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Apple Pencil vs Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

  • 20.5 g.
  • Pairs and charges with a USB-C cable.
  • Bluetooth.
  • Tilt-sensitive input for shading.
KSh 14,500In 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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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
Galaxy Tab S10 Series S PenKSh 12,500
Oppo AI PenKSh 11,500
HP Rechargeable MPP 2.0 Tilt PenKSh 11,000
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Our quick verdict

The Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is lighter (13 g) and has 4,096 pressure levels, while the Apple Pencil costs KSh 4,000 less.

Weight

Apple Pencil
20.5 g
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
13 g

Connections

Apple Pencil
Bluetooth
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Bluetooth Wireless 5.0

Pressure sensitivity

Apple Pencil
No pressure sensitivity
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

  • Lower price: KSh 14,500 (vs KSh 18,500).

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

  • 4,096 pressure levels.
  • Lighter: 13 g (vs 20.5 g).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple PencilMicrosoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Weight20.5 g13 g
ChargingPairs and charges with a USB-C cableCharges through compatible Surface pen-storage/charging accessories or the separate Surface Slim Pen Charger
ConnectionsBluetoothBluetooth Wireless 5.0
Pressure sensitivityNo pressure sensitivity4,096 pressure levels, zero-force inking on supported devices
HapticsNo haptic feedbackTactile 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 (USB-C)Surface Slim Pen 2
BrandAppleMicrosoft
ModelApple Pencil (USB-C)Surface Slim Pen 2 / Surface Slim Pen (2nd edition)
Color—Matte Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (USB-C)Surface Slim Pen 2
Dimensions155 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter136.8 × 11.3 × 6.3 mm
Weight20.5 g13 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (USB-C)Surface Slim Pen 2
ChargingPairs and charges with a USB-C cable; magnetic attachment is for storage, rather than wireless chargingCharges 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 (USB-C)Surface Slim Pen 2
CompatibilityiPad Pro 11-inch (1st–4th generation, M4/M5), 12.9-inch (3rd–6th generation) and 13-inch (M4/M5); iPad Air (4th/5th generation) and 11/13-inch (M2/M3/M4); iPad (10th generation/A16); iPad mini (6th generation/A17 Pro). Requires iPadOS 17.1.1 or later; hover support is model-specific.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 SensitivityNo pressure sensitivity4,096 pressure levels; zero-force inking on supported devices
Tilt SupportTilt-sensitive input for shading—
ButtonsNo double-tap or squeeze controlsSide button and top button with eraser functionality
WirelessBluetooth; Apple does not specify a Bluetooth versionBluetooth Wireless 5.0
HapticsNo haptic feedbackTactile feedback in supported apps on compatible devices running Windows 11
Pen Protocol—Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) v2.6

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 less.

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