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Apple Pencil Pro vs Apple Pencil

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

Compared products
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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)

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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Our quick verdict

The Apple Pencil Pro is the higher model in the range and lighter (19.15 g) and has a pressure-sensitive input, while the Apple Pencil costs KSh 5,500 less.

Weight

Apple Pencil Pro
19.15 g
Apple Pencil
20.5 g

Charging

Apple Pencil Pro
Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad
Apple Pencil
Pairs and charges with a USB-C cable

Pressure sensitivity

Apple Pencil Pro
Pressure-sensitive input
Apple Pencil
No pressure sensitivity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Pencil Pro

  • Higher model in the same range (Pro vs standard).
  • Pressure-sensitive input.
  • Custom haptic engine provides feedback for squeeze and double-tap actions.
  • Lighter: 19.15 g (vs 20.5 g).

Apple Pencil

  • Lower price: KSh 14,500 (vs KSh 20,000).

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.

4 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple Pencil ProApple Pencil
Weight19.15 g20.5 g
ChargingMagnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPadPairs and charges with a USB-C cable
Pressure sensitivityPressure-sensitive inputNo pressure sensitivity
HapticsCustom haptic engine provides feedback for squeeze and double-tap actionsNo haptic feedback

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil ProApple Pencil (USB-C)
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple Pencil ProApple Pencil (USB-C)
Manufacturer Part NumberA2538—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil ProApple Pencil (USB-C)
Dimensions166 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter155 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter
Weight19.15 g20.5 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil ProApple Pencil (USB-C)
ChargingMagnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPadPairs and charges with a USB-C cable; magnetic attachment is for storage, rather than wireless charging

Digital Pen

Digital Pen specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil ProApple Pencil (USB-C)
CompatibilityiPad 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.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
ButtonsSqueeze and double-tap controls; barrel-roll gyroscope controls shaped pen and brush orientationNo double-tap or squeeze controls
WirelessBluetooth; the manufacturer does not specify a versionBluetooth; Apple does not specify a Bluetooth version
HapticsCustom haptic engine provides feedback for squeeze and double-tap actionsNo haptic feedback

Similarities

  • Same tilt support: tilt-sensitive input for shading.
  • 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 less.

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In-stock alternatives

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