KBDFans Athena vs Zuoya GMK81
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5.0 (8)5.0 · 8 reviews
from$159at Divinikey
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from$70at ktechs
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Zuoya GMK81
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $100.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
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
Zuoya GMK81
Connection
Wired
Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Aluminum
ABS, Aluminum
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
Display
LCD
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
2,200 g
870 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- KBDFans Athena
- Zuoya GMK81
- Performance
- 7066
- Build quality
- 8486
- Productivity
- 7691
- Customizability
- 8887
- Portability
- 6380
- Layout size: 75%
- Hot-swappable
- VIA
- Sound dampening
KBDFans Athena vs Zuoya GMK81 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 21 specs differ
KBDFans Athena
Zuoya GMK81
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
VIAL
Mac & Windows
Released
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