KBDFans Athena vs Zerodate K87
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Which one should you get?
Get the
KBDFans Athena
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 10% of 75% boards under $200.
- No numpad.
Get the
Zerodate K87
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $100.
- 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
Zerodate K87
Layout size
75%
80%
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Aluminum
ABS
Display
LCD
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
2,200 g
560 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- KBDFans Athena
- Zerodate K87
- Performance
- 7069
- Build quality
- 8470
- Productivity
- 7566
- Customizability
- 8875
- Portability
- 6352
- Connection: Wired
- VIA
KBDFans Athena vs Zerodate K87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 21 specs differ
KBDFans Athena
Zerodate K87
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
VIAL
Released
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