Apple Pencil lets you easily take notes, mark up, and draw on iPad with pixel-perfect precision—as naturally as you do on paper. Apple Pencil (1st Generation) works with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation); iPad Pro 10.5-inch; iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Air (3rd generation); iPad (A16 chip); iPad (6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th* generation - *requires USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter); and iPad mini (5th generation).
Q: What iPads is the Apple Pencil compatible with?
A: This Apple Pencil is compatible with iPad (6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad Pro 9.7-inch.
Q: Does this Apple Pencil have a replaceable tip?
A: Yes, this Apple Pencil has a replaceable stylus tip.
Q: How much does the Apple Pencil weigh?
A: The Apple Pencil weighs 0.98 ounces.
Q: How do you charge the Apple Pencil?
A: This generation of Apple Pencil pairs and charges via Lightning connection.
A: The Apple Pen comes with two adapters, one that will let you use a USB-C cable to charge it and another that will allow you to use a Lightning cable to charge it.
Q: Does this pen work with the 9th generation iPad?
A: Yeah, the Apple Pencil 1st generation works good with the iPad 9 generation. The Apple Pencil 2nd generation does not work at all with that iPad
Q: Will the Apple pen work with iPad 10 generation?
A: Yes the Apple Pencil 1st generation works. Not the 2
Q: Does this work with iPad 8th generation?
A: Yes the 1st gen pencil will work with your Ipad. I have the 9th gen Ipad and had no problem pairing the unit and using the pencil/
Customers are enthusiastic about the Pencil (1st Generation) with USB-C to Pencil Adapter's ease of use, long battery life, and compatibility with iPads. Many appreciate its quality, pressure sensitivity, and how it enhances drawing. While some experienced minor challenges with pairing and connection, the overall user experience is positive.
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Apple Pencil lets you easily take notes, mark up, and draw on iPad with pixel-perfect precision—as naturally as you do on paper. Apple Pencil (1st Generation) works with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation); iPad Pro 10.5-inch; iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Air (3rd generation); iPad (A16 chip); iPad (6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th* generation - *requires USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter); and iPad mini (5th generation).

An affordable Apple Pencil with advanced features. Perfect for note-taking, sketching, annotating, journaling, and more. It magnetically attaches to your iPad for storage and pairs and charges with USB-C. Apple Pencil USB-C works with iPad Pro 13-inch with M5 chip; iPad Pro 13-inch with M4 chip; iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation); iPad Pro 11-inch with M5 chip; iPad Pro 11-inch with M4 chip; iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation); iPad Air 13-inch and iPad Air 11-inch with M3 chip; iPad Air 13-inch and iPad Air 11-inch with M2 chip; iPad Air (4th and 5th generation); iPad mini (A17 Pro chip); iPad mini (6th generation); iPad (A16 chip); and iPad (10th generation).

Experience precision and creativity with the 2nd Generation Stylus Pen for iPad, designed for iPad models from 2018 to 2025. Whether you’re drawing, writing, note-taking, or editing, this active pencil delivers smooth, accurate, and natural strokes with palm rejection technology, ensuring comfort and control like a real pencil.Featuring a 1.5mm ultra-fine tip, it replaces your finger for detailed input without lag or offset. With 20 hours of continuous working time and 365 days of standby, you can create longer and charge less. Simply long press the top to power on — no Bluetooth or app installation needed.The lightweight, ergonomic design makes it the ideal companion for students, artists, and professionals.

Maintain precise control over your iPad with the Insignia Active Stylus for iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini. This stylus functions just like your Apple Pencil, using its precise tip to target individual pixels. Tilt to adjust your line thickness when drawing, just like an actual pencil. It also features magnetic support with compatible models, letting you easily locate your stylus each time. Double tap the tail end of the stylus to turn it on or off, helping you to conserve battery life. An included USB-C cable charges your stylus in as little as 30 minutes.
| Pros for Apple - Pencil (1st Generation) with USB-C to Pencil Adapter - White | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of use, Overall Performance, Battery Life, Compatibility, USB-C | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Battery Life, Compatibility, Charging Speed | There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Ease of use, Battery Life, Price, Connectivity |
| Cons for Apple - Pencil (1st Generation) with USB-C to Pencil Adapter - White | |||
| Connectivity, Grip, Pairing, Design, Cap | Pressure Sensitivity, Features, Tip Durability | There were no cons for this product— | Pressure Sensitivity, Lag, Tip Hardness |
