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Compare Nuphy Air75 V2 vs Cidoo ABM098 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between a highly portable, modern low-profile design and a traditional, feature-rich full-size keyboard at a similar price point. The Nuphy Air75 V2 offers a sleek, travel-friendly form with specific laptop compatibility, while the Cidoo ABM098 provides a numpad, gasket mount, and a heavier build for a stationary setup. The decision hinges on whether your priority is space-saving portability or having all keys and a premium typing feel at your desk.

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  • Has Low-Profile Mechanical, Linear, Tactile switch options
  • Features a low-profile design
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Offers Low Profile ergonomics
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 598 g
  • Sized at 14 x 317 x 133 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Plastic, ABS case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Has Clicky, Linear switch options
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Comes with a knob
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Equipped with a 3000 mAh battery
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 80.8
  • Build Quality: 79.7
  • Productivity: 88.6
  • Customizability: 95.2
  • Portability: 79.2
Scores
  • Performance: 54.4
  • Build Quality: 61.2
  • Productivity: 75.2
  • Customizability: 78.8
  • Portability: 51.9
Name
Nuphy Air75 V2
Name
Cidoo ABM098
Release year
2023
Release year
2023
Switch Options
Low-Profile Mechanical, Linear, Tactile
Switch Options
Clicky, Linear
Profile
Low Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
98%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Low Profile
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
3000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
-
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, Plastic, ABS
Case Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
14 x 317 x 133 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
598g
Weight
-
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Pros and Trade-offs

Your primary need dictates the choice. If you value a keyboard that can easily move with your laptop, offers a modern low-profile typing experience, and has verified low-latency performance, the Nuphy Air75 V2 is the superior option. If your keyboard rarely leaves your desk and you prioritize a full numpad, a gasket-mounted typing feel, and convenient media controls like a knob, the Cidoo ABM098 provides more features for a stationary setup.

Nuphy Air75 V2

  • +Extremely portable due to its 75% layout, 14mm low profile, and 598g weight.
  • +Features a 1000Hz polling rate in both 2.4G and wired modes for responsive gaming.
  • +Officially supports both QMK and VIA firmware for deep customization.
  • +Includes sound-dampening materials like plate poron, an IXPE sheet, and spacebar silicone.
  • +Vendor lists extensive compatibility with many laptop models for a seamless lap-desk setup.
  • −Lacks a numpad, function row, and dedicated navigation cluster, which some users require.
  • −Low-profile switches and keycaps offer a different feel that may not appeal to users of traditional mechanical keyboards.
  • −The aluminum and ABS construction, while premium for its class, may not feel as substantial as heavier, fully featured boards.

Cidoo ABM098

  • +98% layout provides a numpad and arrow keys in a relatively compact form compared to a full-size board.
  • +Gasket mount design with Poron foam, IXPE sheet, and silicone dampening for a potentially more pleasant typing sound and feel.
  • +Includes a rotary knob for media control and features south-facing RGB LEDs.
  • +Comes with screw-in stabilizers for the spacebar, which can offer better stability.
  • +Hot-swappable PCB supports both 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
  • −Very heavy at 2000g and large (388mm x 147mm), making it impractical for travel.
  • −No specific polling rate is mentioned in the provided specifications for its wireless modes.
  • −The ABS case material may not feel as premium as the aluminum top frame on the Air75 V2.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Cidoo ABM098 is the clear choice for stationary, feature-focused use cases like office work, content creation, and modding, thanks to its numpad, knob, and gasket-mounted construction. The Nuphy Air75 V2 dominates for portability and gaming, with its lightweight, low-profile design and high polling rate. For programming, both are strong contenders due to their VIA programmability, leaving the choice to layout preference.

GamingNuphy Air75 V2
  • •The Air75 V2 has a specified 1000Hz polling rate in its 2.4G and wired modes for lower latency.
  • •Its low-profile design and lighter weight may allow for quicker hand movements.
  • •The vendor description mentions a Cowberry switch variant with a shortened 1.2mm pre-travel designed for a rapid firing rate.
OfficeCidoo ABM098
  • •The Cidoo ABM098 includes a full numpad, which is essential for data entry and accounting tasks.
  • •It features dedicated multi-media keys and a rotary knob for volume control, as listed in its specs.
  • •The gasket mount and included sound-dampening foams (Poron, IXPE, silicone) may create a quieter typing experience suitable for shared spaces.
ProgrammingTie
  • •Both keyboards support VIA for extensive key remapping and macro creation, which is crucial for coding workflows.
  • •The Air75 V2's 75% layout saves desk space for notebooks or mice, while the ABM098's 98% layout retains the numpad for inputting numbers.
  • •Each board is hot-swappable, allowing programmers to choose their preferred switch type for long typing sessions.
TravelNuphy Air75 V2
  • •The Air75 V2 is significantly lighter at 598g compared to the ABM098's 2000g.
  • •It has a much smaller footprint (316mm x 133mm vs 388mm x 147mm) and a slimmer 14mm profile.
  • •Nuphy's vendor page lists specific laptop compatibility and offers accessory cases like the NuFolio and NuPack for protection on the go.
ModdingCidoo ABM098
  • •The Cidoo ABM098 features a gasket mount design, which is a popular modding platform for tuning flex and sound.
  • •Its construction includes multiple mod-friendly components: a steel plate, Poron PCB foam, an IXPE switch sheet, and silicone bottom foam.
  • •It uses screw-in stabilizers for the spacebar, which are generally considered more stable and easier to tune than plate-mounted ones.
Content CreationCidoo ABM098
  • •The inclusion of a rotary knob on the ABM098 provides tactile, instant control for timeline scrubbing or volume adjustment in editing software.
  • •The full layout with a numpad allows for quick numerical input when setting values in design or video editing applications.
  • •South-facing RGB LEDs, as specified, ensure compatibility with a wider range of aftermarket keycap sets for personalizing a streaming setup.

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