Jamesdonkey R2 Pro vs PBTfans Athena 1800
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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
PBTfans Athena 1800
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Top Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Display
Yes
LCD
- Jamesdonkey R2 Pro
- PBTfans Athena 1800
- Performance
- 5268
- Build quality
- 6975
- Productivity
- 7368
- Customizability
- 8274
- Portability
- 6444
- Layout size: 95%
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
Jamesdonkey R2 Pro vs PBTfans Athena 1800 specs
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10 of 22 specs differ
Jamesdonkey R2 Pro
PBTfans Athena 1800
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIAL
Mac & Windows
Released
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