KBDFans Athena 1800 vs TOFULLLCD or gasket mounting
Choose the Athena 1800 for its LCD, RGB, and ISO option, or TOFULL for its gasket-mount choice and broader documented build options.
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Which one should you get?
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KBDFans Athena 1800
Build quality in the top 15% of 100% boards under $150.
- Supports ANSI and ISO layouts.
- Includes RGB lighting and an LCD.
- Lists hot-swappable support and VIAL support.
- Missing ISO-DE. The other board is sold in those layouts.
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KBDFans TOFULL
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $100.
- Offers both top mount and silicone gasket mount.
- Supports hot-swappable builds, VIA, and VIAL.
- Vendor-listed plate options include aluminum, carbon fiber, FR4, and polycarbonate.
Choose the Athena 1800 if you need ISO layout support or specifically want RGB and an LCD. Choose TOFULL if its ISO limitation is acceptable and you value the choice of gasket or top mounting, VIA support, and its documented build options.
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
KBDFans TOFULL
Connection
Wired
Wired, Bluetooth
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Ergonomics
Split Backspace
Standard
Case material
Aluminum
Aluminum, Brass, Polycarbonate
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount, Top Mount
Display
LED, LCD
LED
A case display rather than a typing feature
- KBDFans Athena 1800
- KBDFans TOFULL
- Performance
- 6854
- Build quality
- 7992
- Productivity
- 6974
- Customizability
- 8282
- Portability
- 4348
- Layout size: 100%
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Athena 1800 has an edge for office users who want ISO layout support, an LCD, or RGB. TOFULL is the more flexible pick for builders, and its included carrying case gives it a practical advantage for transport. For gaming and content creation, the listed features do not establish a clear overall winner. Programming also comes down to priorities, with TOFULL offering VIA alongside VIAL and the Athena listing VIAL support.
It's a tie
- Both are wired-only, full-size keyboards with hot-swappable support.
- The Athena 1800 has RGB, while TOFULL does not, but neither listing specifies gaming-focused performance features.
KBDFans Athena 1800 vs TOFULL specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 20 specs differ
KBDFans Athena 1800
KBDFans TOFULL
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
VIAL
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
KBDFans Athena 1800
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ISO
Out of stockShips to you
MonacoKeys
ISO
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
KBDFans TOFULL
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO-DE.
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KBDFans Athena 1800 vs TOFULL: your questions
The Athena 1800 includes RGB, an LCD, and ANSI or ISO layout support. TOFULL instead offers top or silicone gasket mounting and supports VIA as well as VIAL.
No. TOFULL is listed as ANSI only, and its compatibility rule excludes ISO variants such as ISO-DE and UK.
The Athena 1800 is listed with RGB lighting. TOFULL is listed without RGB.
The KBDFans Athena 1800 is listed with an LCD screen. TOFULL is listed without a screen.
Both product listings specify hot-swappable support. TOFULL’s vendor description also identifies wired hot-swap PCB options.
TOFULL lists support for both VIA and VIAL. The Athena 1800 lists VIAL support, but not VIA.
Yes. TOFULL supports silicone gasket mounting as well as top mounting, giving builders two mounting options.
The Athena 1800 lists aluminum, FR4, polycarbonate, carbon fiber, brass, and steel plates. TOFULL lists aluminum, carbon fiber, FR4, and polycarbonate plate options.
Both are listed as 100% keyboards, a full-size layout that includes a numpad. TOFULL’s vendor description specifically calls out a dedicated numpad.
TOFULL’s vendor listing includes a carrying case. It is still a wired, full-size keyboard, and the listing does not describe it as a compact or wireless model.
Both product listings specify wired-only connectivity. TOFULL’s vendor page discusses a separate dual-mode PCB option, but the product metadata identifies this model as wired only.
TOFULL’s vendor listing describes top or gasket mounting, several PCB choices, optional weight bars, and an optional foam kit. The Athena 1800 lists multiple plate materials, hot-swappable support, and VIAL support.
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