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Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Keyboard with Slim Pen 2 Bundle, Sapphire Colour Keyboard

Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Keyboard with Slim Pen 2 Bundle, Sapphire Colour Keyboard

Bottom line: The Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Keyboard with Slim Pen 2 Bundle: Turns Surface Pro 9, 8, or X into a full laptop; main trade-off: compatible only with Surface Pro 9, 8, or X tablets.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For keyboards, mice, headsets and other PC peripherals, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Turns Surface Pro 9, 8, or X into a full laptop
  • ✓ Slim Pen 2 recharges in the built-in storage tray
  • ✓ Full mechanical keyset with backlit keys and large touchpad
  • ✓ Sapphire Alcantara made with partially biobased material

Cons

  • ✗ Compatible only with Surface Pro 9, 8, or X tablets
  • ✗ Premium add-on priced separately from the tablet
  • ✗ Alcantara fabric needs more upkeep than plastic keys
  • ✗ Backlight and pen charging draw power from the tablet

Manufacturer description

An exceptional typing experience Sleek and compact, it performs like a traditional laptop keyboard, complete with a large touchpad for precise control and navigation. Fast, fluid, and perfect with your Surface Our best performing pen yet, with real time writing, pin point accuracy, and incredible shading thanks to a sharper pen tip and improved design.[3]

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Key Features

  • Transform Surface Pro 9* into a full laptop.
  • Included Surface Slim Pen 2 recharges in the built-in storage tray.
  • Two must haves for the ultimate tablet to laptop experience sold together.
  • New Sapphire and Forest[1] colors are made with partially biobased Alcantara material.
  • Designed for Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 8, or Surface Pro X.* Full mechanical keyset, backlit keys, and large touchpad.

Full Specifications

BrandMicrosoft
ColorSapphire
StyleKeyboard & Pen
ThemePremium Productivity
LanguageEnglish
MaterialAluminum
Generation9
Model NameMS8X600097
Style NameKeyboard & Pen
Switch Typemechanical keyboard switch
Model Number8X6-00097
Power SourceRechargeable
Built-In MediaSurface Pro Keyboard, Surface Slim Pen 2
Number of Keys104
Button Quantity78
Keyboard LayoutQWERTY
Mfr Part Number8X6-00097
Special FeatureBacklit, Trackpad
Antenna LocationEveryday Use
Hand OrientationAmbidextrous

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