The K2 isn't low profile - it's like regular mechanical keyboards.

You can actually feel the difference between the PBT caps the AP2 has and the ABS on the K2, that are smooth just after three days of work. I also feel k2 works more reliably than ap2. The K2 isn't low profile - it's like regular mechanical keyboards. Now, TL;DR: the AP2 is better in terms of software, build quality, design and function; the K2 has more keys; and that’s why it is better. Anne Pro II with Gateron Browns. Usually I need to use the arrow keys as well (to mark the section to delete). My AP2 caps are way nicer, and the feel is lighter/smoother despite both having gateron reds. Here the AP2 shines over. Press J to jump to the feed. K2 is a very tall profile. What do I mean? These are some of the things I found out: 1.) I just keep my hands up and the keyboard works fine for me with no strain or discomfort. Ultra-Compact: Anne Pro 2 Anne Pro. I few K2 is a very clean design and just works. More posts from the MechanicalKeyboards community, Continue browsing in r/MechanicalKeyboards. Keychron K2 is a 75% layout tactile wireless mechanical keyboard giving you all the keys and functions you need while keeping it compact. Why? The K2 requires you to buy the more expensive model to get PBT. Tips and comments are welcome.

I’ve been in search of a wireless keyboard for sometime and the most prevalent ones that show up are the Anne Pro 2 and the Keychron K2. It can turn off Bluetooth, but not the keyboard entirely. It isn’t in the order I wrote down, which is logical, but it separates it to PgUp/PgDn and then Home and End.

The AP2 Keycaps are PBT by default. Also, the software allows you to fix some bugs; like “not having a `” key. I've seen the RK61 and I didn't like the plastic build and that it had a micro usb instead of usb-c, More posts from the MechanicalKeyboards community, Continue browsing in r/MechanicalKeyboards. Waiting on all the parts! K2 is a very tall profile. The Obinslab can be paired with up to four devices, has on-board memory, and has software compatibility. Personally I like to have function keys as I use them alot as music controls, adjusting brightness/volume etc. However I think you can still use the top row as F keys by holding down another key. Press J to jump to the feed. Both browns.I really like ap2 for typing. It's currently on Kickstarter (which I've backed).

This is something you can’t do with one hand unless you grew up in a circus. If you're ok with the 60% form factor, there are other options. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The K2 has nice RGBs, but the AP2 just kills it here. I also feel k2 works more reliably than ap2. But I didn't want to keep it because every review I read said there were better alternatives for a better price, like the Anne Pro 2 or Ducky. You know what else bugs me? You're right. The K6 on the other hand has real usable arrow keys and a few extra keys that make a world of difference. I assume that some of you will have a totally different opinion. Yeah because I'm used to typing on a laptop and I had no problems with discomfort there.

I hate that it’s too tall. At a comparatively low price point, Keychron’s new K2 model is a nice entry-level mechanical keyboard. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. What would be the best choice for quietest cause I don’t want my mic picking up noise anymore, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the MechanicalKeyboards community, Continue browsing in r/MechanicalKeyboards. help. Check out the iQunix F60. So a fullsize would be even better? Now, after I bitched about the K2’s build quality and functionality, I can start bitching about the AP2.

If saving desk space is your main concern (or you want a keyboard ideal for travel), then the 60% layout is the way to go. This means that standard keycaps just won’t fit. I guess the main difference between the Anne Pro 2 and K2 is that the former doesn't have dedicated function keys. I wouldn’t recommend the AP2 for editing long documents. I need to press Fn1 and /.

I plan to do a mix of gaming and typing.

Lights are not a factor, but both of my boards are RGB. However I think you can still use the top row as F keys by holding down another key. Did you get the gateron or kailh brown switches? I have its big sibling the F96 and it's pretty nice -- still deciding whether I like the larger form factor, though. i can't stand how tall it is and bought a bought a huntsman mini and love how much shorter that was. That said, I'm doing a semi-custom TKL now starting from a prebuilt barebones hotswap.

Are there any huge differences aside from the price? No arrows, no navigation.

It has software, K2 doesn’t. It cuts out a lot of keys (most of the navigation keys, dedicated arrow keys, and the function … Hi, I’m fairly new to mechanical keyboards and this is going to be my first one. I’ve read that the K2 is a bit tall and may be uncomfortable on the wrist for prolonged typing.

It's uncomfortable especially when using at 0 angle.

The goal of this subreddit is to provide daily links to interesting mechanical keyboard content. This review between the AP2 and the K2 is meant for the person who wishes to purchase an affordable bluetooth mechanical keyboard that is meant to be mobile, and wants to know what is better in terms of usability. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. I think you're confusing the Keychron K2 with the K1. Think I might like the 60% life! Arrow keys are a personal and sometimes professional preference.

I plan to do a mix of gaming and typing.

I almost forgot the Keychron also has the K6. Well, I need ` more than I need Esc. The K6 I got with hotswappable switches, so I might try out some different switches soon and I'll likely buy some new keycaps as well.

However, the difference in form factor between the K2 and AP2 is very minor (1cmx1cm iirc).

Keyboard lovers Clicking and Clacking in a content rich, friendly place. First off, I have Windows, Mac, and iOS devices. I think you're confusing the Keychron K2 with the K1. Just my two cents. I recently received my Keychron K2 with an extra keycap set, to tried to get out the most customization for my stock Anne Pro II. But it comes to show better feeling quality and materials. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The goal of this subreddit is to provide daily links to interesting mechanical keyboard content. Hi, it appears you may be new to this subreddit! I hate that it’s too tall. I bought it knowing this, and I’ll explain in a bit why I still think it is better, though my main board is the K2. The F1-F12 keys are lower in profile then the number row. First, and this is something I assume cannot be explained in the photos: the AP2’s lights are brighter. I appreciate the review as I'm currently using the K1 and K2 but have just ordered the AP2. The same for Delete.

If you can recommend other similar keyboards It’d be appreciated. But most keyboard makers have no software at all, so having a proprietary thing is better than none. What’s the difference between Cherry/Gateron/Kailh? I'm trying to research how different they feel. Maybe wait until after the keyboard is released (June) so you can read some reviews before buying (although you won't get the cheaper Kickstarter price then). I'm thinking about getting the anne pro 2 as I type this on my keychron k2 I got last year. I have Anne pro 2 and k2.

But having to look at the keyboard when you want to do “Home” or “PgUp” is terrible. I can’t find any comparison between the 2 and I’m not cultured enough on keyboards to know which is better but if you guys can help me decide which is the better keyboard or what are pros and cons of both are that would be lovely! I plan to use this keyboard on different places and I don’t want to be bringing a palm rest. I needed to mod the ESC key to work as ` instead of using Fn+Esc to get `.

The arrows are actually half usable. I just couldn't find any other 75% Bluetooth keyboard that worked for me.

But also, you can actually decide whether you want bluetooth, cable or OFF. I guess the main difference between the Anne Pro 2 and K2 is that the former doesn't have dedicated function keys. I have gateron reds and like it a lot but I think i want to go with brown this time. I use keychron palm rest. The dealbreaker and the reason to use the K2 is, well, that it does have more keys, arrows, and navigation. I’ve used both the Anne Pro 2 and the Keychron K2 for a few days, each, as my main keyboard. Please note that my review is totally subjective. In the end, I use the AP2 with my daily driver desktop and my K6 is on permanent work duty (software engineer). The AP2 has one major problem: stuck keys. Anne pro 2 vs Keychron k2. Meaning, even if my keycaps on the K2 are ABS, even if the light is not as good as in the AP2, even if there has yet to be a software to map the replacement between PgUp and Home, I need the arrows for my functionality. This is the FN row for the K2. Anne Pro 2 or Keychron K2 or others? Now, another issue is that you just... well... have less keys. I should be comparing the K6 instead of the K2 since K6 is about the same size as the anne pro 2. in my personal opinion i would get the anne pro 2 or the RK61 which is half the price. I'll look into the iQunix one thanks!

not really; think of it this way: there is a way to get in the same 60% form factor a bit more, and the AP2 avoided it. I got the palm rest, but I've ended up not needing it. Now, that’s not the only thing.

With the largest battery seen in a mechanical board, Mac layout, connect up to 3 devices, comes with wired cable option, and 15+ types of RGB lighting option. How brighter? Remember Pulp Fiction, the briefcase? Both these keyboards are great for travel (if you take a tablet) or for some quick reddit post (I wouldn’t recommend the AP2 for editing long documents).

I’ve typed half of this review on the K2 and half on the AP2; I guess that if you’re like me and will need to use keys like Home, End, PgUp and PgDn often, as well as arrow keys, then the AP2 is not for you. I read the same thing about the K2 also and took a chance on it via Amazon with an easy return path. These are the 2 most popular keyboards I kept seeing on google. Press J to jump to the feed. It's nice to look at, but at least for my hands and typing style, I don't actually end up using it. That said, the Keychron has media hotkeys and two incline settings. It really bugs me.

First off, I have Windows, Mac, and iOS devices. I use keychron palm rest. One thing missing is the risk of not having open source firmware. This is a problem. Look at F4 vs the 4. I spend 8-10 hours coding each day. Keyboard lovers Clicking and Clacking in a content rich, friendly place. Ap2 is extremely comfortable and nice to use. Also if you have any other recommendations other than those two, then shoot me a link! But the lack of arrow and navigation keys on the AP2 is the dealbreaker. Keychron could easily disappears and without software your keyboard can easily become useless. These are the 2 most popular keyboards I kept seeing on google. I have Anne pro 2 and k2. Sometimes, and I don’t know exactly when, and it doesn’t matter whether I’m on bluetooth or USB, I get a key stuck in repeat and I need to turn it off or unplug.

Imagine reviewing 2 small form factor keyboards and prefering the one with more keys. Still i find it hard. Plus being able to customize 2 layers of FN key combinations has actually improved the usability for me over the 75% layout of the K2. Hi, I’m fairly new to mechanical keyboards and this is going to be my first one.

there are BT connectivity issues for the AP2. Also, you need to memorize these functions if you want to replace the keycaps: Here the AP2 wins by a knock-out. I few K2 is a very clean design and just works. Now, don’t get me wrong.

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