Surface Pro Flex Keyboard overview
Introducing the all-new Surface Pro Flex Keyboard, designed to enhance the versatility and functionality of your Surface Pro device. This keyboard provides a seamless transition between attached and detached1 modes with features like 128-bit encryption for secure data transmission and compatibility with multiple Surface Pro models.
Highlights
The new Surface Pro Flex Keyboard enhances flexibility:
- Versatile design: The Surface Pro Flex Keyboard is designed for new experiences, functioning both attached and detached.
- Seamless transition: Effortlessly pair and switch throughout your day. Use it attached to your Pro for the ultimate laptop setup or detach1 it to serve as a standalone keyboard for greater flexibility.
- Ergonomic workspaces: Dock Surface Pro to a monitor to create an optimal productivity setup.
- Creative workflows: Enhance your creativity by using your Slim Pen2 with Surface Pro in one hand and accessing essential Adobe shortcuts with Surface Pro Flex Keyboard in the other.
- Adaptable to any space: Surface Pro Flex Keyboard excels even in cramped spaces, like an airplane seat. Detach and continue working comfortably, maintaining your workflow wherever you are.
- Encrypted: 128-bit encryption technology encrypts your data and only allows your Surface Pro to decrypt it, making it difficult for a cyber-thief to intercept your keystrokes.
Connectivity
The Surface Pro Flex Keyboard features Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) technology. For earlier Surface Pro devices without Bluetooth LE support, the Surface Pro Flex Keyboard can still maintain connectivity through standard Bluetooth protocols, helping ensure seamless integration.
Surface Pro Flex Keyboard supports wireless connectivity to one Surface Pro device. To switch to another device:
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices and remove Surface Pro Flex Keyboard as an input device.
- Physically disconnect the keyboard.
- Press and hold the Esc key for about 5 seconds until the Fn key LED light turns on.
- Physically connect the keyboard to your other Surface Pro device.
Tech specs
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Compatibility1 | - Surface Pro (11th Edition) - Surface Pro 10 & Surface Pro 10 with 5G (commercial SKUs only) - Surface Pro 9 - Surface Pro 8 |
| Size and Weight | Length: 11.38 inch (289 mm) Width: 8.71 inch (221 mm) Height: 0.21 inches (5.25 mm) Weight: 0.75 lbs (340 g) |
| Battery life | Up to 41 hours of continuous typing3 |
| Accessibility | - Surface precision haptic touchpad with adjustable select sensitivity, right select area, and adaptive touch mode - Compatible with Surface Adaptive Kit2 - Option to purchase Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Bold Keyset4 |
| Keys | - Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys - Layout: English, full row of function keys (F1 - F12) - Dedicated keys for Copilot,5 microphone mute, snipping, Windows shortcuts, media controls, screen brightness - Right select button - Optional bold keyset - Precision haptic touchpad - Backlight |
| Pen integration | Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition)2 storage and charging |
| Interface | Magnetic |
| Sensors | Accelerometer |
| Exterior | Material: Alcantara® Colors: Black |
| Warranty6 | One-year limited hardware warranty |
| Battery capacities | Minimum: 495 mAh (Min. Energy: 1.862 Wh) Typical: 513 mAh (Typ. Energy: 1.929 Wh) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth Low Energy |
Order
Get the Surface Pro Flex Keyboard from your Microsoft Authorized Reseller or via the Microsoft Store
References
- Detached use requires Windows 11.
- Sold separately.
- Testing was conducted at Microsoft in February 2024, using preproduction devices and Windows 11 software, under controlled conditions. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with continuous typing while keyboard is detached from the device. The test was conducted with the default settings (and didn't include use of touchpad or peripherals) Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
- Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with bold keyset available only in US English.
- Use Copilot key with supported Windows 11 devices; feature availability varies by device and market, see aka.ms/KeySupport.
- Microsoft’s Limited Warranty is in addition to your consumer law rights.