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Obinslab Anne Pro 2
Keychron K8
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ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (60%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Mechanical
Yes
Our Verdict
Obinslab Anne Pro 2
Keychron K8
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is better than the Keychron K8 for most uses. Gaming-wise, the Obinslab has much lower latency, macro-programmable keys, and software for customization. On the other hand, the Keychron has better ergonomics because it provides two incline settings, and it has media hotkeys, which the Obinslab lacks. While both keyboards are available with various switch options, the Keychron has a hot-swappable variant that lets you change the switches without soldering.
Variants
- Anne Pro 2 (Black)
- Anne Pro 2 (White)
- K8 (Dark Gray)
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.1
7.7
Configuration Software
Single-Key Latency
8.3
7.4
Pre-Travel
2.5 mm
2.2 mm
Computer Compatibility
10
7.9
Backlight Features
10
9.3
Windows
Fully Compatible
Partial
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
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Size
Compact (60%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.7" (4.3 cm)
Width
11.5" (29.2 cm)
14.1" (35.8 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.2 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.41 lbs (0.640 kg)
1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
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Keycap Material
PBT
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
6.5
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Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
6°
4°
Medium Incline
N/A
8°
Maximum Incline
N/A
12°
Home Row Height
33.2 mm (1.3")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
6.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
10
9.3
Backlighting Picture
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Brightness Max
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Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
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White Shot
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RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
No
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Ok
Backlight Clarity
6.0
White Shot
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Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
4
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
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Media Keys
No Media Keys
Hot Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
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Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.5
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.2
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
53.6 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Gateron Brown
Gateron Brown
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Key Switches
Gateron Brown
Gateron Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
48 gf
45 gf
Actuation Force
39 gf
34 gf
Pre-Travel
2.5 mm
2.2 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
4.1 mm
Latency
8.3
7.4
Latency Video
Latency Wired
5.2 ms
11.0 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
24.2 ms
22.9 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.3
7.4
Single-Key Latency Graph
Preview Graph
Best Connection
5.2 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±2.7 ms
Wired
5.2 ms
11.0 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
24.2 ms
22.9 ms
PCB (Estimated)
3.0 ms
Multi-Key Latency
7.8
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Preview Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
9.4 ms
Key Release
22.3 ms
Data Transmission
8.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
6.0
Chord Split Graph
Preview Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
12.8 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
17.8 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
ObinsKit
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
No
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
No
Profiles
6+
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
10
7.9
Windows
Fully Compatible
Partial
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Android
Fully Compatible
Partial
iOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
Android
Fully Compatible
Partial
iOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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Anne Pro 2
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K8
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