KBDFans Athena vs PBTfans Athena 1800
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KBDFans Athena
VIA
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
PBTfans Athena 1800
Layout size
75%
95%
Weight
2,200 g
2,500 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Plate material
Aluminum, CarbonFiber, FR4, Polycarbonate
Aluminum, Brass, CarbonFiber, FR4, Polycarbonate, Steel
Released
2026
2025
- KBDFans Athena
- PBTfans Athena 1800
- Performance
- 7068
- Build quality
- 8475
- Productivity
- 7569
- Customizability
- 8874
- Portability
- 6344
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Mount style: Top Mount
- Display: LCD
- Sound dampening
KBDFans Athena vs PBTfans Athena 1800 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
5 of 20 specs differ
KBDFans Athena
PBTfans Athena 1800
Switch options
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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