Should you buy an Apple Pencil on Black Friday?

There are sure to be some great Black Friday Apple Pencil deals coming up, so there's no better time to purchase an Apple Pencil for your iPad. But why Apple Pencil? It's simply the best stylus that you can get for your iPad, no matter which model you're using.

With Apple Pencil, you're getting pinpoint accuracy with the fine tip, so it's easier than ever before to write and draw, right on your iPad. It is also sensitive to pressure and tilt, so you can adjust the line weight and size, go for more subtle shading, and many more artistic effects, without having to lift the Apple Pencil from the screen. And don't worry about your palm messing you up, because there is also built-in palm rejection. The only flaws about the 1st-generation Apple Pencil is that it charges via Lightning, it has a glossy finish, and it's cylindrical, so it may roll off a table. It also doesn't attach magnetically, but it has a much wider range of compatibility with older iPads.

With the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil, you are getting the same features as its predecessor, but it attaches magnetically to your iPad and charges up wirelessly. You can also double-tap the Apple Pencil to change drawing tools, and the flat side provides a better grip and prevents rolling off of flat surfaces.

While the 1st-generation Apple Pencil doesn't have as many cool new features as the new Apple Pencil, it has a much wider range of compatibility with older iPads. Here's the full list of iPads that work with the 1st-generation Apple Pencil:

• iPad (6th, 7th, and 8th generation)
• iPad Air (3rd generation)
• iPad mini (5th generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation)
• iPad Pro 10.5-inch
• iPad Pro 9.7-inch

If you have a newer iPad, then you're going to want the latest and greatest Apple Pencil to go along with it. These iPads are compatible with the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil:

• iPad Air (4th generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd and 4th generation)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (1st and 2nd generation)

The Apple Pencil doesn't go on sale very often. So if you are looking for the best price, then you probably won't get it for anything lower than what you'll find with Black Friday Apple Pencil deals. While the discounts may not be as steep as you'd like, we're sure the Black Friday Apple Pencil deals will be better than what you'll find year-round, so keep checking.

And if the price of Apple Pencil is still just too much, there are many other great Apple Pencil alternatives out there too, which you should also see some Black Friday deals on. And don't forget to check out some other Apple Black Friday deals if you want to save a few bucks here and there!