Idobao ID63 vs Idobao ID96 V2
The Idobao ID63 and the Idobao ID96 V2 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Idobao ID63 is the cheaper of the two at $89 versus $109; the Idobao ID96 V2 runs wireless where the Idobao ID63 is wired-only; the Idobao ID63 is a 60% layout and the Idobao ID96 V2 is a 96%.
- Lower priceIdobao ID63$89 versus $109
- Easier to modIdobao ID96 V2hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- More ways to connectIdobao ID96 V23 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Idobao ID63 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you want to spend less ($89).
Choose the Idobao ID96 V2 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you need wireless.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Idobao ID63 vs Idobao ID96 V2, spec by spec
| Idobao ID63 | Idobao ID96 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 60% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | n/a | n/a |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | n/a | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $89 (stronger spec) | $109 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
22% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Idobao ID63; 39% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Idobao ID96 V2.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Idobao ID96 V2.
Where to buy the Idobao ID63
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Where to buy the Idobao ID96 V2
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