Microsoft’s most recent Surface Pro 11 is a Copilot+ PC that Windows Central Editor-in-Chief Daniel Rubino calls “a stunning achievement by Microsoft and Qualcomm.” The tablet PC, like its predecessors, is sold as a standalone product. In order to get the full experience — which allows you to use the Surface Pro like a notebook laptop — you’ll no doubt want to pick up an attachable keyboard.
While there are some great third-party options, Microsoft’s official Pro Signature Keyboard offers the best feel. It’s the next best thing to the new Surface Pro Flex keyboard that was released alongside the Pro 11 (I get into that below), but it doesn’t usually come cheap.
The Pro Signature Keyboard with a bundled Surface Slim Pen 2 was originally released at about $280, but it’s now often available for around $200. The lowest price ever spotted at Amazon is $188, but the current clearance sale at Best Buy has far surpassed those discounts.
Black, Sapphire, Forest, and Platinum keyboard colors are on sale for $113 at Best Buy, which is $167 off the original price. Yes, that includes the Slim Pen 2, which usually sells for about $130 on its own.
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Why the Pro Signature keyboard makes more sense than the Pro Flex
Microsoft’s new Pro Flex keyboard received a notable upgrade alongside the Surface Pro 11 announcement. It now has optional wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and a haptic touchpad, but the downside is that it costs about $450 when bundled with the Slim Pen 2. It works with Pro models back to the Surface Pro 8, but it’s only available in Black and Sapphire colors.
If you don’t mind missing out on wireless connectivity and haptic pointing, you can now save a ton of money on the Pro Signature keyboard and Slim Pen 2 bundle. It’s compatible with Surface Pro 8 through Surface Pro 11 models, and it’s available in four colors to better suit your style.
It’s the accessory that’s easy to recommend to any modern Surface Pro owner even when it’s not on sale. The keyboard’s magnets offer quick and easy attachment to the Pro tablet, and there’s a built-in cradle that holds the Slim Pen 2 in place while also charging wirelessly. The keyboard lacks a Copilot button, but you can remap the menu button to launch Copilot.
The keyboard is covered with Alcantara fabric that’s both durable and comfortable, and you still get a Precision touchpad for easy pointing even though it’s not haptic. The Surface Slim Pen 2 is an inking marvel, with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt support, and an overall natural feel. It’s ideal for creative types, but I still get a ton of use out of my active pen for browsing and taking notes.
Considering the Slim Pen 2 usually costs about $130 on its own, landing the Slim Pen 2 AND the Pro Signature keyboard for $113 at Best Buy’s clearance sale is too good not to share. You don’t want to miss this deal if you’re looking to complete (or upgrade!) your Surface Pro setup.
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