KBDFans Athena 1800
KBDFansReleased 2025
Athena 1800
84/100
95%, 100%, 96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (84/100)
- Class-leading customisability (83/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (44/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Athena 1800 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size95
StandardANSI · ISO
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
Weight3000 g
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowAthena 1800 vs Ducky One 2 Mini
Athena 1800One 2 Mini
| KBDFansAthena 1800This page | DuckyOne 2 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 84 /100 | 84 /100 |
| Build quality | 79 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Performance | 78 /100Better | 74 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Top MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
