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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

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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).


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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?

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