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# iPad stands

## Sketchboard Pro for iPad

The Sketchboard Pro for iPad provides a stand that integrates the iPad into the drawing surface. I use it occasionally when I paint on my iPad.

Site: <https://sketchboardpro.com/>

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**Some notes**

* It is a little expensive for what it is, but I do enjoy it.
* Comes in different sizes to fit your iPad
* Still leaves space for charging the Apple Pencil 2 and a USB-C cable connection
* The iPad feels relatively secure in normal use. But I would not suggest holding it upside down to test whether it will fall out.
* The extra bezel area is nice. At first I thought it was going to be too big. But it's very comfortable.

**Reviews**

* [Ergojosh - SKETCHBOARD PRO - COMPLETE REVIEW](https://youtu.be/G8ZyAkj9LwI) Jan 16, 2021
* [Let's Draw with BeeJayDeL - Sketchboard Pro Review: Should You Buy?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcoZ8m1pUJA) Mar 13, 2021

## Sketchboard Pro II for iPad

* [Adam Duff - Sketchboard Pro II - The Most Versatile Artist Stand For iPad Pro (M4 iPad Pro Edition)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTFPzMyCBh4) 2025-03-09

## Astropad Darkboard

* Product page - <https://astropad.com/darkboard/>
* [Adum Duff - Turn your iPad into a Portable PEN DISPLAY! - The ASTROPAD Darkboard Stand](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoBbskGIExU) Jul 12, 2023
* [UmaiPixel - Darkboard D2 for iPad - A Better Way to Draw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhMmJJcqzWs) Oct 3, 2023
* [Chris Piascik - Darkboard vs Sketchboard Pro: Which is the Ultimate iPad Drawing Accessory?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reNp7wKJlLk) Jul 4, 2023

## Sketchslate for iPad

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* Product page: <https://www.thesketchslate.com/>
* [Adam Duff - ULTIMATE iPad Pro Stand Buyer's Guide for Artists](https://youtu.be/I4M1HzcAjEM)