Can I get pressure sensitivity with a stylus, Apple Pencil or otherwise, on the iPad A16? The Apple Store guys say no, but internet sources say the 1st gen pencil will work. Does anyone have experience with this?
iPad, iPadOS 26
The iPad A16 supports the first generation Apple Pencil and the Apple USB-C Pencil.
The first generation Apple Pencil does support pressure sensitivity - whereas the USB-C Pencil does not support pressure sensitivity. This graphic should help you to understand the differences between the available models of Apple Pencil:
Be sure to note that the different models of Apple Pencil can only be used with compatible models of iPad. Here is Apple's definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:
Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
Note also that many compatible third-party alternatives, such as the Logitech Crayon and Zagg Pencil, also do not support pressure. Pressure sensitivity is also largely dependent upon Apps explicitly supporting this capability.
The iPad A16 supports the first generation Apple Pencil and the Apple USB-C Pencil.
The first generation Apple Pencil does support pressure sensitivity - whereas the USB-C Pencil does not support pressure sensitivity. This graphic should help you to understand the differences between the available models of Apple Pencil:
Be sure to note that the different models of Apple Pencil can only be used with compatible models of iPad. Here is Apple's definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:
Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support
Note also that many compatible third-party alternatives, such as the Logitech Crayon and Zagg Pencil, also do not support pressure. Pressure sensitivity is also largely dependent upon Apps explicitly supporting this capability.
Pressure sensitivity for stylus on iPad A16
