Input · Retina & Beyond · 2015
Apple Pencil (1st generation)
The first Apple Pencil turned iPad Pro into a serious drawing and note-taking surface, even if charging it from the Lightning port looked wonderfully odd.
Apple Pencil (1st generation): key facts
When was the Apple Pencil (1st generation) released?
The Apple Pencil (1st generation) was released in November 2015.
How much did the Apple Pencil (1st generation) cost?
The Apple Pencil (1st generation) launched at $99 in 2015 — about $132 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the Apple Pencil (1st generation)’s specs?
The Apple Pencil (1st generation) used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the Apple Pencil (1st generation) matter?
Apple’s first low-latency iPad stylus.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| Ports | Lightning charging / adapter |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Round white stylus |
| Operating system | Driver / firmware support |
| Released | November 2015 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $99 |
How the Apple Pencil (1st generation) compares to today
Launched at $99 in 2015 — about $132 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
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Last updated: 2026-06-27