Cidoo V98
CidooReleased 2024
V98
74/100
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Strong productivity (77/100)
- Strong customisability (77/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (44/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the V98 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowV98 vs MCHOSE Ace 60 Pro
V98Ace 60 Pro
| CidooV98This page | MCHOSEAce 60 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 74 /100 | 74 /100 |
| Build quality | 73 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 44 /100 | 56 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | — |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
