Chilkey ND75 vs Cidoo V75 PlusHot-Swap or VIA
Choose the Chilkey ND75 for hot-swap switches and flexible mounting, or the Cidoo V75 Plus if VIA key remapping is your priority.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Chilkey ND75
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 30% of 75% boards under $150.
- Hot-swap sockets make switch changes possible without soldering.
- CNC aluminum case and polycarbonate plate.
- Three mounting options are described: split o-ring, silicone gel particle, and top mount.
Get the
Cidoo V75 Plus
VIA
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 75% boards under $150.
- VIA support offers custom key mapping and layers.
- Gasket mount and sound-dampening foam are described as reducing noise while retaining responsiveness.
- The LED screen can be customized to show battery levels, active profiles, text, and graphics, with customization specified for Windows.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Pick the Chilkey ND75 if you want a prebuilt board with hot-swap sockets, RGB, and multiple mounting configurations. Choose the Cidoo V75 Plus if VIA remapping and its sound-dampening, gasket-mounted build matter more than easy switch replacement. If you need an ISO layout, the ND75 is the only one of these two with ISO variants listed.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Chilkey ND75
Cidoo V75 Plus
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Battery
3,600 mAh
3,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Mount style
Plate Mount, Top Mount
Gasket Mount
Display
Yes
LED
A case display rather than a typing feature
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Chilkey ND75
- Cidoo V75 Plus
- Performance
- 7441
- Build quality
- 7563
- Productivity
- 7558
- Customizability
- 8260
- Portability
- 8272
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
What will you mostly use it for?
The ND75 is the more direct fit for buyers who want to change switches or mounting configurations, and its listed battery capacity also makes it the travel pick here. The Cidoo takes the office, programming, and content-creation categories on the strength of VIA remapping and its described screen options. Gaming leans toward the ND75 based on its listed linear switches and N-key rollover, rather than any stated latency advantage. Both have three connection modes and a screen, so those features alone do not separate them much.
Pick the Chilkey ND75
- The ND75 includes linear switches and N-key rollover.
- It supports wired USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connections.
Chilkey ND75 vs Cidoo V75 Plus specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 22 specs differ
Chilkey ND75
Cidoo V75 Plus
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Chilkey ND75
Input Gear
ISO
Out of stockShips to you
Cidoo V75 Plus
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Chilkey ND75 vs Cidoo V75 Plus: your questions
Yes. The ND75 lists hot-swap sockets, so you can change switches without the soldering required by the Cidoo V75 Plus.
The Cidoo V75 Plus has soldered switches. Replacing them requires soldering, according to its compatibility rules.
Yes, the Cidoo V75 Plus is described as VIA-programmable. Its vendor description says VIA can be used for custom key mapping and layers.
The Chilkey ND75 has three described mounting options: split o-ring, silicone gel particle, and top mount. The Cidoo V75 Plus is listed with gasket mount.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, as well as wired operation. The ND75 specifies USB-C, and the Cidoo vendor description specifies a Type-C USB cable.
The Chilkey ND75 lists a 3600mAh battery, while the Cidoo V75 Plus lists 3000mAh. These capacities alone do not establish how long either keyboard lasts between charges.
The Cidoo V75 Plus is listed as having no RGB. The Chilkey ND75 lists RGB lighting.
The ND75 lists ANSI, ISO, and ISO-DE layout standards. The Cidoo V75 Plus is ANSI only, and its compatibility rules say ISO variants such as ISO-DE and UK are not offered.
Its vendor description says the customizable LED screen can show battery levels, active profiles, text, and graphics. The description specifies that screen customization is available only on Windows.
The ND75's screwless quick-assembly design is described as allowing changes among split o-ring, silicone gel particle, and top mount. The product listing also identifies a polycarbonate plate.
The Cidoo V75 Plus is the one with sound-dampening foam, and its vendor description says the foam is intended to minimize noise. No comparable sound-dampening feature is listed for the ND75.
The ND75 is listed as prebuilt, while the Cidoo V75 Plus is described as an unassembled DIY keyboard kit. Choose based on whether you want a ready-built board or want to assemble a kit.
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