Apple Support
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Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
You can use Apple Pencil (USB-C) ... generation) iPad (A16) iPad (10th generation) iPad mini (A17 Pro) iPad mini (6th generation) You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) only with these iPad models: iPad mini (6th generation) iPad Air (4th or 5th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch ...
Apple
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Apple Pencil compatibility with iPad models - Apple Support
Apple Pencil (USB-C) is compatible with the following models: iPad mini (6th generation) iPad mini (A17 Pro) iPad (10th generation) iPad (A16) iPad Air (4th and 5th generations) iPad Air 11-inch (M2 and M3) iPad Air 13-inch (M2 and M3) iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations) iPad ...
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Amazon
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Amazon.com: Pencil for Apple iPad A16 10th Generation, Fast Charge Stylus Pen for 2025-2018 iPad A16/11-6th Gen, Air 11"/13" M3/M2/5th-3rd, Pro 13"/11"/M4/12.9", Mini A17 Pro/6/5th Palm Rejection Tilt Sensitivity : Cell Phones & Accessories
Compatibility: The stylus pencil only works with iPads from 2018 onwards, including iPad Air 11 inch (2025-2024, M3/M2), iPad Air 13 inch (2025-2024, M3/M2), iPad Pro 11 inch (2024, M4), iPad Pro 13 inch (2024, M4), iPad A16/11th (2025), iPad 10th Gen (2022), iPad Pro 11 inch (2022-2018), iPad Pro 12.9 inch (2022-2018), iPad Air 5th/4th/3rd Gen, iPad Mini A17 Pro/7th/6th/5th Gen, and iPad 9th/8th/7th/6th Gen.
Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 256120881
Compatible Apple Pencil for iPad A16 gene… - Apple Community
For clarity and avoidance of doubt, this iPad (A16) does · not support the second generation Pencil or Apple Pencil Pro.
Reddit
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r/ipad on Reddit: I'm confused which pencil to buy for ipad 11 gen a16, 2025???
June 1, 2025 -
I'M AN ARTIST BY THE WAY.
Someone said usb c do no have pressure sensitivity but then why is even recommended in the 1st place and idk if 1st or 2nd gen are usable on this ipad. Pls help
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1st gen for sure, only option for pressure sensitivity. You’ll need the USB-C to Apple Pencil adapter if it isn’t included with the 1st gen Pencil. https://support.apple.com/en-us/108937 2nd gen and Pro are not compatible.
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For the A16, you can use Apple Pencil (1st Generation) and Apple Pencil (USB-C), if you want pressure sensitivity, you’ll need the first gen. Check if it comes with the USB-C Apple Pencil adapter, otherwise you’ll need that too.
Reddit
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r/ipad on Reddit: is the apple pencil pro compatible with the ipad a16
May 13, 2025 -
'just look it up 🤓)' I SWEAR I HAVE OH MY GOD- please help me im on my knees- i need to draw for college, i bought this ipad today and was sold the apple pencil pro with it- but after connecting it to the side and everything- it just is non existent- isnt showing up on the ipad at all, ive looked up to see if its compatible and im getting mixed answers- i just need someone with an a16 to tell me if the pencil pro works on it or anything. please- thank you
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If only there was a webpage on Apple’s site that showed the compatibility for all the Apple Pencil generation. Also, if only there was a way to find that page, say with a search engine or something. You obviously did not look very hard. https://support.apple.com/en-us/108937
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/108937 PencilPro is not compatible with iPad A16. You need first version pencil or USB-C pencil. Use above link to verify.
Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 256022158
Where can I find compatible 3rd party pen… - Apple Community
As you will note, the iPad A16 supports the USB-C and first generation Apple Pencil. The USB-C Pencil does not support pressure sensitivity, but the first generation Apple Pencil does support pressure sensing. Compatible third-party alternatives to Apple Pencil (e.g. Logitech Crayon, Zagg Pro ...
Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 256098254
Apple Pencil 2 compatibility with iPad A16 - Apple Community
No. You can only use an Apple Pencil 1st Generation or Apple Pencil USB-C with it.
Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 256090912
Which Apple Pencil should I get for my 11th generation iPad?
For clarity and avoidance of doubt, this iPad (A16) does · not support the second generation Pencil or Apple Pencil Pro.
Asktech
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Is ipad 16 compatible with apple pencil pro? A16. 18.6.2. I bought the A16 a few weeks ago. Then bought an apple pencil
You can usually find this in Settings > General > About > Model Number. Customer: MD4G4LL/A JA: Thank you for providing the model number MD4G4LL/A for your A16 iPad. Have you already tried pairing the Apple Pencil Pro with your A16, and if so, what happened when you attempted to connect them?