Microsoft 5VX-00001 Surface 2 Power Cover Keyboard

The Microsoft Surface Power Cover (5VX-00001) addresses two common needs for Surface 2, Surface Pro, and Surface Pro 2 owners in a single accessory: a quality keyboard and extended battery life. Rather than carrying a separate portable charger alongside a Type Cover, the Power Cover integrates a rechargeable battery into the keyboard itself, feeding supplemental power to your Surface during use. It charges whenever your tablet is plugged in, so maintaining the accessory requires no extra effort or cables beyond your standard Surface charger.

On the keyboard side, the Power Cover features a full QWERTY layout with mechanical keys that deliver a satisfying tactile response — a meaningful step up from the flat, pressure-sensitive keys found on earlier Touch Cover designs. The magnetic attachment clicks firmly onto compatible Surface devices, holding securely during use while still detaching easily when you want to use the tablet on its own. The tradeoff for the built-in battery is a modest increase in thickness and weight compared to a standard Type Cover, but for users who regularly find themselves reaching for a charger mid-afternoon, the added convenience of integrated power can easily justify the extra bulk.