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Apple Pencil Pro vs Apple Pencil 2nd Generation

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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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 (2nd Generation)

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)

  • 18.2 g.
  • Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad.
  • Bluetooth.
  • Tilt-sensitive input for shading.
  • Buttons: double-tap touch control to switch tools.
KSh 13,500In Stock
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Apple Pencil (USB-C)KSh 14,500
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Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)KSh 13,500
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2KSh 22,000
Logitech Crayon Digital PencilKSh 12,500
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Our quick verdict

The Apple Pencil Pro is the higher model in the range, while the Apple Pencil is lighter (18.2 g).

Weight

Apple Pencil Pro
19.15 g
Apple Pencil
18.2 g

Buttons

Apple Pencil Pro
Squeeze and double-tap controls
Apple Pencil
Double-tap touch control to switch tools

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Pencil Pro

  • Higher model in the same range (Pro vs standard).

Apple Pencil

  • Lighter: 18.2 g (vs 19.15 g).
  • Lower price: KSh 13,500 (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.

2 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple Pencil ProApple Pencil
Weight19.15 g18.2 g
ButtonsSqueeze and double-tap controlsDouble-tap touch control to switch tools

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil ProApple Pencil (2nd Generation)
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple Pencil ProApple Pencil (2nd generation)
Manufacturer Part NumberA2538—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil ProApple Pencil (2nd Generation)
Dimensions166 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter166 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter
Weight19.15 g18.2 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil ProApple Pencil (2nd Generation)
ChargingMagnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPadMagnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad

Digital Pen

Digital Pen specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil ProApple Pencil (2nd Generation)
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) and 12.9-inch (3rd–6th generation); iPad Air (4th/5th generation); iPad mini (6th generation). Hover requires iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) or 12.9-inch (6th generation).
Pressure SensitivityPressure-sensitive inputPressure-sensitive input
Tilt SupportTilt-sensitive input for shadingTilt-sensitive input for shading
ButtonsSqueeze and double-tap controls; barrel-roll gyroscope controls shaped pen and brush orientationDouble-tap touch control to switch tools
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 actions—

Similarities

  • Same charging: magnetic attachment.
  • Same pressure sensitivity: pressure-sensitive input.
  • 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 you want a lighter build.

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In-stock alternatives

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