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Apple Pencil Pro vs Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

Compared products
01Selected
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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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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Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)KSh 13,500
Logitech Crayon Digital PencilKSh 12,500
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Our quick verdict

The Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is the stronger choice: it is lighter (13 g), while the Apple Pencil Pro only costs KSh 2,000 less.

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 5.0

Tilt support

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

Buttons

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

Manufacturer part number

Apple Pencil Pro
A2538
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
8WV-00001

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Pencil Pro

  • Lower price: KSh 20,000 (vs KSh 22,000).

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

  • Lighter: 13 g (vs 19.15 g).

What matters most to you?

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6 priorities selected.
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 iPadCompatible 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
ButtonsSqueeze and double-tap controlsSide button, top button with eraser
Manufacturer part numberA25388WV-00001

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil ProMicrosoft Surface Slim Pen 2
BrandAppleMicrosoft
ModelApple Pencil ProSurface Slim Pen 2
Manufacturer Part NumberA25388WV-00001
Color—Black
Condition—New

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil ProMicrosoft Surface 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 ProMicrosoft Surface Slim Pen 2
ChargingMagnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPadCompatible 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 ProMicrosoft Surface 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.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
ButtonsSqueeze and double-tap controls; barrel-roll gyroscope controls shaped pen and brush orientationSide button; top button with eraser
WirelessBluetooth; the manufacturer does not specify a versionBluetooth 5.0
HapticsCustom haptic engine provides feedback for squeeze and double-tap actionsTactile signals in selected applications on compatible Windows 11 devices
Pen Protocol—Microsoft Pen Protocol
Included Items—Surface Slim Pen 2; charger sold separately

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil ProMicrosoft 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 Pro makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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