Apple Pencil (1st Generation)
Compatibility: iPad (6th–9th gen), iPad Air (3rd gen), iPad mini (5th gen), iPad Pro (1st & 2nd gen, 12.9‑inch; 1st gen, 10.5‑inch; 1st gen, 9.7‑inch)
Connectivity: Lightning connector
Charging: Lightning port (direct plug‑in)
Design: Glossy white, removable cap
Pressure Sensitivity: Yes
Tilt Sensitivity: Yes
Double‑Tap: No
Magnetic Attachment: No
Apple Pencil (USB‑C)
Compatibility: iPad (10th gen), iPad Air (4th & 5th gen), iPad mini (6th gen), iPad Pro (M1/M2/M4 models)
Connectivity: USB‑C port (hidden under sliding cap)
Charging: USB‑C cable
Design: Matte white, flat edge
Pressure Sensitivity: No
Tilt Sensitivity: Yes
Double‑Tap: No
Magnetic Attachment: Yes (for storage only, no charging)
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
Compatibility: iPad Pro (3rd–6th gen, 11‑inch & 12.9‑inch), iPad Air (4th–6th gen), iPad mini (6th gen)
Connectivity: Wireless pairing via magnetic attachment
Charging: Magnetic wireless charging on iPad side
Design: Matte white, flat edge
Pressure Sensitivity: Yes
Tilt Sensitivity: Yes
Double‑Tap: Yes (customizable shortcut)
Magnetic Attachment: Yes (for pairing and charging)
Apple Pencil Pro
Compatibility: iPad Pro (M4, 11‑inch & 13‑inch), iPad Air (M2/M3 models)
Connectivity: Wireless pairing via magnetic attachment
Charging: Magnetic wireless charging on iPad side
Design: Matte white, flat edge, haptic feedback
Pressure Sensitivity: Yes
Tilt Sensitivity: Yes
Double‑Tap: Yes (customizable shortcut)
Magnetic Attachment: Yes (for pairing and charging)
Extras: Barrel roll (rotation detection), squeeze gesture, haptic feedback, Find My support
