As an iPad owner and Apple Pencil user, I’ve often wondered if the Apple Pencil drains the iPad’s battery – and if so, how much? After a lot of research and testing, I’m here to share my findings on this subject and offer some solutions to help reduce the impact the Pencil has on your iPad’s battery life. In this blog post, I’ll explore whether or not the Apple Pencil does indeed drain your iPad’s battery, and discuss some of the best practices for ensuring your battery is well-maintained. Let’s get started!
The Apple Pencil does drain the iPad’s battery. However, it does not take a lot of power to charge the Apple Pencil and when the Apple Pencil is not in use, it disconnects from the iPad’s Bluetooth. In practice, the Apple Pencil does not significantly affect the iPad’s battery life.
With that being said, there are some users in forums who have reported that their iPad’s batteries have drained a lot faster with the Apple Pencil connected.
If that happens to you, one option would be to avoid attaching it to the iPad in a way that charges it when not in use.
| Key Takeaways | Details |
|---|---|
| Apple Pencil Battery Drain | The Apple Pencil does drain the iPad’s battery but the drain is small |
| Charging Impact on iPad Battery | Charging the Apple Pencil drains the iPad’s battery, but not significantly |
| Avoid Unnecessary Charging | To avoid draining the iPad’s battery, don’t attach the Apple Pencil to the iPad in a way that charges it when not in use |
| Battery Impact of Leaving Pencil Attached | Leaving the Apple Pencil attached to the iPad should not significantly drain its battery |
Does the Apple Pencil drain the iPad’s battery?
The Apple Pencil should not significantly drain the iPad’s battery when it is attached to the iPad.
The battery in the pencil is significantly smaller than the battery in the iPad and the pencil is supposed to stop charging when it reaches 100%.
Also, in my experience the Apple Pencil 2 does not drain the battery even though I always leave the Apple Pencil attached to the iPad when not in use.
With that being said, there are some users who have reported that their iPad’s batteries have drained a lot faster with the pencil attached.
If that happens to you, you could attach the pencil to the magnetic area in a way that does not charge the pencil when you are not using it to avoid the problem.
Read more: Does the Apple Pencil work on Android?
Does charging the Apple Pencil drain the iPad’s battery?
The Apple Pencil does drain the iPad’s battery when the iPad is charging it. However, in my experience, the battery drain is very small.
Read more: how to disconnect my Apple Pencil?
Will the iPad’s battery drain if I leave the Apple Pencil attached?
The Apple Pencil is supposed to stop charging when it reaches 100%, so it should not significantly drain the iPad’s battery even if you leave the pencil connected all the time.
I personally always leave the Apple Pencil 2 attached to the side of the iPad and I have not found that the iPad’s battery drains much faster.
Pros:
- The Apple Pencil does not take a lot of power to charge.
- The battery drain is very small when charging the Apple Pencil.
- The Apple Pencil is disconnected from the iPad when not in use.
- Leaving the Apple Pencil attached to the iPad should not significantly drain its battery.
Cons:
- Some users have reported that their iPad’s batteries have drained a lot faster with the Apple Pencil connected.
- It is recommended to avoid attaching the Apple Pencil to the iPad in a way that charges it when not in use.
