Buying an Apple Pencil? Ask two separate questions.
1. Does it fit your iPad?
Fit depends on the exact model, not the screen size. Per Apple's list, Apple Pencil Pro works only with iPad Pro (M4 and M5), iPad Air (M2, M3 and M4) and iPad mini (A17 Pro), on iPadOS 17.5 or later. Apple Pencil (USB-C) fits a wider range, including iPad (10th generation) and iPad (A16).
2. Does it respond to pressure?
Apple's comparison shows pressure sensitivity on Apple Pencil Pro but not on Apple Pencil (USB-C). Both have tilt sensitivity.
So a Pencil can fit your iPad and still be the wrong pick if you want strokes that change with how hard you press.
Find your model: Settings > General > About > Model Name.
Apple's fit list: https://support.apple.com/en-us/108937
Reply with your exact iPad model and we'll tell you which Pencil fits.
— VoltVault Team
#iPad #ApplePencil
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