10 Best Highlighter Pens UK 2024 | Stabilo, Sharpie and More

The pastel colours in this pack are easy on the eye, whereas the neon colours will easily grab your attention. Whichever way you prefer to study, the 4mm wide chisel tip ensures that you will be able to highlight the whole word without having to keep going over the same spot. 

The ink dries very quickly and the pen runs smoothly without bleeding onto the next page. The wide selection of shades makes this set an absolute must-have for avid colour coders and anyone who likes a bit of variation when highlighting their work.

Beloved for their no-bleed, no-smear, fast-drying ink, these window tip highlighters are great for secondary school and university students. With a bright selection of colours, you can achieve a reliable level of focus and stimulation without overwhelming yourself with neons. 

In addition to a wide chisel tip with window, this pen also features a bullet tip on the reverse side. The variety in sizes not only helps you to highlight the words, but to underline them or even write them in your favourite colour. 

Stuck for choice? Not a problem! These highlighters have a duo-colour chisel tip, so that you can alternate between two colours of your choice. This type of pen is groundbreaking for people who like to colour code their notes.

There's no need to worry about the colours bleeding into each other as they're separated by a barrier that prevents the two tips from touching. With just 3 pens, this pack provides you with 6 colours without taking up too much space on your desk. 

Calling all vintage lovers! These highlighter pens come beautifully packaged in a muted colour palette ranging from pastel pinks to luxurious gold and silver. These subtle tones make them the perfect choice for highlighting fine print, bullet journals and delicate handwriting. 

They have an ergonomic triangular barrel, with fast-drying water-based ink. Depending on the pressure that you use, the highlighter can draw either 1mm or 4mm in width for greater versatility.

Choosing from a choice of 6 florescent neon shades, this jumbo box of 60 highlighters really puts just about any other variety pack to shame. The chisel tips come in two different sizes, with 30 wide tips and 30 narrow tips, so that you can easily underline and highlight a range of words and phrases. 

These pens are also prided on their smear-proof, non-toxic ink which makes them safe for both offices and schools.

Stabilo is one of the leading stationary brands in the industry, paving the way with its famous barrel pens. The broad, wedged chisel tip works well for highlighting widths between 2mm and 5mm and you can even refill the ink if you run out.

You're bound to get a good deal of use out of each barrel as these highlighters feature anti-drying technology. You can even leave the cap off for up to four hours at a time. Great news if you're frantically highlighting a year's worth of notes before an exam! 

If you liked the look of the highlighters at no. 9, but would prefer more colours, this is the pack for you! Focusing on bright neons, this collection is good for highlighting important notes for work or school. 

These easy-to-grip highlighter pens feature a window with the ink line running up the middle to the tip, so you can see the words on the page very clearly without having to worry about trailing off centre. 

These mini highlighters are great for when you're on the go as you can keep them in your pocket or pencil case, without taking up much space at all. Despite their tiny size, the width of the tip is still 4mm, making it the perfect size to highlight your way through a whole phrase. 

As they're quite small, the ink barrel isn't as big as some of the others on our list, meaning that they may run out quicker. So bear this in mind in case you need to stock up on these gorgeous pastel highlighters.

Featuring what's known as Smear Guard ink technology, this highlighter pen will resist smudging printer or pen ink whilst you're highlighting. The easy-glide tip with transparent window for added accuracy, will help you to see what you're highlighting as the tip runs smoothly across the page. 

The single colour pack is perhaps a bit limiting, but if you're a fan of neon yellow here's your chance to stock up!

Made with water-based ink, this highlighter pen in neon green dries much faster than others on the market. Along with its quick-drying benefits, it also features an ergonomic triangular barrel to ensure a comfortable grip. 

These two very important factors make it a good option for left-handed people who wish to avoid accidental smudging. Just be careful not to leave it lying around without the cap on as these pens dry out very quickly!