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# Apple pens

## Overview

Apple has several Apple Pencil models. These models differ by the features they support, and only certain iPads are compatible with certain Apple Pencil models. If you're looking to use an Apple Pencil with an iPad, check compatibility and the feature set before you buy anything.

See my [Apple Pencil notes](/drawtab/catalog/pens/apple-pencil/apple-pencil-notes.md) for practical information about using them.

## Models

<table><thead><tr><th width="191.60003662109375">Model</th><th width="118.2000732421875">Year</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Apple Pencil GEN1</td><td>2015</td><td><ul><li><a href="https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Apple+Pencil+(1st+Generation)+Tip+Replacement/154444">iFixit - Apple Pencil (1st Generation) Tip Replacement</a></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Apple Pencil GEN2</td><td>2018</td><td><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68n7PChzsCk">Teoh on Tech - Latency Test: S-Pen 2020 vs Apple Pencil 2</a> 2020-09-09</li><li><a href="https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Apple+Pencil+(2nd+Generation)+Tips+Replacement/154401">iFixit - Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) Tips Replacement</a></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Apple Pencil USB-C</td><td>2023</td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_g6a8YBEWQ">Teoh on Tech - Apple Pencil USB-C: Writing and drawing artist review</a> 2023-11-03</td></tr><tr><td>Apple Pencil Pro</td><td>2024</td><td><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8oN2CjJeoE">iFixit - iPad Pro 13" Teardown and Apple Pencil Pro Destruction</a> 2024-05-18</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIb6s8zEBLE">Adam Duff - M4 iPad Pro &#x26; Apple Pencil Pro - PRO ARTIST Review (First Impressions)</a> 2024-05-20</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJiLPx52LFQ">Tim Mcburnie - Apple Pencil Pro... Pro Artist Review: A Tech-Bump Hellscape</a> 2024-05-31</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>