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Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)

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Amazon has Apple Pencil (2nd Generation, MU8F2AM/A) for $79. Shipping is free.

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  • With pixel-perfect precision, tilt and pressure sensitivity, and imperceptible lag, Apple Pencil (2nd generation) makes painting, sketching, doodling, and note-taking better than ever. Attaches magnetically for wireless pairing and charging.
  • Apple Pencil (2nd generation) works with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation); iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation); iPad Air (4th and 5th generation); and iPad mini (6th generation).
  • Featuring a flat edge that attaches magnetically, Apple Pencil (2nd generation) allows you to change tools with just a tap from your finger.
  • Draw, sketch, color, take notes, and mark up documents. Apple Pencil does it all with pixel-perfect precision, tilt and pressure sensitivity, and imperceptible lag. Apple Pencil attaches, charges, and pairs magnetically.

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Amazon has Apple Pencil (2nd Generation, MU8F2AM/A) for $79. Shipping is free.

Best Buy also has Apple Pencil (2nd Generation, MU8F2AM/A) for $79. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location
Thanks to community member shgiyo for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • With pixel-perfect precision, tilt and pressure sensitivity, and imperceptible lag, Apple Pencil (2nd generation) makes painting, sketching, doodling, and note-taking better than ever. Attaches magnetically for wireless pairing and charging.
  • Apple Pencil (2nd generation) works with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation); iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation); iPad Air (4th and 5th generation); and iPad mini (6th generation).
  • Featuring a flat edge that attaches magnetically, Apple Pencil (2nd generation) allows you to change tools with just a tap from your finger.
  • Draw, sketch, color, take notes, and mark up documents. Apple Pencil does it all with pixel-perfect precision, tilt and pressure sensitivity, and imperceptible lag. Apple Pencil attaches, charges, and pairs magnetically.

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • 1-year warranty
  • About this store:

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Yes, despite being newer the USB-C one is a downgrade. No wireless charging and no pressure sensitivity.
Unfortunately that is how Amazon works. They have asked me multiple times to return exact same item instead of price matching. Even though this would be a loss to them. So I've placed the order for same item again for lower price and had to return previously ordered even if it was used and within return period.
Hope this helps,
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scorpiiannee
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Interesting the USB-C is cheaper by $10
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Quote from scorpiiannee :
Interesting the USB-C is cheaper by $10
i believe thats for earlier ipads
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Quote from scorpiiannee :
Interesting the USB-C is cheaper by $10
Yes, despite being newer the USB-C one is a downgrade. No wireless charging and no pressure sensitivity.
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Bought one $119 on amazon last week. Does it work I buy again and return it for previous order? Amazon doesn't even price match itself.
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Wondering if Apple night be getting ready to discontinue this particular model of the pencil. Practically speaking, there are several alternatives offering better value than the pencil 2. We purchased a pencil 2 and later found out if it wasn't kept charged, it could permanently brick the device. Plus the exclusive features offered by pencil 2 (pressure sensitivity) wasnt something a must have feature for us especially for the extra cost.
Moreover, Apple's customer service isn't what it used to be. In the past, they would work with customer to find a cost effective solution even if the item was past warranty. Now, they seem to be more interested in upselling- based on two Genius Bar experiences since last summer, one for daughters AirPods and other for aforementioned pencil 2. Both times advice was to buy new. Anyway, I will end my rant here because this is certainly a good discount compared to regular retail IF someone wants the features exclusive to this model AND can ensure device is charged regularly.
We are happy with our alternative (with which this message was "scribbled" on the iPad) that offers better charging (usb-c AND wireless through iPad Pro) without pressure sensitivity of pencil 2. Smilie
Just my $0.02. Good luck.
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Quote from wetdan :
Bought one $119 on amazon last week. Does it work I buy again and return it for previous order? Amazon doesn't even price match itself.
Unfortunately that is how Amazon works. They have asked me multiple times to return exact same item instead of price matching. Even though this would be a loss to them. So I've placed the order for same item again for lower price and had to return previously ordered even if it was used and within return period.
Hope this helps,
Topper
Last edited by topperdude February 17, 2024 at 11:30 AM.
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Quote from topperdude :
We are happy with our alternative (with which this message was "scribbled" on the iPad) that offers better charging (usb-c AND wireless through iPad Pro) without pressure sensitivity of pencil 2. Smilie
What is the alternative you're using?
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Quote from VTECaddict :
Yes, despite being newer the USB-C one is a downgrade. No wireless charging and no pressure sensitivity.
IMHO, downgrade is subjective when taking into consideration that the pencil 2 needs to maintain minimal charge otherwise it can brick the device. The pencil 2 we purchased for our high schooler was nice AS LONG AS she used it all of last summer with her iPad pro for sketching etc. Once school started, she wasn't using it as regularly and it sat unused in drawer for few months. So when she tried using it during holidays it wouldn't charge. Apple Genius Bar advice was to buy another one even though apples website indicate "battery service" for $30.
Needless to say she decided to buy an alternative that cost her less than Apples so called battery service, has both wireless charging through iPad and usb-c charging and mimics pressure sensitivity well enough for her needs by offering similar capability using tilt.

Having said that this price is definitely great for people that NEED the features exclusive to pencil 2 but just wanted to share there are viable alternatives, especially since what has set Apple apart in the past (customer service, IMHO) seems to have changed more recently.
And yes, I am quite familiar with golden days of "One infinite loop" from past first hand experience in Bay Area or friends/family members still working there. Smilie
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Quote from topperdude :
Unfortunately that is how Amazon works. They have asked me multiple times to return exact same item instead of price matching. Even though this would be a loss to them. So I've placed the order for same item again fire lower price and had to return previously ordered even if it was used and within return period.
Hope this helps,
Topper
Thank, I will use the newly bought one to return the previous one then.
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Quote from topperdude :
IMHO, downgrade is subjective when taking into consideration that the pencil 2 needs to maintain minimal charge otherwise it can brick the device. The pencil 2 we purchased for our high schooler was nice AS LONG AS she used it all of last summer with her iPad pro for sketching etc. Once school started, she wasn't using it as regularly and it sat unused in drawer for few months. So when she tried using it during holidays it wouldn't charge. Apple Genius Bar advice was to buy another one even though apples website indicate "battery service" for $30.
Needless to say she decided to buy an alternative that cost her less than Apples so called battery service, has both wireless charging through iPad and usb-c charging and mimics pressure sensitivity well enough for her needs by offering similar capability using tilt.

Having said that this price is definitely great for people that NEED the features exclusive to pencil 2 but just wanted to share there are viable alternatives, especially since what has set Apple apart in the past (customer service, IMHO) seems to have changed more recently.
And yes, I am quite familiar with golden days of "One infinite loop" from past first hand experience in Bay Area or friends/family members still working there. Smilie
What the alternative? I just upgraded from an iPad Pro 10.5 and the Apple Pencil 1 i have is not compatible with my newer iPad Pro 11.
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Quote from topperdude :
Unfortunately that is how Amazon works. They have asked me multiple times to return exact same item instead of price matching. Even though this would be a loss to them. So I've placed the order for same item again fire lower price and had to return previously ordered even if it was used and within return period.
Hope this helps,
Topper
Yes, exact same experience multiple times. Samsung.com Shop is also like this. It is very odd!!
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Quote from epiqu1n :
What is the alternative you're using?

I believe this is the alternative she purchased mostly due to the extended return window offered by Amazon during holiday season through Jan 31: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD7P1BTL
However there are definitely alternatives with even same exact functionality just different branding on other retailers like Aliexpress or even temu. Here's a relatively unbiased review of some alternatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcEPYzI6x7A
Even Quinn from Snazzy labs seemed to be impressed by the functionality of the alternative he got from Temu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uja3DwxkFz4
Hope this helps,
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Quote from gonzoret :
What the alternative? I just upgraded from an iPad Pro 10.5 and the Apple Pencil 1 i have is not compatible with my newer iPad Pro 11.
See my response above (post 14 in this thread):
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=169322104&postcount=14
Smilie
Hope it helps,
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Quote from topperdude :
I believe this is the alternative she purchased mostly due to the extended return window offered by Amazon during holiday season through Jan 31: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD7P1BTL
However there are definitely alternatives with even same exact functionality just different branding on other retailers like Aliexpress or even temu. Here's a relatively unbiased review of some alternatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcEPYzI6x7A
Even Quinn from Snazzy labs seemed to be impressed by the functionality of the alternative he got from Temu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uja3DwxkFz4
Hope this helps,
-Topper
Thanks for the great options! I want to get one for my son. Is pressure sensitivity something that's really nice to have, or does the tilt technology on this work good enough?
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Quote from topperdude :
I believe this is the alternative she purchased mostly due to the extended return window offered by Amazon during holiday season through Jan 31: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD7P1BTL
However there are definitely alternatives with even same exact functionality just different branding on other retailers like Aliexpress or even temu. Here's a relatively unbiased review of some alternatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcEPYzI6x7A
Even Quinn from Snazzy labs seemed to be impressed by the functionality of the alternative he got from Temu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uja3DwxkFz4
Hope this helps,
-Topper
Thanks for the great options! I want to get one for my son. Is pressure sensitivity something that's really nice to have, or does the tilt technology on the HATOKU work good enough?
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