Weight
- Apple Pencil
- 20.7 g
- Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
- 13 g
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Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.
01Selected ![]() Apple Pencil (1st Generation)
KSh 14,000In Stock | 02 ![]() Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
KSh 22,000In Stock |
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The Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is lighter (13 g), while the Apple Pencil costs KSh 8,000 less.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Apple Pencil | Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 20.7 g | 13 g |
| Charging | Pairs and charges through its Lightning connector | Compatible Surface pen-storage keyboard, Laptop Studio charging area, Surface Pro 12-inch rear charging area |
| Connections | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Tilt support | Tilt-sensitive input for shading | Supported on compatible Surface Pro and Laptop Studio models |
| Pressure sensitivity | Pressure-sensitive input | 4096 pressure levels, zero-force inking on supported devices |
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Explore the full specifications, section by section.
| Specification | Apple Pencil (1st Generation) | Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Microsoft |
| Model | Apple Pencil (1st generation) | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | — | 8WV-00001 |
| Color | — | Black |
| Condition | — | New |
| Specification | Apple Pencil (1st Generation) | Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 175.7 mm long from tip to cap; 8.9 mm diameter | 136.8 × 11.3 × 6.3 mm |
| Weight | 20.7 g | 13 g |
| Specification | Apple Pencil (1st Generation) | Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | Pairs and charges through its Lightning connector; USB-C iPads in the compatibility list require Apple’s separate adapter | Compatible Surface pen-storage keyboard, Laptop Studio charging area, Surface Pro 12-inch rear charging area, or separate Surface Slim Pen charger |
| Battery | — | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; up to 15 hours typical use |
| Specification | Apple Pencil (1st Generation) | Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | iPad 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. | Surface Pro 8, 9, 10 for Business, 11th Edition, 12th Edition and Pro 12-inch; Surface Pro X; Surface Laptop Studio and Studio 2. Supported features depend on the host. Surface Laptop 13-inch 1st Edition does not support pen input. |
| Pressure Sensitivity | Pressure-sensitive input | 4096 pressure levels; zero-force inking on supported devices |
| Tilt Support | Tilt-sensitive input for shading | Supported on compatible Surface Pro and Laptop Studio models |
| Wireless | Bluetooth; the manufacturer does not specify a version | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Pen Protocol | — | Microsoft Pen Protocol |
| Buttons | — | Side button; top button with eraser |
| Haptics | — | Tactile signals in selected applications on compatible Windows 11 devices |
| Included Items | — | Surface Slim Pen 2; charger sold separately |
| Specification | Apple Pencil (1st Generation) | Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Included Items | — | Surface Slim Pen 2, quick-start guide, safety and warranty documents |
These products have the same published specifications.
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 about 36% less.
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