Microsoft Surface Pen Platinum Model 1776 (EYU-00009)

Product Description

Create without limits. New Surface Pen is better and faster than ever, with precision ink on one end and a rubber eraser on the other — plus tilt for shading, greater sensitivity, and virtually no lag. Think With Ink: Windows and Office give Surface Pen more power than ever. Strikethrough words to delete, circle text to select, highlight using Ink Editor — and even replay the sequence of mark-ups from others. Easy Note-Taking: Taking and managing notes with OneNote is easier than ever. Do homework, replay notes to better remember your thoughts, and write out math equations that solve themselves using Ink Math Assistant — all in one place. No Printing Required: Streamline editing documents with digital inking. Use your Surface Pen to annotate and highlight text and the built-in digital ruler to set things straight. Writes like pen on paper: Surface Pen is a natural writing and drawing tool, with precision ink on one end that now enables tilt and a natural-feeling rubber eraser on the other. 4,096 pressure points: Sketch, shade, and paint with artistic precision and finer control with 4,096 pressure points that respond to the lightest touch. Responds to an artist’s touch: Effortlessly express the finest sketches and lines with Surface Pen. Rest your hand on the screen of your Surface device, just as you would writing on a notebook. Compatibility - Surface Book, Surface Book 2, Surface Studio 1st Gen, Surface Studio 2, Surface Laptop 1st Gen, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Go, Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 4, Surface Pro 5th Gen, Surface Pro 6, Surface 3, Pen Tip Kit. What’s in the box: Surface Pen with HB tip installed; AAAA Battery.

Features

• Surface pen. Write and draw naturally. Create without limits
• Precisely sketch and shade with 4,096 pressure points that respond to the lightest touch
• Reduced lag/low latency: Ink flows out in real time with no lag or latency
• Connector type: bluetooth 4.0. Use Surface Pen with apps like OneNote, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Sketch able, Bluebeam Revue, Draw board, CorelDraw, and Staff pad
• Compatibility: Surface Book, Surface Book 2, Surface Studio 1st Gen, Surface Studio 2, Surface Laptop 1st Gen, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Go, Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 4, Surface Pro 5th Gen, Surface Pro 6, Surface 3, Pen Tip Kit

Top Reviews

I may or may not be hoping for my Pro 3 to just suddenly crap out, in hopes of justifying a purchase
by Sg00 (5 out of 5 stars)
July 25, 2017

To start off with, I'm actually using a Surface Pro 3 tablet, NOT the 2017 Pro... I may or may not be hoping for my Pro 3 to just suddenly crap out, in hopes of justifying a purchase of the latter. Until then, you're going to get a review and subjective results of this 2017 pen on a late, but great, Surface model.

I have been using the Pro 3 with the Pro 4 pen for a long time, and debated over the switch to the 2017 Pen for the $100 price-point. After succumbing to the lure, I have to suggest that fellow Surface Pro 3 users do the same (and with 200% confidence for users still using the Pro 3 Pen... what have you been doing with your life!?).

The biggest reason comes down to the lower initial activation force (IAF). Before biting the bullet, I remember reading conflicting reports and reviews on Reddit about whether Surface Pro 3 and 4's would support the IAF improvements. I can't do the objective testing now that I've sold my old pen, but can tell you that my writing has become notably more precise and consistent, which lower IAF would certainly result in.

More objective examples of improvement:
- With the Pro 4 pen, I had the pressure sensitivity setting at a 10 or 11 to accommodate for the many skips in handwriting I would get with my furiously scribbling notes. Of course, that resulted in a lot of over-pressurized and unwanted carry over lines and curves. With the 2017 Pen, my pressure setting is on anywhere between 4-7, and it's perfect. No skips!

Some caveats: I do a ton of note-writing and doodling, but can't comment on drawing, shading, or any other 'real' artistic endeavors. In addition, improvements are more notable in Onenote and Sketchable, and less so in other apps (e.g., Xodo, Drawboard). I also scribble exceedingly fast, so that may explain why the IAF improvements have been obvious for me. If you're a normal human writing at sub-80mph speeds, maybe the differences won't be as noticeable?
- With the Pro 4 pen, I had to use the 2H nil-friction nib because my handwriting looked the best (albeit still with intermittent under-recognition and over-pressurization issues noted above). However, with the 2017 Pen, I'm actually still able to use the standard HB pen, because the pen performance is better enough to overcompensate. Now I can simultaneously enjoy the slight friction across the screen, which is more reminiscent of real note-taking.

Other reasons I like this new pen more:
- The magnet inside the pen is much stronger. My pen is actually able to stick onto my Surface enough that I now feel comfortable tucking the whole device under my arm and walking around.
- The annoying clip is gone. I never used it to begin with, and it just got in the way. You may feel the polar opposite about this, however.

Of note, the advertised improvement in sensitivity levels is NOT available for Surface Pro 3 (or 4)! Microsoft promised a firmware update for the old Surface Pro's with support for the tilt-feature, but the specific release date still hasn't been announced.

Some other tidbits of info you may care about:
- The weight is exactly the same as the Surface Pro 3 Pen (20g).
- It only comes with 1 nib (the HB one). I almost want to dock a star for this, because it's such a cheapskate sell to not include the pack of pen nibs (like Surface Pro 4 pens did), especially since the HB rubbery tip WILL wear down. If there's one thing I can swear to you, it's that.
- Download the Surface app from the Microsoft store if you haven't already. You can adjust the pen pressure sensitivity and turn off the [annoying] Windows button.
- I was able to use this pen and my old Pro 3 pen almost simultaneously. Each one was able to be recognized the moment I brought it to the screen. Ok, this may be a completely useless fact after all.
- I found the following tips on various Reddit threads in improving pen precision and performance, and have definitely found them helpful (I made sure to adjust these after I used the 2017 Pen for >2 weeks, as to prevent confounding):
1) Go to control panel --> mouse settings ---> Pointer Options tab --> uncheck "enhance pointer precision" box.
2) Control panel --> Pen and Touch settings. Under Pen Options tab ---> go to press and hold settings --> uncheck "enable press and hold for right-clicking" box. Under Flicks tab --> uncheck "use flicks to perform..." box.

Don't ask me why... just do it.

I hope this review helps anyone using the Surface Pro 3 specifically!
2018 UPDATE: As much as I still love my Surface Pen, the Apple Pencil definitely outperforms it for both note-taking and drawing purposes. See the additional handwriting comparison sample I just uploaded. The differences are particularly noticeable when I'm scribbling quickly.
(Amazon uploads images in a bizarre fashion, so you may need to zoom in a ton on the handwriting sample I uploaded.)
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Far better than imitators
by R.T. Stephens (5 out of 5 stars)
February 15, 2018

I originally purchased the surface pen from Bamboo which promised all of the same features as the Microsoft version. That was a mistake. 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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Broke after 6 weeks
by Christopher Gerth (1 out of 5 stars)
November 30, 2018

Great for 6 weeks. However, pen side stopped responding after a few weeks - still connects with bluetooth and eraser works. 3 attempts to contact support without a resolution. Very disappointing result for $70+. Was strongly considering purchasing more Surface brand hardware, but can't say I trust the brand much anymore.
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Overkill for Older Devices
by Josh (4 out of 5 stars)
November 14, 2018

This is not a bad pen.

It does the job for writing on the screen.

Pressure gradient's a little sensitive for my tastes, but I can adjust that out.

No, the main reason I only give this pen 4 stars is that it's not a good fit for older Surface computers (Surface 3 or 4).

The Surface 4 pen is your best choice. Here's why:

Pen 4 Costs Less

Pen 4 has a belt clip

Pen 4 includes spare tips

You're paying extra in this pen for a feature you can't even use on a Surface 3 or 4, namely the "Tilt" function.
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Greatest Surface Pen Ever
by TechPorVida (5 out of 5 stars)
April 24, 2018

My third one in 6 years (older models) - each generation gets better. I love the "double-click" to snapshot anything on the screen and then you can write, underline and highlight. Anything. I have used it in meetings to jot notes and then it syncs with my One Drive and the notes are available anywhere, even my Android phone. It's a great pen, LOVE that the "eraser" erases. I have created dress designs, edited documents, it's such a versatile tool.
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Great improvement over my original pen for my Surface Book
by Steve (5 out of 5 stars)
August 1, 2017

Great improvement over my original pen for my Surface Book. The new pen feels more akin to writing on paper than on a glass screen. The increased sensitivity of the pen has been great when working with the various art and Adobe applications. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to improve the writing or drawing experience on their Surface product. Patiently waiting for the added ability for drawing with the side of the nib.
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Worked for, at most, six days.
by Nick Campbell (1 out of 5 stars)
August 13, 2018

I got this in the mail pretty quickly, which is nice. I got it before I even got my surface, in fact. So I had it for a few days before I could even use it. Surface gets here, try it out, LOVE IT. When it worked, it worked very well. Great weight to it, nice flow, etc.

However, I went to use it for a project today and nothing. The eraser works, but not the pen tip. I noticed last night that it wasn't working with regularity. Huge bummer. I'll be seeking a return on this item.

Ordered from Adorama Camera.
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The best pen for the Surface
by Becky (5 out of 5 stars)
July 6, 2018

If you are wondering if this is worth the extra money over the cheaper pens, the answer is yes. I originally bought a Bamboo pen, but since it didn't click on to the Surface, I lost it within a few weeks. The Surface Pen attaches firmly to the side. I also wasn't fond of writing with the other pen because it was too slippery even with the different tips, but the Surface pen feels more like writing on paper. Finally, I really like the hard click from the top of the Surface pen which also doubles as an eraser. The other pen had a mushy feel to the top button which would inadvertently get pushed when the pen was in my bag.
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Enhances Utility of Surface
by RMWARZ (5 out of 5 stars)
March 26, 2019

This review applies to the Platinum Surface Pen in use with a Surface 2017 model.

The official Surface Pen has proved excellent in use. It is comfortable in my hand, feels natural against the touch screen, writes with no lag, has flawless palm rejection and attaches firmly to the magnetized side of the device. My only problem with the hardware was that it failed to pair automatically with my Surface as the enclosed instructions stated it would. Though far from expert, I'm comfortable with technology and was able to pair it manually in seconds. I suspect my experience was atypical so I did not subtract any stars because of this.

Although I use my Surface primarily as a laptop with the Type Cover, adding this Surface Pen definitely expands its functionality. When precision mousing is required, such as in photo editing or using OneNote's drawing tools to make a garden plan, I can be more accurate using the pen's mouse buttons than using the track pad or a conventional mouse. Thanks to the programmable eraser button, with one click I can open a OneNote page to quickly jot something down without hunting for pen and paper even if I'm in the middle of doing something else with my computer. I am no artist, but I have poked around in my amateurish way with drawing apps that support direct on-screen inking and the conventional kind of program that would be used with a graphics pad and stylus. In my non-expert opinion, the Surface Pen would be an invaluable tool for any real digital artist.

Finally, a tip for the thrifty: the platinum pen, the least expensive color option, matches the metal casing of the Surface. It won't match your Type Cover, but it won't clash with it either. So unless you're bent on making a fashion statement, pick the platinum model and save a few bucks.
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The necessary-but-trying companion
by Syafiq (4 out of 5 stars)
June 19, 2019

I wanted to get the pen for my Surface Go for note taking, using it in lectures and presentations and so on and it does get some use (and excels at its job!) but I'm always hesitant to jump to the pen even after using it for a while.

The Surface Pen is like a marker, it's very usable in situations where you need to present things with large, bold displays and few words. The pen is highly interoperable with most of the Windows 10 UI and apps. It writes nicely and accurately. The magnetic attachment to the side of the Surface is a great design as it attaches strongly to the Surface and doesn't easily let go, even when strongly shaking the Surface. The eraser part of the pen is a brilliant design as it makes erasing the errors quick and intuitive. The clicky part of the eraser has the potential for lots of future extendable use like controlling slides.

But, just like a marker, when it comes to fine details, I cannot depend on the Surface Pen to deliver. I am still more agile on paper with a pen when quickly sketching equations and math. For me, the Surface Pen is a bit bulky and heavy and needs adaptation. However, I still, after several months of use, cannot get the right feel of it. It writes smooth but sometimes the friction just feels weird.

I think people who are used to tablet pens should get it and everyone will face a different experience with it. I still enjoy and continue to use mine but it's not something I would jump to. Here's hoping that the next version of Surface Pen will significantly improve on the points I've mentioned.

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