Other 0xCB Static vs PBTfans Athena 1800
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Other 0xCB Static
Knob
Build quality in the top 30% of 40% boards under $150.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Other 0xCB Static
PBTfans Athena 1800
Layout size
40%
95%
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Acrylic, Metal, Steel
Aluminum
Knob
Yes
No
Display
OLED
LCD
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Other 0xCB Static
- PBTfans Athena 1800
- Performance
- 4868
- Build quality
- 7875
- Productivity
- 5869
- Customizability
- 7874
- Portability
- 6244
- Connection: Wired
Other 0xCB Static vs PBTfans Athena 1800 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 22 specs differ
Other 0xCB Static
PBTfans Athena 1800
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
VIAL
Released
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