Apple Pencil Specs History

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Updated: 2026/01/03
Device Count: 4
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Basic Info
System Requirements
Connector
Hover
Double Tap
Pinch Gesture
Haptic Feedback
Dial Gesture
Pressure Sensitivity
Tilt Sensing
MagSafe Accessories
Wireless Pairing & Charging
Description
Model Numbers
Size & Weight
Apple Pencil Pro
Preview
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Apple Pencil Pro
Release Date
2024.05
Color
iPad Air (M2) 11inch and 13
iPad Pro (M4) 11inch and 13
Bluetooth
USB-C
Preview effects before making a mark.
USB-C
Double-tap to switch between tools.
USB-C
Squeeze to open palette and switch tools.
USB-C
Provides custom haptic feedback.
USB-C
Rotate to change orientation of brushes.
USB-C
Responds naturally to various levels of pressure.
USB-C
Tilt sensitivity for shading and grading.
USB-C
Attaches magnetically to iPad edge.
USB-C
Pairs and charges automatically when attached.
Apple Pencil Pro was released on May 7, 2024, introducing new barrel squeeze and roll gestures, a haptic feedback engine, and support for Find My. It connects via Bluetooth and features magnetic pairing and charging. This model is specifically designed for iPad Pro with the M4 chip and iPad Air with the M2 chip.
A2538
Height: 166mm
Width: 8.9mm
Weight: 19.15 g
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Preview
Preview
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Release Date
2023.11
Color
iPad mini (6th generation), iPad Air (4th generation), iPad (10th generation), and later iPad models
iPad Pro 11inch (1th generation and later)
iPad Pro 12.9inch (3th generation and later)
iPad Pro (M4) 11inch and 13
Bluetooth / USB-C
USB-C
Preview effects before making a mark.
None
None
None
None
None
USB-C
Tilt sensitivity for shading and grading.
USB-C
Attaches magnetically to iPad edge.
None
Apple Pencil (USB-C) was announced on October 17, 2023, and released on November 1. It is a more affordable entry-level model. It features a sliding cap that reveals a USB-C port for charging. While it omits pressure sensitivity, wireless pairing and charging, magnetic attachment, and the double-tap gesture, it retains hover, tilt sensitivity, and low latency.
A3085
Height: 155mm
Width: 8.9mm
Weight: 20.5 g
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Preview
Preview
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Release Date
2018.10
Color
iPad mini (6th generation) and later iPad mini models
iPad Air (4th generation) and later iPad Air models
iPad Pro 11inch (1th generation and later)
iPad Pro 12.9inch (3th generation and later)
Bluetooth
USB-C
Preview effects before making a mark.
USB-C
Double-tap to switch between tools.
None
None
None
USB-C
Responds naturally to various levels of pressure.
USB-C
Tilt sensitivity for shading and grading.
USB-C
Attaches magnetically to iPad edge.
USB-C
Pairs and charges automatically when attached.
Apple Pencil (2nd generation) was released in October 2018. It features magnetic pairing and charging and supports the double-tap gesture to switch tools. It has a matte finish and a flat edge to prevent rolling.
A2051
Height: 166mm
Width: 8.9mm
Weight: 20.7 g
Apple Pencil (1st generation)
Preview
Preview
Apple Pencil (1st generation)
Release Date
2015.09
Color
iPad Pro 9.7inch and 10.5
iPad Pro 12.9inch (1st or 2nd generation)
iPad (6, 7, 8, 9, 10th generation)
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad mini (5th generation)
Bluetooth / Lightning
None
None
None
None
None
USB-C
Responds naturally to various levels of pressure.
USB-C
Tilt sensitivity for shading and grading.
None
None
Apple Pencil (1st generation) was announced in September 2015 and released in November. It was Apple's first digital stylus, offering pressure and tilt sensitivity. It charges via a Lightning connector (either by plugging directly into an iPad or using an adapter). This model is compatible with multiple earlier generations of iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad.
A1603
Height: 175.7mm
Width: 8.9mm
Weight: 20.7 g