Keyboard Microsoft Surface Pro 8XB-00160 with Trackpad and Surface Slim Pen 2 Charging Dock

The Keyboard Microsoft Surface Pro 8XB-00160 with Trackpad and Surface Slim Pen 2 Charging Dock is a detachably connected keyboard designed to work with Microsoft Surface Pro tablets. It combines a low-profile typing surface with an integrated precision trackpad and a built-in charging dock that holds and charges the Surface Slim Pen 2 while the tablet is in use. The keyboard attaches magnetically to the tablet and maintains a slim, portable profile for mobile productivity, typing tasks, and tablet-based office work.

Advantages

The keyboard delivers a comfortable, low-profile typing experience with stable key travel suitable for extended use. An integrated precision trackpad supports multitouch gestures and cursor control, reducing the need to touch the screen. The built-in pen charging dock secures and charges the Surface Slim Pen 2, ensuring the pen is available and charged during work. Magnetic attachment provides quick connection and a consistent alignment between keyboard and tablet, while the detachable design allows flexible transitions between laptop-style and tablet-only modes.

Suitable for

• Mobile professionals who need a portable typing solution for Surface Pro tablets
• Students and writers performing extended typing and note-taking
• Office tasks on a tablet, including document editing, email, and spreadsheets
• Creative workflows that use pen input alongside keyboard and trackpad control

Key specifications

• Detachable magnetic attachment compatible with Surface Pro form factor
• Low-profile keyboard with tactile key travel suitable for prolonged typing
• Integrated precision trackpad with multitouch gesture support
• Built-in charging dock for Surface Slim Pen 2 that charges while docked
• Slim and lightweight design for portability

How to use

Attach the keyboard to the tablet by aligning the magnetic connector and bringing the two components together until they click into place. Use the keyboard and integrated trackpad for typing and cursor control as you would on a laptop; multitouch gestures on the trackpad enable scrolling, zooming, and other navigation. Place the Surface Slim Pen 2 into the built-in charging dock to recharge while you work. To switch to tablet-only use, detach the keyboard by pulling it away from the tablet and stow or remove the pen as needed.

Recommendations

For reliable pen charging and stable connection, ensure the charging dock contacts are kept clean and that the Surface Slim Pen 2 is seated properly. Verify compatibility with your specific Surface Pro model before purchase and keep firmware and system updates current to maintain keyboard and pen functionality.