Which Apple Pencil can I use with my iPad? It is a question we receive regularly. Before purchasing the smart stylus, it is a good idea to check the compatibility in advance. This way you can be sure that the Apple Pencil works with your iPad.
In addition to the first and second generation Apple Pencil, Apple also sells the brand new Apple Pencil Pro and a more affordable Apple Pencil with USB-C. Which stylus you can use depends on your iPad model. We list the compatibility for you. You can read the differences between the Apple Pencil models here.
Apple Pencil compatibility
Before you can check which Apple Pencil is suitable for your iPad, it is good to check which iPad model you have. You can go to Apple’s support page find out which iPad model you have and how to recognize them. Then you can check which smart stylus works together with it.
Apple Pencil Pro
You can use the Apple Pencil Pro with these iPad models:
- iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
- iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
- iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
- iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
You can use the Apple Pencil (USB-C) with these iPad models:
- iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th generation)
- iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
- iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
- iPad Air (4th or 5th generation)
- iPad (10th generation)
- iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- iPad mini (6th generation)
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
You can use the Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models:
- iPad mini (6th generation)
- iPad Air (4th or 5th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th generation)
Apple Pencil (1st generation)
You can use the Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad (6th, 7th, 8th and 9th generations)
- 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 connect and charge the Apple Pencil with the iPad (10th generation).
The above list was updated on November 25, 2024, click here to open a current list on Apple’s website.