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Can a 5th gen iPad be used with a first gen apple pen

Can a 5th gen iPad be used with a first gen apple pen

iPad, iPadOS 13

Posted on Dec 27, 2020 4:28 PM

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Dec 27, 2020 4:29 PM in response to Toddvalentine

Sorry, no

Compatible with

  • iPad (6th, 7th, and 8th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation) 
  • iPad mini (5th generation) 
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch



BUt there are other styli that can be used. Wacom has some as well as Adonit. Michael will probably be along with a comprehensive list of apps and styli that he recommends.

Can a 5th gen iPad be used with a first gen apple pen

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