Apple Pencil (2nd generation): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the Apple Pencil (2nd generation) on November 7, 2018, 8 years ago at CA$169. Its model number is A2051. No refurbished offer right now; the lowest price we have seen is CA$111.
Updated October 31, 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Apple Store, Amazon, Orchard, and eBay.
- Released
- November 7, 2018 8 years ago
- Launch price
- CA$169
- Model number
- A2051
- First refurbished
- September 24, 2019 Apple Store, 322 days after launch
Where to buy a refurbished Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Every refurbisher that has sold the Apple Pencil (2nd generation), cheapest today first. Listings counts the offers each one has live, one per version and grade, not how many devices it holds.
| Refurbisher | Cheapest today | Offers |
|---|---|---|
 eBay 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Apple Store 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
The Apple Pencil (2nd generation) so far
Launched 8 years ago.
CA$169 at launch First refurbishedSep 24, 2019
Apple Store, after 322 days TodayOct 31, 2026
No refurbished offer right now.
- Released, Nov 7, 2018CA$169 at launch
- First refurbished, Sep 24, 2019Apple Store, after 322 days
- Today, Oct 31, 2026No refurbished offer right now.
Apple Pencil (2nd generation) questions
When did the Apple Pencil (2nd generation) come out?
Apple released the Apple Pencil (2nd generation) on November 7, 2018, 8 years ago at CA$169.
How much did the Apple Pencil (2nd generation) cost at launch?
CA$169 for the base model.
What is the Apple Pencil (2nd generation) model number?
Its model number is A2051. The model number starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings.
How much is a refurbished Apple Pencil (2nd generation)?
There is no refurbished offer right now. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is CA$111.
How we get these numbers
Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Apple Store, Amazon, Orchard, and eBay and keeps every price it sees, which is where the lowest price seen comes from. The cheapest price today is the lowest in stock at our last check; it can change between that check and your visit.
