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Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 vs Apple Pencil 2nd Generation

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

Compared products
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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)

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)

  • 18.2 g.
  • Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad.
  • Bluetooth.
  • Tilt-sensitive input for shading.
  • Buttons: double-tap touch control to switch tools.
KSh 13,500In Stock

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HP Rechargeable MPP 2.0 Tilt PenKSh 11,000
Apple Pencil (USB-C)KSh 14,500
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Our quick verdict

The Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is lighter (13 g), while the Apple Pencil costs KSh 5,000 less.

Weight

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
13 g
Apple Pencil
18.2 g

Connections

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Bluetooth Wireless 5.0
Apple Pencil
Bluetooth

Buttons

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Side button and top button with eraser functionality
Apple Pencil
Double-tap touch control to switch tools

Pressure sensitivity

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
4,096 pressure levels, zero-force inking on supported devices
Apple Pencil
Pressure-sensitive input

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

  • Lighter: 13 g (vs 18.2 g).

Apple Pencil

  • Lower price: KSh 13,500 (vs KSh 18,500).

What matters most to you?

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5 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityMicrosoft Surface Slim Pen 2Apple Pencil
Weight13 g18.2 g
ChargingCharges through compatible Surface pen-storage/charging accessories or the separate Surface Slim Pen ChargerMagnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad
ConnectionsBluetooth Wireless 5.0Bluetooth
ButtonsSide button and top button with eraser functionalityDouble-tap touch control to switch tools
Pressure sensitivity4,096 pressure levels, zero-force inking on supported devicesPressure-sensitive input

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSurface Slim Pen 2Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
BrandMicrosoftApple
ModelSurface Slim Pen 2 / Surface Slim Pen (2nd edition)Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
ColorMatte Black—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSurface Slim Pen 2Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
Dimensions136.8 × 11.3 × 6.3 mm166 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter
Weight13 g18.2 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSurface Slim Pen 2Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
BatteryPreinstalled rechargeable lithium-ion battery—
ChargingCharges through compatible Surface pen-storage/charging accessories or the separate Surface Slim Pen Charger; accessories sold separatelyMagnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad

Digital Pen

Digital Pen specifications comparison
SpecificationSurface Slim Pen 2Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
CompatibilityCompatible 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 ProtocolMicrosoft Pen Protocol (MPP) v2.6—
Pressure Sensitivity4,096 pressure levels; zero-force inking on supported devicesPressure-sensitive input
Tilt Support—Tilt-sensitive input for shading
ButtonsSide button and top button with eraser functionalityDouble-tap touch control to switch tools
WirelessBluetooth Wireless 5.0Bluetooth; Apple does not specify a Bluetooth version
HapticsTactile feedback in supported apps on compatible devices running Windows 11—

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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