Anne Pro 2 vs Vortex Pok3r
The Anne Pro 2 and the Vortex Pok3r are close alternatives. The main differences: the Anne Pro 2 is the cheaper of the two at $90 versus $130; the Anne Pro 2 runs wireless where the Vortex Pok3r is wired-only; stock, the Anne Pro 2 sounds clacky and the Vortex Pok3r clean mx clack.
- Lower priceAnne Pro 2$90 versus $130
- More ways to connectAnne Pro 22 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Anne Pro 2 if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($90).
Choose the Vortex Pok3r if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for typing.
Anne Pro 2 vs Vortex Pok3r, spec by spec
| Anne Pro 2 | Vortex Pok3r | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 60% | 60% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wired (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | Doubleshot PBT | Doubleshot PBT |
| Case | n/a | Aluminum |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 1900 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $90 (stronger spec) | $130 |
| Sound (stock) | clacky | clean MX clack |
| Released | 2018 | 2015 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
26% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Anne Pro 2; 52% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Vortex Pok3r.
6% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Anne Pro 2.
Where to buy the Anne Pro 2
Where to buy the Vortex Pok3r
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