Is it raining outside or am I just typing? The Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is the nicest-sounding keyboard I’ve tested so far

I won’t lie, I love a keyboard that sounds just as good as it looks. Many of the best mechanical keyboards sound downright great, but I’ve never tested one that sounds as outstanding as the Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro. This is, as the brand claims, a keyboard made for audiophiles, thanks to its raindrop-like sound profile.

Not just that, but the keyboard is a beast for productivity, with its Kailh Cocoa linear switches and gasket mount design working together to deliver a smooth and comfortable typing experience. The Rainy 75 Pro sports a sturdy all-metal build and a gorgeous, colorful design, and it’s got a massive 7,000mAh battery. Also, web-based companion software makes customization a walk in the park.

To find out if this is the right keyboard for you, read my full Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro review.

Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro review: Cheat sheet

• What is it? A 75% mechanical keyboard with linear switches that sounds stupidly good
• Who is it for? For audiophiles, according to Wobkey, but it’s really for anyone who types a lot and wants a pretty-looking keyboard
• How much does it cost? The Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is available for $139 / £151
• What do we like? It looks and sounds fantastic, it’s lovely to type on, web-based companion software makes customization easy, and the battery life seems like it’ll never run out
• What don’t we like? The wireless switch is located under the Caps Lock key, and switch choice is limited to linear only

Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro review: Specs

Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro review: The ups

From its beautiful raindrop-like typing sound and heavy-metal construction to its wonderful Kailh Cocoa linear switches, the Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is a force to be reckoned with.

Music to my ears

Here’s a sentence I’ve never heard before: the Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is a keyboard made for audiophiles. Now, I am a self-proclaimed audiophile, and I wouldn’t exactly describe this as an “audiophile’s keyboard,” but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t sound gobsmackingly fantastic.

I tested the Rainy 75 Pro variant, which features Kailh Cocoa linear switches, and it retails for $139 / £151. There are cheaper variants available, too: the Lite model costs $99 while the Standard retails for $109, and both come with HMX Violet linear switches. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk about the Rainy 75 Pro. Its Kailh Cocoa switches require 45g of force to activate, so they’re a little on the heavy side.

Combined with the double-shot PBT keycaps, the switches make a lightweight “thock,” which sounds lovely. The keyboard features five layers of sound-dampening foam and case padding, and Wobkey says that these layers, combined with the PBT keycaps, make a raindrop-like sound. Well, very heavy raindrops, in my opinion, but still lovely. I do enjoy the sound of rain when I’m trying to nap in the afternoon, so I may be biased here.

Tree-felling build

Similar to Keychron’s Q-Series keyboards, such as the Keychron Q65 Max ($209) and the Keychron Q3 HE ($239), the Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro’s case is made entirely of full CNC-machined aluminum, with a stainless steel support frame and multiple layers of impact damping and sound insulation. This means that the keyboard is extremely well built and will stand the test of time.

This also means that the keyboard is heavy, weighing 4.4lbs, making it heavier than the Q3 HE (3.91lbs) but lighter than the Q65 Max (5.33lbs). The Rainy 75 Pro’s 75% layout should help you easily carry it in a backpack, but you’ll have to deal with the very heavy weight.

Adding to the Rainy 75 Pro’s durability are its double-shot PBT keycaps, which are more durable and resistant to wear and tear compared to ABS keycaps. The keyboard is available in a few colorways, like Yellow, Blue and Purple, to name a few. I tested the Pink variant, which sports a combination of pink and lavender keycaps, and it looks stunning. South-facing RGB also adds a stunning pop of color to the board.

Lean mean typing machine

The Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is primarily a productivity keyboard (it’s got a 500Hz polling rate, so not meant for gaming), and it’s a beast for typing. This might be the best keyboard I’ve used for work so far. The keyboard is fully hot-swappable and is compatible with 3- and 5-pin MX switches, so you can change them without de- and re-soldering them to the PCB.

As I mentioned up top, I tested the Kailh Cocoa linear switches, which require 45g of force to activate. Although I’m more accustomed to lighter switches, like the 30g Dawn switches in the McHose X75 V2 ($89), I still enjoyed typing on the Kailh Cocoa linears. The keyboard also features a gasket mount design and a flexible PCB, both of which contribute to the comfortable typing experience. I’ve been using the Rainy 75 Pro for three weeks now and not once have my hands felt fatigued.

I took a typing test at 10fastfingers.com to see how the Rainy 75 Pro fared against other mechanical keyboards I’ve tested, and lo and behold, I achieved my best typing test speed and accuracy to date, as you can see in the table above. This is a huge deal for me, as my bread and butter relies on typing, so I’m happy to see the Rainy 75 Pro is up to the mark.

Mahoosive battery

To top it all off, the Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is fitted with a gigantic 7,000mAh rechargeable battery, as opposed to the Standard model having just a 3,500mAh battery. Wobkey claims the Rainy 75 Pro can last for up to 900 hours with RGB turned off. This, of course, drops significantly with RGB lighting turned on all the time — although Wobkey doesn’t specify the exact mileage.

It only occurred to me three weeks into testing the Rainy75 that I hadn’t yet charged the keyboard. I’d kept the RGB lighting on throughout the testing process, and the Bluetooth icon on my MacBook indicated the keyboard’s battery percentage at 80%.

Customization made easy

My company-sanctioned MacBook Air M2 comes with a few restrictions, including not being able to download third-party software for security reasons. This is why I need to test Mac-specific software on my personal MacBook Pro M1, or use our shared Windows 11 laptop for software testing. The good news is that you don’t need to download any external software or bloatware to customize the Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro!

(Image credit: Wobkey / VIA)

(Image credit: Wobkey / VIA)

The Rainy 75 Pro, similar to many other QMK-enabled keyboards, is compatible with the web-based VIA app. All you need to do is download the JSON file from Wobkey and drop it into VIA’s ‘Design’ tab, plug the keyboard into your computer with the included (or any) USB-C cable and et voilà: you’ll be able to remap keys, record macros, customize the board’s lighting and more. VIA is extremely easy to use, too, thanks to its clean interface.

Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro review: The downs

The Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is a fantastic keyboard and there isn’t much wrong with it. However, there are no tactile switches to choose from, and annoyingly, the wireless switch is located under the Caps Lock key.

Not tactile enough

If you like mechanical switches that have a tactile bump and nature, I have bad news for you: the Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro comes with linear stock switches only. This means that if you want tactile switches, you’ll have to spend a little extra as these cannot be configured when you’re purchasing the keyboard.

Good news is that there is a plethora of tactile switches to choose from, and they don’t always cost a lot either. For instance, a 120-pack of Kailh Box White tactiles is available for $33 / £44 at Amazon, but a 105-pack of Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 heavy tactiles will cost you $63 (£27 for 35 pieces in the U.K.). Just make sure the MX switches are 3- or 5-pin and the LEDs are south-facing.

Tucked away

The Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is a wireless keyboard, so you can use either the included 2.4GHz dongle or Bluetooth for wireless connectivity… but it can be confusing if you’re connecting it wirelessly for the first time. Where’s the wireless switch? Usually it’s located on the back of the board, right? Wrong, not this time.

You’ll first need to find the switch, which, after reading through the manual, I discovered is located under the Caps Lock key. You’ll then need to pull it out with the included keycap puller (or your fingernails if you have long ones). Then you’ll need to flip the switch and pop the keycap back on. Then you’ll need to press Ctrl + Tab to switch between wired, Bluetooth and 2.4GHz.

To me, this feels like an unnecessarily long process for something that could have been easily done via a switch near the keyboard’s USB-C port. This could also drain the Rainy 75 Pro’s battery as you may forget the keyboard is still on even though you’ve gone home for the day… there’s no physical, easy-to-reach switch, after all.

Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro review: Verdict

As mechanical keyboards go, the Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is the undisputed king of the best-sounding decks out there. It sounds downright beautiful, especially if you like a “thocky” profile. The Rainy 75 Pro offers a wonderful typing experience, thanks to its smooth Kailh Cocoa Switches, double-shot PBT keycaps and gasket mount design. I also really appreciate the keyboard’s gigantic 7,000mAh battery life.

Web-based companion software also means you don’t need to download bloatware onto your machine, and the keyboard’s full CNC machined aluminum build means it’ll last the test of time. I am, however, disappointed with the fact that the wireless connectivity switch is located under the Caps Lock key, which feels cumbersome. Also, if you like tactile switches, you may be disappointed that the Rainy 75 Pro comes with linear switches only.

But these shortcomings seem minute compared to all the things the Rainy 75 Pro does right. It has quickly become my daily driver and, with its raindrop-like sound profile, I feel like a wave of calm washes over me every time I type on it.