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I have the iPad Air 6th generation. What Apple Pencil can I use with it?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Dec 30, 2020 1:53 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2020 2:16 PM

There is no such things as an iPad Air 6th gen.

What is the “A” and/or “M” model of your iPad?

That info is in the Settings app, General, About.


A 2018, 6th gen iPad uses the 1st gen Apple Pencil.

If you own an older iPad Air ( like an iPad Air 1 or 2 ), NO Apple Pencil is compatible.


If you have the brand new 2020 iPad Air 4TH generation, THAT model uses the newer, more expensive, 2nd gen Apple Pencil.

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Dec 30, 2020 2:16 PM in response to Shawcourt

There is no such things as an iPad Air 6th gen.

What is the “A” and/or “M” model of your iPad?

That info is in the Settings app, General, About.


A 2018, 6th gen iPad uses the 1st gen Apple Pencil.

If you own an older iPad Air ( like an iPad Air 1 or 2 ), NO Apple Pencil is compatible.


If you have the brand new 2020 iPad Air 4TH generation, THAT model uses the newer, more expensive, 2nd gen Apple Pencil.

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