Does 5th gen ipad work with apple pencil

The Apple Pencil is one of the best accessories for the iPad Pro and iPad mini — but does it also work with the iPad Air 5? Apple's iPad lineup is better today than it's ever been. At the lowest end is the baseline iPad. It has an aging design and OK specs, but at just $329, it's an outstanding value. Then there's the iPad mini. It has better specs, a modernized design, and crams all of that into an ultra-compact body. And, of course, there's the iPad Pro. The iPad Pro is big and expensive, but it's also the most powerful iPad money can buy. If you want the nicest-looking display, the fastest performance, and most features, the iPad Pro is the way to go.

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Sitting in the middle of all of that is the iPad Air. It's a little pricier than the iPad mini, but it has a much larger screen, similarly great specs, and costs considerably less than the iPad Pro. The latest iPad Air 5 is the best one Apple's ever made. It has the excellent M1 processor, a 10.9-inch display, optional 5G connectivity, and a sleek design with slim bezels. Add all of that together for a $599 price tag, and it's quite the package.

Related: iPad Air 5 Vs iPad Air 4: What's New & Is It Worth Upgrading?

Making all of this even better is the Apple Pencil. Just like all other iPads, the iPad Air 5 does work with the Apple Pencil. More specifically, the iPad Air 5 works with the 2nd gen Apple Pencil. You can use the Apple Pencil with the iPad Air 5 to draw, sketch, take notes, or more easily navigate the user interface. When you're done using it, the Apple Pencil magnetically attaches to the right side of the iPad Air 5 and wirelessly charges when it's there.

The iPad Air 5 Does Not Come With An Apple Pencil

The downside to all of this? The Apple Pencil doesn't come with the iPad Air 5. If you have an iPad Air 5 and want the Apple Pencil, you'll need to buy it for another $129. That's nearly a quarter of the price of the iPad Air 5 itself, making the Apple Pencil a pretty expensive accessory. Apple Card owners can pay $10.75/month over 12 months for the Apple Pencil with 0 percent interest, but either way, it's still a lot of money for a stylus.

To Apple's credit, the 2nd gen Apple Pencil is a very good stylus — even with its high price tag. It has a sleek matte finish, supports a double-tap gesture for quickly changing drawing tools, and has tilt and pressure sensitivity with "imperceptible lag." Does all of that make the Apple Pencil worth $129 if you have an iPad Air 5? That depends on you! If you're an avid drawer/artist and want to be able to create stuff on your iPad, the Apple Pencil is one of the best accessories in its class. But if you aren't an artist and aren't sure what you'd use the Apple Pencil for, you're better off saving that $129 and spending it elsewhere.

Electronic Stylus for iPad 5th Generation 9.7" 2017 Pencil,Type-C Rechargeable Active Capacitive Pencil Compatible with Apple iPad 5th Gen 9.7-inch Stylus Pens,Good on iPad Drawing Pen,White

Newest Touch-Control Design: This stylus for ipad old series is designed with new touch-control power on off idea, it's more easy for you to switch it up

1.5mm Fine Point pen for iPad 5th Generation 9.7 inch lets you draw,write and navigate with pinpoint accuracy and offers comfortable pen-like control for iPad 5th Generation 9.7" 2017 stylist pens

Buffer Tip Pencil for iPad 5th Generation 9.7" stylus helps you to interact with your device without leaving scratches or smudges on the screen

Anodized aluminum body stylus pencil for iPad 5th Generation 9.7" provides durability and offers a stylish appearance

Intructions of Use:

It's a new common capacitive stylus pen, so you can use it like a real pen. The fine tip will help you draw and write more accuracy
When you use this pen for different apps or devices, some of them need to switch the input method to handwriting or drawing mode. For example, when you use this pen in Apple ""Notes"" app, you need to click the small pen writing icon, then you can start drawing/writing

Tips:

1. If the indicator is flashing blue, it means battery runs out, you need to take it charge with a Type-C usb cable

2. If you can slide the screen, but can't write/draw in the software, kindly check if the software setting supports handwriting editing

3. There isn't bluetooth connection or cable connection with your device, Just charge it up and press on

Note: Products with electrical plugs are designed for use in the US. Outlets and voltage differ internationally and this product may require an adapter or converter for use in your destination. Please check compatibility before purchasing.