KBDFans Athena75 vs Agar Micro
Choose the Athena 75 for its fuller 75% layout and LCD, or the Agar Micro for a 40% Alice layout and a much lighter listed weight.
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Which one should you get?
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KBDFans Athena75
Build quality in the top 15% of 75% boards under $200.
- 75% ANSI layout with split backspace.
- LCD screen and RGB lighting.
- Hot-swappable, with VIA and VIAL support listed.
- No numpad.
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KBDFans Agar Micro
Build quality in the top 10% of 40% boards under $150.
- 40% ANSI Alice layout in a listed 280g configuration.
- Bluetooth wireless connectivity is listed alongside wired connectivity.
- Hot-swappable with VIA support listed.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Pick the KBDFans Athena 75 if you want a fuller 75% layout, LCD, RGB, and more documented build options, and do not need wireless use. Choose the KBDFans Agar Micro if low listed weight, Bluetooth, and its 40% Alice format matter more than dedicated function and arrow keys. Check the Agar Micro layout limitation against your daily shortcuts before buying.
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 Athena75
KBDFans Agar Micro
Layout size
75%
40%
Connection
Wired
Wired, Bluetooth
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Ergonomics
Split Backspace
Alice
Case material
Aluminum
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
- KBDFans Athena75
- KBDFans Agar Micro
- Performance
- 7046
- Build quality
- 8482
- Productivity
- 7565
- Customizability
- 8872
- Portability
- 6377
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- VIA
- Sound dampening
- Plate material: Aluminum, CarbonFiber, FR4, Polycarbonate
What will you mostly use it for?
The Athena 75 takes the office, programming, gaming, content creation, and modding categories on its broader layout and feature set. The Agar Micro is the travel pick because its listed weight is far lower and it offers Bluetooth connectivity. That compactness comes with a pronounced layout compromise: its 40% design has no dedicated function row, arrows, or numpad. Buyers who regularly use those keys should favor the Athena 75.
Pick the KBDFans Athena75
- The Athena 75's 75% layout retains more dedicated keys than the Agar Micro's 40% layout.
- The Athena 75 has RGB and an LCD, while the Agar Micro has no RGB and no screen.
- Both are hot-swappable, but the Athena 75 is wired only, with no wireless option to weigh against the Agar Micro's Bluetooth connectivity.
KBDFans Athena75 vs Agar Micro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 19 specs differ
KBDFans Athena75
KBDFans Agar Micro
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
VIAL
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
KBDFans Athena75
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
KBDFans Agar Micro
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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KBDFans Athena75 vs Agar Micro: your questions
The Agar Micro is the more compact option, with a 40% Alice layout compared with the Athena 75's 75% layout. Its compact layout omits a function row, dedicated arrow keys, and numpad.
Yes, the Agar Micro metadata lists Bluetooth wireless as well as wired connectivity. The Athena 75 is listed as wired only.
The Athena 75 is listed at 2300g, while the Agar Micro is listed at 280g. The Agar Micro vendor description also gives separate case weights for PC and aluminum configurations, so confirm the selected build when comparing carry weight.
Yes, the Athena 75 is listed with an LCD screen, and its vendor description also identifies an LCD screen in the included components. The Agar Micro is listed without a screen.
The Athena 75 is listed with RGB, and its vendor description references an RGB hot-swap PCB option. The Agar Micro is listed without RGB, and its vendor description specifies no RGB underglow for the PCB versions described.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The Athena 75 vendor description also distinguishes solder, hot-swap, and RGB hot-swap PCB options, while Agar Micro has wired hot-swap and dual-mode hot-swap options in its product description.
No, its compatibility rule specifies that the compact layout has no dedicated arrow keys. The Athena 75's 75% layout is larger, though its metadata does not explicitly describe its arrow-key arrangement.
The Athena 75 lists both VIA and VIAL support. The Agar Micro metadata lists VIA support, and its vendor description also names Vial firmware files for the listed MX PCB versions.
Both list aluminum, FR4, polycarbonate, and carbon fiber plate materials. The Athena 75 vendor description also describes a plateless build option using its solderable PCB.
The Athena 75 metadata lists top mount, and its vendor description also details a PCB silicone-gasket configuration. The Agar Micro metadata lists gasket mount, with the vendor describing its structure as a PCB gasket mount.
Both vendor descriptions list a carrying case among the included items. The Athena 75 description also lists a keyboard cover, while the Agar Micro description lists an optional foam kit and optional plate.
The Agar Micro is the more travel-oriented choice based on its listed 280g weight and Bluetooth connectivity. The Athena 75 is listed at 2300g and is wired only, although its vendor description includes a carrying case.
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