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Cheaper Apple Pencil 3 lands with USB-C charging yet no pressure sensitivity

Updated: Oct 17, 2023, 10:08 AM

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Cheaper Apple Pencil 3 lands with USB-C charging yet no pressure sensitivity

In sync with its transition to the USB-C charging and data standard, Apple just announced a shiny new Pencil 3 with the world's most popular connector that is on top of that cheaper than all of its predecessors. With a catch.

Apple Pencil 3 price and release date

$79/€95/£79
November

The brand new Apple Pencil costs "only" $79, a far cry from both the $99 tag of the OG Pencil, and of the second generation one that costs $129. For those who purchased the original Apple Pencil 1, an USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter can be bought separately for $9.

Thankfully, the new Apple stylus does support some of the features of the Pencil 2, but those willing to splurge now that the Apple Pencil 3 price is lower will have to wait until its release in early November.

Apple Pencil (Second Generation)

Compatible with iPad mini (6th generation), iPad Air (5th and 4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th generations), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generations)

$40 off (31%)

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Apple Pencil 3 specs and features

USB-C charging
Low latency
Tilt sensitivity

Despite its USB-C port, the Apple Pencil 3 offers nearly the same weight and dimensions ad the Apple Pencil 2, stretching at 7.5 x 155mm with mere 20.5 grams of weight. As mentioned, there is an USB-C adapter for the first Apple Pencil, too.

Apple Pencil 2 vs Apple Pencil 3 features

No pressure sensitivity
No wireless charging and pairing
No double-tap to change tools
No engraving

At this low Apple Pencil 3 price, it does skimp on some features of its prior siblings in the line, though, such as pressure sensitivity. The Pencil 3 supports the hovering hovering that the iPad Pro models with M2 chip introduced, as well as magnetic attachment to Apple's tablets.

Apple Pencil 3 USB-C iPad model compatibility

iPad Pro (2018-2022)
iPad Air (2020-2022)
iPad mini (2021)

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.