Which Apple Pencil for which iPad?

2021-08-31T11:06:10.452Z

With the Pencil 1 and 2, Apple now has two pens for the iPads. You can read here which Apple Pencil is suitable for which iPad.

With the Pencil 1 and 2, Apple now has two pens for the iPads.

You can read here which Apple Pencil is suitable for which iPad.

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With the Apple Pencil 1 and 2, the manufacturer has now launched two pens for its iPads.

The Apple Pencils make it easier to steer, the fingers are not required.

But Apple Pencil 1 and 2 naturally have differences and are compatible with all iPads such as the Apple iPad Air 2020 *.

This article tells you which Apple Pencil is suitable for which iPad.

Compatibility also plays a major role with other Apple products, for example whether Apple AirPods can be connected to Android devices.

In 2018, Apple not only presented the iPad Pro with a borderless design and Face ID, the accessories were also new.

The

Apple Pencil 2 scores with new functions

The second version has a tap function, an angular design and wireless charging.

The 1st generation Apple Pencil is charged via the Lightning connector and has a more rounded shape.

In contrast, there are no differences in pressure levels and inclination.

We have listed the most important differences for you here:

Apple Pencil 2nd generation	Apple Pencil 1st generation
design	Angular with a matt surface	Round with a smooth surface
connections	unavailable	Lightning connector for charging and syncing
load	Wireless	Lightning connector on the iPad
storage	Magnetically on the side of the iPad	No magnet available
To draw	Pressure detection, tilt detection	Pressure detection, tilt detection
Gestures	Double tap the stylus to switch between apps	Doesn't support gestures

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The two versions of the Apple Pencil are not only different in terms of function and design.

The Apple Pencil 1 and 2 are also suitable for different iPad models.

Here we list

all iPads that are compatible with the Apple Pencils

You can find the model number on the back of your iPad.

So you can play it safe and find the right Apple Stylus.

Apple Pencil 2:

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2018, 2020, 2021):
Model numbers A1876, A2014, A1895, A1983, A2229, A2069, A2232, A2233
iPad Pro 11 inch (2018, 2020, 2021):
Model numbers A1980, A2013, A1934, A1979, A2228, A2068, A2230, A2231
iPad Air 2020

Apple Pencil 1:

iPad 9.7 inch (2018):
Model numbers A1893, A1954
iPad Mini 5:
Model numbers A2133, A2124, A2126, A2125
iPad Air (2019):
Model numbers A2152, A2123, A2154
iPad Pro 9.7 inch (2016):
Model numbers A1673, A1674, A1675
iPad Pro 10.5 inch (2017):
Model numbers A1701, A1709, A1852
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2015 and 2017):
Model numbers A1670, A1671, A1821, A1584, A1652