Surface Dial is a completely new way to interact with technology and create in the most natural, immersive way. Store, customize, access, navigate, and reimagine physical tools in the digital world – from concept to creation.
A new tool for the creative process
Surface Dial is a completely new way to interact with technology and create in the most natural, immersive way. Store, customize, access, navigate, and reimagine physical tools in the digital world – from concept to creation.
Transition seamlessly through tasks
Press and hold Surface Dial to display a radial menu of tools, making it easier and faster to do the things you love your way, while supporting your workflow.
Simplify actions
Make everyday tasks simple and fun. Adjust the volume on your favorite Groove track. Scroll through news articles without touching your keyboard or mouse. Fly through your local city in Windows Maps.
Partners with Pen
With Surface Dial in one hand and Surface Pen in the other, you can unlock your creativity with easy access to shortcuts, controls, drawing tools, and more.
Use directly on screen
When used with Surface Studio, Surface Pro, and Surface Book 2, Surface Dial allows you to reimagine the way you design. Place it directly on the screen and watch as a color picker or ruler magically appears on your digital drafting table.
Feel your work
Haptic feedback provides helpful vibrations through the aluminum body into your fingertips, to help you stay in the moment and feel totally in touch with your work.
Apps¹ for Surface Dial
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Experience Surface Dial with the leading professional graphics suite made exclusively for Windows. Work faster with Surface Dial on screen, accessing a contextual toolbox with your favorite tools to create stunning artwork.
Surface Dial also works with these apps
Microsoft has all the apps you need to work and play. Watch thinking in action with Ink Replay and Surface Dial in OneNote. Use with Windows Maps to tilt in 3D. Fine-tune scrub through a song in Groove Music. Access drawing tools in Plumbago.
An integral part of the Surface family
Many of the innovative things Surface Dial can do with Surface Studio, Surface Pro, and Surface Book 2 can also be done with Surface Book, Surface Laptop, and Surface Pro 4.
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Surface Pen
Write and draw naturally, with precision ink on one end and a rubber eraser on the other. Sketch, shade, and paint with artistic precision — the 4,096 pressure points respond to the lightest touch.
Surface Studio
Turn your desk into a Studio. Surface Studio is a whole new class of device featuring a floating 28” PixelSense Display that’s designed for the creative process.
Surface Book 2
Experience up to 4 times more power than before and up to 17 hours¹ of battery life. Blazing graphics now come in two sizes: a new 15” or a 13.5” PixelSense™ Display.
Surface Pro
The new Surface Pro gives you a best-in-class laptop, plus the versatility of a studio and tablet — while the refined design includes improved battery life and desktop performance to help keep you productive all day long.