In an unusual move, Apple released a new Apple Pencil that supports USB-C charging without any iPad updates.
Here’s how the Apple Pencil USB-C features compare to the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen:
How do they compare?
*NEW* Apple Pencil (USB-C)
- ✅ Tilt Sensitivity
- ✅ Hover on iPad Pro
- ✅ Magnetic attachment
- ❌ Pressure sensitivity (❗❗)
- ❌ Wireless charging & Pairing
- ❌ Double tap button
- 💵 $79 USD
Apple Pencil (2nd gen)
- ✅ Tilt Sensitivity
- ✅ Hover on iPad Pro
- ✅ Magnetic attachment
- ✅ Pressure sensitivity
- ✅ Wireless charging & Pairing
- ✅ Double tap button
- 💵 $129 USD
Yup that’s right, the Apple Pencil with USB-C doesn’t support pressure sensitivity!
However, the new Pencil does come in at a much lower price ($79) compared to Apple Pencil – 2nd Gen ($129). Making the new lower price point much more accessible for first-time Apple Pencil owners.
Bottom Line
If you’re a creative, opt instead for the Apple Pencil – 2nd Generation. I can only recommend the Apple Pencil (USB-C) for note-taking since it doesn’t have pressure.
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Use Rock Paper Pencil to enhance your iPad writing/ drawing experience. Rock Paper Pencil combines a ballpoint Apple Pencil tip and a reusable, matte screen protector. Together, they create the most realistic pen-on-paper feeling for iPad.
Plus Rock Paper Pencil works with both the Apple Pencil USB and the Apple Pencil 2nd gen!
- Ditch the slip: On its own, the iPad’s glass screen is a slippery surface that creates an inconsistent drag on your Apple Pencil.
- Smoother, more precise strokes: Rock Paper Pencil adds subtle friction between your screen and Apple Pencil tip, giving you more control with each stroke output.
