Weight
- Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
- 13 g
- Apple Pencil
- 18.2 g
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Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.
01Selected ![]() Surface Slim Pen 2
KSh 18,500In Stock | 02 ![]() Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
KSh 13,500In Stock |
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The Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is lighter (13 g), while the Apple Pencil costs KSh 5,000 less.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 | Apple Pencil |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 13 g | 18.2 g |
| Charging | Charges through compatible Surface pen-storage/charging accessories or the separate Surface Slim Pen Charger | Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad |
| Connections | Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 | Bluetooth |
| Buttons | Side button and top button with eraser functionality | Double-tap touch control to switch tools |
| Pressure sensitivity | 4,096 pressure levels, zero-force inking on supported devices | Pressure-sensitive input |
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Explore the full specifications, section by section.
| Specification | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microsoft | Apple |
| Model | Surface Slim Pen 2 / Surface Slim Pen (2nd edition) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Color | Matte Black | — |
| Specification | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 136.8 × 11.3 × 6.3 mm | 166 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter |
| Weight | 13 g | 18.2 g |
| Specification | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Preinstalled rechargeable lithium-ion battery | — |
| Charging | Charges through compatible Surface pen-storage/charging accessories or the separate Surface Slim Pen Charger; accessories sold separately | Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad |
| Specification | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | 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. | iPad Pro 11-inch (1st–4th generation) and 12.9-inch (3rd–6th generation); iPad Air (4th/5th generation); iPad mini (6th generation). Hover requires iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) or 12.9-inch (6th generation). |
| Pen Protocol | Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) v2.6 | — |
| Pressure Sensitivity | 4,096 pressure levels; zero-force inking on supported devices | Pressure-sensitive input |
| Tilt Support | — | Tilt-sensitive input for shading |
| Buttons | Side button and top button with eraser functionality | Double-tap touch control to switch tools |
| Wireless | Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 | Bluetooth; Apple does not specify a Bluetooth version |
| Haptics | Tactile feedback in supported apps on compatible devices running Windows 11 | — |
These products have the same published specifications.
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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