Apple Pencil

May 15, 2024

$129

Adds gesture and haptic controls, launched alongside the M4 iPad Pro.

Squeeze to bring up a tool palette; barrel roll for shading and calligraphy angle
Taptic Engine provides haptic feedback for gestures
Find My support, works even when the iPad is off
Double-tap to switch tools, carried over from the 2nd generation

November 3, 2023

$79

A budget Pencil with a USB-C charging port instead of wireless charging.

November 7, 2018

$129

A flat-edged redesign that pairs and charges by snapping onto the iPad's side.

Magnetically attaches to the side of compatible iPad Pro models for pairing and charging
Double-tap gesture to switch tools
Matte finish with a flat edge, so it no longer rolls off a table

November 11, 2015

$99

Apple's first stylus, introduced alongside the original iPad Pro.

Pixel-perfect precision with pressure and tilt sensitivity
Charges via a Lightning connector, plugged directly into the iPad or with an included adapter and cable
No double-tap gesture or wireless pairing

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