Apple Pencil Buying Guide
Apple currently offers four Apple Pencil models, each with varying compatibility and features. Choosing the right one depends on your iPad model and needs.
Apple Pencil (1st Gen)
- Price: $99
- Compatibility: Older iPads with Lightning port, 10th-gen iPad
- Features: Pressure sensitivity, tilt sensitivity, Lightning charging
Apple Pencil (2nd Gen)
- Price: $129
- Compatibility: Recent iPad Air, mini, and Pro (excluding M2 Air and M4 Pro)
- Features: Pressure sensitivity, tilt sensitivity, wireless charging, double-tap, hover
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
- Price: $79
- Compatibility: Newer iPads with USB-C, including M2 Air and M4 Pro, 10th-gen iPad
- Features: Tilt sensitivity, USB-C charging, hover (on compatible iPads)
Apple Pencil Pro
- Price: $129
- Compatibility: Latest iPad Air (M2) and iPad Pro (M4)
- Features: All 2nd-gen features plus roll and squeeze sensitivity, haptic feedback, Find My support
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