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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 10, 2026

Azio IZO vs PBTfans Athena 75

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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Azio IZO

Knob

Rules this board out

  • No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.

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PBTfans Athena 75

Build quality in the top 15% of 75% boards under $200.

What actually differs

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.

Azio IZO

PBTfans Athena 75

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Split Backspace

  • Case material

    Plastic

    Aluminum

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Display

    None

    LCD

    A case display rather than a typing feature

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Azio IZO
  • PBTfans Athena 75
Performance
65
70
Build quality
51
81
Productivity
66
76
Customizability
62
82
Portability
57
63

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Switch options: Clicky
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Azio IZO vs PBTfans Athena 75 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

14 of 24 specs differ

Azio IZO

PBTfans Athena 75

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Top Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

—
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Split Backspace

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
LCD

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Wired

Battery

5,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Aluminum, CarbonFiber, FR4, Polycarbonate, Steel

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

793 g
2,200 g

Dimensions

42 x 150 x 320 mm
—

Typing angle

—
9°

Backlight

White
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

VIAL

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2021
2026

For EU buyers

ISO layouts by store

Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.

Azio IZO

No ISO layout at the stores we track.

PBTfans Athena 75

Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.

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