Velocifire KK98 R2 vs PBTfans Athena 1800
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Velocifire KK98 R2
VIA
Build quality in the top 25% of 98% boards under $300.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
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.
Velocifire KK98 R2
PBTfans Athena 1800
Layout size
98%
95%
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Top Mount
Display
None
LCD
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
1,100 g
2,500 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Velocifire KK98 R2
- PBTfans Athena 1800
- Performance
- 6868
- Build quality
- 7275
- Productivity
- 6469
- Customizability
- 6874
- Portability
- 4444
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
Velocifire KK98 R2 vs PBTfans Athena 1800 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 22 specs differ
Velocifire KK98 R2
PBTfans Athena 1800
Switch options
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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