The Apple Pencil 2 came out in November 2018. At the time, it was much lauded as a worthy upgrade from the previous Apple Pencil 1. It did away with some of the issues users had with the first Pencil – namely the removable tip that was easy to lose, and the awkward charging. It also has a matte finish compared with the first Pencil's more glossy look, and one flat edge so it's much less likely to roll away.
But now that there's a new kid on the block – the Apple Pencil USB-C, which came out in November 2023 and costs $79 – does the Apple Pencil 2, at $129, still stack up? Is it still a worthy choice for photographers and other creatives? And how does it compare to the latest model?
