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  • 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 2022
  • Has Silent, Clicky, Tactile, Linear switch options
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Includes a Yes display
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, connectivity
  • Equipped with a 3400 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1510 g
  • Sized at 37 x 326 x 144 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, ABS case
  • Features ABS keycaps
Scores
  • Performance: 77.7
  • Build Quality: 78.7
  • Productivity: 83.7
  • Customizability: 82.9
  • Portability: 43.5
Scores
  • Performance: 63.7
  • Build Quality: 57.6
  • Productivity: 83.6
  • Customizability: 74.7
  • Portability: 81.5
Name
KBDFans Athena 1800
Name
Varmilo Minilo
Release year
2025
Release year
2022
Switch Options
-
Switch Options
Silent, Clicky, Tactile, Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
95%, 100%, 96%
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
LCD
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless,
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
3400 mAh
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
Top Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Backlight
 
Rgb
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material
-
Keycaps Material
ABS
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
37 x 326 x 144 mm
Weight
3000g
Weight
1510g
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