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With a Surface Keyboard or Type Cover, you have the flexibility to type comfortably and work your way anywhere. If you're not sure about the model of your device, see Find out which Surface model you have.

What's the difference between Surface Keyboard and Surface Type Cover?

If you're not sure what the difference is between the Surface Keyboard and Surface Type Cover, here's a summary to help you decide what works best for you.

Surface Keyboard and Surface Type Cover are accessories that turn your device into a laptop. You can draw, take notes, and make your device more comfortable to use. Here's a summary to help you decide which accessory will suit your needs.

  • Surface Keyboards are compatible with Surface Pro 8 and later models.

  • Surface Pro Type Covers are compatible with Surface Pro 7+ and earlier models. Surface Go Type Covers are compatible with Surface Go models.

Find a Keyboard or Type Cover that works with your Surface. Make sure to review the compatibility details provided.

KeyboardsType Covers

Surface Pro Flex Keyboard

Surface Pro Flex Keyboard in black.

Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with bold keyset in black.

Surface Pro Flex Keyboard and Surface Pro Flex Keyboard for Business boast a spacious and sleek design, offering unparalleled comfort. Easily switch between modes and experience the ultimate flexibility. With the Surface Pro Flex Keyboard, you can have a laptop setup by connecting it to your Surface Pro. You can also detach it and use it as a wireless keyboard and type with ease in any environment.

Note: If Copilot is not available or turned off within the device, pressing the Copilot key will launch Windows Search.

Surface models

Surface Pro (11th Edition), Surface Pro 10 for Business, Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 8 running Windows 11

Pen storage and charging 

Included 

Compatible with Surface Slim Pen (2nd Editon) - not included

Features include

  • Bluetooth connectivity 

  • The Copilot key opens the Copilot menu and shows its features with a single button.

  • The microphone key turns your microphone on and off with only a touch.

  • The snipping key captures a screenshot or snip with ease.

  • A full row of function keys (F1-F12). 

  • Dedicated keys for Windows shortcuts, media controls, and screen brightness.

  • Precision haptic touchpad that is 14.3% larger than previous generations.

  • Right click button.

Accessibility

  • Bold keyset edition (available only in US English)

  • Precision haptic touch pad with adjustable click sensitivity, right click area, and adaptive touch mode.

  • Compatible with Surface Adaptive Kit

Surface Pro Keyboard

Surface Pro Keyboard for Business in black.

Screenshot of the Copilot key on the black Surface Pro Keyboard for Business.

Surface Pro Keyboard and Surface Pro Keyboard for Business make it easy to use AI, turn off your microphone, and take screenshots quickly. Take a look a the enhanced keyboard experiences.

Note: If Copilot is not available or turned off within the device, pressing the Copilot key will launch Windows Search.

Surface models

Surface Pro (11th Edition), Surface Pro 10 for Business, Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro X

Pen storage and charging 

Not included

Features include

  • The Copilot key opens the Copilot menu and shows its features with a single button.

  • The microphone key turns your microphone on and off with only a touch.

  • The snipping key captures a screenshot or snip with ease.

  • A full row of function keys (F1-F12). 

  • Dedicated keys for Windows shortcuts, media controls, and screen brightness.

  • Right click button.

Accessibility

Bold keyset edition (available only in US English)

Surface Pro Keyboard with pen storage

Surface Pro Keyboard with pen storage for Business in platinum.

Screenshot of the Copilot key on the platinum Surface Pro Keyboard with pen storage for Business.

Surface Pro Keyboard with pen storage and Surface Pro Keyboard with pen storage for Business make it easy to use AI, turn off your microphone, and take screenshots quickly. Take a look at the enhanced keyboard experiences.

Note: If Copilot is not available or turned off within the device, pressing the Copilot key will launch Windows Search.

Surface models

Surface Pro (11th Edition), Surface Pro 10 for Business, Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro X

Pen storage and charging 

Included

(Pen not included)

Features include

  • The Copilot key opens the Copilot menu and shows its features with a single button.

  • The microphone key turns your microphone on and off with only a touch.

  • The snipping key captures a screenshot or snip with ease.

  • A full row of function keys (F1-F12). 

  • Dedicated keys for Windows shortcuts, media controls, and screen brightness.

  • Right click button.

  • Alcantara® material covering (colors might vary by market)

Accessibility

Bold keyset edition (available only in US English)

Surface Pro Keyboard with Slim Pen

Surface Pro Keyboard with Sim Pen for Business in black.

Screenshot of the Copilot key on the black Surface Pro Keyboard for Business.

Surface Pro Keyboard with Slim Pen and Surface Pro Keyboard with Slim Pen for Business make it easy to use AI, turn off your microphone, and take screenshots quickly. Take a look a the enhanced keyboard experiences.

Note: If Copilot is not available or turned off within the device, pressing the Copilot key will launch Windows Search.

Surface models

Surface Pro (11th Edition), Surface Pro 10 for Business, Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro X

Pen storage and charging 

Included

(Pen included)

Features include

  • The Copilot key opens the Copilot menu and shows its features with a single button.

  • The microphone key turns your microphone on and off with only a touch.

  • The snipping key captures a screenshot or snip with ease.

  • A full row of function keys (F1-F12). 

  • Dedicated keys for Windows shortcuts, media controls, and screen brightness.

  • Right click button.

  • Alcantara® material covering (colors might vary by market)

Surface Pro Signature Keyboard

A Surface Pro Signature Keyboard in black

The Surface Pro Signature Keyboard offers an exceptional typing experience, seamless adaptability, and convenient storage for the Slim Pen.

Surface models

Surface Pro (11th Edition), Surface Pro 10 for Business, Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro X

Pen storage and charging 

Included

(Pen not included)

Features include

  • A full row of function keys (F1-F12). 

  • Dedicated keys for Windows shortcuts, media controls, and screen brightness.

  • Right click button.

  • Alcantara® material covering (colors might vary by market)

Optional feature

Surface Pro Signature Keyboard offers an optional fingerprint reader for quick and secure sign-in with just one touch.

Surface Pro Keyboard (formerly Surface Pro X Keyboard)

Surface Pro X Keyboard

Experience a comfortable typing experience anywhere with Surface Pro Keyboard.

Surface models

Surface Pro (11th Edition), Surface Pro 10 for Business, Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro X

Pen storage and charging 

Not included

Features include

  • A full row of function keys (F1-F12). 

  • Dedicated keys for Windows shortcuts, media controls, and screen brightness.

  • Backlit keys

  • Large trackpad

Surface Pro Signature Type Cover

A Surface Pro Signature Type Cover in poppy red.

The Surface Pro Signature Type Cover offers a full keyboard with a compact design.

Surface models

Surface Pro 7+, Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro 6, Surface Pro (5th Gen), Surface Pro 4, Surface Pro 3

Pen storage and charging 

Not included

Features include

  • A full row of function keys (F1-F12). 

  • Dedicated keys for Windows shortcuts, media controls, and screen brightness.

  • Right click button.

  • Backlit keys.

  • Large trackpad.

  • Alcantara® material covering.

Surface Pro Type Cover

Surface Pro Type Cover in black.

Add a touch of style to everyday tasks with the Surface Pro Type Cover.

Surface models

Surface Pro 7+, Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro 6, Surface Pro (5th Gen), Surface Pro 4, Surface Pro 3

Pen storage and charging 

Not included

Features include

  • A full row of function keys (F1-F12). 

  • Dedicated keys for Windows shortcuts, media controls, and screen brightness.

  • Right click button.

Surface Go Type Cover

Surface Go Type Cover in ice blue.

The Surface Go Type Cover is compact, sleek, and adjustable for comfortable typing anytime.

Surface models

Surface Go 3, Surface Go 2, Surface Go

Pen storage and charging 

Not included

Features include

  • A full row of function keys (F1-F12). 

  • Dedicated keys for Windows shortcuts, media controls, and screen brightness.

  • Right click button.

  • Backlight keys.

  • Large trackpad

  • Alcantara® material covering (not included with black Type Cover).

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