Compare Epomaker RT98 vs KBDFans Athena 1800 Differences Side by Side

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Rating	0.0 stars (0 reviews)	4.7 stars (17 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2026 Has Linear, Silent switch options Available in a 98% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Offers Southpaw ergonomics Includes a Yes display Compatible with both Mac and Windows Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery Weighs about 1200 g Sized at 45 x 390 x 150 mm Made with a ABS case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2025 Available in a 95% layout Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard Offers Normal ergonomics Includes a Yes, LCD display Supports VIAL configuration Uses a Top Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Weighs about 3000 g Made with a Aluminum case Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 77.8 Build Quality: 72.5 Productivity: 84 Customizability: 79.3 Portability: 64.9	Scores Performance: 77.7 Build Quality: 78.7 Productivity: 83.7 Customizability: 82.9 Portability: 43.5
Name	Name Epomaker RT98	Name KBDFans Athena 1800
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Silent	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 98%	Layout Size 95%, 100%, 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Southpaw	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support LCD
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 8000 mAh	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Top Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material -
Dimensions	Dimensions 45 x 390 x 150 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 1200g	Weight 3000g