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  • Released in 2024
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Includes a No display
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Weighs about 2000 g
  • Offers No RGB lighting
  • Released in 2026
  • Offers Split Backspace ergonomics
  • Includes a Yes, LCD display
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Uses a Top Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Weighs about 2200 g
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 51.6
  • Build Quality: 87.2
  • Productivity: 73.3
  • Customizability: 90.2
  • Portability: 60.9
Scores
  • Performance: 72.7
  • Build Quality: 77.8
  • Productivity: 79.6
  • Customizability: 80.5
  • Portability: 62.9
Name
Dot Works Layer75
Name
PBTfans Athena 75 Thermal
Release year
2024
Release year
2026
Switch Options
-
Switch Options
-
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Split Backspace
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
LCD
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Top Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
-
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
2000g
Weight
2200g
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