Compare KBDFans Athena 1800 vs Keychron Q5 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the KBDFans Athena 1800 and Keychron Q5 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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Rating	4.7 stars (17 reviews)	4.8 stars (49 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2025 Available in a 100% layout Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard Includes a Yes, LCD display Supports VIAL configuration Uses a Top Mount mounting style Weighs about 3000 g Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Released in 2022 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 96% layout Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK layout standard Comes with a knob Includes a No display Compatible with both Mac and Windows Provides dedicated media keys Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Includes screw-in stabilizers Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 2310 g Sized at 20 x 145 x 390 mm Features PBT, ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 67.6 Build Quality: 78.8 Productivity: 68.1 Customizability: 82.6 Portability: 43.7	Scores Performance: 72.4 Build Quality: 89.3 Productivity: 97.3 Customizability: 99.8 Portability: 46.1
Name	Name KBDFans Athena 1800	Name Keychron Q5
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2022
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 100%	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support LCD	Display Support
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 Wired, Wired only	Connection Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	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 Top Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 20 x 145 x 390 mm
Weight	Weight 3000g	Weight 2310g