Compare KBDFans Athena 1800 vs Keydous NJ98 Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2025 Available in a 95% layout 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 Made with a Aluminum case	Released in 2023 Has Clicky, Linear switch options Available in a 98% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Includes a Yes display Compatible with both Mac and Windows Provides dedicated media keys Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery Weighs about 1400 g Sized at 40 x 138 x 403 mm Made with a Steel, Brass, Aluminum case Features PBT keycaps
Score	Scores Performance: 77.4 Build Quality: 78.7 Productivity: 83.4 Customizability: 82.7 Portability: 43.7	Scores Performance: 51.3 Build Quality: 77.2 Productivity: 83.4 Customizability: 85.5 Portability: 65.2
Name	Name KBDFans Athena 1800	Name Keydous NJ98
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Clicky, Linear
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 95%, 100%, 96%	Layout Size 98%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO	Layout Standard ANSI
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 Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity 8000 mAh
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 -
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 Steel, Brass, Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 40 x 138 x 403 mm
Weight	Weight 3000g	Weight 1400g