When comparing Type Heaven vs Anne Pro, the Slant community recommends Anne Pro for most people. In the question“What are the best keyboards for programming?” Anne Pro is ranked 36th while Type Heaven is ranked 51st. The most important reason people chose Anne Pro is:
You can connect the Anne Pro to a computer without the hassle of wires, as it has built in Bluetooth connectivity.
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Pros
Pro Quieter than Cherry MX Brown switches
Type Heaven's Topre switches have a much quieter, softer sound than the Cherry MX Browns.
Pro Functional to use keyboard
No LEDs, no USB hubs and no detachable cables: to Topre, that's just hype. They clearly feel that, with the right product in your hand, there is no need for all those "sideshow features", as they refers to them.
Pro Aesthetically pleasing
Each of the 104 keys is dark grey with a white, laser engraved inscription. The frame of the keyboard is black, but is slightly textured to give it a matte finish without the "gritty" feel. The keyboard has some hard lines and sharply turned corners, but also has some round surfaces. This combinations makes it quite elegant.
Pro Reasonably cheap
Topre has an extensive line of keyboards, all featuring the company's custom switches. However, the Type Heaven is the first Topre keyboard to be offered at a price this low.
Pro Bluetooth connectivity
You can connect the Anne Pro to a computer without the hassle of wires, as it has built in Bluetooth connectivity.
Pro Smartphone app-controlled RGB customization
You can customize RGB colors and lighting modes using a smartphone app. This is a step-up from most non-big-name keyboard manufacturers that tend to go with on-keyboard customization control which can get quite confusing.
Pro RGB lighting
You get per-key RGB lighting with the Anne Pro, along with a number of different lighting modes.
Pro Priced really well
You get a lot of features for the money. Along with the 60% form factor ( most keyboards in this size are quite expensive ), you get full RGB lighting, ,PBT keycaps and Bluetooth connectivity, but at a lower price compared to other options.
Cons
Con Some build quality issues
Some parts of the keyboard frame look flimsy.