What is the 1st generation apple pencil compatible with

2.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021

This wanna be Ipencil is a big disappointment. As you can see the whole thing falls apart when disconnecting from the charger. I have to put it back together each time. It also makes a squeaking sound when drawing or playing games, or dragging the pencil on the surface of my iPad. It’s only good for tapping. Also, it shuts off by itself after a minute. I constantly think that it’s dead only to find out that it is “off” I was hoping to save money but there’s no comparison to the Ipencil, especially if you use it for drawing because a lot of features for drawing effects simply do not work.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022

I bought this after losing my second Apple Pencil this year. I won't lie, the Apple Pencil 1st Gen has a much better functionality than any knockoff does. But an OEM Apple Pencil is so easy to lose, and it is way too expensive; especially when it doesn't have Find My capabilities the same way AirPods do.

I have an iPad Pro 12.9in 1st Gen from 2015 (model A1584). I have bought other stylus knockoffs that don't work for anything, and I have resorted to buying Apple Pencil replacements. However, I finally found this stylus, and it is the only thing I will be using from now on.

It is a stylus in the traditional sense. It does not have any Bluetooth capability (but you do have to charge it and turn it on to use). When you turn it on, its touch mimics that of your finger--so you can use it on /any/ touch screen device (including your phone). As a result, it /does/ give you some really important features--it has pressure sensitivity! When you press more strongly, it actually gives you thicker lines (which many other styluses don't provide)!

It does have a learning curve, though. The "palm rejection" is pretty hit or miss. You can't write with the stylus totally upright; it needs to be used at an angle for the iPad to recognize each stroke properly. It mimics touch rather than synching as a writing device, so if you are in "write" mode and try to scroll with your finger, you'll actually just draw a line--you'll have to be conscious to change modes or use a different scrolling method. However, once you get used to it, it's super easy and WELL worth the price difference.

I was also originally concerned about the metal tip potentially scratching my screen. Now I know, though, that the level of pressure to write is super soft, so I'm not concerned about that happening at all anymore.

This stylus even comes with a really nice pencil grip!

10/10 highly recommend.

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022

I use this with an older iPad because the manufacturer doesn't provide them for this model anymore. I wish it had a secure way to attach it to the iPad. The cap is magnetic and holds it securely to the pen, but does not secure the pen to the iPad.

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2022

Funciona con gran parte de las características del lápiz de Apple por una fracción del precio.
Probado hasta con tabletas de mas de 10 años de antigüedad y funciona de gran manera.

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2022

I couldn’t justify buying a $100 Apple Pencil!! This one works well with my IPad!! No complaints!!

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2022

I found it very hard to use on my iPad. I got better performance from an office pen with a soft stylus end on it. I was hoping for a little more accuracy from this stylus but it doesn’t always seem to be able to be picked up by the iPad. Maybe just my way of using it but I don’t use this anymore.

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2022

Dont like when it doesn't come with instructions not all are technical users.

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022

The pen writes; however, it's slow with a lag and not as accurate as some other brands.

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1.0 out of 5 stars did not have patience for it

Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2021

my apple pencil was broken and i needed a replacement, it didnt write smoothly, youd like draw a circle for example and it would glitch or the disappear (nearly on every app) not to mention that its not blueth. so if you are using goodnotes there is no palm rejection. Works poorly with procreate btw. I also think the metal tip will scratch screens far too fast.

2.0 out of 5 stars battery life is extremely short!

Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2021

I don't normally write reviews but I appreciate reading them when I am looking for a product on Amazon so I decided to review this pencil. I really liked this pencil when I first got it. It works extremely well on my iPad ... when it is charged up. Unfortunately the battery does not hold its charge for long even when it is not being used. I charge it up and go to use it two or three days later only to find it dead. It is extremely frustrating especially since my son has had an Apple pencil since Christmas and I think he has only charged it a couple of times. I don't know if it's just the one I have or whether they are all like this but I wouldn't waste my money on it. I would now spend more and invest in a better quality product.

3.0 out of 5 stars Un peu lent à répondre.

Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2021

Il est plus lent à répondre que ceux sans batterie et avec un caoutchoux qui coûtent beaucoup moins.

3.0 out of 5 stars Un peu lent à répondre.
Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2021

Il est plus lent à répondre que ceux sans batterie et avec un caoutchoux qui coûtent beaucoup moins.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Works with 2015 iPad

Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2021

I have a 2015 1st generation 12.9 iPad Pro and have had a really hard time finding a stylus that works with it. This one does!

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great

Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2022

I love how this pencil works. I would highly recommend it.

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