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Qwertykeys QK100 V2 vs PBTfans Athena 1800

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Qwertykeys QK100 V2

Build quality in the bottom 45% of 98% boards under $300.

Rules this board out

  • Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.

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PBTfans Athena 1800

What actually differs

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.

Qwertykeys QK100 V2

PBTfans Athena 1800

  • Layout size

    98%

    95%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Clicky

  • Display

    Yes

    LCD

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Weight

    1,600 g

    2,500 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Qwertykeys QK100 V2
  • PBTfans Athena 1800
Performance
68
68
Build quality
62
75
Productivity
68
69
Customizability
73
74
Portability
62
44

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Sound dampening
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Full specs

Qwertykeys QK100 V2 vs PBTfans Athena 1800 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

11 of 20 specs differ

Qwertykeys QK100 V2

PBTfans Athena 1800

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Top Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
95%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

Yes
LCD

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Battery

8,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Plastic
Aluminum, Brass, CarbonFiber, FR4, Polycarbonate, Steel

Keycaps

ABS, PBT
PBT

Weight

1,600 g
2,500 g

Dimensions

18 x 415 x 131 mm
9 x 1800 x 300 mm

Typing angle

7°
9°

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

VIAL

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2025

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