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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Obinslab Anne Pro 2 vs Drop SHIFT
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Obinslab Anne Pro 2
Drop SHIFT
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (60%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeCompact (96%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- Anne Pro 2 (Black)
- Anne Pro 2 (White)
- SHIFT (Gray)
Our Verdict
Obinslab Anne Pro 2
Drop SHIFT
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is a better gaming keyboard than the Drop SHIFT, and it's also more versatile overall. The Obinslab is a compact 60% keyboard that can be used wired or wirelessly. It's available in an even wider variety of switches than the Drop keyboard, and the Gateron Brown switches on our unit provide a better typing experience overall. It also has better latency, and it comes with the ObinsKit software for easy customization. On the other hand, the Drop is somewhat bigger and has all the same keys as a full-sized model. So it could be a better choice if you prefer having dedicated arrow keys or a Numpad.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.1
8.2
Configuration Software
Pre-Travel
2.5 mm
2.2 mm
Computer Compatibility
10
7.6
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (60%)
Compact (96%)
Height
1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
Width
11.5" (29.2 cm)
15.2" (38.7 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.2 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.41 lbs (0.640 kg)
2.43 lbs (1.100 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
PBT
Ergonomics
6.0
7.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
6°
-4°
Medium Incline
N/A
0°
Maximum Incline
N/A
4°
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
9.5
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
No
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Good
Backlight Clarity
6.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
4.8 ft (1.5 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
0.0
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
4
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
No Media Keys
Hot Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
Yes
Numpad
No
Yes
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.5
9.0
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
Cherry MX Brown
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Gateron Brown
Cherry MX Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
48 gf
54 gf
Actuation Force
39 gf
46 gf
Pre-Travel
2.5 mm
2.2 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
4.1 mm
Latency
8.3
8.8
Latency Video
Latency Wired
5.2 ms
6.2 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
24.2 ms
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.3
8.8
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
5.2 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±2.7 ms
Wired
5.2 ms
6.2 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
24.2 ms
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
3.0 ms
Multi-Key Latency
7.8
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency 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
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
7.6
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Full
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Android
Fully Compatible
No
iOS
Fully Compatible
No
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
No
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
Android
Fully Compatible
No
iOS
Fully Compatible
No
iPadOS
Fully Compatible
No
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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