Apensta Electric Pencil Sharpener for 7–8 mm Pencils

If sharpening speed matters more than controlling every movement by hand, this rechargeable electric sharpener is designed to take over the task: insert a pencil, and it draws it in, sharpens, then releases it. Its adjustable tip settings add some flexibility for different kinds of pencil work.

If you prefer a hands-on sharpening process, a manual sharpener gives you more direct control, if you want a simpler routine for repeated sharpening, Apensta’s automatic feed is the point here.

Getting the most from it

The sharpener is made for standard wooden and colored pencils that measure 7–8 mm across. That makes it relevant for a mix of everyday jobs, from getting a graphite pencil ready for notes to refreshing a colored pencil before filling in a small area of a drawing. Choose a tip setting to suit the task: a point for writing may call for a different result than one for sketching or coloring.

For a classroom, desk, or art space, the automatic in-and-out action means there’s no need to keep pushing the pencil through by hand. When sharpening is done, the device releases it. The built-in battery recharges over USB-C, and according to the maker, provides up to 200 sharpening cycles per charge. That’s a useful detail for a shared pencil station, though actual use between charges will depend on how often you sharpen.

Why it’s worth it

The main benefit is less fuss when several pencils need attention. Instead of turning a manual sharpener repeatedly, you can insert each pencil and let the mechanism handle the sharpening cycle. Adjustable tip thickness is also more useful than a single fixed point if the same sharpener will serve writing, sketching, and coloring.

It’s a great fit if you regularly sharpen standard-size graphite or colored pencils and want a rechargeable option for home, school, an office, or an art studio. The removable shaving container and accessible blade area are intended to make cleanup and clearing a broken tip easier, rather than turning routine maintenance into a teardown.

Worth noting

The clearest constraint is pencil size: this model is specified for 7–8 mm pencils, so it won’t suit pencils outside that range. Its automatic action also favors convenience over the hands-on control of a manual sharpener. If you like to decide exactly how quickly a point forms by turning the pencil yourself, that simpler approach may feel more natural.

The description doesn’t give specific tip settings or a charging time, so don’t assume it offers a particular point shape or a quick top-up. It’s not for you if your pencils fall outside the stated size range or you want a fully manual sharpening experience. For compatible pencils, the combination of automatic release, adjustable tips, and a removable shavings container targets everyday convenience rather than specialist control.

Should you buy it?

Consider it if your pencil drawer is mostly filled with standard 7–8 mm wooden or colored pencils and you’d value a faster, more hands-off sharpening routine. The USB-C rechargeable design avoids disposable batteries, while the adjustable tip settings give it a broader role than a sharpener with only one point style.

Skip it if you use pencils outside the supported size range, or if precise manual control matters more than letting the machine do the work. For routine sharpening across writing and coloring tasks, its appeal is practical: insert a compatible pencil, let it sharpen and release, then empty the shavings when needed.