KBDFans Athena vs Royal Kludge RK920
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5.0 (8)5.0 · 8 reviews
from$159at Divinikey
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from$54at Royal Kludge
Which one should you get?
Get the
KBDFans Athena
VIA
Build quality in the top 15% of 75% boards under $200.
- No numpad.
Get the
Royal Kludge RK920
Build quality in the bottom 25% of 100% boards under $100.
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
Royal Kludge RK920
Layout size
75%
100%
Display
LCD
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
2,200 g
840 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Sound dampening
Yes
No
- KBDFans Athena
- Royal Kludge RK920
- Performance
- 7074
- Build quality
- 8447
- Productivity
- 7556
- Customizability
- 8866
- Portability
- 6343
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
KBDFans Athena vs Royal Kludge RK920 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 23 specs differ
KBDFans Athena
Royal Kludge RK920
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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