Comparing the Microsoft Surface Pen against Dell`s Premium Active Pen
(Windows Phone Central)

Best versatility Dell Premium Active Pen $100 at Dell Pros 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity Three programmable buttons Tilt support Works with both Wacom AES and MPP protocols Cons No eraser functionality Though it lacks a working eraser, the fact that Dell`s Premium Active Pen works across both Wacom AES and MPP protocols makes it an excellent choice if you own two or more devices that use them. Best performance Microsoft Surface Pen $100 at Microsoft Pros 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity One programmable button (three inputs) Tilt support Eraser functionality Cons No support for other pen protocols If you have a Surface and you`re looking to get the best of the best in terms of performance, Microsoft`s Surface Pen is the best option available. However, it`s worth pointing out that it only works with devices that use Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP). Overall, the Microsoft Surface Pen is the better choice in terms of sheer performance — provided y...