Using Surface Slim Pen is not a priority.

You hate fingerprints but don't like skins either.

You use Surface Slim Pen 1 or 2 a lot and want to charge it.

Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central) You should buy this if. However, the Pen Cover looks like a bargain compared to the $40 Surface Duo 2 Bumper Case due to the added protection, fewer fingerprints, and the new functionality in being able to recharge the pen on the go. Of course, expensive niche accessories are never cheap as Samsung's own Samsung S Pen Folio Cover is $80, and its Leather Flip Stand Cover is an eye-watering $90. Sure, you could slap the white cover on the black Surface Duo 2, but the Oreo effect is not pleasing.Īnd no, you cannot wirelessly charge Surface Duo 2 with the Pen Cover, which would be weird since it is on the front.įinally, the $65 price is not cheap. It's not advised to mix and match colorways, either. That may seem like a flagrant omission, but it's not clear you could have both sides covered and still be able to reverse-fold the phone into one-handed mode. There is no protection for the rear of Surface Duo 2. Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover: What you won't like Surface Duo 2 already felt more robust due to the added thickness, and the Pen Cover adds to that, removing some of the fragility in having a nearly all-glass device in your hands. Sure, it's thicker, but there are few ways to pull off a more elegant design with today's existing technology.

The device snaps nicely into place even with the pen attached.

Additionally, while the plastic picks up fingerprints, they are much fewer than directly onto the Corning Gorilla Glass.įlipping Surface Duo 2 into one-handed mode is no issue with the cover. There is no doubt the front of Surface Duo 2 is much more protected with the front cover both from scratches and potentially light drops. The pen's battery life can be checked via the Bluetooth settings in Surface Duo 2 when the pen is not recharging. Interestingly, it seems the pen won't charge if Surface Duo 2's battery is below 50%, which is an excellent way to prioritize the phone's longevity. Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central)

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