Quick Summary: Top 9 - Best Spy Pens
“The fabquality spy pen comes in with everything you need to capture and save your recordings in high quality resolution."
“The fabquality spy pen comes in with everything you need to capture and save your recordings in high quality resolution."
Powerful camera hidden in an everyday item that is very hard to spot due to its very detailed design.
Best Overall
It provides up to 100 minutes of continuous recording, motion detection, and also smooth writing.
The manufacturers have also ensured that you don’t have to worry much about storage, thanks to the microSD card slot that supports a card of up to 128GB.
WHAT WE LIKED
WHAT WE DIDN'T LIKE
Best Feautres
The pen is battery-powered and can last for up to 2 hours. It is very easy to use, you only have to press the top button once to start the recording when in standby mode, and then press it again when you want to stop. The pen also allows for taking photos, which is done when you press the top button twice in succession.
The camera quality is excellent, it records in 1080p, and also captures audio. This pen comes with a 32GB SD card, free of charge, and has the Loop Recording feature, which will automatically overwrite old footage, so you never have to worry about storage.
This spy gadget can be connected directly to your computer with a regular USB cable, meaning you can easily view the images and videos you have recorded at any given time.
WHAT WE LIKED
WHAT WE DIDN'T LIKE
Best Budget
It supports an SD card of up to 128GB, which needs to be bought separately and allows for up to 70 minutes of continuous recording.
The pen can be connected to your PC or MAC device via a USB cable, which allows for easy data transfers. It also works as a normal pen, so it can be used to write down your notes, jotting down schedules, etc., and will come with five extra ink cartridges included.
WHAT WE LIKED
WHAT WE DIDN'T LIKE
Also Great
This pen’s unnoticeable camera records in 1080p and can also take photos in high resolution. You can easily switch between its two modes. It allows for up to 75 minutes of continuous recording with a single charge.
Their pen also uses the same one-button design as some of the others, which allows for easy recording. All you need to do is press the top button to start recording, if the pen is in standby mode, or you will stop the recording if it is already recording. And for taking photos just press the same button twice.
After that, you can easily view the footage on your PC via a USB cable.
WHAT WE LIKED
WHAT WE DIDN'T LIKE
Also Great
It has the same one-click method of operation as the other spy pen cameras on this list.
With a six-layer glass lens, this pen’s camera quality is excellent. It provides a stable, clear recording in 1080p HD and also provides clear high-resolution photos. It also supports the AVI format.
The footage is saved on an SD card of up to 32GB, which needs to be bought separately. It also comes with the Loop Recording feature, so you never have to worry about the card filling up. It will simply start overwriting the oldest footage with the new ones.
Even if it runs out of power while recording, the footage will be automatically saved before the camera powers down.
Unlike the others though, this camera has a built-in USB port when you unscrew the pen, which connects directly to your computer’s port.
WHAT WE LIKED
WHAT WE DIDN'T LIKE
Also Great
Just like the others, it is powered on by pressing the top button, which will start the recording. It records in 1080p color HD video at 30FPS and also has photo-taking capabilities.
It has a built-in memory of 32GB and comes with the Loop Recording feature, which will ensure that you never run out of storage space for your recordings. When reviewing your footage on your PC or MAC, you also have the option to view the date and time stamps of the photos or videos, which will help you further if that footage is presented as legal evidence.
WHAT WE LIKED
WHAT WE DIDN'T LIKE
Also Great
The Samiadat pen captures color HD video in 1080p at 30FPS and can also capture 4032*3024-pixel photos while in standby mode. Everything will be saved on the included 32GB memory card. You also have the option to upgrade up to 128GB of storage. But don’t worry about running out of storage, because this pen also has the Loop Recording feature.
The built-in Lithium battery provides a long recording time of up to 150 minutes with a single charge. You can also start a new recording even when it is charging.
Just like the others, this pen is compatible with both PC and MAC, and can also be used as a writing tool, and comes with extra ink cartridges included.
WHAT WE LIKED
WHAT WE DIDN'T LIKE
Also Great
If you want to save a bit of money, and don’t mind the reduced video quality (especially noticeable at night), this could be the one to go for.
WHAT WE LIKED
WHAT WE DIDN'T LIKE
Also Great
You can also use it as a USB drive, and it works as a conventional pencil – you also get four refills and a case. Add to this a 60 minute recording time, and 120 minute standby time, and you’ve got a great pen.
WHAT WE LIKED
WHAT WE DIDN'T LIKE
Buyer’s guide
Before committing to a select pen, first, you must know your options and go over your requirements again. Whether you need it as a college student who needs to record their lectures or a businessperson who needs to review meetings or interviews, there are a lot of features that determine the perfect spy pen for you. Here are a few tips on how to narrow your search down:
Design
These pens are all very discreet, but you still need to find one that suits your needs. What is very important to me personally, is the fact that some of these have a lens cover for the cameras, which will mask it so that it isn’t visible at all times.
Camera quality
All the cameras on this list have a minimum resolution of 1080p so you won’t have to worry about capturing a Full HD image or video.
Battery and storage
Depending on your recording needs, battery life and storage are very important. The cameras on this list provide a battery life of 60 to 150 minutes of continuous recording, so you need to take that into account when looking for the perfect pen for you. Also, with storage, some of these cameras come with maximum support of 32GB, while some support an SD card of 128GB. But you needn’t worry that much about storage because they all come with the Loop Recording feature, which will simply overwrite your old recordings with the new ones.
Conclusion
Are you still not convinced if you should buy a spy pen? Well, if you want to capture video or while staying unnoticed, a spy pen is your best option to do so.
You can find mini-cameras or voice recorders, but if seen they raise a lot of suspicions. On the other hand, a spy pen is really hard to notice, so if people aren’t on the lookout for one, they probably won’t be able to find it.
When picking out one, be sure to read some of the reviews. Although we gave you an honest review from the consumer's point of view, there might be a common problem amongst a certain spy pen.
All in all, having a spy pen can come in handy in certain situations. Don’t hesitate to pick one out from our list, since all of them will give you an excellent experience.
