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Bri_moonie Author

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Apple Pencil

Are apple pencils compatible for iPad 5th Gen (2017)? If not what are good alternatives?

Posted on Jan 3, 2023 9:04 AM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Jan 3, 2023 9:10 AM

The iPad5 does not support Apple Pencil - as this and other older models do not have the required screen hardware with which the Pencil interacts with the host iPad.

Here is Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

There are no functionally equivalent alternatives. Basic capacitive stylii offer no more capability than a fingertip - although may provide slightly improved accuracy.

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