Compare KBDFans Athena vs Keychron 81 Pro Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the KBDFans Athena and Keychron 81 Pro and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2026 Includes a Yes, LCD display Supports VIAL configuration Uses a Top Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Weighs about 2200 g Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Released in 2023 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Comes with a knob Includes a No display Compatible with both Mac and Windows Provides dedicated media keys Supports QMK firmware Features N-key rollover Includes screw-in stabilizers Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 1887 g Sized at 47 x 338 x 151 mm Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 70.3 Build Quality: 83.8 Productivity: 75.4 Customizability: 88.7 Portability: 63	Scores Performance: 81.8 Build Quality: 87 Productivity: 97.3 Customizability: 94.9 Portability: 81.6
Name	Name KBDFans Athena	Name Keychron 81 Pro
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 75%	Layout Size 75%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support LCD	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity 4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Top Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 47 x 338 x 151 mm
Weight	Weight 2200g	Weight 1887g