Compare KBDFans Athena 1800 vs zFrontier Zan 40 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the KBDFans Athena 1800 and zFrontier Zan 40 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)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
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Main differences	Available in a 95% layout Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard Offers Normal ergonomics Includes a Yes, LCD display Connects via USB-C Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Top Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Weighs about 3000 g Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Available in a 40% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Offers Split Spacebar ergonomics Includes a No display Includes screw-in stabilizers Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Offers No RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 77.5 Build Quality: 78.1 Productivity: 83.3 Customizability: 82.2 Portability: 43.5	Scores Performance: 47.1 Build Quality: 74 Productivity: 59.5 Customizability: 76.2 Portability: 79.9
Name	Name KBDFans Athena 1800	Name zFrontier Zan 40
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 95%, 100%, 96%	Layout Size 40%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Split Spacebar
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, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
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 -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material -
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 3000g	Weight -