product page (includes feature comparison and iPad compatibility)
Pen Tech: Apple pencil uses a propietary protocol that is similar to Wacom AES. It does NOT use EMR.
Power: Apple pencil contains an internal rechargable battery that is not removable.
Released: 2015
Released: 2018
Released: 2023
Released: 2024
Device | Hover | Pressure | Tilt | Barrel rotation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Apple Pencil GEN1
NO
YES
YES
NO
Apple Pencil GEN2
YES
YES
YES
NO
Apple Pencil USB-C
YES
NO
YES
NO
Apple Pencil Pro
YES
YES
YES
YES