KBDFans Athena vs CannonKeys OGR2
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Which one should you get?
Get the
KBDFans Athena
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 15% of 75% boards under $200.
- No numpad.
Get the
CannonKeys OGR2
Build quality in the top 20% of 80% boards at any price.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- 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.
KBDFans Athena
CannonKeys OGR2
Layout size
75%
80%
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Mount style
Top Mount
Sandwich Mount
Display
LCD
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
2,200 g
2,900 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- KBDFans Athena
- CannonKeys OGR2
- Performance
- 7070
- Build quality
- 8477
- Productivity
- 7576
- Customizability
- 8873
- Portability
- 6353
- Connection: Wired
- Case material: Aluminum
- VIA
KBDFans Athena vs CannonKeys OGR2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 18 specs differ
KBDFans Athena
CannonKeys OGR2
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Weight
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
VIAL
Released
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