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What’s the best iPad pencil to use with the IPad Air Pro

What’s the best iPad pencil to use with the IPad Air Pro?

Posted on Jun 16, 2021 10:16 PM

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Posted on Jun 16, 2021 10:34 PM

Finnskeeper Said:

"What’s the best iPad pencil to use with the IPad Air Pro?"

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A compatible one.

Use this Link: Apple Pencil Compatibility - Apple Support

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Jun 17, 2021 1:24 AM in response to Finnskeeper

The “best” Apple Pencil to use with your iPad Pro is the Pencil that is compatible with your iPad. The two different models of Apple Pencil use completely different charging/pairing interfaces - and 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 Air (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later


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.

What’s the best iPad pencil to use with the IPad Air Pro

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