KBDFans Athena vs Niz X99
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from$198at Mechkeys
Which one should you get?
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KBDFans Athena
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 15% of 75% boards under $200.
- No numpad.
Get the
Niz X99
Build quality in the bottom 5% of 96% boards under $200.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
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
Niz X99
Layout size
75%
96%
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Aluminum
Plastic
Display
LCD
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
2,200 g
1,249 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- KBDFans Athena
- Niz X99
- Performance
- 7040
- Build quality
- 8438
- Productivity
- 7649
- Customizability
- 8840
- Portability
- 6342
- Connection: Wired
KBDFans Athena vs Niz X99 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 19 specs differ
KBDFans Athena
Niz X99
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
VIA
VIAL
Released
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