
Apple Pencil (2nd generation) - Tech Specs
Year introduced: 2018
Overview
Apple Pencil (2nd generation) delivers pixel-perfect precision and industry-leading low latency, making it great for drawing, sketching, coloring, taking notes, marking up PDFs, and more. And it’s as easy and natural to use as a pencil.
Apple Pencil (2nd generation) also allows you to change tools without setting it down, thanks to its intuitive touch surface that supports double-tapping. And it pairs, charges, and stores magnetically on the side of your iPad.
Apple Pencil (2nd generation) supports Apple Pencil hover¹ when used with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) and iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation).
What’s in the Box
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
Dimensions
- Length: 6.53 inches (166 mm) 
- Diameter: 0.35 inch (8.9 mm) 
- Weight: 0.64 ounce (18.2 grams) 
Connections
Bluetooth
Other Features
Magnetically attaches and pairs
Compatibility
iPad Models
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) 
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) 
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) 
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) 
- iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) 
- iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) 
- iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) 
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) 
- iPad Air (5th generation) 
- iPad Air (4th generation) 
- iPad mini (6th generation) 
1. Apple Pencil hover works with iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11‑inch (4th generation), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) and iPad Air 11-inch (M2).