Apple's New $79 Pencil Lacks Key Features of Pricier Models
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The new $79 Apple Pencil lacks pressure sensitivity, a key feature of the other models.
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It charges via a hidden USB-C port instead of wirelessly like the 2nd gen Pencil.
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Apple's detailed comparison chart shows the differences between the Pencil models.
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The cheaper Pencil is best for writing, while the pricier ones are better for art.
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Apple's Pencil and iPad lineups are now quite convoluted, making buying decisions frustrating.
