KBDFans Athena vs Qelec.Studio i101
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KBDFans Athena
VIA
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.
KBDFans Athena
Qelec.Studio i101
Layout size
75%
100%
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
Display
LCD
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- KBDFans Athena
- Qelec.Studio i101
- Performance
- 7054
- Build quality
- 8457
- Productivity
- 7554
- Customizability
- 8858
- Portability
- 6360
- Hot-swappable
KBDFans Athena vs Qelec.Studio i101 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 19 specs differ
KBDFans Athena
Qelec.Studio i101
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Weight
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
VIAL
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