With the continuous update of iPad, more and more models support pens. The following will introduce in detail which models can use pens.
IPad supporting ApplePencil
At present, there are the following iPad models that support ApplePencil:
IPadPro (1st generation and above)
IPadAir (3rd generation and above)
IPadmini (5th generation and above)
These models all support the first or second generation of ApplePencil, which can achieve a more accurate writing and painting experience. ApplePencil can be connected via Bluetooth, which is very convenient without any pairing steps.
IPad supporting other pens
Besides ApplePencil, there are many other brands of pens that can be used on the iPad. Here are some iPad models that support other pens:
IPad (6th generation and above)
IPadAir (second generation and above)
IPadmini (1st generation and above)
These models can use other brands of ordinary stylus or pressure-sensitive pen, and can realize basic writing and drawing functions. But compared with ApplePencil, the writing and painting experience of these pens will be slightly inferior.
If you need to write and draw accurately on the iPad, it is recommended to choose an iPad model that supports ApplePencil. If you just need to take some basic notes and draw pictures, other iPad models that support pens can also meet the demand.