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Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 vs Microsoft Surface Pen

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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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Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)

Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)

  • 20 g.
  • Replaceable AAAA battery.
  • Bluetooth 4.0.
  • Tilt support: on compatible Surface models.
  • Barrel button and tail eraser/top button.
KSh 13,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

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

Weight

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
13 g
Microsoft Surface Pen
20 g

Battery capacity

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Preinstalled rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Microsoft Surface Pen
Replaceable AAAA battery

Connections

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Bluetooth Wireless 5.0
Microsoft Surface Pen
Bluetooth 4.0

Buttons

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
Side button and top button with eraser functionality
Microsoft Surface Pen
Barrel button and tail eraser/top button

Pressure sensitivity

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2
4,096 pressure levels, zero-force inking on supported devices
Microsoft Surface Pen
4,096 pressure levels on compatible devices

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

  • Lighter: 13 g (vs 20 g).
  • Slimmer: 6.3 mm thick (vs 9.7 mm).

Microsoft Surface Pen

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

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PriorityMicrosoft Surface Slim Pen 2Microsoft Surface Pen
Weight13 g20 g
Battery capacityPreinstalled rechargeable lithium-ion batteryReplaceable AAAA battery
ConnectionsBluetooth Wireless 5.0Bluetooth 4.0
ButtonsSide button and top button with eraser functionalityBarrel button and tail eraser/top button
Pressure sensitivity4,096 pressure levels, zero-force inking on supported devices4,096 pressure levels on compatible devices

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSurface Slim Pen 2Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)
BrandMicrosoftMicrosoft
ModelSurface Slim Pen 2 / Surface Slim Pen (2nd edition)Surface Pen (no-clip family)
ColorMatte Black—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSurface Slim Pen 2Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)
Dimensions136.8 × 11.3 × 6.3 mm146.1 × 9.7 × 9.7 mm
Weight13 g20 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSurface Slim Pen 2Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)
BatteryPreinstalled rechargeable lithium-ion batteryReplaceable AAAA battery
ChargingCharges through compatible Surface pen-storage/charging accessories or the separate Surface Slim Pen Charger; accessories sold separately—

Digital Pen

Digital Pen specifications comparison
SpecificationSurface Slim Pen 2Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)
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.Compatible Surface pen-enabled devices in Microsoft’s no-clip Pen table; pressure and tilt support vary by device. Other Windows PCs require a matching Microsoft Pen Protocol; Bluetooth pairing requires Windows 10/11 with current updates.
Pen ProtocolMicrosoft Pen Protocol (MPP) v2.6Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) v2.0
Pressure Sensitivity4,096 pressure levels; zero-force inking on supported devices4,096 pressure levels on compatible devices
Tilt Support—Supported on compatible Surface models; check the exact device in Microsoft’s compatibility table
ButtonsSide button and top button with eraser functionalityBarrel button and tail eraser/top button
WirelessBluetooth Wireless 5.0Bluetooth 4.0
HapticsTactile feedback in supported apps on compatible devices running Windows 11—

Similarities

  • Both are made by Microsoft.

In summary

For most buyers the Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is the better buy; the Microsoft Surface Pen makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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