Suggested Alternatives
Apple Pencil (1st Generation) for the iPad
Dream it Up. Jot it Down.Apple Pencil sets the standard for how drawing, note-taking and marking up documents should feel — intuitive, precise and magical. With pixel-perfect precision, low latency, tilt sensitivity and support for palm rejection, Apple Pencil is incredibly easy to use and ready when inspiration strikes.
Enjoy a Natural Drawing Experience
Apple Pencil (1st Generation) Apple Pencil (1st generation) opens up ways to express your ideas and creativity. It has tilt and pressure sensitivity so you can write and draw naturally with varying line weights, subtle shading and a wide range of artistic effects. It's perfect for sketching masterpieces, painting watercolours and turning blank pages into beautiful works of art. Apple Pencil (1st generation) pairs and charges via Lightning.
What’s in the BoxApple Pencil | Lightning Adapter | Extra Tip | USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter (required to pair and charge with 10th-generation iPad)
Apple Pencil Features
Apple Pencil Pro | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
Apple Pencil (1st generation) |
Pixel-perfect precision | Write, sketch and draw with precision. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Low latency | Feels as natural and responsive as using a pencil on paper. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Tilt sensitivity | Tilt Apple Pencil for shading and other effects. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Pressure sensitivity | Responds naturally to pressure, from a light touch to a deeper press. | ✔ | ✔ | — | ✔ |
Attaches magnetically | Store Apple Pencil on the side of iPad so you’re ready when inspiration strikes. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — |
Wireless pairing and charging | Automatically pairs and charges when attached. | ✔ | ✔ | — | — |
Supports Apple Pencil hover * | Preview your mark before you make it. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — |
Double-tap to change tools | Quickly switch between tools. | ✔ | ✔ | — | — |
Barrel Roll | Rotate the barrel to change orientation of shaped pen and brush tools. | ✔ | — | — | — |
Squeeze | Opens a palette to switch tools, line weights and colours. | ✔ | — | — | — |
Haptic Feedback | Feel feedback when squeezing, tapping and more. | ✔ | — | — | — |
Find My | Easily find Apple Pencil in the Find My app. | ✔ | — | — | — |
Apple Pencil Compatibility
iPad Pro 13-inchM4
iPad Pro 11-inchM4
iPad Air 13-inchM2
iPad Air 11-inchM2