
Customers praise the Surface Pen for its ease of use, overall performance, and compatibility with devices like the Surface Go. Many appreciate its suitability for drawing, good battery life, comfortable weight and feel, and sleek design, with some specifically loving the available colors and accuracy. However, some customers find the pen to be a little pricey and have concerns about the tip durability, while others have noted issues such as lag, the absence of a clip, and weak magnet strength.
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Streamline your creative process. Writing and drawing with Surface Pen feels natural, with precision ink on one end and a rubber eraser on the other. Sketch, shade, and paint with artistic precision—the 4,096 pressure points respond to the lightest touch. Tilt your Surface Pen to shade your sketches just like you would a graphite pencil, using the pen tip that feels right.²

Write, sketch, navigate, and recharge. Take handwritten notes and draw with the same feeling you get with pen on paper, with exceptional accuracy and a new storable design. Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition) also delivers incredible shading and exceptional pressure sensitivity.¹

Annotate and take notes the modern way with this Wacom Bamboo Ink stylus pen for Windows Ink. The sensitive fine tip supports up to 4,096 pressure levels and enables writing precision, while the lightweight cylindrical design, durable aluminum material and long battery life let you focus on note-taking with no distractions. This Wacom Bamboo Ink stylus pen lets you use a soft, medium or firm nib (not included) based on your writing preference.

Microsoft Surface Pen Platinum - Tilt the tip to shade your drawings - Writes like pen on paper - Sketch, shade, and paint with artistic precision - Ink flows out in real time with no lag or latency - Rubber eraser rubs away your mistakes easily
| Pros for Microsoft - Surface Pen - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of use, Overall Performance, Compatibility, Drawing, Battery Life | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Weight, Compatibility, Design | Ease of use, Overall Performance, Compatibility, Weight, Price | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for Microsoft - Surface Pen - Black | |||
| Price, Lag, Magnet Strength, Tip Durability, Clip | Price, Lag, Magnet Strength, Charger, Tip | Lag, Battery Life, Connectivity, Button Placement, Pressure Sensitivity | There were no cons for this product— |