Slim Pen 2 - EVERYTHING you want to know and more - haptics, compatibility, jitter, charging

[@TabletPro]

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[@I-Gringo-I]

How can we use the side button as an eraser? instead of fliping the pen?

[@MosesTemu]

Pen storage without the keyboard is a huge factor for me so thank you for covering that, with the magnets and different options as well. Have felt the coverage has been really lacking as far as answering any questions I had till I found your videos. Thanks for all the great videos, keep it up. Definitely earned my sub.

[@TabletPro]

Thanks Moses, LOVE hearing this. These were the questions I had as an artist. the pen storage is big for me as well. Glad this helped 😊

[@oophtie]

My question is can I leave my pen attached to my surface studio laptop without overcharging the pen battery?

[@ReneH1002]

What can you actually do with the side button?

[@gurugamer8632]

How do you charge the slim pen 2?

[@arisistible1]

I have a surface pen 2 used on both Surface Pro 7 and 8. I don’t have the jitter issue or not enough to notice, maybe it’s the 7+?. But one thing u can do when drawing a line in white board, draw a small line and hold the pen there for half a second, it’ll create a vector for you and lines are always perfect without a ruler.

[@georgeentertainment7185]

At 04:00 you said you started with the Slim 2.1 but you labeled the 1st. four lines as Surface 2017. Then you went on with the grey and black surface 2017 pens and then you finished with the Slim 2.2. Could you, please, tell me if I am correct? Both Slims look reaaally good. R520c looks good enough, though. I would like you to "bring the R520BT to the table" more often. If it is as good as the c version, I'd prefer the extra capability it brings (button programming).

[@adrianschwarz1273]

Are the fan noises disturbing while drawing? How loud is the fan in idle mode? Is it completely off? Thank you! ❤️

[@TabletPro]

On the i5 Surface Pro 8 the fan noise (it does have a fan, I was wrong) is EXTREMELY quiet. quietest fan I've ever barely heard. on the Laptop Studio,... it's pleasant. very breathy, and high quality fan sounding....????? yeah.... but sounds quieter than previous Surface devices I've used. I'll try to do a side by side test.

[@TabletPro]

I wrote the names wrong at 4:50. should read slim pen 2 (1 of 2), surface pen 2017 silver, surface pen 2017 black, slim pen 2 (2 of 2) thank you for pointing this out

[@eloymeglio4247]

how you charge it?

[@eloki487]

Why Slim pen 2 tilt doesn't work in Photoshop and Clip Studio, but registers in Fresco?

[@I-Gringo-I]

Can your Pen software app map the side button of it to an eraser for photoshop?

[@TabletPro]

Should be able to. As long as it works with your computer, you can have it switch to a different tool with the side button. If you mean something different let me know.

[@peterherb9344]

I have a question. I recently purchased a Surface Pro 8 and the new Slim Pen 2 to go with it. I am having trouble being able to use the inking feature on different browsers. Any ideas how to get that to work?

[@donlee6711]

Hi, Can you tell me what's the button app on the left?

[@TabletPro]

Yes it’s Tablet Pro STUDIO. You can find out more on the website www.tabletpro.com

[@donlee6711]

@@TabletPro thank you🥰

[@TabletPro]

@donlee6711 you’re welcome ☺️

[@jameslabs1]

Please use a plastic ruler as well to draw the lines. It easer to see the jitters Thanks

[@fjjwfp7819]

It's actually going to make the test less scientific. This is because plastic rulers can carry static and interfere with inking, and also your other hand holding the ruler could also be interfering with the screen. If you wear electrically insulating gloves and discharge the ruler with ground before doing it it might work, but not worth the effort.

[@adnanahmed-g7p]

how to know if my slim pen 2 is charging or not with the keyboard?? device surface pro 8

[@mycasa2000]

I have slim pen 2 the not writting but the eraser working any fix tip on this

[@archerworks]

How do you set-up the slim pen to control PPT presentations?

[@linalhamwi5491]

Is it possible to charge the Slim Pen 2 on the Surface Laptop 4?

[@parkay8616]

Hello, please let me know if you find an answer to this. Getting a laptop 5 and really want to get this pen with it if this works!

[@linalhamwi5491]

No, it's not possible. You'll have to buy a slim pen 2 charger separately. It costs about 30€

[@capson22]

I have the surface pro 7+, would the slim pen 2 connect magnetically to it like any other surface pen?

[@TabletPro]

yes, it does connect, connects fairly well but not as good as the surface pen or r520c, but keep in mind you will need to find a way to charge it. benefit isn't there yet for me, if they update firmware or software, it may be, but currently it doesn't charge, costs $130, has only one side button and has about the same line quality as the r520c.

[@vincentjholbrook]

Love the color gradient on the hot keys. Never even thought to do that but it looks great and probably makes hand-eye quicker 👌 Great vid 👍

[@TabletPro]

I sampled colors from some artwork by loish. LOVE her work and color choices. Really beautiful and appealing to me

[@connorshift2530]

Can it be charged with Ipad air's magnetic charge?

[@Woomperz]

Hey just got my pen is there a stabilizer? Whenever I draw my lines are really wonky!

[@jacobjansen9539]

I may have missed this, but does anyone know if the slim pen 2 tip is replaceable? I've seen there are replacement tips for the slim pen 1.

[@TabletPro]

I'm told it's replaceable, but haven't seen the replacement option online personally

[@zaphenathgarcia]

Same here. Mines not responsive anymore, and I can’t find a way to replace it

[@BeanFoo99]

can it charge while the computer is asleep?

[@Vain-Voyager]

How do I know if the pen is being charged wirelessly? I own a laptop studio with a slim pen 2. Slipping underneath the keyboard part doesn't automatically charge it. Still 70% after a while.

[@TabletPro]

Battery is showing in the Surface app at 70%? Is the laptop studio plugged in or not? Maybe it only charges the pen when it’s plugged. I’m not sure. Mine shows a little white light in the center of the pen when I attach it for just a few seconds. Does yours do that? It’s just past the button near the middle.

[@axemarly6968]

how to connect slim pen 2 on surface go 3? i have a signature keyboard. dont know how to connect the pen

[@MarcoPolo-sc7ub]

When you use the slim pen 2 and you stop using it, is there any way to turn it off temporarily and save power?

[@TabletPro]

I don’t think so

[@MarcoPolo-sc7ub]

@@TabletPro ok thank you

[@ahmadl-zahrani2993]

You must buy a seperate charger?

[@abdulrahmanelsadany4725]

Is Surface Slim Pen 2 compatible with surface pro 7?

[@Scege]

Hey I've got a question about this pen and I cannot find an answer ANYWHERE You'd be a lifesaver if you could answer it for me. Does the eraser end have pressure sensitivity? Part of me feels it doesn't, and part of me worries I got a broken slim pen 2. bless you if you read this!

[@TabletPro]

I don't think it has pressure. I just tested it here and don't see it registering pressure.

[@shu6368]

Hello ! i have a Surface Pro 9 my issue is that my pen slim pen 2 wont charge at my charging port in my keyboard and i dont know why i tried to press the shortcut button but the LED light wont flash how do i fix this it wont charge and the LED light wont on if i press 5 seconds on it and i did all i can but it doesnt on and work can anyone help me. thank you

[@dustindarcy7990]

3:45 is slim 2.1 and 3:56 is the 2017 pen, right? Not the other way around as stated at 4:44? Just confirming, thanks for the informative video!

[@TabletPro]

yes, this is correct, thank you for pointing it out. wrote it wrong. oops!

[@MrHenriquez]

Around 4:52, didn't you mix up the Surface Slim 2.1 and Surface 2017 on the far left?

[@TabletPro]

I just checked and you are correct. thank you for pointing this out, your comment helped me finally catch this! 😊

[@kenbrown8721]

Does anyone know how the slim pen 2 nib compares the the standard surface pen nib. I enjoyed the soft feel as opposed the plastic tip like the Apple Pencil. Is it still soft?

[@MatthewShipp]

Any thoughts about the 520BT performance to the 520C?

[@TabletPro]

The ones on my website are the same performance. The company makes some that have a different pressure curve that I don't prefer for art. Their amazon store sells them indiscriminately, I only sell the one I prefer from my website. They may eventually cut the one out of production though so that it is all the variant I prefer.

[@kamix260]

Does the Slim Pen 2 work with Surface Pro 4?

[@JonathanCGI]

Does it have jitter on the Surface Book 3? Great Video btw.

[@TabletPro]

I would say almost definitely yes. It did on the Surface Pro 7+ which came out after the book 3. But I haven’t tested it specifically.

[@JonathanCGI]

@@TabletPro okay thank you

[@ВиталикВиршин]

Hello, this pen can connect and work to laptop witch touch display on windows?

[@maxmi5534]

The software is rebelle?

[@TabletPro]

yes. I'll be doing a software demo soon for drawing apps

[@RonRacer100]

How to charge the slim pen 2 on the surface pro 8? Only way is through the keyboard?? So If I use an external keyboard i need to fiddle with cords or buy the charge case? I was hoping you would talk about this in your video.

[@seanwestmoreland2885]

It’s a terrible design. The chargers aren’t even out yet. They don’t tell you when you purchase the pen it’s not included. So you get a dead pen unless you have the keyboard

[@deinogrey6207]

does it work with a normal pro 7 model? (not 7+)?

[@Buddha_Approved]

But I bought the keyboard that goes with the pro X why doesn’t it charge ? I have to go back to Best Buy? This is frustrating

[@TabletPro]

are you saying the slim pen 2 didn't charge in the Pro X keyboard? I think they specifically said it would work. If you are able to confirm this for me I'd like to update my information. Thanks and sorry about that mistake.

[@ExpresiiPaint]

hi Justice, thanks for keeping making these videos. I'm still interested to know if the slim pen 2 sense tilt while hovering.

[@TabletPro]

oh, sorry, I thought I had answered this. No it does not. I wish it did now for a lot of reasons. I can see the value

[@ExpresiiPaint]

@@TabletPro Thanks for your confirmation. I believe you tested it on the Surface Pro 8, which means their Surface Pro 8 digitizer panel + pen don't give hover tilt. I assume their new Studio gives the same result. When I first got my Surface Go 1, it did sense hover tilt (kzbin.info/www/bejne/npzXnHesprZgpqs), but at some point, it stopped giving hover tilt and I'm not sure if it was some firmware update that caused the change.

[@WittlessWonder]

Is the slim pen 2 as slippery as the apple pencil. Do you know if you can get softer nibs? Ty for any answers :).

[@TabletPro]

Not as slippery at all and no different nibs that I know of

[@Kowalskithegreat]

@@TabletPro do you know if the nib is removable at all? I'm scared to try lol I broke a brand new immediately out of the box 2017 pen trying to put a new battery in it and ripping the ribbon

[@TabletPro]

@@Kowalskithegreat I don't think the nib is removable as it doesn't ship with a replacement. My guess and it's not definitive, is that it isn't removable or at least not without special information or tools

[@Sesheiro]

Hi, SlimPen 2 are compatible with surface GO 2? Thanks

[@TabletPro]

It’s not compatible. It will “work” but it isn’t a big improvement. I just tested it now in between the first sentence and this one it’s not better

[@Sesheiro]

@@TabletPro thanks for the info! I Will keep using the slimpen 1 for now

[@muhammad4927]

Hi, i want to know if the slim pen 2 it is compatible with Surface pro 4? i want to buy a pen but i don't know which one choose. Pls, u can help me?

[@TabletPro]

I wouldn’t recommend the slim pen 2 for the pro 4. It’s a very expensive pen and not likely to perform better than the surface pen or the renaisser r520c or r530. I’d recommend the renaisser ones.

[@MJacob3]

doesnt seem like my keyboard is charging my pen...its at 75% isnt going up but will go down

[@ficticiouspence]

Can the pen be charged without the keyboard ?

[@TabletPro]

it needs a special charger if not with the keyboard, cost like $40 extra

[@osama.ae1995]

Keep going man .. Wish you all the best ..

[@TabletPro]

Thank you 😊

[@ersinoner]

is it play with older surface pro 4 at 4096 pressure sensivity?

[@TabletPro]

I'm not sure. I think it's restricted to 1024, but it would be the VERY last thing I would look at to fixing pressure related problems. what program are you using a stylus in that has an issue with pressure? have you adjusted the pressure levels down in the Surface app?

[@albandryalhuthify9635]

does the Microsoft Signature Type Cover + Slim Pen 2 Tablet Keyboard Case work with surface pro 7?

[@TabletPro]

Unfortunately no it won't

[@TabletPro]

The connected pins are different and the size is different it won't attach

[@santen_x8078]

Thanks for your videos👍. Is surface pen 2 compatible with surface 4 pro?

[@TabletPro]

compatible yes, recommended, no. many of the components in the slim 2 are built to specifically work better on the pro 8-studio- pro 9 models. Other than those computers most of the value is incompatible with other machines. So you will get a very expensive not really ideal experience. Also the magnetic points are different than a surface pen or r530 stylus so it won't attach magnetically to the same machines. I don't remember if the pro 4 had a magnetic spot for the pen so it may be unimportant. Hope that helps

[@santen_x8078]

@@TabletPro Thank you very much, of the advice I will continue to use the M1776 model, when I upgrade to pro 8, I will buy the slim pen 2. thanks again.

[@fixxlee]

Hi, does the slim pen 2 feel more like writing on paper vs the original surface pen? Looking for a less slippery pen for my surface go 2

[@matthewevans2831]

Does your slim pen 2 tip vibrate if you tap on it like its loose and when you press down with it does it move at all. Mine is doing those things

[@TabletPro]

mine is a little wiggly, I've had 2 slim pen 2's and both were like that. not sure how I feel about that part, I do like the slim pen 2 a lot though

[@liberdelta]

Would you recommend the slim pen 2 over the surface pen v4 for a surface pro 5? Or are the extra benefits not available for the pro 5 screen?

[@TabletPro]

Definitely not the slim 2. No benefits with the pro 5. Surface pen is good. Renaisser r530 or r520c pen is good and cheaper.

[@taylornicty1170]

Looks like the Slim Pen 2 has better line quality then its podecessors. I hope it's more durable then its podecessors. My Slim Pen 1 quit erasing and the bluetooth button shortcuts quit working after a few months of owning it.

[@TabletPro]

while it doesn't feel cheap,..... It feels loose and rattles, which doesn't typically lead to a long functional life. But it could be fine, it's gen 2.

[@maxmi5534]

Can u make some workflow comparison videos? Like ipad air+ macbook air sidecar vs surface laptop studio for art and general computing ?

[@TabletPro]

I don't have access, or information on the mac side. I most likely wouldn't be a great option for that as my experience is almost zero with macs. what program do you use right now that you are curious about?

[@maxmi5534]

@@TabletPro figma,XD,tableau,jupyter,balsamiq

[@yogafil]

Hello Justice! Thank you for your reviews it really helpful to me! I am still in mess trying to order Surface Pro 8 to Russia so I can upgrade my Surface Pro 2017 drawing experience and I am barely use typecover on my old Surface because I have BT keyboard so I wonder if you know how can Slim Pen 2 be charged? I saw special microsoft charger for it sold separately and I also assume it can be charged wirelessly by Surface Pro 8 but only if I'll have typecover, right? Can I charge Slim Pen 2 with any wireless charger (say my Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and S10e has a wireless charging ability to share wireless charge with other devices) or maybe this pen has any hidden USB port for charging so I can just use any USB cable to charge it?

[@TabletPro]

There is a separate charger that costs about $35 and is the ONLY other option that I am aware of. You can get the r520c stylus. It’s $33 and it’s VERY close in drawing quality

[@TabletPro]

The haptics are really cool but doesn’t work in all programs. Most drawing programs it doesn’t. Keep in mind I still like the slim pen 2 best. But it’s not the only good option

[@yogafil]

@@TabletPro great, thank you so much for such a fast answer! I am pretty annoyed with my current Surface Pro 2017 pen jitter issues and since I've decided to upgrade I thought I should get the best line quality I can on next device. I was going to buy even something like Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 for ability to use Wacom tech stylus but then I saw your review for new Surface Pro 8 and new Laptop Studio and thought I would better get it rather than Samsung. Thanks again, I`ll go for separate charger or typecover option then!

[@bustopgamer5802]

you are genuine and straight forward even when you promoting your links. which is rare. this will make you succeed. need little bit more energy while reviewing. keep it up

[@C0NS01]

what do you mean by slim pen 2.1 vs 2.2? Wasn't this just released about a month back?

[@TabletPro]

I had two slim pen 2's. could have been written better as 1st slim pen 2, 2nd slim pen 2. 😊

[@jameshester9608]

Is this the Surface Slim Pen 2 for Business? or is it just the surface slim pen 2? if it is just the slim pen 2 then can you please do a review on the Surface Slimp Pen 2 for Business?

[@TabletPro]

I think it’s the same physical product but with a different support plan. But could be wrong

[@CharlineCaneton]

Ahahah that sound comparison at 13:30 cracked me up xD thank you for the unitentional funny moment. That was worth it :p Do you think Microsoft should rather invest/research on a "paper like" transparent material to put on top of the screen ? I'm a bit wondering if trying to emulate paper so hard is worth it. Haptic, sound, all that is a lot of fake... When I compare the surface "glass" screen with my old Samsung Ativ 7, the feeling was already here. Samsung was able to produce a screen giving a good "solid" feeling, not slipery glass feeling, so maybe there is something here as well.

[@TabletPro]

yeah, it is a lot of work towards fixing one side of the equation. we could just create a new normal and leave it alone.... but,,.... I like the pursuit, it's some of those little things done perfectly that make some products incredibly enjoyable to use. How did you like the Ativ 7? btw, I'm always happy to see your comments here Charline

[@CharlineCaneton]

@@TabletPro I like the pursuit, I dislike the price they make us pay for it :'D that's why I was hoping they simply consider the surface (pun intended) of the screen rather than puting all into the pen. But I'm very pleased to see the line quality improvment, this is a major step up ! My Ativ 7 still rocks! Its a home server now that the screen "burned" a little :) I really had a good feeling with it, good screen, super responsive at pen tracking and pressure. The strange "smooth" screen really did the trick. It wasn't slipery but not grainy either, very strange. The pen size was the only problem, and I would loved a little more pressure range, but I believe wacom caped it on purpose. Overall to me this was one, if not, the one first really viable and no-compromise tablet-pc. Of course now it looks like a plastic dinosaurus, but a trustworthy one ! :p Happy to come by and comment on good content as well ! Keep up the good work !

[@aboudaymane8195]

Thanks

[@jeffriart]

Thanks again for the insight! There is a charging cradle that is sold separately if you plan to use it with older Surface (it was used to be included with Slim Pen 1 with the same price). The button seems to be a step down, I don't like the side button on Slim Pen 1, but making it recessed... that is not good, Microsoft. They should learn from Wacom, their buttons are always accessible and more importantly, very light to press.

[@TabletPro]

recessed! ugh.... that was the word I was struggling to find... lol. yeah, the placement of the button is different and seems more aimed at thumb interaction,... so maybe it will be okay, but will need to test more. how much is the new charging cradle, I haven't seen it yet. The side button here,... not super easy to press, not hard. Maybe with time will be easier. I really don't like not having a second side button. That's my actual biggest complaint.

[@TechGently]

I agree, I have the Slim 1, it works with my Surface Pro 5, as well as my Samsung Flex Alpha (the model that doesn't come with the S-Pen. Love it, and it's easy to plug in anywhere and get a quick charge.

[@V7DMR]

Who knows why he draws such curved lines?