PBTfans Athena 1800
PBTfansReleased 2025
Athena 1800
75/100
95% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Strong build quality (76/100)
- Strong customisability (75/100)
- 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
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Clicky
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
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Weight2500 g
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowAthena 1800 vs YUNZII YUNZII B75 PRO Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Athena 1800YUNZII B75 PRO Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
| PBTfansAthena 1800This page | YUNZIIYUNZII B75 PRO Wireless Mechanical Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 75 /100 | 75 /100 |
| Build quality | 76 /100Better | 61 /100 |
| Performance | 68 /100 | 75 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | 4,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Top Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
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