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 V1 HE
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Case material
Aluminum
ABS
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
- KBDFans Athena
- Keychron V1 HE
- Performance
- 7093
- Build quality
- 8477
- Productivity
- 7589
- Customizability
- 8887
- Portability
- 6383
- Layout size: 75%
- Hot-swappable
- 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 V1 HE
No owner reviews collected yet.
KBDFans Athena vs Keychron V1 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 27 specs differ
KBDFans Athena
Keychron V1 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
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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