KBDFans Athena vs Newmen GM980
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KBDFans Athena
Build quality in the top 15% of 75% boards under $200.
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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
Newmen GM980
Layout size
75%
95%
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Aluminum
Polycarbonate
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
- KBDFans Athena
- Newmen GM980
- Performance
- 7073
- Build quality
- 8448
- Productivity
- 7577
- Customizability
- 8862
- Portability
- 6357
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
KBDFans Athena vs Newmen GM980 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 25 specs differ
KBDFans Athena
Newmen GM980
Switch options
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
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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