December 10, 2024 - The 2nd Gen Pencil is a little shorter but otherwise the same at 6.73 by 0.35 inches and 0.73 ounces. It has one flat side to assist with usability and is made from a matte plastic material.

November 21, 2023 - The Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) is 140.5mm long, with a 16.5mm diameter. In comparison, the Apple Pencil (USB-C) is 129.5mm long with an 18.3mm diameter. It's not a huge difference, but it remains to be seen how the smaller size of the Apple ...

While the model does lack some of the defining features of the 2nd Generation Apple Pencil, like pressure sensitivity and wireless charging, it still packs a punch. The USB-C model has better inclusions than the 1st Generation Apple Pencil and comes at a cheaper price, too.

Pencil compatibility Hello, I have an iPad Air gen 2, is Apple Pencil gen 1 compatible with it? 874 2 ... Both models of Apple Pencil are supported on the A16 iPad. The usb-c is cheaper, but lacks some features like the pressure sensitivity.

November 7, 2023 - And then let’s take a closer look at the Apple Pencil 2, which costs 129 Dollars. It looks almost exactly like the Pencil USB C, but doesn’t have a USB C port. Instead, it’s charged exclusively wirelessly via induction by the iPad Mini, Air or Pro. It works with the three tablets if they have a USB C port – it’s not compatible with the earlier generations.

October 25, 2023 - Let’s compare the features, design and price and see. Before we get started on the big feature differences, it’s worth just running through which iPads the Pencils work with. The Apple Pencil 2 works with the following iPads: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gen), iPad Pro 11-inch (all models), iPad Air (4th and 5th gen) and iPad Mini (6th generation). The Apple Pencil USB-C works with the following iPads: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gen), iPad Pro 11-inch (all models), iPad Air (4th and 5th gen), iPad Mini (6th generation) and the iPad (10th generation).

3 weeks ago - Apple Pencil USB-C costs $79/£79 and is compatible with most iPad Pro and iPad Air models going back a few years, the iPad (10th gen and A16) and iPad mini (A17 Pro and 6th gen). Apple Pencil (2nd gen) costs $129/£129 and is compatible with older iPad Pro and iPad Air and iPad mini models.

The iPad Pencil Pro pairs and charges with the host iPad using the iPad's magnetic charging dock - in exactly the same manner as the second generation Apple Pencil. By comparison, while the USB-C Pencil can be attached magnetically to compatible iPads, it can only by paired and charged using a wired USB-C connection.

July 4, 2024 - Now, when we move over to the second-generation Apple Pencil, there's an immediate noticeable difference. The Apple Pencil 2 has a matte finish and a flat edge which not only prevents it from rolling away but also provides a more natural and secure grip. It feels more like holding a carpenter's pencil than a traditional round one. This adds to its more premium feel. Plus, it's a tad shorter than its predecessor. The Apple Pencil USB-C has the same matte finish as the Apple Pencil Gen 2.

The second generation can be paired and charged directly from the iPad's magnetic charging dock - without any need for a USB-C charging cable. The second generation Pencil also has pressure sensitivity and tap feature selection - these functions being absent in the cheaper USB-C Pencil.

COMPATIBILITY - Apple Pencil (USB-C) works with iPad Pro 13-inch (M4 and M5); iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation); iPad Pro 11-inch (M4 and M5); iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation); iPad Air 13-inch (M2 and M3); iPad Air 11-inch (M2 and M3); iPad Air (4th and 5th generation); iPad (A16), iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (6th generation); and iPad (10th generation).

September 25, 2025 - This makes it much easier to carry both your Apple Pencil and your iPad at the same time. The primary differentiating factor between the Apple Pencil 2 and the Apple Pencil USB-C lies in their charging methods, a feature that significantly impacts their usability with iPads.

May 8, 2024 - This detailed comparison covers Apple Pencil USB-C vs Apple Pencil 2 vs 1 for features, compatibility, and price.

November 4, 2023 - It's a solution to the problem Apple created by releasing iPad 10 that can't charge Pencil Gen 2. Now they can discontinue Pencil Gen 1 and still sell USB-C Pencil to people with iPad 10.

October 25, 2023 - Both stylus options are designed to work with specific iPad models. The Apple Pencil 2 is compatible with the following iPads: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation...