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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Obinslab Anne Pro 2 vs Vortex Race 3
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Obinslab Anne Pro 2
Vortex Race 3
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (60%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (75%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- Anne Pro 2 (Black)
- Anne Pro 2 (White)
- Race 3 (Gray)
Our Verdict
Obinslab Anne Pro 2
Vortex Race 3
The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 and the Vortex Race 3 are quite different. The Vortex is a wired-only 75% keyboard, while the Obinslab is a compact 60% and can be used wired or wirelessly. The Obinslab's wireless connectivity makes it more versatile because it can be used with more types of devices. Also, it has a multi-pairing feature that lets you pair up to four devices simultaneously. The Obinslab is much better for gaming due to its lower latency and software support. Our Vortex unit doesn't have backlighting, but you can a variant that does. Both keyboards provide an excellent typing experience and are available in various switch options.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
8.1
7.6
Backlight Features
10
0.0
Pre-Travel
2.5 mm
1.9 mm
Configuration Software
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (60%)
TenKeyLess (75%)
Height
1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.1" (2.8 cm)
Width
11.5" (29.2 cm)
12.5" (31.8 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.2 cm)
4.6" (11.6 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.41 lbs (0.640 kg)
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
PBT
Ergonomics
6.0
6.5
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
6°
0°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
5°
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
0.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
No
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
No
Effects
Yes
No
Software Controllable
Yes
No
Color
No Backlighting
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
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)
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
Micro USB
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
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
No Indicator
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.5
8.5
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
51 gf
Actuation Force
39 gf
38 gf
Pre-Travel
2.5 mm
1.9 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
4.0 mm
Latency
8.3
8.2
Latency Video
Latency Wired
5.2 ms
7.7 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
24.2 ms
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.3
8.2
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
5.2 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±2.7 ms
Wired
5.2 ms
7.7 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
Yes
Profiles
6+
4
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Onboard
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
10
8.2
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Full
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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