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Frequently Asked Questions

Check our table — sorted by iPad Mini, Air, Pro and Basic plus year. Rule of thumb: a Lightning iPad takes Pencil 1, a USB-C iPad 2018-2022 takes Pencil 2 or Pencil USB-C, an iPad M4 from 2024 takes Pencil Pro or Pencil USB-C.

No — Apple moved the magnet on the M4. Pencil 2 is NO longer supported on Pro 11/13 M4, Air M2/M3 and Mini 7. Use Pencil Pro or Pencil USB-C.

Pencil Pro additionally has squeeze gesture, barrel roll, haptic feedback and Find My. Pencil 2 has double-tap on the barrel but no squeeze and no roll. Both charge MagSafe-magnetic and are the same size.

USB-C plug under a removable sliding cap — with any USB-C cable or directly at the iPad Pro USB-C port. The magnetic snap to the iPad is only for storage, not for charging.

Pencil USB-C is the cheapest official Apple Pencil. Functionally limited — no pressure, no double-tap, no hover — but often enough for note-takers and students. Pencil Pro is the top-tier choice with all features.

Guide & know-how

Which Apple Pencil fits your iPad? Apple has released four Pencil generations over the years — Pencil 1, Pencil 2, Pencil USB-C and the new Pencil Pro. Which one works with your iPad depends on the exact model. Just tell us which iPad you have (Mini, Air, Pro plus year) and we will show you the right Pencil — all models in stock in Basel, same-day dispatch for orders by 4 pm, free above CHF 15, payment on invoice (credit check required by Powerpay), 14-day return policy, 2-year Swiss warranty and "Best Price CH" guarantee. Pickup in Basel, Aarau or Olten via click & collect.

The 4 Apple Pencil generations — overview

Apple Pencil 1, Pencil 2, Pencil USB-C, Pencil Pro — each with different shape, charge mechanism and feature list:

Apple Pencil 1st gen — Lightning plug hidden under a removable cap, round barrel (rolls off the table), pairs directly with the iPad's Lightning port. Pressure-sensitive and tilt-sensitive, but no MagSafe snap, no double-tap, no hover.
Apple Pencil 2nd gen — flat side with MagSafe magnet strip for snapping and wireless charging, double-tap on the barrel for tool switch, hover on newer Pros. Modern standard for 2018-2022 Pros and mid-range Air/Mini generations.
Apple Pencil USB-C — cheapest Apple Pencil, USB-C plug under sliding cap, magnetic snap (for storage, not charging). NO pressure, NO double-tap, NO hover — the entry-level Pencil for notes.
Apple Pencil Pro — top model with squeeze gesture, barrel roll, haptic feedback and Find My. Compatible exclusively with Pro M4/M5, Air M2/M3 and Mini 7 — Pencil Pro magnet is positioned differently than Pencil 2.

Compatibility table — which Pencil for which iPad?

Sorted by iPad family and year (everything at a glance):

iPad Mini

Mini 1-4 — no official Pencil support
Mini 5 (2019) — Pencil 1
Mini 6 (2021) — Pencil 2 + Pencil USB-C
Mini 7 (2024) — Pencil Pro + Pencil USB-C (Pencil 2 NO)

iPad Air

Air 1 + Air 2 — no Pencil support
Air 3 (2019) — Pencil 1
Air 4 (2020) + Air 5 (2022) — Pencil 2 + Pencil USB-C
Air 11" M2 (2024) + Air 13" M2 (2024) + Air 11" 2025 + Air 13" 2025 — Pencil Pro + Pencil USB-C (Pencil 2 NO)

iPad Pro

Pro 9.7" (2016) + Pro 10.5" (2017) — Pencil 1
Pro 11" 2018 through Pro 11" 2022 + Pro 12.9" 2018 through Pro 12.9" 2022 — Pencil 2 + Pencil USB-C
Pro 11" M4 (2024) + Pro 13" M4 (2024) + Pro M5 (2025) — Pencil Pro + Pencil USB-C (Pencil 2 NO)

Basic iPad

iPad 6th/7th/8th/9th gen + iPad 10.9 (10th gen 2022) + iPad 11" 2025 — Pencil 1 (with USB-C adapter on the 10th gen!) + Pencil USB-C

Which Pencil for which use case?

Pencil choice is not only compatibility, also use case:

For students and note-takers — Pencil USB-C is enough. No pressure, no hover, but cheap and the pairing works.
For creative pros (Procreate, Affinity, ZBrush) — Pencil 2 on 2018-2022 generations or Pencil Pro on M4 models. Pressure, tilt, double-tap on the barrel are essential.
For architects and illustrators with M4 iPad — Pencil Pro with squeeze, barrel-roll and haptic feedback. Find My tracking if the pen disappears in a bag.
For families with an older iPad — Pencil 1, often bundled with iPad-9-gen sets, compatible with Pro 9.7", Pro 10.5", Mini 5, Air 3 and basic iPads up to 9th gen.

Pencil choice by routine

For sketches and layouts on the go we recommend Pencil USB-C — cheap and compact. Illustrator pros need Pencil 2 or Pro with pressure sensor and double-tap. 3D modelling in Nomad or ZBrush lives on the barrel-roll of Pencil Pro — brush axis rotation. Note-app users (GoodNotes, Notability) get by with any Pencil, but hover previews exist only on Pencil 2 with Pro 2022+ and Pencil Pro. Sustainable choice: every Pencil generation is a repairable device — tips are replaceable, no throwaway stylus.

How do I charge the Pencil?

Pencil 1 — directly in the iPad's Lightning port or via the included adapter into a Lightning cable.
Pencil 2 + Pencil Pro — wirelessly via MagSafe magnet on the side of the iPad (Pro/Air from 2018, Mini 6+).
Pencil USB-C — USB-C plug under sliding cap, charges via any USB-C cable.

Shipping and advice from Switzerland

All Apple Pencil generations in stock in Basel. A-mail in 1–2 working days nationwide or free pickup in Basel, Aarau or Olten via click & collect. We are also happy to advise you in person — we help with pairing and show the difference between Pencil 2 and Pencil Pro in a direct comparison.

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Guide & know-how

The 4 Apple Pencil generations — overview

Apple Pencil 1, Pencil 2, Pencil USB-C, Pencil Pro — each with different shape, charge mechanism and feature list:

Apple Pencil 1st gen — Lightning plug hidden under a removable cap, round barrel (rolls off the table), pairs directly with the iPad's Lightning port. Pressure-sensitive and tilt-sensitive, but no MagSafe snap, no double-tap, no hover.
Apple Pencil 2nd gen — flat side with MagSafe magnet strip for snapping and wireless charging, double-tap on the barrel for tool switch, hover on newer Pros. Modern standard for 2018-2022 Pros and mid-range Air/Mini generations.
Apple Pencil USB-C — cheapest Apple Pencil, USB-C plug under sliding cap, magnetic snap (for storage, not charging). NO pressure, NO double-tap, NO hover — the entry-level Pencil for notes.
Apple Pencil Pro — top model with squeeze gesture, barrel roll, haptic feedback and Find My. Compatible exclusively with Pro M4/M5, Air M2/M3 and Mini 7 — Pencil Pro magnet is positioned differently than Pencil 2.

Compatibility table — which Pencil for which iPad?

Sorted by iPad family and year (everything at a glance):

iPad Mini

Mini 1-4 — no official Pencil support
Mini 5 (2019) — Pencil 1
Mini 6 (2021) — Pencil 2 + Pencil USB-C
Mini 7 (2024) — Pencil Pro + Pencil USB-C (Pencil 2 NO)

iPad Air

Air 1 + Air 2 — no Pencil support
Air 3 (2019) — Pencil 1
Air 4 (2020) + Air 5 (2022) — Pencil 2 + Pencil USB-C
Air 11" M2 (2024) + Air 13" M2 (2024) + Air 11" 2025 + Air 13" 2025 — Pencil Pro + Pencil USB-C (Pencil 2 NO)

iPad Pro

Pro 9.7" (2016) + Pro 10.5" (2017) — Pencil 1
Pro 11" 2018 through Pro 11" 2022 + Pro 12.9" 2018 through Pro 12.9" 2022 — Pencil 2 + Pencil USB-C
Pro 11" M4 (2024) + Pro 13" M4 (2024) + Pro M5 (2025) — Pencil Pro + Pencil USB-C (Pencil 2 NO)

Basic iPad

iPad 6th/7th/8th/9th gen + iPad 10.9 (10th gen 2022) + iPad 11" 2025 — Pencil 1 (with USB-C adapter on the 10th gen!) + Pencil USB-C

Which Pencil for which use case?

Pencil choice is not only compatibility, also use case:

For students and note-takers — Pencil USB-C is enough. No pressure, no hover, but cheap and the pairing works.
For creative pros (Procreate, Affinity, ZBrush) — Pencil 2 on 2018-2022 generations or Pencil Pro on M4 models. Pressure, tilt, double-tap on the barrel are essential.
For architects and illustrators with M4 iPad — Pencil Pro with squeeze, barrel-roll and haptic feedback. Find My tracking if the pen disappears in a bag.
For families with an older iPad — Pencil 1, often bundled with iPad-9-gen sets, compatible with Pro 9.7", Pro 10.5", Mini 5, Air 3 and basic iPads up to 9th gen.

Pencil choice by routine

How do I charge the Pencil?

Pencil 1 — directly in the iPad's Lightning port or via the included adapter into a Lightning cable.
Pencil 2 + Pencil Pro — wirelessly via MagSafe magnet on the side of the iPad (Pro/Air from 2018, Mini 6+).
Pencil USB-C — USB-C plug under sliding cap, charges via any USB-C cable.

Shipping and advice from Switzerland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Apple Pencil fits my iPad?

Does Pencil 2 work with Pro M4?

What is the difference between Pencil 2 and Pencil Pro?

Where do I charge the Pencil USB-C?

Which Apple Pencil is cheapest?

The 4 Apple Pencil generations — overview

Compatibility table — which Pencil for which iPad?

iPad Mini

iPad Air

iPad Pro

Basic iPad

Which Pencil for which use case?

Pencil choice by routine

How do I charge the Pencil?

Shipping and advice from Switzerland

Jump straight to a Pencil generation

Apple Pencil - Stoyobe RetroPencil AP-II Series, Black

Apple Pencil Pro, new, original

Apple Pencil 2. Generation, (wie NEU), original

Apple Pencil 2. Generation, neu, original

The 4 Apple Pencil generations — overview

Compatibility table — which Pencil for which iPad?

iPad Mini

iPad Air

iPad Pro

Basic iPad

Which Pencil for which use case?

Pencil choice by routine

How do I charge the Pencil?

Shipping and advice from Switzerland

Jump straight to a Pencil generation