Idobao ID80 V3 vs Idobao ID96 V2
The Idobao ID80 V3 and the Idobao ID96 V2 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Idobao ID96 V2 is the cheaper of the two at $109 versus $119; the Idobao ID80 V3 is a 75% layout and the Idobao ID96 V2 is a 96%.
- Lower priceIdobao ID96 V2$109 versus $119
Choose the Idobao ID80 V3 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
Choose the Idobao ID96 V2 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($109).
Idobao ID80 V3 vs Idobao ID96 V2, spec by spec
| Idobao ID80 V3 | Idobao ID96 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 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 | n/a | n/a |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $119 | $109 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2023 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
45% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Idobao ID80 V3; 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 ID80 V3; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Idobao ID96 V2.
Where to buy the Idobao ID80 V3
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Where to buy the Idobao ID96 V2
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