{"id":255204,"date":"2023-10-18T07:12:18","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T11:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=310787"},"modified":"2025-07-01T17:56:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T00:56:27","slug":"apple-pencil-2-vs-usb-c-vs-1-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/apple-pencil-2-vs-usb-c-vs-1-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Pencil 2 vs USB-C vs 1: Here are the specifications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yesterday, Apple unveiled a new <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/apple-pencil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Apple Pencil<\/a>. Formally known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/new-apple-pencil-usb-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Apple Pencil USB-C<\/a>, this stylus is designed to enrich the lineup of iPad accessories and provide even more choices. However, making the right choice requires being well-informed. With the introduction of this stylus, <strong>we now have three options to consider<\/strong>: the Apple Pencil 2, the Apple Pencil USB-C, and the Apple Pencil 1. Let&#8217;s explore their features and capabilities to gain a clear understanding of which one to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Freeform\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-m\/p\/933e1ce5-2062-40e7-8619-6978c3fdce16\/1997379573\/freeform-logo\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Freeform<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/freeform.en.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/freeform.en.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications: Ahead of the Apple Pencil 1, but not reaching the level of the 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The arrival of the Apple Pencil USB-C <strong>has filled an interesting gap between the Apple Pencil 1 and the Apple Pencil 2<\/strong>. Despite being a middle-of-the-road option, it offers some advanced features that, until now, were reserved for the high-end model:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tilt Sensitivity<\/strong>: All versions, including the new Apple Pencil USB-C, feature this function, allowing artists and designers to have more control over their strokes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Magnetic Attachment<\/strong>: Both the Apple Pencil 2 and the new USB-C version can magnetically attach to iPads, a feature absent in the original model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hover Support<\/strong>: A feature exclusive to the newer models (2 and USB-C), allowing us to interact with the iPad without touching the screen. Ideal for previewing our cursor or brush before it touches the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed-Youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yUKRkPKg5_U&#038;ab_channel=Apple\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given what they have in common, where the Apple Pencil USB-C <strong>falls behind compared to the Apple Pencil 2<\/strong>\u2014though it surpasses the Apple Pencil 1\u2014is in features such as the following.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Imagen-1-181023-0837.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-255211\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.55;width:312px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pressure Sensitivity<\/strong>: The ability to detect how hard or light we are pressing while drawing or writing is not present in the Apple Pencil USB-C, whereas both the original model and the 2nd generation offer this feature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Double Tap Tool Switching<\/strong>: This functionality, useful for quickly switching between tools, is absent in the USB-C model and the original version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wireless Charging and Pairing<\/strong>: While the Apple Pencil 2 can be charged and paired wirelessly, the USB-C version requires plugging in a USB-C to USB-C cable between the iPad and the Pencil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compatibility and price: an Apple Pencil for all iPads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Apple Pencil USB-C has been designed to be <strong>compatible with all iPad models that have a USB-C port<\/strong>. The exact compatibility is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apple Pencil 2<\/strong>: 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation), 11-inch iPad Pro (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation), iPad Air (4th and 5th generation), and iPad mini (6th generation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apple Pencil USB-C<\/strong>: 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation), 11-inch iPad Pro (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation), iPad Air (4th and 5th generation), iPad mini (6th generation), and iPad (10th generation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apple Pencil <\/strong>1: 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st and 2nd generation), 10.5-inch iPad Pro, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad mini (5th generation), and iPad (6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th generation, requiring a USB-C adapter for the latter).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where the Apple Pencil USB-C shines is in its price, <strong>at $79 (or 69 for education) or 95 euros at the exchange rate<\/strong>. For comparison, the Apple Pencil 2 is priced at $129 or 149 euros, while the original model is priced at $99 or 119 euros.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Freeform\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-m\/p\/933e1ce5-2062-40e7-8619-6978c3fdce16\/1997379573\/freeform-logo\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Freeform<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/freeform.en.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/freeform.en.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With all this in mind, the Apple Pencil USB-C should be understood as <strong>the evolution of the original Apple Pencil<\/strong>, not as the evolution of the second-generation Apple Pencil. Therefore, this new model falls between the two options and offers features from both worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A stylus that, assuming our iPad has a USB-C port, will take the drawing and annotation experience to a completely new level. A device that we could almost consider as an alternative to the mouse in some circumstances, and now we have three versions to choose from.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now we have three options to consider: the Apple Pencil 2, the Apple Pencil USB-C, and the Apple Pencil 1. 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