Apple pencil
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
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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.