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Apple Pencil 1st Generation vs Apple Pencil Pro

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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Apple Pencil (1st Generation)

Apple Pencil (1st Generation)

  • 20.7 g.
  • Pairs and charges through its Lightning connector.
  • Bluetooth.
  • Tilt-sensitive input for shading.
KSh 14,000In Stock
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Apple Pencil Pro

Apple Pencil Pro

  • 19.15 g.
  • Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad.
  • Bluetooth.
  • Tilt-sensitive input for shading.
  • Buttons: squeeze and double-tap controls.
KSh 20,000In Stock
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Apple Pencil (USB-C)KSh 14,500
Surface Slim Pen 2KSh 18,500
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)KSh 13,500
Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)KSh 13,500
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2KSh 22,000
Logitech Crayon Digital PencilKSh 12,500
Galaxy Tab S10 Series S PenKSh 12,500
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Our quick verdict

The Apple Pencil Pro is the higher model in the range and lighter (19.15 g), while the Apple Pencil costs KSh 6,000 less.

Weight

Apple Pencil
20.7 g
Apple Pencil Pro
19.15 g

Charging

Apple Pencil
Pairs and charges through its Lightning connector
Apple Pencil Pro
Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Pencil

  • Lower price: KSh 14,000 (vs KSh 20,000).

Apple Pencil Pro

  • Higher model in the same range (Pro vs standard).
  • Lighter: 19.15 g (vs 20.7 g).

What matters most to you?

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How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

2 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple PencilApple Pencil Pro
Weight20.7 g19.15 g
ChargingPairs and charges through its Lightning connectorMagnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Apple Pencil Pro
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple Pencil (1st generation)Apple Pencil Pro
Manufacturer Part Number—A2538

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Apple Pencil Pro
Dimensions175.7 mm long from tip to cap; 8.9 mm diameter166 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter
Weight20.7 g19.15 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Apple Pencil Pro
ChargingPairs and charges through its Lightning connector; USB-C iPads in the compatibility list require Apple’s separate adapterMagnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad

Digital Pen

Digital Pen specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Apple Pencil Pro
CompatibilityiPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st/2nd generation), 10.5-inch and 9.7-inch; iPad Air (3rd generation); iPad mini (5th generation); iPad (6th–10th generation) and iPad (A16). iPad 10th generation/A16 require the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter for pairing and charging.iPad Pro 11/13-inch (M4/M5); iPad Air 11/13-inch (M2/M3/M4); iPad mini (A17 Pro). Requires iPadOS 17.5 or later; feature and app compatibility apply.
Pressure SensitivityPressure-sensitive inputPressure-sensitive input
Tilt SupportTilt-sensitive input for shadingTilt-sensitive input for shading
WirelessBluetooth; the manufacturer does not specify a versionBluetooth; the manufacturer does not specify a version
Buttons—Squeeze and double-tap controls; barrel-roll gyroscope controls shaped pen and brush orientation
Haptics—Custom haptic engine provides feedback for squeeze and double-tap actions

Similarities

  • Same pressure sensitivity: pressure-sensitive input.
  • Same tilt support: tilt-sensitive input for shading.
  • Same wireless: Bluetooth.
  • Both are made by Apple.

In summary

For most buyers the Apple Pencil Pro is the better buy; the Apple Pencil makes sense if price matters most, as it costs about 30% less.

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In-stock alternatives

Apple Pencil (USB-C)For Apple Pencil (1st Generation)Apple Pencil (USB-C)View product ↗Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)For Apple Pencil (1st Generation)Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)View product ↗Surface Slim Pen 2For Apple Pencil ProSurface Slim Pen 2View product ↗Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2For Apple Pencil ProMicrosoft Surface Slim Pen 2View product ↗

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