You brought out very detailed comparisons! I’ve seen a few other videos and they have helped me make my decision in my recent apple purchase. I bought the Apple Air 4 and the 2nd Generation Pencil, one of the reasons being as you mentioned they are the only compatible options. I want to avoid losing and damaging my pencil, therefore the 2nd Generation Pencil is the safest option! Lol I also bought the Logitech case, using your same logic (pun intended 😂) I enjoy your content and hope you are well this year!
@@tsanayasharalI used to lose my pencil a;l the time now I have a pro and it stays there but the problem is I always try to use scribble because it’s fun and then end up angry at the universe because it can read my goofy handwriting
What i like the most about this channel is that you actually say which is better and why, when others channels go with the "Both good, pick whatever you want and thanks for wasting 30mins of your life" Keep up the great content!
2nd gen way better charging magnetically, also gets damaged less easily (can’t roll off the table) and no parts to lose. These factors don’t justify the crazy price. I’d love to have 2 Pencils (one on mini and one on Pro) but not at that price. I used to have 2 of the gen 1 pencil due to the need to charge it separately. If/when they bring out a Pencil that works on iPhone, I’m there.
Pencil 2 by all means. Its user experience is significantly better than the first version over a long period of use. The biggest advantage is ability to charge/pair magnetically and just the overall feel of it is so much better
What kind of comparison is this? They don't work with the same iPads so the comparison between "which one to get" is so strange. If you have an iPad Mini (6th gen), Pro 12,9" (3rd or newer), Pro 11" or Air (4th or newer) you have to get the Apple Pencil gen 2. Any other iPad and you have to get Apple Pencil gen 1.
Buy it nice or buy it twice -- so true! Another concern for people is whether they are buying old tech that will go obsolete... Once apple stops producing iPad series (as in 9 gen) then the Apple pen 1st gen will also become obsolete. I am thinking the Apple Pen 1st gen only makes sense if getting it super cheap 2nd hand
I actually like drawing with the first gen pencil more because it's lighter, the 2nd one was more tiring to use when drawing. Ofc the wireless charging and magnetic connector is much more convenient to use
I have both pencils but prefer the second generation way more over the first because of not only the feel and the double feature and being able to charge on the side of my iPad Air 4 but for the fact that it is so much easier for me to keep track of I loose things so easily plus when I am out and about I can fit it in my purse alongside my iPad and I have a much better drawing experience
Thankfully, it really comes down to what device you are using. I can confirm everything that was said in this video. I started with the 2012 Mini and the 1st gen pencil, now I use the M1 Pro and 2nd generation pencil for my digital art.
I’ve had my iPad Pro 9.7 with my 1st Gen Apple Pencil for years and just due to nostalgia I’m not ready to upgrade yet. I agree with the charging problem, my pencil never seems to be charged when I want it, especially since I only have one charger for both my iPad and my iPhone. And for now I don’t actually need to upgrade, it’s still good enough for me as my iPad still runs iPadOS 15 and I’m not doing anything completely professional on my iPad just yet.(Just studying, note taking, taking photos, drawing and of course binge watching RU-vid videos) I also went to my local Apple Store a couple of months ago and tried out the 2nd Gen Apple Pencil. It felt literally JUST LIKE A REAL PENCIL and I don’t remember it making the annoying glass tap sound I hear every single time I put the pencil on my iPad.
U did knot complain in primary school using pencil.u love the paper noise and back to paper feel. We wanted out from pencil to pen or from both but apple make us go back
@@UNKNOWN-un6nz 2 years later im able to recognise i was in a massive apple fangirl era and i now carry around my massive notebooks and pens everywhere lol. i also mostly do traditional art. if i wanted something close to physical paper and pencil, then why not just use physical paper and pencils??? its cheaper and as authentic as humanly possible lol
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Found a way to make 1st gen pencil work on the new ipads that are supposedly compatible only with the 2nd gen and going to continue using it that way. I’d love the 2nd gen pencil but I’m not paying 130$ for a new one when the old one works still.
I believe an App Store app called “Le blue” (looks like a fist in blue background) will help. I just watched a RU-vid video on another channel on it. Worked in the channel, but haven’t tried in RL yet.
Currently have an iPad 9 which has been working well! I have a ZAGG folio keyboard case which is nice because of the magnets in the case. The little cap on my Pencil attaches to my case by magnets and the Pencil itself stays in the little loop thing while it charges. I have multiple cords so I use one to charge my iPad and the other always has the adapter on so I don’t lose it. Overall, I’d still say the 2nd gen Pencil is better due to its other benefits but the 1st gen is working out fine for me. I plan on upgrading soon enough and giving my current iPad to my dad so I’ll be getting the 2nd gen Pencil soon enough which will be nice for the added benefits. However, I am *NOT* saying the 1st gen is bad. It just depends on what you have.
For me double tap is more a con than a pro. I turned off after 1 week because I always tapped it accidentaly and started to erase when i wanted to write something. :D
I had the gen 1 and It was amazing, but once I got the air 4 I thought about upgrading. I waited until black friday and got a gen 2 for $90 which is how much I paid for the first gen. So, I bought it and sold my gen 1 for about 75 bucks.
As an owner of the Apple Pencil 1 who's been using tablet PCs for years (and digital pens long before Apple finally realized it would be a good idea to create one for iPad), all of this just shows to me that Apple still doesn't understand inking.
Your videos are very helpful. Since the battery is important to me, I bought the ipad 9, which is a price performance product. Definitely enough for now, continue until the new pro is introduced.
Fourth way to charge Apple Pencil Gen 1… Get a stand which sits on your desk that you plug it into vertically. Don't know why folks never mention this.
It’s not even a matter of if I want to pay a few dollars more, it’s all about the compatibility of the pencil depending on the device I have. I would 100% go for the 2nd gen, but for that I have to buy an iPad Pro or an Air, no thanks
Even though this comparison is really high quality and professional, it’s useless. No iPad has dual 1st and 2nd generation Apple Pencil support, meaning you wouldn’t be able to choose between the two if you get an iPad; you’d be stuck with one.
The first generation pencil can be charged without having the iPad available and since I use a slide on rubber grip on the pencil to make holding it less harsh on my fingers I don’t have to remove the grip to charge the pencil.
No. You don’t get to pick which one you want. If you get the flat side ones you can only use the 2nd gen while if you get the base iPad you can only use the 1st gen
The only problem I have with the Apple Pencil 1 is the glossy texture, and not because it’s uncomfortable to hold but because it gets chipped easily and sweaty; dirty. I already have a chip in it and I have no idea what from.
if you get the magic keyboard, use an eyeglass cloth (you need one to wipe off the screen regularly anyway). Tuck one side between the ipad pro and the magnetic surface it attaches to. Then put the pencil in place, flip the loose bit of eyeglass cloth over the pencil, close the keyboard, and you have a long, secure flap to hold the pencil, as well as a handy cloth to wipe away the fingerprints all over your screen.
I own an iPad Air 3rd Gen without a pencil. I wanted to upgrade to a Pro and dive into the “pencil world” but rumors say an OLED iPad is coming in 2024. So I guess the smart choice should be to delay my upgrade and get the pencil 1 for my current iPad.
Largely depends on your device! If I understood it correctly the 1st gen doesn’t work on the later iPads and the gen2 does ‘t work on the earlier devices.
Now that you’ve narrowed down my choices (awesome! Thank you!), do you recommend that I use a screen protector? I’m a snob for resolution and clarity, but I don’t want to sacrifice my screen either… I’ve also seen that they sell tips as well, but I think I would rather go tipless. What is your suggestion?
I'm a little confused by the question. I always have the 2nd gen pencil charging on the side of the ipad. The cases that are designed for those iPads, are designed in a way that allows for it. Hope that helps.
I have the ipad air and did not buy the apple pencil. I bought a stylus pen compatible with my ipad at Amazon. I'm not an artist nor a student and mostly use the ipad for media consumption. Maybe after a year, I'll think again if i would need to buy the apple pencil 2 😅.
The screen thing bugged me on the Fujitsu I had long before the Apple Pen became a thing. So I definitely know now which tablet and pen I'm saving up for. Thanks!
Using 3rd party app BLE Scanner, the easy to lose lighting adapter and lighting to USB c cable I have managed to pair my 1st Gen pencil to the 2021 IPad pro 12.9. So far I have had no issues when using it with Good notes and swiping between apps. I will eventually update to the 2nd Gen, but thought for those who cant justify the extra spend right now, is a good to know tip.
This is actually my favorite pencil 📝 I had a ipad 10.5 inch 64Gb with apple pencil 1, then when I got the iPad 2020 11" I stopped using the apple pencil, but never got around to buying V2 I recently had the idea to use my ipad 10.5" and apple pencil only for schedules and using the app called notability 🙏🏽 it's been a game changer ❤️I treat it like a kindle it does only one job (reads books) and journal with my apple pencil. Then the ipad 2020 for media and streaming movies 🎥 with HDMI to USB c Gotta use the strengths 🙏🏽I don't think I'll ever get a v2 pencil I have everything I need ❤️
the only reason to compare is to see if its worth the extra money. even though the 2nd gen is better, i can't afford to buy an ipad that costs more than the normal ipad and that one is only compatible w/ first gen unfortunately
Apple Pencil 3 needs to make the back end of the stylus an erasure like many graphic monitor styluses. The tap feature is just jank and I turned that shiz off day one.
You can charge both iPad and 1 generation pencil at the same time by if you have two apple wire things and the have two adapters you can charge both of those just like how I can
I am on a budget, and I plan on trading it in when I get more money in the long term. THANK YOU for giving a great breakdown of the pros and cons. As my first iPad and Apple pencil, this recommendation really helps! 🌻
The stupid thing is why can’t I use the pencil I already have when I buy new ipad. It’s like they are saying oh you wanna use better ipad you bette spend more on the new pencil as well.
After watching your videos I got the iPad 9 Wi-Fi 256gb to replace my iPad Pro 9.7 also of 256gb. Where can I get the wallpapers you have on your iPads? Thanks
I have both, one for a 2nd gen 12.9“ ipad pro and one for my iPad Air m1, and except for the charging, I pretty much prefer the 1st gen pencil, it just feels much better and has better weight
Hi, thank you for your comparison. I have an old (2nd generation) 12.9" iPadPro and I am looking for a stylus to start doing sketches using Procreate.... What would you recommend as an alternative to the pricey Apple 1 pencil? (Sadly the Apple 2 pencil is NOT compatible with 2nd gen iPadPro. Thank you again. I appreciate your help.
One question I’m fine with charging it in my iPad and all the other stuff you posted but with drawing on procreate would I be able to do the same as anyone using the Apple Pencil #2
