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Obinslab Anne Pro 2 vs 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard
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Obinslab Anne Pro 2
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (60%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWireless
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
Variants
- Anne Pro 2 (Black)
- Anne Pro 2 (White)
- Retro Mechanical Keyboard (Fami Edition)
- Retro Mechanical Keyboard (N Edition)
Our Verdict
Obinslab Anne Pro 2
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 and the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard are both wireless mechanical keyboards. The Obinslab is smaller, with a compact (60%) layout. It has a more conventional, straightforward look, and it's available in a range of mechanical switches, including Cherry MX, Kailh, and Gateron options. It also has backlighting, which the 8BitDo lacks. On the other hand, the 8BitDo has a larger, tenkeyless layout and a more distinct, retro-inspired look. It only comes with clicky Kailh switches, but it has a hot-swappable PCB that allows you to change out the stock switches without soldering, a feature the Obinslab lacks. The 8BitDo also comes with a separate two-button gamepad module.
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Threshold
Gaming
8.1
7.0
Backlight Features
10
0.0
Chord Split
6.0
9.5
Backlight Clarity
6.0
0.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (60%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.8" (4.6 cm)
Width
11.5" (29.2 cm)
14.8" (37.6 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.2 cm)
6.7" (17.0 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.41 lbs (0.640 kg)
2.29 lbs (1.039 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
PBT
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
6°
7°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
33.2 mm (1.3")
31.8 mm (1.3")
Hardware Customizability
6.0
8.9
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
5-pin Cherry
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Yes
Backlight Features
10
0.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
No
Brightness Min
RGB
Yes
No
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
No
Effects
Yes
No
Software Controllable
Yes
No
Backlight Clarity
6.0
0.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.0 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
7.5
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
4
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
6.7
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
4
Onboard Macro Programming
No
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
No Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
Yes
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps & Scroll Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.5
7.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.2
4.5
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
53.6 dBA
54.6 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Yes
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Gateron Brown
Kailh Box White V2
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Clicky
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
48 gf
57 gf
Actuation Force
39 gf
47 gf
Pre-Travel
2.5 mm
1.9 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
3.6 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.3
8.5
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
5.2 ms
8.1 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±2.7 ms
±0.7 ms
Wired
5.2 ms
8.1 ms
Receiver
N/A
10.0 ms
Bluetooth
24.2 ms
13.8 ms
PCB (Estimated)
3.0 ms
6.5 ms
Multi-Key Latency
7.8
7.8
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Receiver
Key Press
9.4 ms
11.0 ms
Key Release
22.3 ms
16.7 ms
Data Transmission
8.7
8.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Receiver
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Yes
Chord Split
6.0
9.5
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
12.8 ms
1.2 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
17.8 ms
4.9 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
ObinsKit
8BitDo Ultimate Software V2
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
10
Android
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
iOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Android, iPhone & iPad
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