I've already mentioned the haptics inside the Microsoft Surface Pen 2 and this is the stylus' best feature it means you can feel the menus as you tap and get a sensation of 'tooth' as you draw on a smooth screen, which feels like tiny vibrations from the nib. The Microsoft Surface Pen 2 works great with the Concepts app on a Surface Laptop Studio (Image credit: Future) Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2's design is unique Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 (Black) at Amazon for £87 (opens in new tab).Read our ' How we test and review on Creative Bloq' guide for a general overview of our process. In my review I tested the Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 using a new Surface Laptop Studio on apps including Concepts, Sketchable and Rebelle 6 with mixed results. Other older Surface devices work too and the stylus may work with some Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs but you may find limited support. There's no denying Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 is one of the best stylus pens around for drawing and writing with this stylus features some eye-catching tech, including 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, haptic feedback to simulate paper texture and response to your actions, as well as a unique flat 'carpenter pencil' design that feels comfy to use.īut not every app makes use of every feature and function, and you'll ideally need a Surface Laptop Studio or a Surface Pro 8 to use it.

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