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Hi, I would like to get an Apple Pencil but I’m not sure which one is compatible to my iPad. I have got an iPad Pro 2015 model (A1652) I’m not sure which generation it comes under so I’m just guessing for the options below

Thank you

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 2nd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on Nov 14, 2020 9:26 AM

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Posted on Nov 14, 2020 10:55 AM

Your iPad Pro 12.9”, with Lightning Port, will require a first generation Apple Pencil. The second generation Pencil is not compatible.


Here is the full compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

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

  • iPad Air (4th generation)
  • 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 (8th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch

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

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Nov 14, 2020 10:55 AM in response to Loubells78

Your iPad Pro 12.9”, with Lightning Port, will require a first generation Apple Pencil. The second generation Pencil is not compatible.


Here is the full compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad:


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

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

  • iPad Air (4th generation)
  • 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 (8th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch

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

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