Apple Pencil (2nd generation) (2018)
Apple Pencil (2nd generation): magnetic attachment, wireless charging and the double-tap gesture, introduced with the 2018 iPad Pro.
Specifications
| Interaction | Double-tap to switch tools |
| Charging and pairing | Magnetic to the iPad's side · wireless pairing and charging |
| Sensitivity | Pressure and tilt · pixel-perfect accuracy · low latency |
| Compatibility | Launched with iPad Pro 11″ (1st gen) and 12.9″ (3rd gen); compatible-model list at Apple |
| Launch price | US$129 in the United States (launch price, not a Spanish price) |
| Status | On sale since November 7, 2018 |
Announcement and availability
Apple introduced it on October 30, 2018 alongside the all-screen iPad Pro. Orders began that day and it reached stores on November 7, 2018 in more than 40 countries and regions, including Spain. Apple Newsroom, 30-10-2018
What changes and who it is for
It is the second generation of Apple Pencil, three years after the first. It replaces the round design with a matte finish and a flat side that magnetically attaches to the iPad Pro edge for wireless pairing and charging, and introduces the double-tap gesture to switch tools without putting the pencil down. It keeps pressure and tilt sensitivity with pixel-perfect accuracy. Apple Newsroom
Before choosing
Wireless pairing and charging only work with iPad models that have the compatible magnetic connector; it does not charge on generic wireless chargers. Compatibility depends on the iPad model (Apple maintains the official list). It has no buttons: double-tap is performed on the flat area. At launch it only worked with the 2018 iPad Pro models. Apple · Specifications
Sources
- New iPad Pro with all-screen design (Apple Pencil 2) · 30-10-2018
- Apple Pencil (2nd generation) · Technical Specifications
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Facts checked October 30, 2026 · Specifications