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Apple Pencil 1st Generation vs Microsoft Surface Pen

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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Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)

Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)

  • 20 g.
  • Replaceable AAAA battery.
  • Bluetooth 4.0.
  • Tilt support: on compatible Surface models.
  • Barrel button and tail eraser/top button.
KSh 13,500In Stock
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Apple Pencil ProKSh 20,000
Apple Pencil (USB-C)KSh 14,500
Surface Slim Pen 2KSh 18,500
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)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 Apple Pencil is made for the iPad Pro 12.9-inch, while the Microsoft Surface Pen is made for the Surface pen-enabled devices in Microsoft’s no-clip Pen table, so buy the one that matches your device.

Weight

Apple Pencil
20.7 g
Microsoft Surface Pen
20 g

Connections

Apple Pencil
Bluetooth
Microsoft Surface Pen
Bluetooth 4.0

Tilt support

Apple Pencil
Tilt-sensitive input
Microsoft Surface Pen
Supported on compatible Surface models

Pressure sensitivity

Apple Pencil
Pressure-sensitive input
Microsoft Surface Pen
4,096 pressure levels on compatible devices

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Pencil

  • Pairs and charges through its Lightning connector.
  • Weighs 20.7 g.

Microsoft Surface Pen

  • Lower price: KSh 13,500 (vs KSh 14,000).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple PencilMicrosoft Surface Pen
Weight20.7 g20 g
ConnectionsBluetoothBluetooth 4.0
Tilt supportTilt-sensitive input for shadingSupported on compatible Surface models
Pressure sensitivityPressure-sensitive input4,096 pressure levels on compatible devices

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)
BrandAppleMicrosoft
ModelApple Pencil (1st generation)Surface Pen (no-clip family)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)
Dimensions175.7 mm long from tip to cap; 8.9 mm diameter146.1 × 9.7 × 9.7 mm
Weight20.7 g20 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)
ChargingPairs and charges through its Lightning connector; USB-C iPads in the compatibility list require Apple’s separate adapter—
Battery—Replaceable AAAA battery

Digital Pen

Digital Pen specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)
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 pen-enabled devices in Microsoft’s no-clip Pen table; pressure and tilt support vary by device. Other Windows PCs require a matching Microsoft Pen Protocol; Bluetooth pairing requires Windows 10/11 with current updates.
Pressure SensitivityPressure-sensitive input4,096 pressure levels on compatible devices
Tilt SupportTilt-sensitive input for shadingSupported on compatible Surface models; check the exact device in Microsoft’s compatibility table
WirelessBluetooth; the manufacturer does not specify a versionBluetooth 4.0
Pen Protocol—Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) v2.0
Buttons—Barrel button and tail eraser/top button

In summary

Buy the one made for your device: the Apple Pencil for the iPad Pro 12.9-inch, or the Microsoft Surface Pen for the Surface pen-enabled devices in Microsoft’s no-clip Pen table.

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