Jamesdonkey R2 Pro vs KBDFans Athena 1800
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from$159at Mechkeys
4.7 (7)4.7 · 7 reviews
from$136at KBDfans
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Jamesdonkey R2 Pro
Knob
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
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.
Jamesdonkey R2 Pro
KBDFans Athena 1800
Layout size
95%
100%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Ergonomics
Standard
Split Backspace
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Top Mount
Knob
Yes
No
- Jamesdonkey R2 Pro
- KBDFans Athena 1800
- Performance
- 5268
- Build quality
- 6878
- Productivity
- 7468
- Customizability
- 8282
- Portability
- 6343
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
Jamesdonkey R2 Pro vs KBDFans Athena 1800 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 22 specs differ
Jamesdonkey R2 Pro
KBDFans Athena 1800
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Typing angle
Backlight
VIAL
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Jamesdonkey R2 Pro
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
KBDFans Athena 1800
KBDfans
ISO
Out of stockShips to you
MonacoKeys
ISO
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
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