What To Know
- Apple offers free Apple Pencil, AirPods, AirTag, and iPad engraving.
- You can have your Apple device engraved with letters, numbers, and emojis.
- Apple engraving is great for personalization but can make it harder to sell your device.
You can get your new Apple Pencil (second generation), AirTags case, AirPods, and iPad engraved for free with letters, numbers, emojis, or a combination of all three. But is it a good idea to personalize your iPad or other Apple device? Let's go over the pros and cons of getting your Apple devices customized.
Jump To:
- What Can I Engrave on My iPad, AirPods, Apple Pencil & AirTags?
- Apple Device Engraving Pros
- Apple Device Engraving Cons
What Can I Engrave on My iPad, AirPods, Apple Pencil & AirTags?
Your iPad, AirPods case, AirTags, and Apple Pencil (second generation) can be customized with letters, numbers, and a choice of 45 different emojis, including hearts, stars, animals, and more. Engraved emojis are slightly larger than letters, and there's also the option to choose black or white numbers or letters in circles. Check out our free Tip of the Day to learn more about customizing your Apple devices.
Apple Device Engraving Pros
Custom AirPods, AirTags, an Apple Pencil (second generation), or an iPad can make great gifts. Whether it's the date of a special occasion or just the name of the recipient, engraving makes your gift more personal and special.
Having your Apple device engraved can also prevent family members and coworkers from mixing up their devices with yours, especially Apple Pencils, AirTags, and AirPod cases that can't be differentiated by the Home Screen like an iPad can.
Engraving your Apple device can also make it less desirable to thieves since engraving can be used to prove ownership.
Apple Device Engraving Cons
Engraving can add to your wait time when ordering a new Apple device, particularly during busy seasons like the winter holidays, or when new devices are released. If you want your new device ASAP, you might consider skipping the engraving.
Customizing an iPad, Apple Pencil, AirPods case, or AirTag is great for personalizing a device and identifying it as your own, but what happens if you want to sell or give your engraved Apple device away? An engraving won't impact the function of an Apple device, but a device engraved with someone else's name won't be as easy to resell as a non-engraved one.
Most people put their iPad in a case to keep it safe from falls and bumps. Even AirPod cases and AirTags may be put in protective keychains or cases, so your engraving may be hidden by whatever case you choose for your device.
Lastly, if you need to return a new Apple device that's defective or malfunctioning, you can walk into any Apple store in the U.S. and exchange it for the same model. If your iPad or other device is engraved, however, you'll have to get a refund and reorder your device.
