Apple Pencil release dates: every model, 2015 to 2024
The newest Apple Pencil is the Apple Pencil • Pro, released on 7 May 2024 at £129. Among Apple Pencil models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 347 days of their release.
Updated 30 September 2026. Release dates and launch prices come from Apple. Refurbished prices are tracked daily at Amazon, Apple Store, Back Market, MusicMagpie, TLX, and eBay.
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4 models from 2015 to 2024, with release dates, launch prices and refurbished prices.
4 models
2024
2023
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2015
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Questions about Apple Pencil release dates
What is the latest Apple Pencil?
The newest Apple Pencil is the Apple Pencil • Pro, released on 7 May 2024 at £129.
How many Apple Pencil models are there?
4 models came out between 2015 and 2024. The oldest one listed here is the Apple Pencil • 1st generation, released on 11 November 2015.
How soon after launch can you buy a refurbished Apple Pencil?
Among Apple Pencil models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 347 days of their release. Since RefurbMe started collecting refurb data, a refurbished Apple Pencil was first seen in November 2020 at Apple Store. Across all models, the lowest refurbished price we saw was a median 32% below Apple's launch price.
How do I find out which Apple Pencil I have?
Look for the model number, which starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings. Type it in the search box above to see the model, its release date and its refurbished price.
Where this data comes from
Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Amazon, Apple Store, Back Market, MusicMagpie, TLX, and eBay, and records when each model first goes on sale refurbished. An expected date adds the median delay of past Apple Pencil models to the launch date.
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Refurbished Apple Pencil
2 configurations from £85 in Excellent at 2 sellers. Checked 1 Oct, 11:56.