Is the surface stylus worth it?
The Microsoft pen is far better in writing, feel, accuracy, and the ability to stick via magnet to the side of my Surface Book Pro. Worth the extra money over generics to get this right.
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Does any stylus work with surface?
@techie007: Any capacitive stylus for phones or tablets should work.

Do stylus pens work on Surface Pro?
Surface Pro Pen Official Stylus for Microsoft Surface Pro 8/X/7+/6/5/4/3/Surface 3, Surface Go 3/2/1, Surface Laptop/Studio/Book 4/3/2/1 with Palm Rejection, 1024 Levels Pressure, 2500h Working Hours.
Is the Surface Slim Pen 2 worth it?
If you have the new Surface Pro 8 or Surface Laptop Studio, and you’re into drawing, I highly recommend the Slim Pen 2. And if you’re thinking of getting a Microsoft Surface device to create art on, I’m glad to say that yes, the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop Studio are now good enough for creating professional art.

What is the difference between Surface pens?
Against. If you want to enjoy the latest technology Microsoft has available for its stylus, the Slim Pen is what you should get. But if you don’t care for wireless charging (with the Surface Pro X) or an integrated rechargeable battery, the Surface Pen will save you some money.
Do all surface pens work on all surfaces?
Note: Your Surface Pen might work with other Windows PCs and devices….Surface Pen with no clip.
Surface model | Surface Laptop 3 (all models) Surface Laptop 4 (all models) |
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Supports pen and inking | Yes, with 4096 pressure points |
Supports Bluetooth | Yes |
Magnet attach | No |
Tilt | Yes |
What is the difference between Surface Pen and Slim Pen 2?
If you want to enjoy the latest technology Microsoft has available for its stylus, the Slim Pen is what you should get. But if you don’t care for wireless charging (with the Surface Pro X) or an integrated rechargeable battery, the Surface Pen will save you some money.
What is the difference between Surface Pen and Surface Pen 2?
Microsoft’s new Surface Slim Pen 2 is about $30 more expensive than its predecessor, but the improved accuracy and new zero-force inking feature should make writing and sketching with it feel more natural.
Are there different models of Surface Pen?
Model numbers are 3XY-00001 (Silver), 3XY-00011 (Black), 3XY-00021 (Dark Blue) and 3XY-00051 (Gold). A set of 4 interchangeable pen tips were included with this pen, but only made available as an option (Model RJ3-00003) for the fourth generation pen.
What Surface Pen is best?
At a Glance: Our Top Picks
- #TOP 1. Microsoft Surface Pen – Poppy Red. CLICK FOR PRICE Read Review. Microsoft Surface Pen – Poppy Red.
- #TOP 2. Stylus Pen for Microsoft Surface Pro 7 & 8. CLICK FOR PRICE Read Review. Stylus Pen for Microsoft Surface Pro 7 & 8.
- #TOP 3. Stylus Pen for Microsoft Surface. CLICK FOR PRICE Read Review.
Do all Surface Pens work on all surfaces?
Does Apple pencil work with Microsoft Surface?
There’s no official support for connecting the Apple Pencil (1st or 2nd gen) with the Microsoft Surface line. In addition, there’s currently no unofficial projects either. This means that your only option for connecting the two is to develop your own driver.
Why isn’t the tip of my Surface Pen working?
Check the battery Several users reported that the Surface pen tip is not working for them at all. The pen pairs with the Surface, but it’s unable to write. This is usually caused by a drained battery, and in order to fix the problem, simply replace the AAAA battery with a new one and the issue should be resolved.
Can I use surface stylus on iPad?
The Surface Pen does not work with an iPad, of course—its proprietary software is Microsoft-compatible only.