Apple Pencil compatibility

Find out which Apple Pencil works with which iPad.

Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.

Apple Pencil Pro

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You can use 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)

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

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You can use Apple Pencil (USB-C) 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 (10th generation)

  • iPad mini (6th generation)

  • iPad Air (4th or 5th generation)

  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th generation)

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th generation)

Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

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You can use 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)

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You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

  • 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

* You need the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter to pair and charge Apple Pencil with iPad (10th generation).

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