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Stylus Pricing Analysis

Current market data for 12,137 styluses shows a median price of 17.99.

What you'll usually pay

$17.99 typical price
Most are between$8$44
Brand new$17.99
Used$17.99
On sale now12,137

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in universal and brand-specific options, with HTC and Apple styluses trading 28% to 31% below the median. Conversely, anti-scratch features command a significant premium, priced 105% above the market median.

💚 Best value for your money

Clip 138 on sale$10.51 · 42% cheaper
Capacitive (Passive) 221 on sale$11.44 · 36% cheaper
For HTC 247 on sale$12.39 · 31% cheaper
For Apple 762 on sale$12.99 · 28% cheaper
For LG 923 on sale$13.44 · 25% cheaper

Price by compatible brand

For HTC
$12.39-31%
For Apple
$12.99-28%
For LG
$13.44-25%
For Motorola
$13.45-25%
Universal
$13.8-23%
For Samsung
$19.37+8%

Why? Prices vary by brand ecosystem, with Samsung at 19.37 and HTC at 12.39.

Price by type

Clip
$10.51-42%
Capacitive (Passive)
$11.44-36%
2 Layer
$15.24-15%
Active
$17.03-5%
Stylus
$17.92
Active (Stylus)
$18.3+2%

Why? Specialized active styluses (18.3) cost more than basic clip-on versions (10.51).

Price by features

Holder
$14.62-19%
Lightweight
$14.66-19%
Reusable
$15.36-15%
Glossy
$15.99-11%
OEM
$20+11%
Anti-Scratch
$36.93+105%

Why? Specialized coatings drive price, with anti-scratch at 36.93 compared to holders at 14.62.

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Common questions

What is the median price for a universal stylus?

The median price for universal styluses is 13.8.

Are OEM styluses more expensive than the market average?

Yes, OEM styluses have a median price of 20, which is 11% above the market median.

Which feature adds the most value to the price?

Anti-scratch features increase the median price to 36.93, a 105% increase.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $8$44, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 5, 2026.