Apple Pencils compared: Which stylus is right for your iPad?

In October 2023, Apple unveiled the latest generation of its Pencil stylus for iPad. Coming in a little cheaper than previous models, the newest Apple Pencil brings the addition of USB-C at the expense of some other features. As all three models remain available on the Apple Store, we compare the Apple Pencil generations to see how they are different and why that will matter to you.

SPECIFICATIONS

Before we look at the differences between the Apple Pencil models, here’s a breakdown of their specs:

Apple Pencil (1st gen)

Low Latency: Yes

Tilt Sensitivity: Yes

Pressure Sensitivity: Yes

Attaches Magnetically to iPad: No

Charging and Pairing: Lightning

Hover on iPad Pro: No

Double-tap feature: No

Dimensions: 176x8.9mm

Apple Pencil (2nd gen)