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    Apple Pencil release dates: every model, 2015 to 2024

    The newest Apple Pencil is the Apple Pencil • Pro, released on May 7, 2024 at $129. Among Apple Pencil models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 322 days of their release.

    Updated October 4, 2026. Release dates and launch prices come from Apple. Refurbished prices are tracked daily at Amazon, Apple Store, Back Market, Gazelle, Mac of All Trades, and eBay.

    Latest Apple Pencil models

    Apple Pencil • USB-C

    Apple Pencil • USB-C

    Released October 17, 2023 · $79 at launch

    Refurbished from $63 · See refurbished deals

    Apple Pencil • 2nd generation

    Apple Pencil • 2nd generation

    Released November 7, 2018 · $129 at launch

    Refurbished from $74 · See refurbished deals

    Apple Pencil • 1st generation

    Apple Pencil • 1st generation

    Released November 11, 2015 · $99 at launch

    Refurbished from $70 · See refurbished deals

    Every Apple Pencil, newest first

    4 models from 2015 to 2024, with release dates, launch prices and refurbished prices.

    2024

    Apple Pencil • Pro
    Apple Pencil • Pro
    May 7, 2024 $129 at launch
    $129
    $85 See refurbished deals

    2023

    Apple Pencil • USB-C
    Apple Pencil • USB-C
    Oct 17, 2023 $79 at launch
    $79
    $63 See refurbished deals

    2018

    Apple Pencil • 2nd generation
    Apple Pencil • 2nd generation A2051
    Nov 7, 2018 $129 at launch
    $129
    $74 See refurbished deals

    2015

    Apple Pencil • 1st generation
    Apple Pencil • 1st generation A1603
    Nov 11, 2015 $99 at launch
    $99
    $70 See refurbished deals

    Refurbished prices are the cheapest offer in stock at our last check, before shipping. We check every refurbisher daily; the deals page has today's prices.

    Questions about Apple Pencil release dates

    What is the latest Apple Pencil?

    The newest Apple Pencil is the Apple Pencil • Pro, released on May 7, 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 November 11, 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 322 days of their release. Since RefurbMe started collecting refurb data, a refurbished Apple Pencil was first seen in September 2016 at Mac of All Trades. 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, Gazelle, Mac of All Trades, 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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