The current-generation Apple Pencil lineup has grown to a total of four with most users looking towards the new Apple Pencil Pro for the M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air, Apple Pencil 2nd Gen for the latest mini and previous Airs/Pros, and Apple Pencil (USB-C) – arguably the most universal of the bunch. The USB-C model works with just about any iPad with a USB-C port, which makes it the most affordable first-party solution for the new M4 Pro and M2 iPad Air models. On top of that, Amazon has just dropped it back down to the $69 shipped low to score it for even less. This is matching the best we have tracked on Amazon – the only option we can find for less from a reputable source is the Best Buy excellent condition open-box listing at $60.99. Head below for more details and offers on the rest of the Apple Pencil lineup.
As we mentioned above, the Apple Pencil (USB-C) might not have all of the new bells and whistles you’ll find on the latest Pro model, but it’s also $50 less expensive right now and delivers the most universal compatibility across the lineup. Whereas the Apple Pencil Pro only works with the new M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air, the USB-C model works with those two models as well as iPad (10th generation), the latest mini, as well as previous Airs and Pros due to it pairing and charging over a USB-C connection. It, however, still provides that Apple writing experience with tilt sensitivity and can be magnetically attached to your machine for neat storage in between uses.
Here’s how discounted pricing works out across the lineup right now:
- Apple Pencil (USB-C) $69 (Reg. $79)
- Apple Pencil Pro $119 (Reg. $129)
- Apple Pencil 2nd Gen $79 (Reg. $129)
- Apple Pencil 1st Gen $79 (Reg. $99)
Check out the Apple UI magic sprinkled into the Pencil Pro experience and our feature piece on what’s different between each model in the lineup right here.
Apple Pencil (USB-C) features:
- Pairs and charges via USB-C
- Attaches magnetically
- Pixel-perfect precision with low latency and tilt sensitity
- Requires an iPad with PadOS 17.1 or later
- Compatible with iPad Pro 13” (M4), iPad Pro 11” (M4), iPad Air 13” (M2), iPad Air 11” (M2), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th generation); iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th generation), iPad (10th generation), iPad Air (4th, and 5th generation), iPad mini (6th generation)
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