--- title: "surface pro 8 pen — Niche Verdict: Skip it (36/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/cell-phones-accessories/surface-pro-8-pen" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:32:25.636Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($22K/yr) — surface pro 8 pen doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($22K/yr) — surface pro 8 pen doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "surface pro 8 pen — Niche Verdict: Skip it (36/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **surface pro 8 pen** **Skip it****36/100 ** a small market ($22K/yr) — surface pro 8 pen doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$22K** **Growth (1y)** **+80.8%** **Products** **15** **Brands** **10** was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **72** **Price range** **$16.16–$193.98** **Returns** **4.7%** **Rating** **4.2★** **Skip it** Scored 36/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **1** ×0.30 Growth **59** ×0.30 Competition **25** ×0.20 Quality gap **66** ×0.10 Returns **62** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 101 weeks — +80.8% year over year. 446223Prime Day '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7× ## **Competition** - metapen31% - Milikilo26% - Microsoft20% - iafer5% - Arsandyn4% - FKAfusiontech4% - Other (4 brands)9% The top 5 products capture 74% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 10 brands and 72 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▼falling was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **72** **Top 5 brand share** **87%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Metapen Stylus Pen M1 for Microsoft Surface (75-Day Battery Life Smooth Writing) Compatible with Surface Pro 11/10/X/9/8/7/6/5/4/3/Book 3/Laptop 4/Studio 2 ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 for Students&Doers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316ug71fIgL.jpg) [**Metapen Stylus Pen M1 for Microsoft Surface (75-Day Battery Life Smooth Writing) Compatible with Surface Pro 11/10/X/9/8/7/6/5/4/3/Book 3/Laptop 4/Studio 2 ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 for Students&Doers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1CS1XK2) metapen$27.134.4★5,68126%▼falling 2 ![Stylus Pen for Microsoft Surface Pro11/10/9/8/X/7+/6/5/4 Surface Go 4/3/2/1 Surface Laptop1-5/Studio/Book 3/2/1 with Eraser Side Button Palm Rejection Tilt Function 1024 Pressure](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311aQGbXWKL.jpg) [**Stylus Pen for Microsoft Surface Pro11/10/9/8/X/7+/6/5/4 Surface Go 4/3/2/1 Surface Laptop1-5/Studio/Book 3/2/1 with Eraser Side Button Palm Rejection Tilt Function 1024 Pressure**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYXWKWNY) Milikilo$18.724.3★1,51524%▲rising 3 ![Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 Matte Black - Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity - 4 096 points of pressure sensitivity - Create in real time with zero force inking - Take notes naturally with haptic motor - Sha](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11DeY8hC70L.jpg) [**Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 Matte Black - Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity - 4 096 points of pressure sensitivity - Create in real time with zero force inking - Take notes naturally with haptic motor - Sha**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DK2YSH2) Microsoft$99.844.5★1,61514%▲rising 4 ![Metapen Stylus Pen M2 for Surface (Premium 4096 Finest Control Eraser End) - Compatible with Surface Pro 7//8/9/X//10/11/Book 3/Laptop 4/Studio 2 ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 for Creators Students Doers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316xxZb05xL.jpg) [**Metapen Stylus Pen M2 for Surface (Premium 4096 Finest Control Eraser End) - Compatible with Surface Pro 7//8/9/X//10/11/Book 3/Laptop 4/Studio 2 ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 for Creators Students Doers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1CY438Q) metapen$33.754.4★2,3425%▼falling 5 ![Pen for Surface Pro 11/10/9/8/X Surface Laptop/Book/Go/Studio Kobo | Palm Rejection 1024 Pressure 2500H Battery Life Active Stylus Pencil for Student Note-Taking & Artist Business Drawing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Sts8yQ+yL.jpg) [**Pen for Surface Pro 11/10/9/8/X Surface Laptop/Book/Go/Studio Kobo | Palm Rejection 1024 Pressure 2500H Battery Life Active Stylus Pencil for Student Note-Taking & Artist Business Drawing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MFT3Z61) iafer$22.984.3★3,9465%▲rising 6 ![Surface Pen - Surface Pro Pen Stylus for Surface Pro 11/9/10/8/X/7/6/5/4/3 USB-C Fast Charge Draw or Write Like on Paper Surface Pro 11 Copilot Pen for Surface Go 2/3/4/Book/Laptop/Studio](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GyhNiaWML.jpg) [**Surface Pen - Surface Pro Pen Stylus for Surface Pro 11/9/10/8/X/7/6/5/4/3 USB-C Fast Charge Draw or Write Like on Paper Surface Pro 11 Copilot Pen for Surface Go 2/3/4/Book/Laptop/Studio**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGT8NKDR) Arsandyn$27.153.9★3064%▼falling 7 ![Surface Slim Pen 2 Matte - Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity - 4 096 Points of Pressure Sensitivity - with Slim Pen 3 Tips and Pencil Holder](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kV1WWnaML.jpg) [**Surface Slim Pen 2 Matte - Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity - 4 096 Points of Pressure Sensitivity - with Slim Pen 3 Tips and Pencil Holder**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG2KH6B6) FKAfusiontech$127.194.1★354%—flat 8 ![Stylus Pen for Microsoft Surface JvKzaen Slim Pen for Surface with 4096 Pressure 66H Long Battery 40min Fast Charging Pen for Surface Pro12/11/10/X/9/8/7/6/5/4 Surface Go 3/2/1 Book 3/2/1 Laptop1-5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31D1nVt6vHL.jpg) [**Stylus Pen for Microsoft Surface JvKzaen Slim Pen for Surface with 4096 Pressure 66H Long Battery 40min Fast Charging Pen for Surface Pro12/11/10/X/9/8/7/6/5/4 Surface Go 3/2/1 Book 3/2/1 Laptop1-5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJJL116B) JvKzaen$29.754.2★5103%▼falling 9 ![Microsoft Surface Pen Platinum Model 1776 (EYU-00009)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21XCtSZT-AL.jpg) [**Microsoft Surface Pen Platinum Model 1776 (EYU-00009)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072K5TXGT) Microsoft$61.684.6★8,7193%▲rising 10 ![Stylus Pen for Microsoft Surface Pro12/11/10/9/8/X/7+/6/5/4/3 Surface Go 4/3/2/1 Surface Laptop1-5/Studio/Book 3/2/1 with Eraser Side Button Palm Rejection Tilt Function 1024 Pressure](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31P1y4UEeGL.jpg) [**Stylus Pen for Microsoft Surface Pro12/11/10/9/8/X/7+/6/5/4/3 Surface Go 4/3/2/1 Surface Laptop1-5/Studio/Book 3/2/1 with Eraser Side Button Palm Rejection Tilt Function 1024 Pressure**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYXX1N99) Milikilo$19.594.3★1,5153%▲rising 11 ![Slim Pen 2 Compatible for Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Pro 9 Pro X Pro 10 Stylus Pen Compatible for Surface Laptop Studio Pinpoint Accuracy & Real-time Writing(No Charging Dock)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/219Du3yatAL.jpg) [**Slim Pen 2 Compatible for Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Pro 9 Pro X Pro 10 Stylus Pen Compatible for Surface Laptop Studio Pinpoint Accuracy & Real-time Writing(No Charging Dock)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZSG73PL) Dogxiong$79.633.9★662%▼falling 12 ![Surface Pro Pen Stylus - Surface Pen for Surface Pro 12/11/10/X/9/8/7/6/5/Go 3/Go 2/Book/Laptop 5/Studio 2 with 4Nibs 4096 Pressure Sensitivity Palm Rejection Rehargeable Surface Pencil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xOO+SjGLL.jpg) [**Surface Pro Pen Stylus - Surface Pen for Surface Pro 12/11/10/X/9/8/7/6/5/Go 3/Go 2/Book/Laptop 5/Studio 2 with 4Nibs 4096 Pressure Sensitivity Palm Rejection Rehargeable Surface Pencil**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR9FWNNK) Cbcuyle$26.844.4★1242%▲rising 13 ![Stylus for Surface Pro 12/11/9/X/8/7/6/5/4/3 Go 4/3/2/Laptop 6/5/4/3/Studio/Book Pro 11 Copilot Pen for Surface Fast Charge Gray](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411cQAxay6L.jpg) [**Stylus for Surface Pro 12/11/9/X/8/7/6/5/4/3 Go 4/3/2/Laptop 6/5/4/3/Studio/Book Pro 11 Copilot Pen for Surface Fast Charge Gray**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRYQDKK4) Suejezt$16.163.6★612%▲rising 14 ![Microsoft Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition) and Pro Keyboard for Pro (11th Edition) 9 and 8 Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Qdd9w0SaL.jpg) [**Microsoft Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition) and Pro Keyboard for Pro (11th Edition) 9 and 8 Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXL66BLT) Microsoft$193.984.5★4462%▲rising 15 ![Microsoft Surface Pen - Precision Bluetooth Stylus Long Battery Life Customizable Platinum for Surface Pro 11 10 7+ Go Laptop Book Studio](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31EkDVQ7QPL.jpg) [**Microsoft Surface Pen - Precision Bluetooth Stylus Long Battery Life Customizable Platinum for Surface Pro 11 10 7+ Go Laptop Book Studio**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLDQDQC4) Microsoft$31.684.2★771%▼falling ## **Product shelf** All 15 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Metapen Stylus Pen M1 for Microsoft Surface (75-Day Battery Life Smooth Writing) Compatible with Surface Pro 11/10/X/9/8/7/6/5/4/3/Book 3/Laptop 4/Studio 2 ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 for Students&Doers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316ug71fIgL.jpg)**Metapen Stylus Pen M1 for Microsoft Surface (75-Day Battery Life Smooth Writing) Compatible with Surface Pro 11/10/X/9/8/7/6/5/4/3/Book 3/Laptop 4/Studio 2 ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 for Students&Doers** metapen**$27.13**4.4★5,681 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1CS1XK2) [![Stylus Pen for Microsoft Surface Pro11/10/9/8/X/7+/6/5/4 Surface Go 4/3/2/1 Surface Laptop1-5/Studio/Book 3/2/1 with Eraser Side Button Palm Rejection Tilt Function 1024 Pressure](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311aQGbXWKL.jpg)**Stylus Pen for Microsoft Surface Pro11/10/9/8/X/7+/6/5/4 Surface Go 4/3/2/1 Surface Laptop1-5/Studio/Book 3/2/1 with Eraser Side Button Palm Rejection Tilt Function 1024 Pressure** Milikilo**$18.72**4.3★1,515 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYXWKWNY) [![Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 Matte Black - Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity - 4 096 points of pressure sensitivity - Create in real time with zero force inking - Take notes naturally with haptic motor - Sha](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11DeY8hC70L.jpg)**Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 Matte Black - Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity - 4 096 points of pressure sensitivity - Create in real time with zero force inking - Take notes naturally with haptic motor - Sha** Microsoft**$99.84**4.5★1,615 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DK2YSH2) [![Metapen Stylus Pen M2 for Surface (Premium 4096 Finest Control Eraser End) - Compatible with Surface Pro 7//8/9/X//10/11/Book 3/Laptop 4/Studio 2 ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 for Creators Students Doers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316xxZb05xL.jpg)**Metapen Stylus Pen M2 for Surface (Premium 4096 Finest Control Eraser End) - Compatible with Surface Pro 7//8/9/X//10/11/Book 3/Laptop 4/Studio 2 ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 for Creators Students Doers** metapen**$33.75**4.4★2,342 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1CY438Q) [![Pen for Surface Pro 11/10/9/8/X Surface Laptop/Book/Go/Studio Kobo | Palm Rejection 1024 Pressure 2500H Battery Life Active Stylus Pencil for Student Note-Taking & Artist Business Drawing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Sts8yQ+yL.jpg)**Pen for Surface Pro 11/10/9/8/X Surface Laptop/Book/Go/Studio Kobo | Palm Rejection 1024 Pressure 2500H Battery Life Active Stylus Pencil for Student Note-Taking & Artist Business Drawing** iafer**$22.98**4.3★3,946 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MFT3Z61) [![Surface Pen - Surface Pro Pen Stylus for Surface Pro 11/9/10/8/X/7/6/5/4/3 USB-C Fast Charge Draw or Write Like on Paper Surface Pro 11 Copilot Pen for Surface Go 2/3/4/Book/Laptop/Studio](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GyhNiaWML.jpg)**Surface Pen - Surface Pro Pen Stylus for Surface Pro 11/9/10/8/X/7/6/5/4/3 USB-C Fast Charge Draw or Write Like on Paper Surface Pro 11 Copilot Pen for Surface Go 2/3/4/Book/Laptop/Studio** Arsandyn**$27.15**3.9★306 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGT8NKDR) [![Surface Slim Pen 2 Matte - Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity - 4 096 Points of Pressure Sensitivity - with Slim Pen 3 Tips and Pencil Holder](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kV1WWnaML.jpg)**Surface Slim Pen 2 Matte - Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity - 4 096 Points of Pressure Sensitivity - with Slim Pen 3 Tips and Pencil Holder** FKAfusiontech**$127.19**4.1★35 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG2KH6B6) [![Stylus Pen for Microsoft Surface JvKzaen Slim Pen for Surface with 4096 Pressure 66H Long Battery 40min Fast Charging Pen for Surface Pro12/11/10/X/9/8/7/6/5/4 Surface Go 3/2/1 Book 3/2/1 Laptop1-5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31D1nVt6vHL.jpg)**Stylus Pen for Microsoft Surface JvKzaen Slim Pen for Surface with 4096 Pressure 66H Long Battery 40min Fast Charging Pen for Surface Pro12/11/10/X/9/8/7/6/5/4 Surface Go 3/2/1 Book 3/2/1 Laptop1-5** JvKzaen**$29.75**4.2★510 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJJL116B) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**17% *“Great build quality”* **Value For Money**11% *“Great value for sure”* **Compatibility-Overall**8% *“Good product, working well with Surface laptop”* **Charging**7% *“Charging is quick”* **Battery Life**7% *“Battery life is great”* **Connectivity-Overall**6% *“connects super easily”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“As advertised as they say”* **Design-Overall**5% *“Super nice design”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“Easy setup”* **Touch/Button Controls**3% *“Touchpad works well”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Charging**12% *“Does not hold charge”* **Compatibility-Overall**12% *“and both do not put this pen in pair mode”* **Functionality-Overall**11% *“it stopped working properly”* **Durability**11% *“It stopped working properly after two months of use”* **Connectivity-Overall**10% *“wont connect”* **Touch/Button Controls**6% *“Button misplaced”* **Ease Of Use**5% *“Which is hard to do”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“it doesnt have the same level of quality”* **Value For Money**4% *“A little expensive”* **Size-Overall**2% *“could not find thiis size pen”* #### **Top return reasons**- Compatibility-Overall37% - Functionality-Overall18% - Connectivity-Overall12% - Charging7% - Size-Overall5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Value For Money2% - Touch/Button Controls2% - Product Condition2%