Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternatives worth considering

Similar stylus to Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2, with what each one does better and what it gives up.

Microsoft · Stylus

Surface Slim Pen 2

KSh 18,500

In Stock

Why consider it

Costs KSh 3,500 less (KSh 18,500 vs KSh 22,000)

Pressure Sensitivity

4,096 pressure levels; zero-force inking on supported devices

Buttons

Side button and top button with eraser functionality

Charging

Charges through compatible Surface pen-storage/charging accessories or the separate Surface Slim Pen Charger; accessories sold separately

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Apple · Stylus

Apple Pencil Pro

KSh 20,000

In Stock

Why consider it

Costs KSh 2,000 less (KSh 20,000 vs KSh 22,000)

Trade-off

Heavier: 19.15 g (vs 13 g)

Pressure Sensitivity

Pressure-sensitive input

Buttons

Squeeze and double-tap controls; barrel-roll gyroscope controls shaped pen and brush orientation

Charging

Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad

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reMarkable · Stylus

reMarkable Marker 

KSh 27,500

In Stock

Trade-off

Heavier: 16 g (vs 13 g)

Pressure Sensitivity

4,096 levels

Charging

None required

Weight

16 g

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Microsoft · Stylus

Microsoft Surface Pen (Stylet)

KSh 13,500

In Stock

Why consider it

Costs KSh 8,500 less (KSh 13,500 vs KSh 22,000)

Trade-off

Heavier: 20 g (vs 13 g)

Pressure Sensitivity

4,096 pressure levels on compatible devices

Buttons

Barrel button and tail eraser/top button

Battery life

Replaceable AAAA battery

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Apple · Stylus

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

KSh 14,500

In Stock

Why consider it

Costs KSh 7,500 less (KSh 14,500 vs KSh 22,000)

Trade-off

Heavier: 20.5 g (vs 13 g)

Pressure Sensitivity

No pressure sensitivity

Buttons

No double-tap or squeeze controls

Charging

Pairs and charges with a USB-C cable; magnetic attachment is for storage, rather than wireless charging

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Apple · Stylus

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)

KSh 13,500

In Stock

Why consider it

Costs KSh 8,500 less (KSh 13,500 vs KSh 22,000)

Trade-off

Heavier: 18.2 g (vs 13 g)

Pressure Sensitivity

Pressure-sensitive input

Buttons

Double-tap touch control to switch tools

Charging

Magnetic attachment, pairing and charging on a compatible iPad

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