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Is the IPad Air 3 compatible with the 1st gen Apple Pencil?

Just got the IPad Air 3rd gen and was wondering if it was compatible with the 1st pencil.

iPad Air, iPadOS 13

Posted on Aug 14, 2020 8:26 AM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2020 8:41 AM

Yes - iPad Air3 is compatible with the first generation Apple Pencil.


Here is the full compatibility list for  Pencil:


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later


Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


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Aug 14, 2020 8:41 AM in response to gracexoxoxoo

Yes - iPad Air3 is compatible with the first generation Apple Pencil.


Here is the full compatibility list for  Pencil:


Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later


Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
  • iPad Pro 10.5-inch
  • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


Is the IPad Air 3 compatible with the 1st gen Apple Pencil?

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