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Apple Pencil Pro vs Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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Apple Pencil Pro

Apple Pencil Pro

  • 19.15 g.
  • Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad.
  • Bluetooth.
  • Tilt-sensitive input for shading.
  • Buttons: squeeze and double-tap controls.
KSh 20,000In 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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reMarkable MarkerKSh 27,500
Apple Pencil TipsKSh 6,000
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
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Our quick verdict

The Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is the better buy: it is lighter (13 g).

Weight

Apple Pencil Pro
19.15 g
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
13 g

Connections

Apple Pencil Pro
Bluetooth
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Bluetooth Wireless 5.0

Buttons

Apple Pencil Pro
Squeeze and double-tap controls
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Side button and top button with eraser functionality

Pressure sensitivity

Apple Pencil Pro
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 Pro

  • Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad.
  • Weighs 19.15 g.

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

  • Lighter: 13 g (vs 19.15 g).
  • Lower price: KSh 18,500 (vs KSh 20,000).

What matters most to you?

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple Pencil ProMicrosoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Weight19.15 g13 g
ChargingMagnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPadCharges through compatible Surface pen-storage/charging accessories or the separate Surface Slim Pen Charger
ConnectionsBluetoothBluetooth Wireless 5.0
ButtonsSqueeze and double-tap controlsSide button and top button with eraser functionality
Pressure sensitivityPressure-sensitive input4,096 pressure levels, zero-force inking on supported devices
HapticsCustom haptic engine provides feedback for squeeze and double-tap actionsTactile feedback in supported apps on compatible devices running Windows 11

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil ProSurface Slim Pen 2
BrandAppleMicrosoft
ModelApple Pencil ProSurface Slim Pen 2 / Surface Slim Pen (2nd edition)
Manufacturer Part NumberA2538—
Color—Matte Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil ProSurface Slim Pen 2
Dimensions166 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter136.8 × 11.3 × 6.3 mm
Weight19.15 g13 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil ProSurface Slim Pen 2
ChargingMagnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPadCharges 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 ProSurface Slim Pen 2
CompatibilityiPad Pro 11/13-inch (M4/M5); iPad Air 11/13-inch (M2/M3/M4); iPad mini (A17 Pro). Requires iPadOS 17.5 or later; feature and app compatibility apply.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—
ButtonsSqueeze and double-tap controls; barrel-roll gyroscope controls shaped pen and brush orientationSide button and top button with eraser functionality
WirelessBluetooth; the manufacturer does not specify a versionBluetooth Wireless 5.0
HapticsCustom haptic engine provides feedback for squeeze and double-tap actionsTactile feedback in supported apps on compatible devices running Windows 11
Pen Protocol—Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) v2.6

In summary

The Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is the better buy for almost everyone, with a lighter build.

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