Compare Jamesdonkey R2 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 2023 Has Clicky switch options Built with the ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Includes a No display Compatible with both Mac and Windows Provides dedicated media keys Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 6000 mAh battery Weighs about 2205 g Sized at 45 x 401 x 146 mm	Released in 2025 Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard Includes a Yes, LCD display Supports VIAL configuration Uses a Top Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Weighs about 3000 g
Score	Scores Performance: 56.9 Build Quality: 65.1 Productivity: 88.1 Customizability: 82.7 Portability: 65.4	Scores Performance: 67.6 Build Quality: 78.8 Productivity: 68.1 Customizability: 82.6 Portability: 43.7
Name	Name Jamesdonkey R2	Name KBDFans Athena 1800
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Clicky	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 100%, 96%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	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 6000 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	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 45 x 401 x 146 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 2205g	Weight 3000g