile. gl! 👍

I totally agree with the points made about the tech gap—trying to bridge the iPad’s proprietary digitizer and Lenovo’s protocols (usually AES or WGP) is a massive headache. You’re basically forced into using 'active capacitive' tech, which is often a bit of a compromise for high-precision work. From a reliability perspective, there are some serious 'gotchas' you should be aware of:
* Diagonal Jitter: Most universal pens suffer from 'wavy' lines when you're writing slowly at an angle. It’s an inherent sync issue between the pen's frequency and the screen's grid.
* Zero Palm Rejection: Since these aren't native, you *basically* won't have palm rejection. You’ll have to hover your hand or buy a drawing glove, otherwise you'll be constantly misfiring in the margins.
* Battery Longevity: Honestly, these active pens have tiny batteries that tend to give out after a year of heavy use. I mean, it's pretty much impossible to get that 1:1 feel without a native protocol. If you do go universal, just make sure you check the return policy because the parallax on some of these 'fine-tips' is actually pretty terrible.