Apple Pencil support — all about compatibility

The Apple Pencil is an indispensable device for anyone who works with an iPad every day. It simplifies the process of drawing, helps to make electronic notes, and saves ideas. For artists, writers, journalists, marketers, students, designers, and programmers, it is a helpful tool. Even though the design repeats the usual pen, the functionality of the Apple device is much wider. But it is important to understand that you should find out about device compatibility before using it. Where to find all about Apple Pencil 2 support? In this complete guide by Howly, who will tell you all the details of selection and compatibility about Apple Pencils and find out if your device syncs with it.

What are the Apple Pencil's advantages?

The Apple Pencil is a handy stylus for the iPad that is shaped like a pencil or pen. It is indispensable even for everyday tasks. It helps in drawing, reading, and writing notes. So if you regularly use your iPad to make colorful drawings, write your thoughts down, do your studies or work. To put it simply, the iPad becomes a piece of paper and the Apple Pencil becomes an ordinary pen. The main advantages of the Apple Pencil are:

• Completely copies the regular pen. Apple Pencil is similar to an ordinary pen or pencil, not only in shape but also in weight.
• Automatic connection. You don't have to wait for Apple Pencil to connect to the tablet. It happens automatically in seconds.
• Very precise pressure sensitivity. You can adjust the thickness of lines by pressing harder or lighter on the Apple Pencil.

Two types of Pencils: what is the difference?

Now you can buy two models of Apple Pencil. Here's a summary of the differences between the two devices:

• Generation 1. A glossy and rounded device that is comfortable in the hand, but can roll off flat surfaces. Apple Pencil gen 1 supports fewer iPads, unlike the second generation.
• Generation 2. It is a matte device that does not roll off flat surfaces. It is a one-piece device with no lightning connector and no removable parts. The difference between the second generation is that it supports many more iPads.

Which iPads support Apple Pencil 1?

You should know in advance which devices Pencil connects to. If you make a mistake with the iPad model and the Apple Pencil version, the devices will be incompatible and will not be able to connect. Here is the list:

• 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

Which iPads support Apple Pencil 2?

Here is a complete list of iPads that are compatible with the 2 gen.:

• iPad Air — you can use only the fourth-generation and newer.
• iPad Mini — supports only six gen. and newer.
• iPad Pro — you can sync with all models (11-inch, 12.9-inch).

Which iPads do not sync with Apple Pencil 2

The new generation of e-pencils does not support some iPads, especially models that came out a long time ago. For example, these include:

• iPad;
• iPad Air (up to 3rd generation);
• iPad Pro (9.7-inch);
• iPad Pro (10.5-inch);
• iPad Pro (12.9-inch) up to 3rd generation.