# Apple pens

## Overview

Apple has several models of the Apple Pencil series. These models differ a bit by the features they support. And only certain iPads are compatible with certain models of the apple pencil. So if you're looking to use the apple pencil with an iPad make sure you check the compatibility and the feature set of that pencil before you purchase 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>


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