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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Obinslab Anne Pro 2 vs Varmilo VA87M

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Obinslab Anne Pro 2
Varmilo VA87M

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Nov 19, 2024 06:00 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.2

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Obinslab Anne Pro 2 Picture
Varmilo VA87M Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (60%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWired
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
Hot-Swappable Switches
No

Variants

  • Anne Pro 2 (Black)
  • Anne Pro 2 (White)
  • VA87M (Beijing Opera)
  • VA87M (CMKY)
  • VA87M (Forest Fairy)
  • VA87M (Koi)
  • VA87M (Mac)
  • VA87M (Moonlight)
  • VA87M (Panda)
  • VA87M (RGBK)
  • VA87M (RGBY)
  • VA87M (Sakura)
  • VA87M (Sea Melody)
  • VA87M (Summit White)

Review

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See Varmilo VA87M Review
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Our Verdict

Obinslab Anne Pro 2

Varmilo VA87M

The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 and the Varmilo VA87M are very different. The Obinslab is a compact 60% wireless keyboard, while the Varmilo is a wired TKL. The Obinslab is better for gaming because it has lower latency. Also, it has macro-programmable keys and software for customization.

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Black
Anne Pro 2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Beijing Opera
VA87M
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Amazon.com
White
Anne Pro 2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
CMKY
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
Forest Fairy
VA87M
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Koi
VA87M
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Mac
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
Moonlight
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
Panda
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
RGBK
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
RGBY
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
Sakura
VA87M
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Sea Melody
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
Summit White
VA87M
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Amazon.com
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.1
8.0

Backlight Features 
 

10
6.5

Pre-Travel 
 

2.5 mm
2.0 mm

Single-Key Latency 
 

8.3
7.2

Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0
0.0

Backlight Clarity 
 

6.0
4.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Obinslab Anne Pro 2 Top Picture
Varmilo VA87M Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (60%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)

Width  

11.5" (29.2 cm)
14.0" (35.6 cm)

Depth 
 

4.0" (10.2 cm)
5.2" (13.3 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.41 lbs (0.640 kg)
2.22 lbs (1.008 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Obinslab Anne Pro 2 Build Quality Close Up
Varmilo VA87M Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Obinslab Anne Pro 2 Side Picture
Varmilo VA87M Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

6°
4°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
12°

Home Row Height 
 

33.2 mm (1.3")
27.8 mm (1.1")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

6.0
6.7

Customizability Overview  

Obinslab Anne Pro 2 Customizability Overview
Varmilo VA87M 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
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
No

Backlight Features 
 

10
6.5

Backlighting Picture  

Obinslab Anne Pro 2 Backlighting Picture
Varmilo VA87M Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Obinslab Anne Pro 2 Brightness Max
Varmilo VA87M Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Obinslab Anne Pro 2 Brightness Min
Varmilo VA87M Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
No
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Backlight Clarity 
 

6.0
4.0

White Shot  

Obinslab Anne Pro 2 White Shot
Varmilo VA87M White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wired

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
4.7 ft (1.4 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
Mini USB
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

4
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
No Batteries
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0
0.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
No

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Obinslab Anne Pro 2 Extra Features
Varmilo VA87M Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

No Media Keys
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
No Indicator
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Obinslab Anne Pro 2 Bundle Picture
Varmilo VA87M Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

7.2
8.1

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

53.6 dBA
49.4 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Gateron Brown
Cherry MX Red

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Linear

Analog 
 

No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Operating Force 
 

48 gf
50 gf

Actuation Force 
 

39 gf
50 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.5 mm
2.0 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.0 mm
4.0 mm
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Latency 
 

8.3
7.2

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

5.2 ms
12.8 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

24.2 ms
N/A
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

8.3
7.2

Single-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Best Connection 
 

5.2 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±2.7 ms

Wired 
 

5.2 ms
12.8 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

24.2 ms
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

3.0 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

7.8

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Wired

Key Press 
 

9.4 ms

Key Release 
 

22.3 ms

Data Transmission 
 

8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Obinslab Anne Pro 2 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  

See details on graph tool

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

12.8 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

17.8 ms
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

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
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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
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10
0.0

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible
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Check Price

Black
Anne Pro 2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Beijing Opera
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
White
Anne Pro 2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
CMKY
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
Forest Fairy
VA87M
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Koi
VA87M
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Mac
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
Moonlight
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
Panda
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
RGBK
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
RGBY
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
Sakura
VA87M
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Sea Melody
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
Summit White
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
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Obinslab Anne Pro 2

Varmilo VA87M

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