Heres how to figure out which Apple Pencil is right for you.
The iPad model will help you narrow down your Apple Pencil options.
For those, you only have one option: the 1st generation Apple Pencil.
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No difficult decision there!
The USB-C Apple Pencil is the budget option for most current iPads.
The premium option for most current iPads is either the 2nd generation Apple Pencil or the Apple Pencil Pro.
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Theres not a lot to say that applies to every possible combination of pencil choices for every iPad model.
It’s also availabledirectly from Apple, and at other retailers.
What About Third-Party Pencils?
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There are also a lot of other stylus options for iPads that arent made by Apple.
Most of them are designed as budget-friendly alternatives, like theZAGG Pro StylusandLogitech Crayon.
The Logitech Crayon is the only alternative stylus officially endorsed by Apple.
The Logitech Crayon is the only alternative stylus officially endorsed by Apple. Using the same technology as the Apple Pencil, you lose on a few features but save a lot on the price.
Theres no significant catch with these third-party stylus options.
If you see one that you like, and it works with your iPad, go for it.
You should compare the available features with Apples own options for your iPad, though.
