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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Jamesdonkey RS2 3.0 and KBDFans Athena 1800 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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JAMESDONKEY RS2 3.0 LED Screen Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
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4.7 (17)
  • Released in 2023
  • Has Linear switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Includes a Yes display
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1140 g
  • Sized at 34 x 138 x 405 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers No RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Available in a 95% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard
  • Includes a Yes, LCD display
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Supports VIAL configuration
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Top Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Weighs about 3000 g
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 50.1
  • Build Quality: 70.4
  • Productivity: 56.5
  • Customizability: 57.5
  • Portability: 52
Scores
  • Performance: 77.5
  • Build Quality: 78.1
  • Productivity: 83.3
  • Customizability: 82.2
  • Portability: 43.5
Name
Jamesdonkey RS2 3.0
Name
KBDFans Athena 1800
Release year
2023
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear
Switch Options
-
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
95%, 100%, 96%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
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
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
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
PBT
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
34 x 138 x 405 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
1140g
Weight
3000g
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