iPad A16: Apple Pencil and stylus compatibility

Hi everyone,


I’m a bit confused about which stylus is compatible with iPad A16. Someone let me know which Apple Pencil models work with the iPad A16? Also, if there are any good third-party styluses that support palm rejection and work well for note-taking, I’d appreciate your recommendations

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Posted on Aug 2, 2026 10:17 AM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2026 10:25 AM

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

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


As you'll see, the iPad A16 supports the first generation Apple Pencil, and the USB-C Apple Pencil.


Palm rejection is a function of the iPad - not the Pencil or third-party alternative (such as the Logitech Crayon or Zagg Pro Stylus).

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Aug 2, 2026 10:25 AM in response to ananya109

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

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


As you'll see, the iPad A16 supports the first generation Apple Pencil, and the USB-C Apple Pencil.


Palm rejection is a function of the iPad - not the Pencil or third-party alternative (such as the Logitech Crayon or Zagg Pro Stylus).

iPad A16: Apple Pencil and stylus compatibility

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