DESIGNED FOR IPAD 2018-2023 The pencil for ipad is compatible with ipad 9.7" and 10.2" (6/7/8/9/10 generation), ipad Air (3/4/5 generation), ipad Mini (5/6 generation), ipad pro 11" (1/2/3/4 generation) and 12.9"(3/4/5/6 generation), which definitely the best alternative to apple pencil 1st/2nd generation. FAST CHARGING AND MAGNETIC ADSORPTION Unlike other older models where it takes hours to be fully charged, our ipad pencil has a new, improved battery that allows up to 8 hours of writing and drawing time on a full charge in 30 minutes. It also attaches to the side of your ipad so you can't lose it. (Note: Magnetic suction only works with ipad pro 12.9" 3rd/4th/5th, ipad pro 11", ipad Air 4th/5th).