Cidoo ABM098 vs Feker Alice98: Standard vs Ergonomic 98% Layout

Compare Cidoo ABM098 vs Feker Alice98 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between two feature-rich, 98% mechanical keyboards at a similar price point. The Cidoo ABM098 offers a familiar 1800-compact layout with a full numpad, while the Feker Alice98 uses a split Alice layout designed for ergonomic typing. Both are gasket-mounted, hot-swappable, and support VIA, making the choice hinge on layout preference, ergonomics, and specific feature priorities.

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Main differences	Has Clicky, Linear switch options Offers Normal ergonomics Includes a No display Provides dedicated media keys Equipped with a 3000 mAh battery Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options Offers Alice ergonomics Includes a Yes display Compatible with both Mac and Windows Features N-key rollover Includes screw-in stabilizers Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery Weighs about 1799 g Sized at 43 x 156 mm Made with a ABS, Plastic case Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 54.4 Build Quality: 61.2 Productivity: 75.2 Customizability: 79 Portability: 51.8	Scores Performance: 68.1 Build Quality: 75.2 Productivity: 96.8 Customizability: 91.3 Portability: 64.7
Name	Name Cidoo ABM098	Name Feker Alice98
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options Clicky, Linear	Switch Options Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 98%	Layout Size 98%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Alice
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 3000 mAh	Battery capacity 8000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material -	Case Material ABS, Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 43 x 156 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 1799g

FEKER Alice98 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard With LED Screen

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Has Clicky, Linear switch options
Offers Normal ergonomics
Includes a No display
Provides dedicated media keys
Equipped with a 3000 mAh battery
Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting

Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
Offers Alice ergonomics
Includes a Yes display
Compatible with both Mac and Windows
Features N-key rollover
Includes screw-in stabilizers
Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery
Weighs about 1799 g
Sized at 43 x 156 mm
Made with a ABS, Plastic case
Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting

Scores

Performance: 54.4
Build Quality: 61.2
Productivity: 75.2
Customizability: 79
Portability: 51.8

Scores

Performance: 68.1
Build Quality: 75.2
Productivity: 96.8
Customizability: 91.3
Portability: 64.7

Name

Cidoo ABM098

Name

Feker Alice98

Release year

2023

Release year

2023

Switch Options

Clicky, Linear

Switch Options

Tactile, Linear, Clicky

Profile

Normal Profile

Profile

Normal Profile

Hot Swappable

Layout Size

98%

Layout Size

98%

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Layout Ergonomics

Alice

Knob Support

Display Support

Mac/Win Support

Multi-Media Keys

USB-C

USB passthrough

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Polling Rate

Battery capacity

3000 mAh

Battery capacity

8000 mAh

Hall Effect Support

QMK Support

VIA Support

VIAL Support

N-Key Rollover

Rapid Trigger

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Screw in Stabilizers

Sound Dampening

Backlight

Rgb

Backlight

Rgb, South-face

Case Colors

Case Material

ABS, Plastic

Keycaps Material

PBT

Keycaps Material

PBT

Dimensions

43 x 156 mm

Weight

1799g

Pros and Trade-offs

Your choice fundamentally comes down to layout. If you need a numpad and prefer a traditional keyboard shape, the Cidoo ABM098 is the clear pick. If you prioritize ergonomic comfort for long typing sessions, want a massive battery, and are open to a split layout, the Feker Alice98 offers compelling advantages. Both are strong, customizable boards, so let your physical needs guide you.

Cidoo ABM098

+1800-compact layout includes a numpad in a space-saving form factor.
+Includes a rotary knob for media and volume control.
+Steel plate provides a firm and consistent typing feel.
+Sound dampening includes Poron PCB foam, IXPE switch sheet, and silicone bottom foam.
+Has established user reviews praising its build and typing experience.

−Heavier at 2000g.
−Smaller 4000mAh battery capacity.
−Uses a standard, non-ergonomic layout.

Feker Alice98

+Ergonomic Alice split layout promotes a more natural typing posture.
+Substantially larger 8000mAh battery capacity.
+Available as a DIY kit/barebones option for custom builds.
+Features multiple sound-dampening layers including Poron sandwich cotton padding.
+Product listing includes a dust cover and a spring-coiled stock cable.

−Split layout requires an adjustment period and has two 'B' and spacebar keys.
−No user reviews are available to corroborate real-world performance.
−Vendor description only explicitly mentions wired connectivity, though metadata lists wireless.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Cidoo ABM098 wins for gaming and content creation due to its standard layout with a numpad and media knob. The Feker Alice98 is better for programming, travel, and modding, thanks to its ergonomic design, larger battery, and mod-friendly features. For office use, it's a tie, as the decision depends on whether a numpad or ergonomic comfort is more valuable.

GamingCidoo ABM098

•Traditional, non-split layout may be more familiar for gaming keybinds.
•Includes a rotary knob for immediate media and volume control.
•Steel plate may provide a firmer, more consistent typing feel preferred by some gamers.

OfficeTie

•Cidoo ABM098 includes a dedicated numpad for data entry.
•Feker Alice98's ergonomic design can reduce strain during long typing sessions.
•Both offer tri-mode connectivity (Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, wired) for flexible device pairing.

ProgrammingFeker Alice98

•Alice split layout can promote a more natural wrist posture for long coding sessions.
•Larger 8000mAh battery reduces frequency of charges.
•Includes VIA support for key remapping and macro creation, similar to the ABM098.

TravelFeker Alice98

•Slightly lighter weight (1799g vs 2000g).
•Larger 8000mAh battery offers longer wireless use between charges.
•Product listing mentions an included dust cover for protection.

ModdingFeker Alice98

•Available as a DIY kit/barebones option according to its metadata.
•Features a POM plate, which is often preferred for a softer, deeper sound profile.
•Includes multiple sound-absorbing layers like Poron sandwich cotton padding and bottom cotton padding.

Content CreationCidoo ABM098

•1800-compact layout retains a numpad for shortcut macros and numerical input in editing software.
•Rotary knob provides tactile control for scrubbing timelines or adjusting brush sizes.
•Steel plate may offer a more precise, less flexible feel for rapid shortcut inputs.

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Compare Cidoo ABM098 vs Feker Alice98 Differences Side by Side

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Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Which keyboard is better for someone new to mechanical keyboards?

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Is the Feker Alice98 available as a barebones kit?

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What type of keycaps do these keyboards come with?

Are the stabilizers screw-in on these keyboards?

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