Weight
- Apple Pencil (USB-C)
- 20.5 g
- Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
- 18.2 g
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01Selected ![]() Apple Pencil (USB-C)
KSh 14,500In Stock | 02 ![]() Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
KSh 13,500In Stock |
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The Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) is the better buy: it is lighter (18.2 g) and has a pressure-sensitive input.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 20.5 g | 18.2 g |
| Charging | Pairs and charges with a USB-C cable | Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad |
| Pressure sensitivity | No pressure sensitivity | Pressure-sensitive input |
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Explore the full specifications, section by section.
| Specification | Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Specification | Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 155 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter | 166 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter |
| Weight | 20.5 g | 18.2 g |
| Specification | Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | Pairs and charges with a USB-C cable; magnetic attachment is for storage, rather than wireless charging | Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad |
| Specification | Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | 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. | 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 Sensitivity | No pressure sensitivity | Pressure-sensitive input |
| Tilt Support | Tilt-sensitive input for shading | Tilt-sensitive input for shading |
| Buttons | No double-tap or squeeze controls | Double-tap touch control to switch tools |
| Wireless | Bluetooth; Apple does not specify a Bluetooth version | Bluetooth; Apple does not specify a Bluetooth version |
| Haptics | No haptic feedback | — |
These products have the same published specifications.
The Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) is the better buy for almost everyone, with a lighter build and a pressure-sensitive input.
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