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If I was to get the new iPad Pro 4 12.9inch which Apple Pencil would be compatible? The first or second gen

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on Oct 15, 2020 2:01 AM

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Posted on Oct 15, 2020 2:21 AM

The new iPad Air 4 - and the current models of iPad Pro that have a USB-C connector - require a second generation Apple Pencil.


Other models of iPad, that feature a Lightning connector, use the original first generation Apple Pencil.


Apple Pencils are not interchangeable. Here is the full compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later
  • iPad Air (4th generation)


Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

  • iPad (8th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


I hope this clarification is helpful to you.

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Oct 15, 2020 2:21 AM in response to Liss58

The new iPad Air 4 - and the current models of iPad Pro that have a USB-C connector - require a second generation Apple Pencil.


Other models of iPad, that feature a Lightning connector, use the original first generation Apple Pencil.


Apple Pencils are not interchangeable. Here is the full compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later
  • iPad Air (4th generation)


Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

  • iPad (8th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


I hope this clarification is helpful to you.

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