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
Keychron Q4 HE
Layout size
75%
60%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
- KBDFans Athena
- Keychron Q4 HE
- Performance
- 7191
- Build quality
- 8485
- Productivity
- 7594
- Customizability
- 8891
- Portability
- 6390
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
KBDFans Athena
4 owner reviews
“Well-packaged board with plenty of accessories and customization options. Incredibly detailed and beautiful design.”
Keychron Q4 HE
2 owner reviews
KBDFans Athena vs Keychron Q4 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 29 specs differ
KBDFans Athena
Keychron Q4 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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