Customer Ratings & Reviews

It is ok product. Too expensive. Over priced. Very expensive

Purchased as a gift for college student. Keyboard light & thin.

The keyboard does its job. Pressing down on the mousepad is loud and can becoming annoying. The felt like back picks up everything and difficult to clean

This was my third Surface, but the use of another processor (not an Intel) is a failure from Microsoft, it had incompatibilities with certain software and returned it.

worked for 1 hour and nothing since. I do not have any more to add. Why is it required to be wordy. hope this satisfies you

As someone who spends plenty of time on creative and productive work, the Pro Keyboard for Surface Pro (11th Edition) with the Surface Slim Pen 2 has transformed my daily routine. I will go into great length on my encounters with both attachments, stressing their general usability, design, and utility. The modern and elegant look of the Surface Slim Pen 2 captures Microsoft's commitment to both design and utility. Its low weight and thin form make handling for long stretches of time pleasant. Its firm grip without slipperiness comes from robust building and a matte, smooth texture. The steady magnetic attachment to the Surface Pro keeps the pen always charged and within reach. The Pro Keyboard for Surface Pro (11th Edition) exudes a certain quality. It is built properly, with a strong frame and fine keys that offer a good typing experience. Especially in darkly light environments, having backlit keys is a useful feature. Strong connection created by the magnetic attachment of the Surface Pro and keyboard transforms the tablet into a totally working laptop. The Surface Slim Pen 2 performs very brilliantly. Because of its low latency and superb accuracy, it is perfect for note-taking, drawing, and Surface Pro navigation. Excellent pressure sensitivity helps one to write and draw rather naturally. The haptic feedback which mimics the sensation of writing on paper with subdued vibrations is one very remarkable aspect. Through bettering the tactile feel generally, this feature makes digital writing more pleasurable and easy. On a range of tasks, the Pro Keyboard performs admisably. The perfect key travel offers a nice and snappy typing experience. Productivity rises with the multi-touch actions enabled by the precise and silky touchpad. Convenient built-in slot in the keyboard of the Surface Slim Pen 2 is a well-considered element that keeps the pen safe and handy. The Surface Slim Pen 2 has rather astonishing simplicity of use. It runs perfectly with many programs, including Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office, and combines naturally with the Surface Pro. The customizable buttons of the pen provide simple access to often used functionalities, hence enhancing its adaptability. Whether I'm annotating papers, navigating presentations, or drawing, the pen always runs smoothly and responsively. The Pro Keyboard increases the general usability of the Surface Pro by making typing on it more comfortable and extending the tablet's functionality. The strong and consistent magnetic attachment helps the keyboard to remain in its correct position throughout use. Thoughtfully arranged, the keyboard features all the required keys right at hand. The Surface Slim Pen 2's battery life is amazing it may last many weeks between charges with regular use. Easy magnetic charging keeps the pen constantly ready to use. The Surface Pro detects the pen straight away and there is no lag or connectivity issue. The Pro Keyboard has no extra battery since it gets power straight from the Surface Pro. This is a major benefit since it implies less frequent charging. Using the consistent connection, I have not experienced any dropouts or connectivity problems. This both accessories are an Excellent add-ons that significantly increase Surface Pro's capability and turns Surface Pro into a more competent and flexible device. Given their deft design and construction, both adapters are great additions to any Surface Pro configuration. Whether one values productivity that of a student, creative worker, or for daily use the Surface Slim Pen 2 and Pro Keyboard are a great acquisition. They not only improve the general usage of the Surface Pro but also enable its full potential.

I like that it can be removed and its convenient for the slim pen

So, this device works well, however the surface pro 11 is the biggest electronic piece of junk I have ever purchased. Stay clear of the surface pro 11 until compatibility bugs are fixed. And the added warranty from BB is junk too. They held it for four weeks before sending it back to MS. Told me I should buy a cheap laptop in the meantime.

Replaced frequently used right ctrl key with a hotkey to microsoft’s lacking AI. Wish I had noticed from the photos before purchasing.

The keyboard only lasted 4 months before some of its keys stopped working. I wouldn’t have spend basically 300 dollars on something that would break that quickly and I regret buying it.

Could not interface with popular app’s Very disappointing

This Surface Slim Pen and Pro Keyboard combo are a great addition to a killer tablet. They up the level of productivity significantly, offering a great typing experience, very adequate and reliable touchpad, and a nice pen into a well package design. While the new Surface Pro Flex keyboard steals the show because of its wireless capabilities, this setup is a nice alternative for less money. Typing on the Pro Keyboard is a very comfortable and hassle-free experience. The keys have a measured amount of travel, surprisingly so given the incredibly slim nature of it. Typing long passages isn't an issue (I'm typing this review on it currently). It's also backlit, and the palm rest is comfortably textured, providing an overall great experience that is certainly not a given for this form factor. Similarly, the touchpad is definitely solid. It's not very large, which is really the only knock I have against it. This is also in contract to the Flex, which utilizes the real estate at hand a bit more effectively. Other than the size, functionality is absolutely everything you'd expect from a Windows trackpad in 2024; responsive, with adequate tactile feedback and great gesture support. The Slim Pen, the other half of this combo, is also a great performer. Arguably the best part about this product is how they've designed the keyboard to stow the pen away. I frankly love the design of this; magnets on either side that allow the keyboard to "snap" into a higher stance, completely hiding the pen away. The pen, though, is regardless a worthy accessory. Responsiveness on the screen is great (up there with the best devices I've used), which lends itself to feeling pretty close to legitimately writing on a physical medium. The two buttons are effective; the side button allowing for right "clicks", and the top button serving dual functions allowing you to launch an app with a press or erase contents with a swipe on the screen. Tracking is slightly jerky at times, but overall, this finally feels like a cohesive pen experience out of a Surface device. Honestly, the price is a bit steep. However, if you can get past that, this is a near-essential accessory combo for your new Surface laptop. The decision of whether to get the Pro or Pro Flex combo comes down to your need for a truly wireless keyboard. For me, it's more of a nice to have. The overall design and usability of the Pro Keyboard and Slim Pen make them a great option.

The keyboard stopped working 30 days after purchase

One of the best things about a Microsoft's Surface Pro series has been it's simplicity when it comes to what you get. Sure, you can spec out the internals and this year choose between a beautiful OLED or an LED, but mostly, it was cut and dry with what you had to choose from. Then they introduced the different keyboards, which has added another layer of confusion for many. One of the biggest reasons it's confusing is because a new feature of using the keyboard without being attached was introduced. Many believed that to be a feature from the Surface Pro itself, and not the keyboard. Therefore, being able to utilize the new feature with any keyboard. Sadly, that's not true. For a user to be able to use that feature, they have to purchase a "Pro Flex Keyboard" which retails for $449! The keyboard you get here is packaged with the own and costs $280. I'm still confused as to what the different features are between the two. This keyboard is decent enough, however. It works well as a keyboard and is able to be wrapped around the back when using the Pro as a tablet. It's minimal and easy to type on. The keys click well and I've been able to type up several pages without discomfort. Microsoft does do a quality with their hardware. And it shows here. I just wish they'd have their options more streamlined. There doesn't need to be more than one keyboard. And the pricing doesn't have to reflect Apple pricing to stay competitive. That's where they can take a lot of the market, by lowering the pricing and really eating into the Apple line.

I would say that the beauty of a Surface Pro is that the Windows on-screen keyboard is really nice, so in many cases I have no issue using it. But for anyone who has used Windows in the past (who hasn’t?) we know that a physical keyboard is needed at some point. Having a tablet PC makes me want as sleek and as effiicient physical keyboard as possible. The Surface Pro Keyboard for Surface Pro 11 is probably the top of that list. The keyboard is largely the same design as the previous generation, and that’s not a bad thing. Plus it adds a couple of refinements that do make it an improvement, but I would say they are minor at best. One is the capacitive touch trackpad. If you have ever used one of these on a laptop before, it ruins you for using mechanical click trackpads. One reason is that most Windows laptops use a “diving board” style trackpad, so they aren’t truly clickable all over. The capactive touch trackpad makes it clickable all over. It’s small, but makes a difference. The other thing I noticed with this keyboard, and it may be in my head, the keys feel different to me. They have more travel, or click different, in a way that makes them feel like more of a full laptop experience. The previous keyboard was fine, this feels like more. I got the Dune color to match my Surface Pro and it’s a nice color. It’s different from your typical colors, but very nice looking. The Surface Pen I have is pretty much the same pen as last year, and again, not a bad thing. I think it’s more enhanced by how Windows 11 is evolving. I have preferred this pen style over others for a while and love that I have it here. So why do I give this 4 stars. I think because it’s the same for the most part. If you were to upgrade to a Surface Pro 11 from a 10, you could use your keyboard accessory from the 10 for the 11 and not really miss anything. And you would saving money. So for that I will say this is not perfect, but it’s solid.

I am using this with the new Surface Pro tablet. Keyboard is compatible with; Surface Pro (11 Edition Surface Pro 10 for Business Surface Pro 9 Surface Pro 8 And is 11.38 x 8.90 x 0.19 inches Pen 2 has rechargeable lithium-Ion battery (stated 15 hours of use) and is designed for Surface Pro (11 Edition) Surface Pro 8, 9 Laptop Studio 1 and 2 Surface Duo 2 Surface Hub 2S and 3 Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition) Tips Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition) Charger Combined they weigh .65 lbs. 1 year warranty Keyboard It is covered in Alcantara and attaches to the tablet but because the magnets are so powerful it sometimes isn’t centered correctly. Keyboard, for me, is a tad loud and flexes a bit if not used “flat”. It does attach solidly to tablet using magnets. Touchpad is nice size and responsive but left/right clicks again are loud if not use “flat” Has a built-in Copilot key as well as key for 3 levels of backlighting and a dedicated snip key. Pen It is held securely in place in its keyboard tray by magnet(s). So much so it is a tad hard to get out. It is neatly hidden if keyboard attached “up”. Works well with nice sensitivity. There are additional settings such as which hand you use, set speed, etc. Top works as a shortcut button. If left click the pen icon you have access to OneNote, whiteboard, snip tool and journal as well as settings. As far as I can tell the pen is charged when in tray and keyboard attached to unit. It also has an optional pen charger that is not included in this package. To check pen battery level Select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. These are nice as you don’t have to pack or keep track of separate accessories. They all fit together as one item/unit. Overall, these are built by MS for MS products, so they work and fit well. They do what you need them to do but are a tad pricey and recommend if you have one of the compatible devices.

The Surface Pro keyboard, a versatile companion for Surface Pro owners, has been a revelation in my week-long experience. Its adaptability to various tasks and situations has impressed me. Pros: Decent typing experience Lightweight Magnetic storage tray for the slim pen Color options to match your device Responsive touchpad and smooth surface Excellent build quality and material with Alcantara fabric Responsive Pen input Comfortable Pen to hold Flip to erase The button can be customized by individual applications Cons: Touchpad is small No backlit keys (only available in the pricier model) Concern for stains, especially with the Dune color Haptic feedback from the pen could use some improvement The Surface Pro is a powerful device, but to truly unlock its full potential, a keyboard is a necessity. The Surface Pro keyboard, with its responsive trackpad, comfortable Pen to hold, and customizable button, is the perfect companion for the Surface Pro. Over the course of the week, I used it mainly for browsing the web, creating Word documents in Google Docs, and drawing with the Paint app. My only complaint about the keyboard is that the keys do feel cramped. The first day, it led to multiple typing errors. More spacing between the keys would be nice. The writing and drawing experience with the pen was fantastic. I did not experience any noticeable latency input. My only complaint is the haptic feedback. It could use some improvement. Overall, the Surface Keyboard is a good one. However, for the price it retails, I wish it came with backlit keys. After using it for a couple of days, the typing experience is solid. The touchpad is responsive. If you prefer a haptic touchpad the Flex keyboard has one. It’s not my favorite keyboard, but it’s still good enough to get work done while you’re traveling.

For a folio style keyboard cover I have to say I’ve been fairly impressed with this set. The keys feel pretty good as someone who normally uses a mechanical keyboard of some sort for work and at home. I do think that the touchpad while good functionality wise could use to be a tad bit bigger but I get that space is limited on this size of keyboard. One nice feature is that you can have the keyboard plugged in and fully flat or it will magnetically fold up to the screen to give a bit of angle. This has the added benefit of hiding the pen if you’re not using it and it’s in the charging spot. Overall keyboard wise it’s a good setup and easy to type on. The pen is also great. It’s very usable without much if any noticeable lag during use which is an improvement over past pens I’ve used for tablets. The shape does take some getting used to but overall it’s not too bad once you use it for a bit. The only thing I had an issue with is the side button was very easy to activate on accident with the way I was holding it, so I had to disable its action in the pen settings. The nice thing is adjusting the pen settings like what the buttons do is super easy with the surface settings app. Overall pen feel is OK, it is pen on glass so it’s a little smooth which does take some getting used to if your normally a pencil/pen on paper type of note taker. As a package the keyboard and pen are both really great overall though and I think it is a great addition to the surface as a whole computer package.

This is the “standard” keyboard that is available for the Surface X. Although it matches the Dune color of the tablet that I recently reviewed, it is not really any different from the Surface keyboards that came with the older tablets. The one addition here is the inclusion of the special pen that can be used for selecting, drawing, and writing depending on the active app. I used it when doing a sketch while testing the CoPilot+ features in the Paint app, but in general I don’t think that I’ll be using it much. It was easy to type on the keyboard and it was plenty comfortable to use. I’m generally not a fan of trackpads, but this one worked well for me. The tap-to-select did seem overly sensitive though even when set to the lowest sensitivity setting. In my opinion, it would be worth spending the extra money to get the newer-style keyboard that works even when detached from the tablet. That’s not how this one works, so it is really no different than the other keyboards that have been offered for a number of years.

One of the top main complaints about the Surface Pro type covers since its initial release is that it should have been included with the Surface Pro to begin with. But most Surface Pro buyers would not purchase it if it were the total cost of the devices, so I think Microsoft has had the right idea in selling them separately. With that said, you really have to consider how you use a keyboard and stylus to decide if it's worth the money for you. Don't purchase it just because you see the media and promotional materials pairing them all together. That's the beauty of them being sold separately. This particular product bundles the Surface Pro keyboard with the Surface Slim Pen 2, and is compatible with the new Surface Pro 11th edition, so its size covers the tablet screen perfectly. They're both also compatible with certain older models such as the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro 9. I've only personally tested them with the new Surface Pro 11th edition. The Pro keyboard still uses the suede/microfiber-feeling material known as Alcantara. If you've used one of these keyboards before you should be familiar with the pros and cons. It feels premium and comfortable to touch but the material will wear over time. I don't expect any different from this keyboard. The Pro keyboard is powered by the Surface Pro itself, which it magnetically connects to, so you never have to worry about charging it as you would with Bluetooth keyboards. It will always be ready to use. The keyboard is also backlit despite its very thin profile, and you have the option to turn it off. I found typing decent with the Surface Pro keyboard but it will bother users who expect more key travel. There's just no way around it with a device as thin as this is. There is now a CoPilot key located on the right side of the keyboard where the Context menu key used to be on older keyboards. Unfortunately I haven't used it much because CoPilot hasn't been practically useful to me since it makes a lot of errors for my particular use case. But your mileage may vary. Microsoft is betting on AI and that's where the computing market is general is heading, so if they don't abandon it like Cortana (which arguably evolved to CoPilot anyway) maybe it will grow to be useful and I can be glad the dedicated key exists. There's no native way to remap the keys, but you probably can using third party software. The touchpad is large enough and glass, which feels great, but it doesn't have haptic feedback because there isn't the motor for it. That's reserved for the more expensive Flex keyboard model. There is a pen storage well placed above the keys and now left exposed for easy access to the Slim Pen 2 whenever you need it. Not only does it hold the Slim Pen 2 magnetically, it charges it as well. The Slim Pen 2 has a flat design, which I'm not the biggest fan of. Through online research, I found out this design is that of a carpenter's pencil. The thing is, one wouldn't use a carpenter's pencil to write or draw if they had the choice. So it seems like they chose this design so it's flat enough to conceal within the type cover. I can get used to it, but it's not my preference. I also found the button a bit hard to press, but that can be a good thing because I won't accidentally press it while I'm using the pen. Pressure sensitivity is nice but I'm not an artist nor do I draw. I don't know how to elaborate in a meaningful way for artists that would use the Slim Pen 2 to draw unfortunately. But it does ink at variable thickness based on the amount of pressure you use while writing/drawing with it. The top end of the pen serves as a digital eraser, which is nice and feels intuitive. The cool thing about the Slim Pen 2 is its haptic feedback. Previously people would suggest using a textured screen protector to simulate the pen on paper feel, but I never liked how those change the look of the screen just for the sake of that. With the haptic feedback, the pen feels like there's friction while writing/drawing with it, which just enhances the user experience. I can comfortably recommend it to Surface Pro users who type on-the-go, and have a need to use the pen a lot. But as a reminder, if that doesn't fit your profile, you don't HAVE TO spend that much. If you don't see yourself using the pen much or at all, don't get this. Get the cheaper model with just the keyboard. If you use the Surface Pro as a tablet most of the time and don't see yourself using a physical keyboard, or more comfortable using a bluetooth keyboard with better key travel. Otherwise the Surface Pro keyboard with Surface Slim Pen was made for the Surface Pro, especially the 11th edition. Literally.