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Apple Pencil 2nd Generation vs Microsoft Surface Pen

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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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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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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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
Surface Slim Pen 2KSh 18,500
Apple Pencil (USB-C)KSh 14,500
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Our quick verdict

The Apple Pencil is the better buy: it is lighter (18.2 g).

Weight

Apple Pencil
18.2 g
Microsoft Surface Pen
20 g

Connections

Apple Pencil
Bluetooth
Microsoft Surface Pen
Bluetooth 4.0

Tilt support

Apple Pencil
Tilt-sensitive input
Microsoft Surface Pen
Supported on compatible Surface models

Buttons

Apple Pencil
Double-tap touch control to switch tools
Microsoft Surface Pen
Barrel button and tail eraser/top button

Pressure sensitivity

Apple Pencil
Pressure-sensitive input
Microsoft Surface Pen
4,096 pressure levels on compatible devices

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Pencil

  • Lighter: 18.2 g (vs 20 g).

Microsoft Surface Pen

  • Replaceable AAAA battery.
  • Weighs 20 g.

What matters most to you?

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5 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple PencilMicrosoft Surface Pen
Weight18.2 g20 g
ConnectionsBluetoothBluetooth 4.0
Tilt supportTilt-sensitive input for shadingSupported on compatible Surface models
ButtonsDouble-tap touch control to switch toolsBarrel button and tail eraser/top button
Pressure sensitivityPressure-sensitive input4,096 pressure levels on compatible devices

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (2nd Generation)Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)
BrandAppleMicrosoft
ModelApple Pencil (2nd generation)Surface Pen (no-clip family)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (2nd Generation)Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)
Dimensions166 mm length; 8.9 mm diameter146.1 × 9.7 × 9.7 mm
Weight18.2 g20 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (2nd Generation)Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)
ChargingMagnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad—
Battery—Replaceable AAAA battery

Digital Pen

Digital Pen specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Pencil (2nd Generation)Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)
CompatibilityiPad 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).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.
Pressure SensitivityPressure-sensitive input4,096 pressure levels on compatible devices
Tilt SupportTilt-sensitive input for shadingSupported on compatible Surface models; check the exact device in Microsoft’s compatibility table
ButtonsDouble-tap touch control to switch toolsBarrel button and tail eraser/top button
WirelessBluetooth; Apple does not specify a Bluetooth versionBluetooth 4.0
Pen Protocol—Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) v2.0

Similarities

  • Both cost KSh 13,500.

In summary

The Apple Pencil is the better buy for almost everyone, with a lighter build.

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In-stock alternatives

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