Microsoft Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen is now available at Mascom International for KSh 36,000, brand new and sealed. The bundle pairs a detachable Alcantara-covered keyboard with the Surface Slim Pen and attaches magnetically to Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Edition, Surface Pro 13-inch 11th Edition, Surface Pro 9, and Surface Pro 8. Mascom International stocks the Microsoft Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The keyboard runs up to 41 hours of continuous typing while detached, and the pen sits charging inside its storage tray whenever you are not writing.
The Microsoft Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen suits lawyers marking up briefs between Milimani Law Courts sessions, doctors signing consultation notes at Aga Khan University Hospital, and architects redlining drawings on site in Kilimani. Students at University of Nairobi, Strathmore, and USIU write lecture notes by hand and convert them into typed text in Word or OneNote. A Surface Pro on its own is a tablet, and drafting a long contract on an on-screen keyboard is slow work. Detaching the Microsoft Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen also lets you stand the tablet on a desk and type from your lap in a cramped meeting room.
Other electronics retailers in Kenya stock third-party Surface covers with plastic hinges and 1024-pressure styluses. Mascom International sells the genuine Microsoft bundle carrying a 4,096-pressure Slim Pen with tilt and haptic feedback. Users consistently report that the haptic touchpad, 14.3 percent larger than the previous generation at 112.75 x 57.3mm, removes the need to carry a separate mouse. At Mascom International, we're seeing the Microsoft Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen move fastest among consultants who already own a Surface Pro 11th Edition. Visit the Kimathi Street store to type on it before buying, or order with pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Microsoft Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen
Which Surface Pro models does this keyboard actually fit?
It attaches to four devices: Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Edition, Surface Pro 13-inch 11th Edition, Surface Pro 9, and Surface Pro 8. Those four share the same 13-inch chassis and the same magnetic connector strip along the bottom edge. It does not fit the 12-inch Surface Pro, which uses a smaller keyboard of its own, and it does not fit Surface Go, Surface Laptop, or Surface Book. Bring your tablet to the Kimathi Street counter and we will fit it in front of you.
Can I really type with the keyboard detached from the tablet?
Yes. Detached typing runs over Bluetooth Low Energy at up to 10 metres in open air, or around 5 metres in a normal office with walls and furniture. This matters when you prop the Surface Pro on a stand at eye level and keep the keyboard flat on your lap or on a lower surface. Detached use requires Windows 11, which every Surface Pro 8 and newer ships with. Pairing happens the first time you separate the two.
How long does the keyboard battery last before it needs charging?
Microsoft measures up to 41 hours of continuous typing while detached, tested with the backlight off and no pen in the tray. In practice that covers roughly a full working week of detached use for most Nairobi office workers. There is no charging cable to carry. Snap the keyboard back onto the Surface Pro and the tablet recharges it through the magnetic connector while you keep working, so power planning never becomes part of your day.
What makes the Surface Slim Pen different from a cheap third-party stylus?
Pressure range and feedback. The Slim Pen reads 4,096 levels of pressure with tilt support, against the 1,024 levels typical of the KSh 3,000 styluses sold around Nairobi CBD. A built-in haptic motor buzzes as the tip moves, so shading and signatures feel closer to paper. Handwriting converts to editable text in Windows 11 search boxes and documents across multiple languages. One click of the top button opens OneNote, and a double click opens the Snipping Tool.
Is the haptic touchpad good enough to replace a mouse?
For most work, yes. The touchpad measures 112.75 x 57.3mm, which is 14.3 percent more surface than the previous Surface keyboard generation. Click pressure is adjustable in Windows settings, and the right-click zone can be moved. Adaptive touch mode lets you drive it with a palm or a residual limb rather than fingertips. Graphic designers and CAD users in Westlands still prefer a mouse for long sessions, but for Excel, Teams, and browser work it holds up.
What do the three new keys on this keyboard do?
The Copilot key opens Microsoft's Copilot assistant in one press, with feature availability varying by market. The microphone key mutes and unmutes you during Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet calls without hunting for the on-screen control. The snip key opens the Windows Snipping Tool for a quick screenshot, which is handy when you need to send an M-Pesa confirmation or a system error to a colleague. A full F1 to F12 row and backlighting sit alongside them.
Will Alcantara fabric survive Nairobi dust and coastal humidity?
Alcantara is a bonded microfibre, not natural suede, so it resists moisture better than leather and does not crack in Mombasa or Kisumu humidity. Dust brushes off with a dry microfibre cloth, and light marks lift with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Keep oily hands and matatu dust off it and the finish holds for years. Customers who work in dustier field conditions in Nakuru or Eldoret usually pick the Black finish over Dune for that reason.
Is the Microsoft Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen worth KSh 36,000 in Kenya's market?
It is worth it if you already own a compatible Surface Pro and use it for real work. The keyboard alone retails higher abroad, and buying the pen separately costs more than this bundle. Split across a two-year ownership window, KSh 36,000 works out to about KSh 49 per day. Third-party alternatives cost a third as much but lose pen charging, haptic feedback, the Copilot key, and detached Bluetooth typing. That gap shows up daily.
How do I charge the Surface Slim Pen?
It charges wirelessly inside the keyboard's storage tray. Drop the pen into the tray, and it tops up whenever the keyboard has power, which means it is charged every time you reach for it. The pen holds a 0.171Wh cell rated for all-day use between top-ups. There is no separate pen charger to buy and no cable to lose. If the pen ever sits flat, ten minutes in the tray returns enough charge for a meeting.
Technical Specifications
Keyboard Layout and Typing Hardware
- Moving mechanical key mechanism gives real travel and tactile feedback rather than the flat feel of membrane covers
- Full English layout with a complete F1 to F12 function row for shortcuts in Excel and AutoCAD
- Dedicated Copilot key opens Microsoft's assistant in one press, with feature availability varying by market
- Dedicated microphone mute key toggles your audio during Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet calls instantly
- Dedicated snip key launches the Windows Snipping Tool for screenshots without a three-key keyboard shortcut
- Adjustable backlighting lets you keep typing during Kenya Power outages or late evening work in dim rooms
- Media controls, screen brightness keys, and Windows shortcut keys sit within the same function row
Haptic Touchpad and Pointer Control
- Touchpad surface measures 112.75 x 57.3mm, which is 14.3 percent larger than the previous Surface keyboard generation
- Haptic feedback replaces a physical hinge click, so the pad responds identically across its whole surface
- Click pressure sensitivity is adjustable in Windows 11 settings to match a light or heavy tap
- Right-click area is repositionable, letting left-handed users move it to the side that suits them
- Adaptive touch mode accepts input from a palm or residual limb instead of fingertips only
- Works with the separately sold Surface Adaptive Kit for easier opening, handling, and port identification
Surface Slim Pen Inking Hardware
- Reads 4,096 levels of pressure with tilt support for shading, line weight variation, and natural handwriting
- Built-in haptic motor vibrates as the tip moves, closely reproducing the friction of pen on paper
- Handwriting converts to editable text across Windows 11 search boxes and documents in several languages
- Single click on the top button opens OneNote instantly for a note during a client call
- Double click on the top button opens the Snipping Tool for a fast screen capture
- Side button and eraser function support marking up PDFs, contracts, and student assignments without switching tools
- Bluetooth connection pairs the pen to the tablet directly for button shortcuts and app control
Device Compatibility and Attachment
- Attaches to Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Edition and Surface Pro 13-inch 11th Edition Copilot+ PCs
- Also attaches to Surface Pro 9 and Surface Pro 8, both sharing the same 13-inch connector
- Does not fit the 12-inch Surface Pro, Surface Go, Surface Laptop, or Surface Book models
- Magnetic interface carries both data and charging power with no cable, port, or pairing step
- Detached operation runs over Bluetooth Low Energy and requires Windows 11 on the host tablet
- Built-in accelerometer tells the tablet whether the cover is open, closed, or folded behind the screen
Battery Life and Wireless Connection
- Rated for up to 41 hours of continuous detached typing with backlight off and tray empty
- Rechargeable lithium-ion polymer cell rated at 495mAh minimum and 513mAh typical capacity
- Recharges automatically through the magnetic connector whenever the keyboard sits attached to the Surface Pro
- Bluetooth Low Energy reaches roughly 10 metres in open air and about 5 metres in furnished offices
- Slim Pen carries its own rechargeable lithium-ion cell rated between 0.164Wh and 0.171Wh
- Pen recharges wirelessly inside the keyboard storage tray with no separate charger or cable required
Build Materials and Portability
- Alcantara bonded microfibre covering resists moisture better than leather and holds up in coastal humidity
- Keyboard measures 289 x 221 x 5.25mm, adding roughly the thickness of a magazine to your tablet
- Weighs 340 grams, so a Surface Pro and this cover together still fit a slim laptop sleeve
- Slim Pen measures 136.8 x 11.3 x 6.3mm and weighs 13 grams with a flat carpenter-pencil shape
- Closing the cover protects the touchscreen from keys and dust inside a backpack on a boda boda commute
- Folds fully behind the screen for tablet-only use without removing the cover from the device
- Colour options are Black, Dune, and Bright Sapphire, with market availability varying by shipment
Package Contents
The Microsoft retail box from Mascom International contains the Surface Pro Flex Keyboard itself, the Surface Slim Pen already seated in its storage tray, and Microsoft's quick start and safety documentation. No power adapter or charging cable is included, because the keyboard draws power from the Surface Pro through the magnetic connector and the pen charges inside the tray. Mascom International stocks Surface 65W power supplies and USB-C travel hubs separately if you need them for the tablet itself.
Warranty
The Microsoft Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, covering the keyboard, the touchpad, and the pen. Microsoft publishes a 1-year limited hardware warranty on this accessory under its own terms. Accidental damage, liquid spills, and worn pen tips fall outside coverage. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly.
Buying the Microsoft Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the Microsoft Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen in Black and Dune at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, bring your Surface Pro, and type a paragraph on it before you commit. Bright Sapphire arrives depending on shipment.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the keyboard the same day. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the pen and keyboard and pay only when they arrive.
Every unit comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate accessory compatibility, current Kenyan pricing, and after-sales backing handled from our Nairobi CBD store rather than an overseas queue.
