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Apple Pencil 1st Generation vs Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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Apple Pencil (1st Generation)

Apple Pencil (1st Generation)

  • 20.7 g.
  • Pairs and charges through its Lightning connector.
  • Bluetooth.
  • Tilt-sensitive input for shading.
KSh 14,000In Stock
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Surface Slim Pen 2

Surface Slim Pen 2

  • 13 g.
  • Preinstalled rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
  • Bluetooth Wireless 5.0.
  • Charges through compatible Surface pen-storage/charging accessories or.
  • Side button and top button with eraser functionality.
KSh 18,500In Stock
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Apple Pencil ProKSh 20,000
Apple Pencil (USB-C)KSh 14,500
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)KSh 13,500
Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)KSh 13,500
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2KSh 22,000
Logitech Crayon Digital PencilKSh 12,500
Galaxy Tab S10 Series S PenKSh 12,500
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Our quick verdict

The Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is lighter (13 g), while the Apple Pencil costs KSh 4,500 less.

Weight

Apple Pencil
20.7 g
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
13 g

Connections

Apple Pencil
Bluetooth
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Bluetooth Wireless 5.0

Pressure sensitivity

Apple Pencil
Pressure-sensitive input
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
4,096 pressure levels, zero-force inking on supported devices

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Pencil

  • Lower price: KSh 14,000 (vs KSh 18,500).

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

  • Lighter: 13 g (vs 20.7 g).

What matters most to you?

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4 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple PencilMicrosoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Weight20.7 g13 g
ChargingPairs and charges through its Lightning connectorCharges through compatible Surface pen-storage/charging accessories or the separate Surface Slim Pen Charger
ConnectionsBluetoothBluetooth Wireless 5.0
Pressure sensitivityPressure-sensitive input4,096 pressure levels, zero-force inking on supported devices

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Surface Slim Pen 2
BrandAppleMicrosoft
ModelApple Pencil (1st generation)Surface Slim Pen 2 / Surface Slim Pen (2nd edition)
Color—Matte Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Surface Slim Pen 2
Dimensions175.7 mm long from tip to cap; 8.9 mm diameter136.8 × 11.3 × 6.3 mm
Weight20.7 g13 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Surface Slim Pen 2
ChargingPairs and charges through its Lightning connector; USB-C iPads in the compatibility list require Apple’s separate adapterCharges through compatible Surface pen-storage/charging accessories or the separate Surface Slim Pen Charger; accessories sold separately
Battery—Preinstalled rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Digital Pen

Digital Pen specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Surface Slim Pen 2
CompatibilityiPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st/2nd generation), 10.5-inch and 9.7-inch; iPad Air (3rd generation); iPad mini (5th generation); iPad (6th–10th generation) and iPad (A16). iPad 10th generation/A16 require the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter for pairing and charging.Compatible Surface devices in Microsoft’s Slim Pen list, including Surface Pro 8/9/10/11th/12th Edition and Pro X, Surface Laptop Studio/Studio 2, Surface Duo 2 and Surface Hub 2S/3. Inking, tilt, magnetic storage, charging and tactile feedback vary by device. Other Windows PCs must support a matching Microsoft Pen Protocol.
Pressure SensitivityPressure-sensitive input4,096 pressure levels; zero-force inking on supported devices
Tilt SupportTilt-sensitive input for shading—
WirelessBluetooth; the manufacturer does not specify a versionBluetooth Wireless 5.0
Pen Protocol—Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) v2.6
Buttons—Side button and top button with eraser functionality
Haptics—Tactile feedback in supported apps on compatible devices running Windows 11

In summary

For most buyers the Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is the better buy; the Apple Pencil makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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In-stock alternatives

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