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Apple Pencil vs Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

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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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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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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
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 offers 4096 pressure levels, while the Apple Pencil costs KSh 7,500 less.

Weight

Apple Pencil
20.5 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
No pressure sensitivity
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 14,500 (vs KSh 22,000).

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

  • 4096 pressure levels.
  • Lighter: 13 g (vs 20.5 g).

What matters most to you?

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6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple PencilMicrosoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Weight20.5 g13 g
ChargingPairs and charges with a USB-C cableCompatible 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 sensitivityNo pressure sensitivity4096 pressure levels, zero-force inking on supported devices
HapticsNo haptic feedbackTactile signals in selected applications on compatible Windows 11 devices

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (USB-C)Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
BrandAppleMicrosoft
ModelApple Pencil (USB-C)Surface Slim Pen 2
Manufacturer Part Number—8WV-00001
Color—Black
Condition—New

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (USB-C)Microsoft 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)Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
ChargingPairs and charges with a USB-C cable; magnetic attachment is for storage, rather than wireless chargingCompatible 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 (USB-C)Microsoft 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.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 SensitivityNo pressure sensitivity4096 pressure levels; zero-force inking on supported devices
Tilt SupportTilt-sensitive input for shadingSupported on compatible Surface Pro and Laptop Studio models
ButtonsNo double-tap or squeeze controlsSide button; top button with eraser
WirelessBluetooth; Apple does not specify a Bluetooth versionBluetooth 5.0
HapticsNo haptic feedbackTactile 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 (USB-C)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 34% less.

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