Cidoo ABM098 vs Nuphy Gem80: Full-Size vs TKL Custom Keyboard

Compare Cidoo ABM098 vs Nuphy Gem80 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between a feature-rich, full-size layout and a premium, highly customizable TKL kit. The Cidoo ABM098 offers a complete, pre-built package with a numpad and media knob, while the Nuphy Gem80 is a sophisticated barebone kit focused on sound tuning and material quality. The decision hinges on whether you prioritize a specific layout for productivity or a deeper, more modular custom keyboard experience.

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Main differences	Released in 2023 Has Clicky, Linear switch options Available in a 98% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 3000 mAh battery Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Has Mechanical switch options Available in a 80% layout Built with the ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO layout standard Compatible with both Mac and Windows Supports QMK firmware Features N-key rollover Includes screw-in stabilizers Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 1120 g Sized at 37 x 358 x 141 mm Made with a Aluminum, Polycarbonate case Features PBT, ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 54.4 Build Quality: 61.2 Productivity: 75.2 Customizability: 78.8 Portability: 51.9	Scores Performance: 79.9 Build Quality: 87 Productivity: 93.7 Customizability: 97.2 Portability: 75.9
Name	Name Cidoo ABM098	Name Nuphy Gem80
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Clicky, Linear	Switch Options Mechanical
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 98%	Layout Size 80%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
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, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 3000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 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 Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 37 x 358 x 141 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 1120g

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Released in 2023
Has Clicky, Linear switch options
Available in a 98% layout
Built with the ANSI layout standard
Comes with a knob
Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
Equipped with a 3000 mAh battery
Features PBT keycaps
Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting

Released in 2024
Has Mechanical switch options
Available in a 80% layout
Built with the ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO layout standard
Compatible with both Mac and Windows
Supports QMK firmware
Features N-key rollover
Includes screw-in stabilizers
Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity
Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
Weighs about 1120 g
Sized at 37 x 358 x 141 mm
Made with a Aluminum, Polycarbonate case
Features PBT, ABS keycaps
Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting

Scores

Performance: 54.4
Build Quality: 61.2
Productivity: 75.2
Customizability: 78.8
Portability: 51.9

Scores

Performance: 79.9
Build Quality: 87
Productivity: 93.7
Customizability: 97.2
Portability: 75.9

Name

Cidoo ABM098

Name

Nuphy Gem80

Release year

2023

Release year

2024

Switch Options

Clicky, Linear

Switch Options

Mechanical

Profile

Normal Profile

Profile

Normal Profile

Hot Swappable

Layout Size

98%

Layout Size

80%

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Standard

ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

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, Wired only

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Battery capacity

3000 mAh

Battery capacity

4000 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

Aluminum, Polycarbonate

Keycaps Material

PBT

Keycaps Material

PBT, ABS

Dimensions

37 x 358 x 141 mm

Weight

1120g

Pros and Trade-offs

Select the Cidoo ABM098 if you need a pre-built, full-size keyboard with a numpad and media knob for productivity tasks. Opt for the Nuphy Gem80 if you want a premium, aluminum TKL kit designed for deep customization and superior wireless performance, and are willing to assemble it yourself. Your primary need for a specific layout versus a foundational modding platform dictates the best choice.

Cidoo ABM098

+Includes a full numpad in a space-saving 1800-compact layout.
+Features a dedicated rotary knob for media and volume control.
+Comes fully pre-built with switches and keycaps installed.
+Uses multiple sound-dampening materials including Poron foam and an IXPE switch sheet.
+Offers tri-mode connectivity (Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz, wired) straight out of the box.

−Heavier at 2000g, making it less portable.
−Case is constructed from ABS plastic.
−Uses a steel plate, which may produce a firmer, higher-pitched typing sound compared to other materials.

Nuphy Gem80

+Features a high-precision CNC-machined aluminum top case.
+Offers extensive modding with an omni-mount system and multiple optional plate materials.
+Vendor listing confirms a 1000Hz polling rate for responsive wireless performance.
+Sold as a barebone kit, providing flexibility in choosing switches and keycaps.
+Supports both QMK and VIA firmware for deep customization.

−Sold as a barebone kit, requiring the separate purchase of switches and keycaps.
−More expensive starting price point for the base kit.
−The product listing shows it was out of stock at the time of this analysis.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Cidoo ABM098 wins for office work and content creation due to its numpad and media knob. The Nuphy Gem80 is the superior choice for gaming, travel, and modding, thanks to its confirmed high polling rate, lighter weight, and barebone kit design. For programming, both are equally capable due to their shared programmability and hot-swap features, leaving the choice to layout preference.

GamingNuphy Gem80

•The Nuphy Gem80's listing specifies a 1000Hz polling rate for both wired and 2.4GHz connections.
•Its lighter weight (1120g) may allow for easier repositioning on a desk.
•The TKL layout provides more mouse space compared to the ABM098's 1800-compact form.

OfficeCidoo ABM098

•The Cidoo ABM098 includes a full numpad, which is essential for data entry and accounting.
•It features a dedicated rotary knob for quick media and volume control.
•The keyboard is pre-built and ready to use out of the box.

ProgrammingTie

•Both keyboards support VIA for extensive key remapping and macro creation.
•Both feature hot-swappable PCBs for switch customization.
•The ABM098 offers more dedicated keys, while the Gem80's TKL layout can free up desk space.

TravelNuphy Gem80

•The Nuphy Gem80 is significantly lighter at 1120g versus the ABM098's 2000g.
•Its TKL (80%) footprint is more compact than the ABM098's 1800-compact layout.
•Both have similar 4000mAh batteries and tri-mode wireless connectivity.

ModdingNuphy Gem80

•The Nuphy Gem80 is sold as a DIY barebone kit, designed for user assembly and customization.
•It features an 'omni-mount' design allowing switching between gasket, top, and bottom mount styles.
•The vendor offers optional plates in FR4, PC, POM, and aluminum for sound tuning.

Content CreationCidoo ABM098

•The Cidoo ABM098's rotary knob provides tactile control for timeline scrubbing or volume adjustment.
•Its full set of function and navigation keys can be mapped to software shortcuts via VIA.
•The pre-built nature means less setup time before starting work.

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Compare Cidoo ABM098 vs Nuphy Gem80 Differences Side by Side

Pros and Trade-offs

Cidoo ABM098

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Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which keyboard is better for gaming, the Cidoo ABM098 or Nuphy Gem80?

Does the Nuphy Gem80 come with keycaps and switches?

Can I remap keys on both the Cidoo ABM098 and Nuphy Gem80?

Which keyboard has a longer battery life?

Is the Cidoo ABM098 hot-swappable?

What materials are used in the Nuphy Gem80's construction?

Does the Cidoo ABM098 have a knob?

Which keyboard is more portable for travel?

What sound-dampening features does the Cidoo ABM098 have?

Can I change the mounting style on the Nuphy Gem80?

Do both keyboards have RGB lighting?

Which keyboard is better for someone who doesn't want to build anything?

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