Cidoo QK61 V2 vs Meko BlinkPremium Sound vs Budget Wireless

The Cidoo QK61 V2 supports both VIA and QMK, which are open-source programs allowing for deep key remapping, macro creation, and lighting control. The Meko Blink does not support VIA or QMK, so its programmability is limited to any onboard functions it may have.

Yes, but with a caveat. The Cidoo QK61 V2 uses south-facing LEDs, which are fully compatible with Cherry-profile keycaps. The Meko Blink uses north-facing LEDs, which can cause physical interference with the inside of Cherry-profile keycaps, potentially leading to a mushy feel or reduced travel.

Yes. The Cidoo QK61 V2 includes a keycap and switch puller in the box. The Meko Blink also includes a high-quality switch puller, according to its vendor description.

The Meko Blink's listing explicitly states Mac compatibility. The Cidoo QK61 V2 works with Macs, but user reviews note it does not include Command and Option keycaps for macOS, so you may need to source your own. Both offer Bluetooth connectivity for use with Macs.

The Cidoo QK61 V2 uses a gasket mount and polycarbonate plate, which isolates the typing feel from the case and provides a more flexible, poppy sound. The Meko Blink uses a traditional plate mount, which results in a firmer, more direct typing feel that is typically less muted.

The connectivity metadata for the Meko Blink lists only Bluetooth and Wired. The vendor description does not mention a 2.4GHz mode or dongle, so it likely relies solely on Bluetooth for wireless connectivity.

The Cidoo QK61 V2 comes with Cherry-profile, double-shot PBT keycaps for durability and two additional transparent polycarbonate (PC) accent keycaps, as stated in the vendor description.

Yes, both have hot-swappable PCBs. The Meko Blink even offers a Kailh BOX Silent Pink switch option pre-installed. You can install compatible silent switches in the Cidoo QK61 V2 as well, as it supports both 3-pin and 5-pin switches.

The Cidoo QK61 V2 has a specified 3000mAh battery. The Meko Blink is listed as having a rechargeable lithium battery, but its capacity is not stated in the provided information, so a direct comparison cannot be made.

Not necessarily. The Cidoo is engineered for a specific 'thocky-poppy' sound but uses five layers of foam and dampening materials to eliminate unwanted noise. The final sound depends more on the switches installed. The Meko Blink, with its plate mount and lack of mentioned internal foam, may produce more case ping or a sharper sound.

The Cidoo QK61 V2 specifically mentions it has pre-lubed plate-mount stabilizers. The vendor description for the Meko Blink does not state whether its stabilizers are pre-lubed, noting only that they are plate-mount.