Input · Apple Silicon · 2023
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
The USB-C Pencil simplified charging and pricing for newer iPads, trading pressure sensitivity for affordability.
Why it mattered
Lower-cost USB-C Apple Pencil.
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Apple Pencil (USB-C): key facts
When was the Apple Pencil (USB-C) released?
The Apple Pencil (USB-C) arrived in November 2023.
How much did the Apple Pencil (USB-C) cost?
The Apple Pencil (USB-C) launched at $79 in 2023, about $81 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: USB-C charging.
Why does the Apple Pencil (USB-C) matter?
Lower-cost USB-C Apple Pencil.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | USB-C charging |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Flat-sided stylus |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | November 2023 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $79 |
How the Apple Pencil (USB-C) compares to today
Launched at $79 in 2023, about $81 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11