Cidoo V21
CidooReleased 2023
V21
78/100
Numpad ISOHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (88/100)
- Class-leading portability (84/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (59/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the V21 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout sizeNumpad
StandardISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery1000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions30
Weight500 g
More specs
Height Mm30 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowV21 vs Wooting 60HE v2 Silver
V2160HE v2 Silver
| CidooV21This page | Wooting60HE v2 Silver | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 78 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 79 /100Better | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 59 /100 | 96 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum | ABS · Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
