The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is an excellent 60% compact gaming keyboard that feels very well-built and looks sleek in most computer setups. It has exceptionally low wired latency, full RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys, and all keys are macro-programmable with the companion software. While this keyboard is available with a wide variety of switch options, our unit has Gateron Brown switches, which have a good amount of feedback, aren't too loud, and provide an excellent typing quality. Unfortunately, the height of the keyboard and the lack of incline settings or an included wrist rest may cause fatigue during long typing sessions, and the lack of arrow keys may bother some people.
Our Verdict
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is an excellent keyboard for gaming. It feels very well-built, and the Gateron Brown switches on our unit provide good tactile feedback and don't take much force to operate. It also has full RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys, and macros can be set to any key using the companion software. Unfortunately, its ergonomics are mediocre as it lacks a wrist rest and adjustable incline settings.
- Wide variety of switch types available.
- Full RGB backlighting.
- Minimal extra features.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is a good keyboard for office use. The Gateron Brown switches on our unit provide tactile feedback, are quiet, and only take a light amount of force to operate. This keyboard is also available in a range of switch types, including Cherry MX, Kailh, and other Gateron switches. Unfortunately, it has mediocre ergonomics as it's a rather tall keyboard with no palm rest or incline settings. On the other hand, every key is fully programmable, and you can set shortcuts and macros using the companion software, which is compatible with both Windows and macOS.
- Excellent typing quality.
- Wide variety of switch types available.
- Small size may feel cramped to some; no arrow keys.
- Minimal extra features.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is a very good keyboard for mobile or tablet use. It has an excellent build quality and a very sturdy-feeling plastic frame. You can connect and charge the keyboard via USB-C cable, or you can connect wirelessly and pair up to four devices via Bluetooth. However, despite being a compact keyboard, it's fairly tall and somewhat heavy, which may not bother everyone, but some people may find it's a less portable keyboard as a result.
- Connects via Bluetooth and pairs with up to four devices.
- Tall profile and somewhat heavy.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is great for programming. It's available with a wide range of switch options, and the Gateron Brown switches we tested offer excellent typing quality. It's compatible with all major operating systems, all buttons are macro-programmable, and it has full RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys. Unfortunately, its ergonomics are mediocre due to its lack of incline settings or an included wrist rest.
- Excellent typing quality.
- Wide variety of switch types available.
- Connects via Bluetooth and pairs with up to four devices.
- Small size may feel cramped to some; no arrow keys.
- Minimal extra features.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is a sub-par keyboard for entertainment or home theater PC use. It lacks a trackpad, so you'll likely need to use a mouse to navigate menus, and it doesn't have media keys or a wheel for volume control. That said, it connects wirelessly via Bluetooth, and it has full RGB backlighting.
- Lacks a trackpad or volume wheel.
- No media keys.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 19, 2024:
We've added a link to our 'Best 60% Keyboards' recommendation article in the Compared To Other Keyboards section.
- Updated Nov 30, 2023: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard in the Dimensions section of this review.
- Updated Nov 29, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3.1, which adds a new estimated PCB latency test to the Single-Key Latency section and a new Analog test to the Switches section of this review. You can see the full changelog here.
- Updated Oct 27, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3, which overhauls how key input is evaluated. We've added new tests for Single Key Latency, Multi Key Latency, Data Transmission, and Chord Split. We've also introduced a new Raw Performance usage and adjusted how the Gaming and Office usage scores are calculated. You can see the full changelog here.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is available in white or black colors and a wide variety of switch types, including Cherry MX, Gateron, and Kailh. The unit we tested is the black color variant and has Gateron Brown switches. While other switch types will provide different typing experiences, we expect the rest of our tests to remain consistent.
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The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is among the best compact keyboards we've tested. It's versatile enough for a variety of uses, feels very well-built, and the Gateron Brown switches on our unit provide excellent typing quality. It's also available with a wide variety of switches, including Cherry MX, Kailh, and other Gateron switches, and unlike the Ducky One 2 SF, it has companion software, making it easier to set macros.
See our recommendations for the best keyboards for programming, the best gaming keyboards, and the best mechanical keyboards. Or, for more 60% layout options, see our picks for the best 60% keyboards.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 and the Ducky One 2 Mini V1 are both compact 60% mechanical keyboards. However, the Ducky is wired-only, while the Obinslab can be used wired or wirelessly through Bluetooth. The Obinslab is available with a variety of different switches, including Gateron and Cherry MX, while the Ducky is available with Cherry MX only. On the other hand, the Obinslab has software available, while the Ducky can only be customized by pressing keys on the keyboard itself. For gaming, the Obinslab has lower latency, but only if you use it over a wired connection.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is a better wireless keyboard than the Keychron K6 overall. The Obinslab has much better latency, giving you a faster gaming experience. All of its keys are macro-programmable, and the keyboard is compatible with the ObinsKit software for easy customization. You can also pair it with four devices over Bluetooth. That said, the Keychron has dedicated arrow keys, which the Obinslab lacks, and its ergonomics are a bit better, thanks to the two incline settings. However, you can only pair three devices over Bluetooth at a time.
For most uses, the Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is better than the Razer Huntsman Mini. Both keyboards are very well-built, and they can be configured with different types of switches. The typing experience on both keyboards is excellent; however, the Gateron Brown switches on the Obinslab have a higher pre-travel distance than the Clicky Optical Switches on the Razer. The biggest difference between these two keyboards is that the Obinslab is a wireless Bluetooth keyboard with multi-device pairing capability, while the Razer is a wired-only keyboard.
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed and the Obinslab Anne Pro 2 are both wireless mechanical keyboards. The Obinslab is more compact since it doesn't have the dedicated navigation keys the Razer has. While the Obinslab doesn't have a USB receiver, it can pair with up to four devices over Bluetooth, which is one more than the Razer. Also, our Obinslab unit doesn't have the same quality control issue that our Razer has, so the typing experience and build quality feel much better. Both boards have incredibly low latency over a wired connection, but the Razer's Bluetooth latency is much lower.
Test Results
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is a compact 60% keyboard that takes up very little space on your desk.
Alternatively, if you're looking for a slightly larger TenKeyLess model with a more distinct retro look, check out the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2's build quality is excellent. Its frame is made of plastic but feels very solid and well-built, and the keycaps are doubleshot and have a matte finish. Unfortunately, there's slight left and right wobble on alphanumeric keys, though this isn't noticeable when typing.
This keyboard's ergonomics are mediocre. There's no palm rest, and there aren't any incline settings. It's a very small keyboard that may feel a bit cramped and takes a little while to get used to.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2's backlighting is outstanding. Each key is individually-lit, and the keyboard has full RGB and brightness settings, with a white inside frame to help reflect light. Unfortunately, the color mixing is poor as the white light has a pinkish hue.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 keyboard charges via a USB-C to USB-A cable. You can also use it while it's plugged in without needing a Bluetooth connection.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 connects via Bluetooth and you can wirelessly pair it with up to four devices.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 has a poor amount of extra features. While all keys can be reprogrammed within its companion software, there are no media keys, Numpad, or arrow keys. However, you can set the Right Shift, Fn1, Context Menu, and Ctrl buttons to act as arrow keys when tapped by enabling the 'Tap' feature in the software. This keyboard also has an auto-sleep feature to help conserve battery, which is nice. For a compact mechanical keyboard with dedicated arrow keys, check out the AUKEY KM-G9.
- Obinslab Anne Pro 2
- USB-C to USB-A cable
- 1x Keycap puller
- 8x Extra keycaps
- 1x Extra enter keycap
- 1x Extra shift keycap
- 1x Extra escape keycap
- Quick start guide
This keyboard's typing quality is excellent. While larger keys with stabilizers feel a bit mushy, all keys are very stable overall. Due to its compact size, the keyboard may take some getting used to and can cause muscle fatigue, especially during long typing sessions. If you're interested in a keyboard with dedicated arrow keys to navigate text easier, check out the Ducky MIYA Pro. If you'd prefer having the freedom of easily swapping out your switches, check out the GLORIOUS GMMK instead.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is quiet with the Gateron Brown switches we tested. However, it may be louder with other switch types.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 we tested has Gateron Brown switches. This keyboard is also available for purchase with multiple varieties of Cherry MX, Gateron, and Kailh switches.
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 we tested has Gateron Brown switches, which feel light and give excellent tactile feedback, though the stabilized keys feel slightly mushy. If you want a compact wireless keyboard that's hot-swappable so that you can use any switch you prefer, then check out the ROYAL KLUDGE RK61.
This keyboard has superb wired latency that should provide a very responsive-feeling experience, even in competitive and reaction-based games. The Bluetooth latency is significantly higher, but the difference likely won't be noticeable for everyday use or casual gaming.
Obinslab's ObinsKit software is excellent. It gives a plethora of customization options, allowing you to reprogram every key on the keyboard, as well as giving you full control of the RGB lighting. The software only recognizes the keyboard while using the cable, and it won't if you're using a Bluetooth connection.
