Cidoo ABM066 vs Cidoo V65
The Cidoo ABM066 and the Cidoo V65 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Cidoo V65 is the cheaper of the two at $139 versus $149; the Cidoo ABM066 is a alice layout and the Cidoo V65 is a 65%.
- Lower priceCidoo V65$139 versus $149
Choose the Cidoo ABM066 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
Choose the Cidoo V65 if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($139).
Cidoo ABM066 vs Cidoo V65, spec by spec
| Cidoo ABM066 | Cidoo V65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | alice | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket (gasket mount with polycarbonate plate) |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $149 | $139 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
59% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cidoo ABM066; 55% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cidoo V65.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Cidoo ABM066; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Cidoo V65.
Where to buy the Cidoo ABM066
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Where to buy the Cidoo V65
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