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Apple Pencil vs Apple Pencil 2nd Generation

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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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 (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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Our quick verdict

The Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) is the better buy: it is lighter (18.2 g) and has a pressure-sensitive input.

Weight

Apple Pencil (USB-C)
20.5 g
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
18.2 g

Charging

Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Pairs and charges with a USB-C cable
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad

Pressure sensitivity

Apple Pencil (USB-C)
No pressure sensitivity
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
Pressure-sensitive input

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

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

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)

  • Pressure-sensitive input (not on the Apple Pencil (USB-C)).
  • Lighter: 18.2 g (vs 20.5 g).
  • Lower price: KSh 13,500 (vs KSh 14,500).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple Pencil (USB-C)Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
Weight20.5 g18.2 g
ChargingPairs and charges with a USB-C cableMagnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad
Pressure sensitivityNo pressure sensitivityPressure-sensitive input

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (USB-C)Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple Pencil (USB-C)Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (USB-C)Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
Dimensions155 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter166 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter
Weight20.5 g18.2 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (USB-C)Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
ChargingPairs and charges with a USB-C cable; magnetic attachment is for storage, rather than wireless chargingMagnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad

Digital Pen

Digital Pen specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (USB-C)Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
CompatibilityiPad 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 SensitivityNo pressure sensitivityPressure-sensitive input
Tilt SupportTilt-sensitive input for shadingTilt-sensitive input for shading
ButtonsNo double-tap or squeeze controlsDouble-tap touch control to switch tools
WirelessBluetooth; Apple does not specify a Bluetooth versionBluetooth; Apple does not specify a Bluetooth version
HapticsNo haptic feedback—

Similarities

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

In summary

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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