Written by Lucinda
Edited on
28 December 2022
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11:19
How do you choose the right Apple Pencil for your iPad?
With the arrival of the Apple Pencil 2, the Apple Pencil 1 is no longer the only available stylus from Apple. Both styli are compatible with different Apple iPad versions. In this article, you can read how to choose the right pencil and how to find out which iPad version you have.
Choose Apple Pencil
There are 2 Apple Pencil models available. But how do you know which one suits you best? We're happy to help you choose by discussing the following:
- Compatibility: which iPad are you going to use it for?
- How do you know which iPad you have?
Compatibility
Apple Pencil 2 suitable for iPad version
You can use the Apple Pencil 2 for:
- iPad Pro 12.9 inches (2018 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022)
- iPad Pro 11 inches (2018 / 2020 / 2021 /2022)
- iPad Air (2020 / 2022)
- iPad Mini 6 (2021)
Apple Pencil 1 suitable for iPad version
You can use the Apple Pencil 2 for:
- iPad Pro 12.9 inches (2017)
- iPad Pro 19.5 inches (2017)
- iPad Pro 10.5 inches (2017)
- iPad 10.2 inches (2021)
- iPad (2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2022)
- iPad Air (2019)
- iPad Mini 5
How do you know which iPad you have?
The model number is printed on the back of your Apple iPad. Below, you'll find which iPad versions are suitable for Apple Pencil 1 or 2 and the corresponding model number.
Apple Pencil 2:
- iPad Pro 12.9 inches (2018) | A1876/A2014/A1895/A1983
- iPad Pro 11 inches (2018) | A1980/A2013/A1934/A1979
- iPad Pro 12.9 inches (2020) | A2229/A2069/A2232/A2233
- iPad Pro 11 inches (2020) | A2228/A2068/A2230/A2231
Apple Pencil 1:
- iPad 9.7 inches (2018) | A1893/A1954
- iPad Pro 12.9 inches (2017) | A1670/A1671/A1821
- iPad Pro 12.9 inches (2015) | A1584/A1652
- iPad Pro 10.5 inches (2017) | A1701/A1709/A1852
- iPad Pro 9.7 inches (2016) | A1673/A1674/A1675
- iPad Mini 5 | A2133/A2124/A2126/A2125
- iPad Air (2019) | A2152/A2123/A2154
Both Pencil models side by side
- Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Quickly switch between the pen and eraser by tapping
Pressure-sensitive tip
Wireless connection and charging
Palm rejection
From
149,-
- Apple Pencil (1st generation)
Can't quickly switch between functions by tapping
Pressure-sensitive tip
Palm rejection
Wireless connection but wired charging
From
119,-
Article by Lucinda
Apple Expert.
