Written by Lucinda 28 December 2022 12:19

How do you choose the right Apple Pencil for your iPad?

With the arrival of the Apple Pencil 2, the Apple Pencil 1 is no longer the only available stylus from Apple. Both styli are compatible with different Apple iPad versions. In this article, you can read how to choose the right pencil and how to find out which iPad version you have.

Choose Apple Pencil
Compatibility
Which iPad do you have?

Choose Apple Pencil

There are 2 Apple Pencil models available. But how do you know which one suits you best? We're happy to help you choose by discussing the following:

Compatibility: which iPad are you going to use it for?
How do you know which iPad you have?

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Compatibility

Apple Pencil 2 suitable for iPad version

You can use the Apple Pencil 2 for:

iPad Pro 12.9 inches (2018 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022)
iPad Pro 11 inches (2018 / 2020 / 2021 /2022)
iPad Air (2020 / 2022)
iPad Mini 6 (2021)

How do you use the Apple Pencil (2nd generation)?

Apple Pencil 1 suitable for iPad version

You can use the Apple Pencil 2 for:

iPad Pro 12.9 inches (2017)
iPad Pro 19.5 inches (2017)
iPad Pro 10.5 inches (2017)
iPad 10.2 inches (2021)
iPad (2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2022)
iPad Air (2019)
iPad Mini 5

How do you use the Apple Pencil (1st generation)?

How do you know which iPad you have?

The model number is printed on the back of your Apple iPad. Below, you'll find which iPad versions are suitable for Apple Pencil 1 or 2 and the corresponding model number.

Apple Pencil 2: