Just like any Apple product, the Cupertino company’s styluses tend to be on the expensive side. Luckily, Amazon has come to the rescue and has cut the prices of both the Apple Pencil (1st generation) and the Apple Pencil (2nd generation).
The latter is seeing a rather generous price cut of 30%, bringing it to the all-time-low price. The discount for the older model is more modest at 19%. Regardless, that is the best price for the original Apple Pencil since the addition of the USB-C to Lightning Port adapter.
You might be wondering – how are the two Apple Pencils different? Well, it goes without saying that the Apple Pencil 2 is superior, but the biggest disparity between the two is the method of charging. The original Apple Pencil requires a Lighting Port to charge, while its successor does so by attaching magnetically to your iPad.
This brings us to the most important part: the two Apple Pencils are compatible with very different iPad Models. This means that depending on which iPad model you own, you will be buying the corresponding Apple Pencil. A detailed overview is available above.
In general, all iPads from the mini, Air and Pro lineups released in the last four years are compatible only with the Apple Pencil (2nd generation). Entry-level iPads like the iPad (2021) and the new vanilla iPad (2022) work exclusively with the original Apple Pencil.
Both Apple Pencils are some of the best styluses you can get if you own an iPad. There are of course some very good cheap Apple Pencil alternatives, but if you are looking for the real deal, now is the time to buy.
