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Hello,


What Apple Pencil can I use on the new iPad Pro (MXAU2LL/A)?



Posted on Jun 26, 2020 9:08 AM

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Posted on Jun 26, 2020 9:20 AM

The newest iPad Pro models that do not have a Home Button, such as yours, are exclusively compatible with the second generation Apple Pencil. All other iPad models that have a Home Button - and support Apple Pencil - use the first generation Pencil.



Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later


Apple Pencil (1st generation)

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

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


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


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Jun 26, 2020 9:20 AM in response to srestrepo6

The newest iPad Pro models that do not have a Home Button, such as yours, are exclusively compatible with the second generation Apple Pencil. All other iPad models that have a Home Button - and support Apple Pencil - use the first generation Pencil.



Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later


Apple Pencil (1st generation)

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

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


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


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