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Apple Pencil 1st Generation vs Apple Pencil

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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 (USB-C)

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

  • 20.5 g.
  • Pairs and charges with a USB-C cable.
  • Bluetooth.
  • Tilt-sensitive input for shading.
KSh 14,500In Stock
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Apple Pencil ProKSh 20,000
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 (1st Generation) is the better buy: it has a pressure-sensitive input.

Weight

Apple Pencil (1st Generation)
20.7 g
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
20.5 g

Charging

Apple Pencil (1st Generation)
Pairs and charges through its Lightning connector
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Pairs and charges with a USB-C cable

Pressure sensitivity

Apple Pencil (1st Generation)
Pressure-sensitive input
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
No pressure sensitivity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Pencil (1st Generation)

  • Pressure-sensitive input (not on the Apple Pencil (USB-C)).
  • Lower price: KSh 14,000 (vs KSh 14,500).

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

  • Pairs and charges with a USB-C cable.
  • Weighs 20.5 g.

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PriorityApple Pencil (1st Generation)Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Weight20.7 g20.5 g
ChargingPairs and charges through its Lightning connectorPairs and charges with a USB-C cable
Pressure sensitivityPressure-sensitive inputNo pressure sensitivity

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Apple Pencil (USB-C)
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple Pencil (1st generation)Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Dimensions175.7 mm long from tip to cap; 8.9 mm diameter155 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter
Weight20.7 g20.5 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Apple Pencil (USB-C)
ChargingPairs and charges through its Lightning connector; USB-C iPads in the compatibility list require Apple’s separate adapterPairs and charges with a USB-C cable; magnetic attachment is for storage, rather than wireless charging

Digital Pen

Digital Pen specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Apple Pencil (USB-C)
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-inch (1st–4th generation, M4/M5), 12.9-inch (3rd–6th generation) and 13-inch (M4/M5); iPad Air (4th/5th generation) and 11/13-inch (M2/M3/M4); iPad (10th generation/A16); iPad mini (6th generation/A17 Pro). Requires iPadOS 17.1.1 or later; hover support is model-specific.
Pressure SensitivityPressure-sensitive inputNo pressure sensitivity
Tilt SupportTilt-sensitive input for shadingTilt-sensitive input for shading
WirelessBluetooth; the manufacturer does not specify a versionBluetooth; Apple does not specify a Bluetooth version
Buttons—No double-tap or squeeze controls
Haptics—No haptic feedback

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Same tilt support: tilt-sensitive input for shading.
  • Both are made by Apple.

In summary

The Apple Pencil (1st Generation) is the better buy for almost everyone, with a pressure-sensitive input.

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