Cidoo V65 vs Cidoo V98
The Cidoo V65 and the Cidoo V98 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Cidoo V65 is the cheaper of the two at $139 versus $159; the Cidoo V65 is a 65% layout and the Cidoo V98 is a 96%.
- Lower priceCidoo V65$139 versus $159
Choose the Cidoo V65 if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($139).
Choose the Cidoo V98 if
- you mainly want it for office.
Cidoo V65 vs Cidoo V98, spec by spec
| Cidoo V65 | Cidoo V98 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 96% |
| 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 mount with polycarbonate plate) | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $139 (stronger spec) | $159 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2023 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
55% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cidoo V65; 64% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cidoo V98.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Cidoo V65; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Cidoo V98.
Where to buy the Cidoo V65
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Where to buy the Cidoo V98
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