Looking For The Most Suitable Surface Pro Pen? Here’s An Aggregated List Of Them
So you probably lost your Surface device pen, or the one you have stopped working. Maybe you still have your pen working, but you’re looking for an additional pen. There are all sort of pens you could buy that work for the various Surface device. To make it easier to find the most suitable pen, I aggregated a list of them. Along with a features for each pen, as well a list of the compatible surface devices. The lists contains both official & 3rd party pens. It may be best to always buy the official one from Microsoft, but they tend to be way more expensive for some, especially for those using an older Surface device. The listed pens are not for Surface Pro devices only, but for Surface Laptop & Surface Studio, as well.
You can use CTRL-F (Command-F on Mac OS) to find your device. Many surface models are compatible with many pens, so you can pick a pen based on your budget, desired features. Also, be aware of the incompatible pens listed under some of the pens.
If your surface device isn’t listed under any of the pens, you can try finding a used one in eBay using this link below:-
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- General Terms You Need To Know
- What Features Your Surface Device Support
- SPEN-ASU-01 Pen (From Iafer)
- Microsoft Surface Pen, Charcoal Black, Model: 1776 (EYU-00001)
- Timovo Pen For Surface
- Kimwood Stylus Pen For Surface
- Uogic Pen For Microsoft Surface
- RENAISSER Stylus For Surface
- Microsoft New Official Surface Pen (From Microsoft)
- Stylus Pen For Surface (From Skymirror)
- Iskey Surface Stylus Pen
- Adrawpen Stylus Pen
- AWAVO Stylus Pen For Surface
- Microsoft Surface Pen Platinum Model 1776 (EYU-00009)
- And Finally
- Sources & Useful Links
- See Also:-
General Terms You Need To Know
Here are definitions of some of the terms you will encounter in many of the pens listed below. These terms apply to both drawing tablets and Graphics Tablets in general.
- Pressure Sensitivity?:- Pressure sensitivity is a feature that makes it possible to create thinner or thicker lines based on the amount of pressure you apply on the pen while drawing or writing. It helps us do the same things we do with traditional pencils. Pressure sensitivity could also be used to control brush opacity and other Settings, depending on your art program features. You can read more about Pressure Sensitivity in my post here.
- Tilt Sensitivity?:- It’s a graphics tablets, pen display & tablet computer feature that allows you to control your brush strokes by tilting your pen. It’s so similar to how calligraphers control their lines with brushes by tilting them.
- Battery-Free Pens:- This means the pen doesn’t need battery to run, and is likely powered-up from the tablet itself.
- Palm Rejection:- Prevents touch from being triggered while you’re drawing or writing with the pen, which makes it possible for you to rest your hand on the tablet while at that.
What Features Your Surface Device Support
Some of the pens listed below support certain features, like tilt sensitivity, and some don’t. Before you pick a surface pen, please make sure your device supports the feature. You can use the table below to help you with that:-
| Surface Model | Pressure Sensitivity | Bluetooth connectivity | Magnet attach | Tilt |
| Non-Surface PCs | X | X | X | X |
| Surface Pro 1 | X | X | X | X |
| Surface Pro 2 | X | X | X | X |
| Surface Pro 3 | 1024 | ✓ | X | X |
| Surface Pro 4 | 1024 | ✓ | X | X |
| Surface Pro (5th Gen) | 4096 | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Surface Pro 6 | 4096 | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Surface Pro 7 | 4096 | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Surface Pro X | 4096 | ✓ | Supported with the Surface Slim Pen with Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard | ✓ |
| Surface Laptop (1st Gen) | 1024 | ✓ | X | X |
| Surface Laptop 2 | 1024 | ✓ | X | X |
| Surface Laptop 3 (all models) | 4096 | ✓ | X | |
| Surface Book (all models) | 1024 | ✓ | X | X |
| Surface Book 2 (all models) | 4096 | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Surface Book 3 (all models) | 4096 | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Surface 3 | 1024 | ✓ | X | X |
| Surface Go | 4096 | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Surface Go 2 | 4096 | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Surface Studio | 4096 | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Surface Studio 2 | 4096 | ✓ | X | ✓ |
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Microsoft Surface Pen, Charcoal Black, Model: 1776 (EYU-00001)
Features:-
- 4096 pressure sensitivity levels.
Compatible With The Following Surface Devices:-
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- Surface Book
- Surface Book 2
- Surface Studio 1st Generation
- Surface Studio 2
- Surface Laptop 1st Generation
- Surface Laptop 2
- Surface Go
- Surface Pro 3
- Surface Pro 4
- Surface Pro 5th Generation
- Surface Pro 6
- Surface 3
- Pen Tip Kit.
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Timovo Pen For Surface
Features
- 1024 pressure sensitivity levels
- Supports palm Rejection
- Erase & right-click buttons
- Has a clip at the top, so you could clip it into your pocket.
- Battery lasts up to 600 hours (Or 2 hours of use per day for 300 days, as they say).
- Requires AAAA battery (included).
- Comes with 1 spare nib / tip.
Compatible With The Following Surface Devices:-
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- Surface Go 2
- Surface Book 3
- Surface Pro 7
- Surface Pro 6
- Surface Pro 5
- Surface Pro 4
- Surface Pro 3
- Surface Pro X
- Surface Go
- Surface Laptop 3
- Surface Laptop 2
- Surface Laptop
- Surface Book 1
- Surface Book 2,
- Surface Studio
- Surface Studio 2
- Surface 3.
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Kimwood Stylus Pen For Surface
Features
- 1.00mm nib.
- 1024 pressure sensitivity levels
- Supports tilt sensitivity on the following devices:- Surface Pro 5, Surface Pro 6, Surface Pro 7, Surface Book 2 Surface Book 3, Surface Go, Surface Studio 1, Surface Studio 2.
- Supports Palm Rejection
- Requires 1 AAAA Battery (Included)
Compatible With The Following Surface Devices:-
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- Surface Pro X
- Surface Pro 3
- Surface Pro 4
- Surface Pro 5
- Surface Pro 6
- Surface Pro 7
- Surface Book
- Surface Book 2
- Surface Laptop 1st Generation
- Surface Laptop 2
- Surface Laptop 3
- Surface 3
- Surface Go
- Surface Studio
- Surface Studio 2.
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Uogic Pen For Microsoft Surface
Features:-
- 4096 pressure sensitivity levels
- Supports Tilt sensitivity.
- Supports Palm Rejection
- Attaches firmly with the left side of your surface device.
- Lasts for over 50 hours after 20 minute charge, and up to 100 hours after 1 hour charge.
Compatible With The Following Surface Devices:-
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- Surface Pro X
- Surface Pro 3
- Surface Pro 4
- Surface Pro 5
- Surface Pro 6
- Surface Pro 7
- Surface Go
- Surface Go 2
- Surface Book 1
- Surface Book 2
- Surface Laptop 1st Generation
- Surface Laptop 2
- Surface Laptop 3
- Surface Studio 1
- Surface Studio 2
- Surface 3
You can find the pen in the following Amazon links:-
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RENAISSER Stylus For Surface
Features:-
- 4096 pressure sensitivity levels
- Attaches to the left side of Surface Pro, Surface Go & Surface Book.
- Lasts for 50 hours after 20 minutes charge, and 100 hours after 1 hour charge.
- Supports palm rejection.
- Diameter:- 9.2 mm.
- Supports tilt sensitivity
Compatible With The Following Surface Devices:-
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- Surface Pro 3
- Surface Pro 4
- Surface Pro 5
- Surface Pro 6
- Surface Pro 7
- Surface Pro X
- Surface Go
- Surface Go 2
- Surface Book
- Surface Book 2
- Surface Book 3
- Surface Studio 1st Generation
- Surface Studio 2
- Surface Laptop 1
- Surface Laptop 2
- Surface Laptop 3
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Microsoft New Official Surface Pen (From Microsoft)
Features:-
- 4096 pressure sensitivity levels.
- Supports Tilt sensitivity.
- Bluetooth 4.0 pen.
- Buttons:- Barrel button and eraser button at the end.
- Requires AAAA battery (included).
Compatible With The Following Surface Devices:-
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- Surface Book
- Surface Book 2
- Surface Studio 1st Generation
- Surface Studio 2
- Surface Laptop 1st Generation
- Surface Laptop 2
- Surface Go
- Surface Pro 3
- Surface Pro 4
- Surface Pro 5th Generation
- Surface Pro 6
- Surface 3
- Pen Tip Kit.
You can find the pen in the following Amazon links:-
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Stylus Pen For Surface (From Skymirror)
Features:-
- 1024 pressure sensitivity levels.
- Clip it and carry it anywhere.
- Comes with extra nib / tip.
- Requires AAAA battery to run (included).
Compatible With The Following Surface Devices:-
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- Surface Go
- Surface Pro X
- Surface Pro 5
- Surface Pro 6
- Surface Pro 7
- Surface Pro 2017
- Surface Pro 2018
- Surface Pro 2019
- Surface Pro 3
- Surface Pro 4
- Surface Laptop
- Surface Studio
- Surface Book
- Surface 3
You can find the pen in the following Amazon links:-
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Iskey Surface Stylus Pen
Features:-
- 1024 pressure sensitivity levels
- Supports Palm Rejection
- Has right-click & erasing buttons.
- No Bluetooth required
- Lasts for 1500 hours
- Turns off automatically if left idle for 2 minutes.
- Comes with 1 extra nib / tip.
- Requires AAAA Battery (included)
Compatible With The Following Surface Devices:-
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- Surface Pro X
- Surface Pro 3
- Surface Pro 4
- Surface Pro 5
- Surface Pro 6
- Surface Pro 7
- Surface Go
- Surface Book 1
- Surface Book 2
- Surface 3
- Surface Laptop
- Surface Laptop 2
- Surface Laptop 3
- Surface Studio
- Surface Studio 2.
You can find the pen in the following Amazon links:-
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Adrawpen Stylus Pen
Features:-
- 1024 pressure sensitivity levels
- No Bluetooth required for pairing
- Built-in button:- For functions like right-click or erasing.
- Supports palm rejection
Compatible With The Following Surface Devices:-
- Surface Pro 3
- Surface Pro 4
- Surface Pro 5
- Surface Pro 6
- Surface Pro 7
- Surface Go
- Surface Neo
- Surface laptop
- Surface laptop 2
- Surface laptop 3
- Surface Book
- Surface Book 2
- Surface Studio
- Surface Studio 2
Also Compatible With The Following Devices:-
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- Sony VAIO Duo 13
- Sony VAIO Duo 11
- HP Spectre x360 (2017 model)
Not Compatible With:- Lenovo, Acer ChromeBook r13, Surface 1, Surface 2, Surface pro 1, Surface pro 2 or RT
You can find the pen in the following Amazon links:-
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AWAVO Stylus Pen For Surface
Features:-
- 1024 pressure sensitivity levels
- Supports Palm rejection
- Lasts for 500 hours & 180-day on stand-by.
- Requires AAAA Battery (Included).
- Comes with 2 extra nibs / tips.
Compatible With The Following Surface Devices:-
- Surface Pro 3
- Surface Pro 4
- Surface Pro 5
- Surface Pro 6
- Surface Pro 7
- Surface Go
- Surface Neo.
- Surface Book 2
- Surface laptop 2
- Surface laptop 3
- Surface Studio 2
- Surface 3
Also Compatible With The Following Devices:-
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- Sony VAIO Duo 11
- Sony VAIO Duo 13
- Asus Transformer 3 Series
- HP Spectre x360 (2017 model).
Not Compatible with Surface Pro 1, Surface Pro 2 & Surface RT.
You can find the pen in the following Amazon links:-
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Microsoft Surface Pen Platinum Model 1776 (EYU-00009)
Features:-
- 4096 pressure sensitivity levels
- Bluetooth 4.0
Compatible With The Following Surface Devices:-
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- Surface Book
- Surface Book 2
- Surface Studio 1st Generation
- Surface Studio 2
- Surface Laptop 1st Generation
- Surface Laptop 2
- Surface Go
- Surface Pro 3
- Surface Pro 4
- Surface Pro 5th Generation
- Surface Pro 6
- Surface 3
- Pen Tip Kit
You can find the pen in the following Amazon links:-
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And Finally
I sincerely hope my post helped you find a suitable Surface pen replacement. I tried to list as much pens as possible, if there’s a pen I didn’t list that you think it’s worthy of being listed, you’re more than welcome to tell me about it in comments.
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See Also:-
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- My Drawing And Digital Art Books
- Getting started with Wacom graphics tablet and Digital Painting With Photoshop: Learn Digital Art & Paintings On Good Fundamentals
- How to find a pen replacement for your Wacom Pen or stylus (Intuos, Cintiq, Intuos Pro, MobileStudio Pro)
- Getting Started In Digital Art (or digital painting) for beginners, and what you need to know from the start
- 8 Tips On How To Create Smooth Lines with your graphics tablet (or pen display)
- How to avoid stiff poses and drawings?
- Introduction to drawing proportions, and how to get it right (With practical example).
- Best Affordable Pen displays and Cintiq Alternatives to buy in 2018 – Including Huion, Ugee, XP-Pen, Monoprice & other brands
- Drawing Series- Introduction of drawing in perspective, and how to draw in things in perspective
Hi, would you happen to have any idea if pens from different companies hat make drawing displays\styluses are cross compatible?
I have a xp pen drawing screen and I’m hoping I can find a pen from another brand that has a lower IAF and works with it.