If you want to take digital notes or create beautiful works of art with an iPad, then you have no choice but to purchase the ideal companion of the iPad, the Apple Pencil. This stylish pen-shaped device has great app support for artists, and the new Scribble feature that allows us to write by hand in any text box and convert your handwriting to plain text.
There are several iPads on the market, and not all of them are compatible with the electronic pens of Apple . To further complicate matters, there are two different models, and are not always compatible with the same devices. Therefore, in today's article, we are going to see which iPads are compatible with the Apple Pencil.
But whether you're buying an iPad for the first time or just looking for the right Apple Pencil to pair with your device, I've written this guide to make the process as simple as possible.
What iPads work with the Apple Pencil?
If you want to use double-tap, you'll need an iPad that supports Apple Pencil 2. The following table shows which iPad models are compatible with which versions of the Apple Pencil. Because different Apple Pencil models use different connectors to connect to iPad for charging and pairing, later models are not necessarily compatible with the Apple Pencil 1.
Apple Pencil (XNUMXst generation)
You can use Apple Pencil (XNUMXst generation) with these iPad models:
- iPad mini (XNUMXth generation)
- iPad (XNUMXth, XNUMXth, XNUMXth and XNUMXth generation)
- iPad (XNUMXth generation)*
- iPad Air (XNUMXrd generation)
- 12,9-inch iPad Pro (XNUMXst and XNUMXnd generation)
- 10,5-inch iPad Pro
- 9,7-inch iPad Pro
Apple Pencil (XNUMXnd generation)
You can use Apple Pencil (XNUMXnd generation) with these iPad models:
- iPad mini (XNUMXth generation)
- iPad Air (XNUMXth generation and later)
- 12,9-inch iPad Pro (XNUMXrd generation and later)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (XNUMXst generation and later)
All about the Apple Pencil
As you can see there are two generations of Apple electronic pencil. They look a little different, but they both work like pencils. They're more accurate than a typical stylus, with pressure and tilt sensors that can recreate your handwriting or draw complex shapes.
This device has excellent app support. With iPadOS 14 and later, you can write by hand in any text field and convert your handwriting to text, so you don't need a keyboard to switch between writing notes, send messages and draw.
What is the difference between the two models?
As long as you choose the Apple Pencil compatible with your iPad, you'll probably be satisfied. These are the differences between the two generations of Apple pencils
Apple Pencil 1
The first generation is made of glossy white plastic. It's completely round, so it's prone to rolling off desks and tables. A cap on the "eraser" end of the pen covers a Lightning connector. To charge this stylus, you take off the cap and plug it into your iPad's charging connector.
The device takes approximately 15 minutes to fully charge.
Apple Pencil 2
The second generation is made of matte white plastic with a flat side to prevent rolling. It charges wirelessly by attaching to the magnetic connector on the side of the iPad. This generation has a feature called double tap.
By double-tapping near the tip, you can return to the tool you last used, switch between the current tool and the eraser, or bring up the color palette. You can change the double tap function in the app
Do Apple Pencils work on all iPads?
The two generations of Apple pencils are compatible with different devices, so it is important to choose the one that works with your device. While most of the iPads on the market are compatible with one of them, some older devices are not.
What iPads are not compatible with the Apple Pencil?
The following iPads are not compatible with either of the two available models:
- iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4,
- iPad (5th generation),
- iPad Air (1st generation) and iPad Air 2.
How do I know which iPad I have?
Before you buy a stylus, be sure to check which model your iPad is. You can check it by following the steps that I show you below:
- First go to the app Configuration and then to the menu General admission.
- En "About", find your model name.
- Please compare it with the lists above to choose the right pen model for your model.
What is the cheapest iPad that works with the Apple Pencil?
If you want to switch to digital note taking this semester, no need to spend a fortune on an iPad Pro. You'll be well served by the eighth-generation iPad.
This iPad, at the time of publication, costs 429 euros for the base model, and has a 10,2-inch screen that provides enough space to write or draw. It is compatible with the first generation model, which costs 119 euros.
How do you connect an Apple Pencil to an iPad?
To connect the first generation model to a compatible iPad, connect the stylus to your iPad's Lightning port and press Match on the screen. To connect a second-generation stylus to a compatible iPad, plug it into the side of iPad and tap Connect on the screen.
How do you charge an Apple Pencil 2 without an iPad?
You can only charge a second-generation Apple Pencil by attaching it to a iPad compatible. Unfortunately, there is no way to load it externally.
How do I check the battery charge level of an Apple Pencil?
If you have a XNUMXnd generation stylus, connect it to the paired iPad and view the battery status via the pop-up indicator. If you have a first-generation pen, swipe down to display the notification center, swipe right to access the widgets screen, and then check the Battery widget to see the charging status of your pen.