Akko YU01 vs KBDFans Athena
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Akko YU01
Build quality in the bottom 50% of 65% boards under $150.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
KBDFans Athena
Build quality in the top 15% of 75% boards under $200.
- No 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.
Akko YU01
KBDFans Athena
Layout size
65%
75%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Plastic, Resin
Aluminum
Display
None
LCD
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
1,270 g
2,200 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Akko YU01
- KBDFans Athena
- Performance
- 7370
- Build quality
- 6084
- Productivity
- 6775
- Customizability
- 7688
- Portability
- 9063
- Hot-swappable
- VIA
Akko YU01 vs KBDFans Athena specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 22 specs differ
Akko YU01
KBDFans Athena
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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