Microsoft - Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition) - Matte Black - Open Box - Fair

I have the surface studio 2 plus and I’ve been using this pen for digital art work. So the surface 2 plus comes with your standard pen so I’ll be comparing the two. The standard works great I have no complaints even with my previous Microsoft laptop I’ve used this pen for the past 3 1/2 years, however, this surface slim pen feels great in your hands, it’s sleek design makes me feel like I’m illustrating with a needle point pen! That aside I do have some major complaints. Maybe it’s just how it reacts to the surface studio 2 but the curser is 1 or 2 cm from where the tip is…may not seem like a big difference in spacing but the accuracy leads to several mistakes or over shooting where I want to draw. 2nd is the side button. I’m a little confused as to why the placement is so much higher compared to the standard pen, makes it a little awkward just to click. On the standard pen it’s right where your thumb or pointer finger is (depending on how you hold it) 3rd the magnet inside the slim pen is not near as strong compared to the standard pen. The standard has two magnets one near the tip and the other near the eraser, and the slim has the same, but because it’s shorter, I believe the magnets on the desktop of the surface studio 2 plus are just spaced too far apart which is a shame. 4th is the weight, yes some might see it as a pro to have such a light weight pen, however it feels cheap. For a pen that can be sold for $140-$100 I want it to feel like it’s worth that price. Obviously I’m not going to, but the slim pen feels like it could snap in half with little effort, my fear is that I may accidentally drop my pen and I may roll over the pen in my chair and break it, so I feel like I have to be extra careful. The design is great don’t get me wrong, but because it’s flat, it feels great in my hand but terrifying knowing it won’t roll with the wheel if I scoot back in my chair. This pen should cost no more than $50 especially cuz the surface studio 2 plus does not charge the pen and you need the additional charger!

The Microsoft Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition) in Matte Black feels premium and comfortable in hand—the weight and matte finish make extended sketching or note-taking sessions easy. Its low-latency response and pressure sensitivity deliver precise strokes for drawing and handwriting, and tilt support makes shading feel natural. Pairing and the magnetic snap-to-charge with compatible Surface devices is seamless and incredibly convenient. The battery holds up well for daily use, and the matte black finish resists fingerprints. Overall, it's a fantastic accessory for Surface owners who want a responsive, well-built stylus for both creativity and productivity.

if youre purchasing any surface product, the experience of most is exponentially better with the surface pen. Its not surprising since most of these products are made with the surface pen in mind. The feel, the buttons(which im not ashamed to say ive spent coutnless hours clicking for fun), the pressure sensitivity, tilt feature, I could go on. The "pencil feel" emulation with the haptic motor gives a nice feel, but isnt supported in most 3rd party writibg applications, and doesnt really feel like a pen. The way it rests and charges under my laptop studio 2 is also quite nice and handy(that magnet is also super strong! I coudlnt imagine losing it). And dont get me wrong, the surface pen 2 is a great pen that does everything it says, but its just way too pricey. Its included for some surface lines, but for the Laptop studio 2(which is what I have), why am I spending an extra $120 on top of the $2000 minimum that I spent for the computer? Especially for an product whose core selling point relies so heavily on the usage of a pen? Beyond crazy if you ask me. And a little less relevant, but my pen began to chip and "bubble" just after the warranty period ended. Maybe I got a defective batch but it is crazy for it to be this fragile with normal usage Bottom line, you should definitely factor in the price of the surface pen into your purchase of a surface device(as a good chunk of the appeal of those devices is the pen support); This pen will certainly elevate your experience with them. But it really is too expensive, and from my experience oddly fragile.

It is slim and sleek. Worked right off the bat. Magnetic holder in the keyboard is convenient and appears to be strong in holding it in place. I was told the old Surface Book pen would not work with the Pro9, BUT IT DOES! I did not need to buy this but I am going to go ahead and keep it since I bought it as a bundle.

It works amazing but trying to erase with it is kinda touchy one minute you’ll be erasing the next it’ll count it as drawing instead of erasing but definitely has been worth the money