December 12, 2023
The best Surface accessories for a productive school year
One of the best ways for students to maximize learning and productivity is to take advantage of the right laptop accessories. There are several Microsoft Surface accessories that can help them stay organized, focused, and efficient. Let’s take a look at some of the Surface computer accessories¹ that can help students feel confident in and out of the classroom.
Surface Pen
The Surface Pen is a must-have accessory for students who want to take notes, draw diagrams, or sketch ideas. With its 4,096 pressure levels and tilt support, the Surface Pen provides a natural writing and drawing experience. The Surface Pen also features a built-in eraser and can launch apps or take screenshots with a single click.
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Surface Headphones 2
The Surface Headphones 2 are perfect for students who want to block out distractions and focus on their work. With active noise cancellation technology and up to 18.5 hours of battery life², these comfortable headphones can help students stay focused and productive through online lectures, while studying, or during video calls with classmates. This laptop accessory also has touch controls for adjusting volume and skipping tracks.
Surface Arc Mouse
The Surface Arc Mouse is a sleek and portable accessory that can help students navigate their laptop with ease. With its slim design and wireless connectivity, the Arc Mouse is the perfect laptop accessory for students who are always on the go; it features a full scroll plane, enabling vertical and horizontal scrolling. When students are ready to store the mouse in their backpacks to go to or from class, they can snap the mouse flat, making it an easy travel companion and an essential laptop accessory.
Surface Pro Signature Keyboard
The Surface Pro Signature Keyboard is a must-have accessory for any student who wants to improve their typing experience and turn their Surface tablet into a laptop. With its premium Alcantara® material and full-size keyboard with backlit keys, the attachable keyboard provides a comfortable and responsive typing experience. This Surface accessory also has a large glass trackpad that supports multi-touch gestures so students can use their device with ease. Students can choose from five color options for their keyboard: black, platinum, sapphire, poppy red, and forest.
Surface Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock
This versatile and portable laptop accessory for students can help elevate their workspace. This laptop accessory offers eight versatile ports, allowing students to connect a webcam, phone, and more to their Surface device. The dock also allows students to connect their device to a larger monitor if they want to multitask. Students can also use the Surface Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock to transfer data quickly between devices. This feature is useful when working on large files or when collaborating with other students on projects. For those seeking the ultimate in productivity accessories, this dock is essential.
These are just some of the best laptop accessories that can help students be more productive during the school year. Whether students are searching for laptop accessories that assist in note-taking, enable connection to multiple displays, or help block out distractions, there is something for everyone in the Surface lineup. Explore all of the Surface accessories today that can help you feel confident and excel in the classroom.
- DISCLAIMER: Features and functionality subject to change. Articles are written specifically for the United States market; features, functionality, and availability may vary by region.
- [1] Chargers, software, accessories, and devices sold separately. Availability may vary by market.
- [2] Testing conducted by Microsoft in August 2020 using Surface Headphones 2 with firmware update 1.0.5.74 paired with Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7. Playlist consisted of 44 songs transmitted using SBC encoding. Volume was set to 46% with maximum noise cancelation. Bluetooth A2DP profile was used. Testing consisted of full Surface Headphones 2 battery discharge while playing audio until the Surface Headphones 2 disconnected from the host device. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.