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Athena 75

81/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (86/100)
  • Class-leading build quality (83/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Athena 75 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall838668796281
Build quality
83
Customisability
86
Performance
68
Productivity
79
Portability
62
Overall
81
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Weight2300 g

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Athena 75 vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Athena 75Ajazz AK820 Pro
 KBDFansAthena 75This pageAjazzAjazz AK820 Pro
Overall score81 /10081 /100
Build quality83 /100Better72 /100
Performance68 /100Better62 /100
ConnectionWired onlyWireless + wiredBetter
Polling rate
Mount typeTop MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumABS · Aluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes