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.
KBDFans Athena 1800
Velocifire KK98 R2
Layout size
100%
98%
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
Display
LCD
None
Weight
3,000 g
1,100 g
VIA
No
Yes
- KBDFans Athena 1800
- Velocifire KK98 R2
- Performance
- 6868
- Build quality
- 7972
- Productivity
- 6864
- Customizability
- 8268
- Portability
- 4444
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
KBDFans Athena 1800
7 owner reviews
“This is one built keyboard. Heavy duty and beautiful. Not a scratch on her and worth every penny. I put the Onyx set on her cuz Ima cat person. Love the lil gif window too. 10/10!”
Velocifire KK98 R2
No owner reviews collected yet.
KBDFans Athena 1800 vs Velocifire KK98 R2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 21 specs differ
KBDFans Athena 1800
Velocifire KK98 R2
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Released
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