Correct, the new USB C one does not support pressure sensitivity Answer from TacoPersonality on reddit.com
Reddit
reddit.com › r/ipad › are the apple pencil (1st gen) and apple pencil (usb-c) the same thing?
r/ipad on Reddit: Are the Apple Pencil (1st gen) and Apple Pencil (USB-C) the same thing?
November 18, 2023 -
Aside from USB-C (obviously), are the pencils the same thing? I heard somewhere that the new USB-C version doesn't support pressure sensitivity and all that. I have an iPad 10 so sadly I can't get the Pencil 2
Apple
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Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value and choice to the lineup - Apple
1 day ago - Apple Pencil set the gold standard for precision and low latency, and the new Apple Pencil offers the same advanced pixel-perfect accuracy, low latency, and tilt sensitivity that customers love with Apple Pencil (1st and 2nd generations).
Videos
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Macworld
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Best Apple Pencil 2025: Which Apple Pencil works with your iPad? | Macworld
3 weeks ago - The Apple Pencil USB-C is really a pencil for note taking, rather than drawing as it doesn’t support pressure sensitivity, which means you won’t get a thicker stroke by pressing harder. Even the 1st gen Apple Pencil supports pressure sensitivity.
Flourish Planner
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Putting the New Apple Pencil to the Test – Flourish Planner
The USB-C model has better inclusions than the 1st Generation Apple Pencil and comes at a cheaper price, too. Is the new Apple Pencil with Type C USB charging port a good entry-level addition to the Apple family of devices?
PCMAG
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Apple Pencil Gen 1 vs. Gen 2 vs. USB-C vs. Pro: What's the Difference? | PCMag
December 10, 2024 - These allow you to write or sketch ... effects by tipping the Pencil to and fro. ... Both the 1st and 2nd generation Pencils, as well as the Pro, support pressure sensitivity....
Apple Community
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Which is preferable between Apple Pencil Gen 1 and USB- ...
if you want a cheaper pencil for writing and basic drawing, the USB-C Pencil is fine. Of you need more artistic features like the sensitivity go for the First Generation Pencil.
Creative Bloq
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Every Apple Pencil compared: Apple Pencil 2 vs Apple Pencil 1, Pro and USB-C: which is best for you?
September 12, 2025 - That makes it more suited to note taking and browsing, but we found that it can work for drawing too if you're on a budget. Full Apple Pencil USB-C review · The Apple Pencil 2 with Adobe Fresco (Image credit: Apple) Compare the Apple Pencil ...
MyNextTablet
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Apple Pencil 1 vs 2 vs USB C Guide: Which Is Best For You?
November 7, 2023 - This means you can press as gently or as hard as you like, your handwriting or drawing will always have the same thickness. And I think that’s why it’s great for handwritten notes, but not so much for drawing, not so much for artists. However, it’s cool that it supports the hover function on the newest iPad Pro, just like the Pencil 2. Let’s move on to the 1st generation Apple Pencil, which costs 99 Dollars.
Reddit
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r/ApplePencil on Reddit: 1st Gen vs USB-C
January 1, 2025 -
Just picked up an iPad 10th generation and the USB-C pencil, I soon realised there is no pressure sensitivity, I was wondering what the differences between the 1st Gen and USB-C are and would I be dropping much performance going to an older model for just the pressure sensitivity? Are they the same thing other than that?
TLDR: Are there any other pencils that have pressure sensitivity and are compatible with the 10th Gen iPad? What are the differences if I bought the other pencil?
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1st gen over usbc if you draw and stuff
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There are no performance differences between the two when it comes to speed or responsiveness. The Apple Pencil 1st Gen performs just as well and offers pressure sensitivity but at the expense of USB-C charging and magnetic docking. The Lightning arrangement on the 1st gen is very awkward as it’s designed to plug directly into a port, so you have to futz with adapters to charge it. The USB-C also supports the new hover feature of the higher end iPads. That’s irrelevant on the 10th-gen iPad but it’s something you’d be missing if you ever decided to upgrade to an iPad mini or Air or Pro (although in all those cases the Apple Pencil Pro would be miles better anyway 😏).
AppleInsider
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Apple Pencil USB-C vs Apple Pencil Gen 1 and Gen 2 -- compared
There is also a very minor weight loss in the latest model, with it at 0.72 ounces versus 0.73 ounces for the first and second-gen models. This may be enough to be felt by users, since we are talking about a pencil-like device.
Published October 17, 2023
Tobias Holm
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Apple Pencil 1 vs 2 vs USB-C – Which One Should You Buy?
July 4, 2024 - First off, they've got low latency, so you get a real-time response like you're using a real pencil. It's precise, fluid, and gives you the feeling of writing on paper rather than glass.
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MacRumors
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Apple Pencil (USB-C) or Pro for just writing? | MacRumors Forums
July 2, 2024 - Hey everyone, I’m debating between the Apple Pencil (USB-C) and the Apple Pencil Pro for my iPad. My primary uses are note-taking and marking up PDFs, often using different colors and writing tools. I understand that the USB-C Pencil requires a cable to charge, which seems like a small...
Apple Magazine
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Comparing the 1st Gen, 2nd Gen, and the New USB-C Apple Pencil Model - AppleMagazine
August 10, 2024 - It features a flat side for easy ... a more universal charging solution. ... 1st Gen: Offers excellent pressure sensitivity and tilt recognition, ideal for drawing and note-taking....
Reddit
reddit.com › r/ipad › just bought an ipad a16. recommend me between apple pencil 1st gen and usb-c.
Just bought an iPad A16. Recommend me between Apple Pencil 1st gen and USB-C. : r/ipad
November 3, 2025 - Third party are super reliable for note taking ... Go for type C. Gen 1 pencil is no different(unless you are planning to use procreate app). Save you money ... Get the 1st gen. Pressure sensitivity is worth it. ... The cheapest 3rd party Apple Pencil you can find.
Apple Community
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difference between the 1st generation pencil with usb-c ...
Because the 1st gen Apple Pencil uses the Lightning port to charge, you need to use the USB-C to Apple Pencil adapter to charge it on your 9th Gen iPad which has a USB-C port on it.
Reddit
reddit.com › r/applepencil › i have ipad 10th gen - is the 1st gen or the usb-c better for drawing?
r/ApplePencil on Reddit: I have iPad 10th Gen - is the 1st Gen or the USB-C better for drawing?
January 10, 2024 -
I have iPad 10th Gen. I've tried to gather what I can from search here on this subreddit and online on Apple's site. Seems that the USB-C version is lacking the pressure sensitivity feature, so is the 1st Gen better to get for drawing purposes?
Saw this chart noting how USB-C lack pressure sensitivity:
https://www.apple.com/shop/select-apple-pencil
If it is 1st Gen to go with for drawing, guess I need a dongle to pair the lightening end of the 1st Gen pencil over to the USB-C end of the dongle that connects to the 10th gen iPad, is that right?
Sites for dongle purchase are appreciated.
Also, for charging, seems obvious, but can I used the out of the box lightening-lightening connector to just charge Pencil 1st Gen via lightening cable? (seems a second option is to use the lightening/usb-c dongle to charge the 1st Gen pencil with iPad 10th Gen)
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If drawing is your thing definitely go for the 1st gen. Even the price of the usb c one is unjustified in my opinion. Yeah, charging is a hassle but you might not want to miss out on pressure sensitivity. I love that feature and wouldn't want to go without it any day.
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If it’s for drawing 1st gen. For note taking usbc is fine but having to pressure sensitivity makes it a very useless tool. You can. Just draw with one of those cheap pen stylus with a rubber end and get the same result. Get the 1st gen
Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 255858195
How does apple pencil usb-c work work and… - Apple Community
Generally, based on your use requirements, the Apple Pencil (USB-C) would be a better fit.
Reddit
reddit.com › r/ipad › should i still buy usb-c apple pencil for ipad 11th gen a16?
r/ipad on Reddit: Should I still buy USB-C Apple Pencil for Ipad 11th Gen A16?
1 month ago -
I plan to buy an A16 11th Gen Ipad for note-taking and I was planning to buy the Pencil Pro but I realized it does not support Pro, so the next best thing was the USB-C. Is it really worth it to buy USB-C when the price gap between the Pro and the USB-C isn’t significant? There are much cheaper stylus that are like 1/4 if its price.
Also, kinda like an additional question, if I want the features of Pencil Pro, what would be the cheapest Ipad that supports it? I’ll be taking notes in OneNote but it be nice that if has the capacity to support Math programs like Overleaf, Matlab, R, jupyter, etc.
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the cheapest iPad that can support the pencil pro is the m2 air, apple is offering them refurbished for $469 right now.
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As someone who very recently got the official Apple Pencil 2 after years of using third-party styli, here’s my input: the Apple Pencil definitely gives the premium experience but outside of features that need proprietary tech, most decent third-party styli can do the trick. Since it’s the USB-C Apple Pencil you’re asking about, whatever it offers you can also get from any other stylus, plus more. My Baseus Pencil offers can do everything that the USB-C AP does, and it can magnetically charge.
Amazon
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Amazon.com: Apple Pencil (USB-C): Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision, Tilt Sensitivity, Perfect for Note-Taking, Drawing, and Signing Documents. Charges and Pairs with USB-C : Cell Phones & Accessories
WHY APPLE PENCIL - With pixel-perfect precision, tilt sensitivity, and low latency, Apple Pencil (USB-C) makes note-taking, signing documents, and drawing easy at an affordable price.