Really impressed with this update to the Surface Pens. The glide on screen is a big improvement, the flat shape is a little different but I actually like it, and find it comfortable to hold and write with. I don't draw or do art, I use Handwriting Recognition instead of typing, and this pen works great. The dock is very well made, pen snaps into place and doesn't move so the dock becomes a case when tossed into your bag.
The Good:
Pen feel on screen
Rechargable, no hard to find AAAA batteries to deal with.
Uses USB-C to charge
Dock protects own in my bag
About a week of battery life, sounds short compared to 6 month on previous Pen, but you just toss it in the dock when you head to lunch and it'll be ready for another week.
I actually like the shape, finding it very comfortable to write with over the workday. Some people may not like it.
Magnetically attaches to my Surface Go 2 Tablet on the front (not side like the older Pen)
Doesn't roll on a desk, stays where you set it.
What's not great;
No colors like the other Surface Pen. You can have any color you want as long as it's dark grey.
No lanyard loop, I use a pen full time, and my other PC uses Wacom EMF Styluses, and I have 3 from different makers and all have a thin hole for a lanyard so I can keep it around my neck so it's always available. Just a click tab to remove and I'm back to work. This pen has no such hole.
Battery life is ok, I'd like it to be more but it's ok, not bad, not great.
No tips. The older Surface Pen could change tips allowing you to pick the tip that you preferred, for the screen cover you are using. This one has one too style - it's better than any of the former styles on the older Surface Pen, so it's great - for me. If it isn't great for you, no tips to adjust it to your liking. That's a great feature of the older Surface Pen.
I think that's about it. Overall, I really like it. Good pen, great on screen glide feel, nice soft touch finish, works well.
If I could have only 1 surface Pen, the older Surface Pen or this one - I'd pick this one. Highly recommended.
| Brand | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Item model number | LLK-00001 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 5.23 x 0.44 x 0.25 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.23 x 0.44 x 0.25 inches |
| Color | Slim |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacturer | Microsoft |
| ASIN | B07YNLS53W |
| Date First Available | October 3, 2019 |
