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Original Apple Pencil vs. Apple Pencil 2

Alongside the new 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-pro/) models, Apple introduced a second-generation Apple Pencil (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-pencil/), which is designed to work exclusively with its latest tablets.





In our latest YouTube video, we took a look at the new <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> 2 and compared it to the original <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> to highlight all of the improvements that Apple made with the second iteration of its iPad (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/) stylus.





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Design wise, the <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> 2 is sleeker and smaller than the original <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> because of the elimination of the Lightning connector at the top of the device.





The original <!---->Apple Pencil<!---->'s Lightning connector was always a questionable design choice. It was meant to plug into the bottom of the <!---->iPad Pro<!---->, but it stuck straight out and was inconvenient at best and dangerous at worst, as an ill-timed drop could cause damage when charging.





Apple's new <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> does away with the Lightning connector all together because the device is now able to charge via a magnetic connection to the new <!---->iPad Pro<!----> models. The <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> 2 snaps right onto the new <!---->iPad Pro<!---->, which allows for pairing, charging, and storage when it's not in use.





With no Lightning connector, the new <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> is lighter and easier to hold for longer periods of time, and it has a cleaner look with no metal cap at the top.





While the first <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> was round and prone to rolling off of flat surfaces, the new <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> has a flat side for connecting to the <!---->iPad<!---->, and that flat bit also prevents it from rolling as much.





In addition to these design and function changes, the <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> 2 introduces support for gestures. With a double tap, the <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> 2 can switch between tools in apps that support the feature, which is super useful because it allows for quick changes between a pencil and an eraser.





Apple is, unfortunately, charging $30 more for its newest <!---->Apple Pencil<!---->. The second-generation device costs $130, whereas the original was priced at $100. For users who have a new <!---->iPad Pro<!----> model, the <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> 2 is the only available choice as the original <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> does not work with the new tablets.





Likewise, the second-generation <!---->Apple Pencil<!----> is compatible only with the new <!---->iPad Pro<!----> models, so you can't get one and take advantage of the new features without also having a 2018 <!---->iPad Pro<!---->.





What do you think of Apple's new second-generation <!---->Apple Pencil<!---->? Is it worth the premium over the original? Let us know in the comments.

<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: iPad Pro (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-pro/)</div><div class="linkback">Tag: Apple Pencil (https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-pencil/)</div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: 11" iPad Pro (Buy Now) (https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#11-iPad-Pro), 12.9" iPad Pro (Buy Now) (https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#12-9-iPad-Pro)</div>
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Source: Original Apple Pencil vs. Apple Pencil 2 (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/16/apple-pencil-comparison/)