When shopping for a stylus for your iPad, your first consideration should be an Apple Pencil. The company’s accessory syncs up perfectly with its tablet, as expected, and there should be plenty of Cyber Monday Apple Pencil deals and Black Friday Apple Pencil deals arriving later this month.
Apple’s products typically don’t get discounted as much as other gadgets, but even they aren’t immune from the Black Friday 2021 deals that kick in at the end of November. Those deals usually last through Cyber Monday on November 29…until supply runs out, anyway.
While we don’t expect too much money off Apple’s stylus, you should be able to save a little on a new Apple Pencil 1 or Apple Pencil 2 as the deals start rolling in closer to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You may also get a Black Friday iPad deal, if you’re looking for a new tablet.
The Apple Pencil 1 and Apple Pencil 2 are different, and some iPads may not be compatible with both, so it’s important to check which stylus works with your tablet ahead of time before making your purchase. As a rule, older iPads support the Apple Pencil 1 while the newest iPads should work with both, but the Apple Pencil 2 has some upgrades over its predecessor – which only the best iPads can benefit from, like magnetic attaching and charging.
Of course, the original Apple Pencil 1 is cheaper than its successor, even if it lacks some advanced features, so make sure you’re buying the right Apple stylus for you.
Today’s best Apple Pencil deals
We’re still some weeks away from the best Cyber Monday Apple Pencil deals, so we’ll list the best Apple Pencil deals you’ll find right now.
Most retailers haven’t given any discounts yet, and both stylus models remain at their typical prices: the Apple Pencil 2 is priced at $129 / £119 / AU$199 while the Apple Pencil 1 is a bit cheaper at $99 / £89 / AU$145 . The lowest price we’ve ever seen on the second generation is $99 / £99 (around AU$135), but we haven’t seen those prices since 2020 which means a discount of between $10-$20 or £5-£15 or AU$13-AU$27 is more realistic. We’ve seen the Apple Pencil 1 discounted as low as $79 / £69 (around AU$109) during previous deals events, though, so you could save a lot if you’re using an older iPad.
Keep compatibility in mind when making your choice, too. The Apple Pencil 1 is compatible with these iPads:
- iPad (9th generation)
- iPad (8th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
Meanwhile, the Apple Pencil 2 is compatible with these iPads:
- iPad mini (6th generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later
Here are the only deals we’ve seen for so far for Apple’s styluses. First the Apple Pencil 2.
And the older Apple Pencil 1:
Keep in mind that prices may drop even lower toward the end of November, but if you need an Apple Pencil now, here are your best options:
Best Apple Pencil (1st gen) deals
Best Apple Pencil (2nd gen) deals
Where are the best places to find Apple Pencil Cyber Monday deals?
When the deals kick up a gear, we expect the best Cyber Monday deals to be from Amazon. Last year did see Apple offer free gift cards with select devices. We’ve listed the most popular retailers ahead of Cyber Monday so that you can start to keep tabs on the trends.
Top US retailers
Amazon – the best retailer for record-low prices
Apple – browse the range of Apple Pencils
Best Buy – deals on both Apple Pencil models
Walmart – competitive prices, but stock moves fast
Top UK retailers
Amazon – record-low Apple Pencil prices
Apple – browse the range of Apple Pencils
Last year’s Cyber Monday Apple Pencil deals
Last year’s Cyber Monday Apple Pencil deals
Last year’s best third-party stylus deals
If the original Apple Pencil is still too expensive, 2020 saw deals on third-party styluses. We may see similar to this later this year, if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to the Apple Pencil.