As an Apple Pencil owner, I know the feeling of frustration when it slips from my hands and falls to the ground. After my own experience, I decided to do some research and testing to find out whether an Apple Pencil can survive a fall. Here, I want to share what I found out about this issue and provide potential solutions for other Apple Pencil owners.
The Apple Pencil can be damaged when being dropped and it is possible for the Apple Pencil to stop working after being dropped from waist height. However, you will usually be able to get away with it, but it would be best to try to avoid being careless with the Apple Pencil.
I have personally dropped my Apple Pencil 2 a number of times and it is still working perfectly. However, that does not mean that it is not possible to damage the Apple Pencil by dropping it.
However, there are a number of things you can do to protect your Apple Pencil and to avoid dropping it.
| Key Takeaways |
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| The Apple Pencil is generally durable and can survive being dropped from waist height. |
| However, it is still possible to damage the pencil by dropping it, so it should be taken care of. |
| To protect your Apple Pencil, keep it attached to the iPad or on a desk when not in use, or buy a case for it. |
| The Apple Pencil is not waterproof, so it should not be allowed to get wet. |
| Replacing the nib every 6 months can help to prolong the durability of the Apple Pencil. |
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Can Apple Pencil survive a fall?
The Apple Pencil will usually survive being dropped from waist height.
However, it is still possible to damage the Apple Pencil by dropping it and care should be taken to avoid dropping the Apple Pencil as much as possible. Also, if you drop the Apple Pencil on its tip, the nib will likely need to be replaced.
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With that being the case, it would help to do things such as to keep your Apple Pencil attached to the iPad when you are not using it or to leave it on the table, so that you are less likely to drop the pencil.
If you are really concerned, there are also cases that you can buy for the pencil that can give it some extra protection.
How far can an Apple Pencil be dropped?
How far the Apple Pencil can be dropped will depend a lot on what it is dropped on. If you drop it on concrete, it will be much more likely to break and anything above knee height would be risky.
Whereas, if you are dropping it on your bed, you will usually be able to get away with dropping it from hip to chest height. However, you should avoid dropping your Apple Pencil at all.
What happens if I drop my Apple Pencil?
You would have to be pretty unlucky for your Apple Pencil to break the first time you drop it. However, there is always a risk that the pencil will break. It is also very possible that the tip of the pencil will get damaged and that you will need to replace the tip.
How good is the durability of the Apple Pencil 2?
In my experience, the durability of the Apple Pencil 2 is very good and most people never run into issues with their Apple Pencils. For most people, the only thing that they will need to do is to change the nib every 6 months or so.
However, there is one big risk that you need to be aware of and that is that it is very important to avoid allowing the Apple Pencil to go down to 0% charge for more than a few days at a time.
This is because a number of users have reported their Apple Pencil batteries dying when being left at 0% charge for longer than a few days.
You can easily avoid doing this with the Apple Pencil 2 by keeping it attached to the charging area, on the iPad, when you are not using it.
How to avoid damaging the Apple Pencil
To avoid damaging your Apple Pencil, it would help to do things that will help you to avoid dropping it.
Ways to do so can include keeping your Apple Pencil attached to the side of the iPad or on a desk when not in use or to get a case for the pencil so that it is easier to hold.
If you want to prolong the durability of the Apple Pencil tip, it would also help to avoid using a plastic screen protector because they increase friction which wears the tip down.
However, many people prefer the drawing experience from plastic screen protectors so you may want to accept that you will need to replace the tip more often.
It should also be noted that it is important not to allow the Apple Pencil to get wet since it is also not waterproof.
Pros
- The Apple Pencil can usually survive being dropped from waist height.
- It is possible to buy a case for the Apple Pencil to give it extra protection.
- Replacing the nib every 6 months or so can help to prolong the durability of the Apple Pencil.
Cons
- The Apple Pencil can be damaged when dropped.
- The tip of the Apple Pencil can be damaged easily.
- The Apple Pencil is not waterproof.
- Using a plastic screen protector can reduce the durability of the tip.
