Apple has added its budget-priced Apple Pencil with a USB-C port to its online refurbished store for the first time in three more countries: Australia, Japan, and Singapore. The refurbished iPad accessory first became available in the U.S., Canada, and some European countries in July.
Apple discounts the refurbished model by approximately 15% in each country. For example, pricing is set at $119 in Australia, down from $139 brand new.
Originally released in November 2023, the lower-cost Apple Pencil is compatible with all iPad models with a USB-C port, including iPad (10th generation), iPad Air (4th and 5th generations), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generations), and iPad mini (6th generation).
A sliding cap reveals a USB-C port, enabling customers to use a USB-C cable to connect to the new Apple Pencil for pairing and charging. When magnetically attached to iPad for storage, the new Apple Pencil enters into a sleep state to preserve battery life.
Apple says its all of its refurbished products undergo full functionality testing and are put through a thorough cleaning process and inspection. The refurbished Apple Pencils are repackaged in a plainer white box with a “refurbished” label.
