Which Apple Pencil should I get for my 11th generation iPad?

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Posted on Jul 1, 2025 11:01 PM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2025 8:00 AM

The current iPad (A16) - sometimes and incorrectly referenced as iPad 11 - supports the first generation Apple Pencil and the USB-C Pencil.


For clarity and avoidance of doubt, this iPad (A16) does not support the second generation Pencil or Apple Pencil Pro.


Apple's definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad can be found here:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

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Jul 2, 2025 8:00 AM in response to trtaif

The current iPad (A16) - sometimes and incorrectly referenced as iPad 11 - supports the first generation Apple Pencil and the USB-C Pencil.


For clarity and avoidance of doubt, this iPad (A16) does not support the second generation Pencil or Apple Pencil Pro.


Apple's definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad can be found here:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support

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