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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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Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

  • 13 g.
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
  • Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Compatible Surface pen-storage keyboard, Laptop Studio charging area.
  • Tilt support: on compatible Surface Pro and Laptop Studio models.
KSh 22,000In 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 Pen (Stylet)KSh 13,500
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 8,000 less.

Weight

Apple Pencil
20.7 g
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
13 g

Connections

Apple Pencil
Bluetooth
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Bluetooth 5.0

Tilt support

Apple Pencil
Tilt-sensitive input
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Supported on compatible Surface Pro and Laptop Studio models

Pressure sensitivity

Apple Pencil
Pressure-sensitive input
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
4096 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 22,000).

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

  • Lighter: 13 g (vs 20.7 g).

What matters most to you?

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple PencilMicrosoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Weight20.7 g13 g
ChargingPairs and charges through its Lightning connectorCompatible Surface pen-storage keyboard, Laptop Studio charging area, Surface Pro 12-inch rear charging area
ConnectionsBluetoothBluetooth 5.0
Tilt supportTilt-sensitive input for shadingSupported on compatible Surface Pro and Laptop Studio models
Pressure sensitivityPressure-sensitive input4096 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)Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
BrandAppleMicrosoft
ModelApple Pencil (1st generation)Surface Slim Pen 2
Manufacturer Part Number—8WV-00001
Color—Black
Condition—New

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Microsoft 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)Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
ChargingPairs and charges through its Lightning connector; USB-C iPads in the compatibility list require Apple’s separate adapterCompatible 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

Digital Pen

Digital Pen specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Microsoft 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.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 SensitivityPressure-sensitive input4096 pressure levels; zero-force inking on supported devices
Tilt SupportTilt-sensitive input for shadingSupported on compatible Surface Pro and Laptop Studio models
WirelessBluetooth; the manufacturer does not specify a versionBluetooth 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

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (1st Generation)Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Included Items—Surface Slim Pen 2, quick-start guide, safety and warranty documents

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 about 36% less.

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