Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

What iPads are not compatible with any Apple Pencils?

I know that the iPad Air gen 1 is not compatible with them but I want to know what other devices are also not compatible with neither Apple Pencils


Posted on Jun 20, 2023 2:56 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jun 20, 2023 3:25 PM

iPads not compatible with Apple Pencil


  • iPad (5th generation and earlier)
  • iPad mini (4th generation and earlier)
  • iPad Air (2nd generation and earlier)



iPad models compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)


  • iPad mini (6th generation)
  • iPad Air (4th generation and later)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later)



iPad models compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation)


  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad (6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th generation)
  • iPad (10th generation)*
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch


* You need the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter to pair and charge Apple Pencil with iPad (10th generation).


4 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jun 20, 2023 3:25 PM in response to Klohe_Stallowrt

iPads not compatible with Apple Pencil


  • iPad (5th generation and earlier)
  • iPad mini (4th generation and earlier)
  • iPad Air (2nd generation and earlier)



iPad models compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)


  • iPad mini (6th generation)
  • iPad Air (4th generation and later)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later)



iPad models compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation)


  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad (6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th generation)
  • iPad (10th generation)*
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch


* You need the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter to pair and charge Apple Pencil with iPad (10th generation).


What iPads are not compatible with any Apple Pencils?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.