Cidoo V87 vs Keychron Q3 Pro2.4GHz or QMK
Choose the Cidoo V87 for 2.4 GHz wireless and its PORON and IXPE layers, or the Keychron Q3 Pro for QMK, ISO layout options, and 1000 Hz wired polling.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Cidoo V87
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $150.
- 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity in addition to Bluetooth and USB-C.
- Vendor-described PORON foam, IXPE switch cushion, and bottom foam layers.
- Dye-sublimation PBT keycaps, as specified by the vendor.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
Keychron Q3 Pro
QMK
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $150.
- QMK support for remapping, macros, and shortcuts.
- ISO layout options include UK, German, Nordic, French, and Spanish variants.
- A stated 1000 Hz wired polling rate and N-Key Rollover support.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Cidoo V87 if you want 2.4 GHz wireless and the PORON and IXPE layers described by its vendor. Choose the Keychron Q3 Pro if you need QMK customization, ISO layout options, or its stated 1000 Hz wired polling rate. Both share an 80% aluminum gasket-mount format, but their distinct connectivity and customization features point to different priorities.
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.
Cidoo V87
Keychron Q3 Pro
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Switch options
Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
Layout standard
ANSI
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
- Cidoo V87
- Keychron Q3 Pro
- Performance
- 5382
- Build quality
- 6889
- Productivity
- 7597
- Customizability
- 7498
- Portability
- 7076
- Layout size: 80%
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Knob
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Q3 Pro has the edge for gaming, office work, programming, modding, and content-creation workflows, based on its wired polling rate, ISO choices, QMK support, and programmable controls. The V87 is the more suitable pick when 2.4 GHz wireless matters. Both are 80% aluminum gasket-mount boards with hot-swap support, so those shared features do not decide the comparison.
Pick the Keychron Q3 Pro
- The Q3 Pro lists a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired mode.
- The vendor describes N-Key Rollover for both wired and wireless modes.
Cidoo V87 vs Keychron Q3 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 27 specs differ
Cidoo V87
Keychron Q3 Pro
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Cidoo V87
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron Q3 Pro
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Cidoo V87 vs Keychron Q3 Pro: your questions
Yes. Its listed connectivity includes Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C. The Keychron Q3 Pro is listed with Bluetooth and wired connectivity.
Yes, QMK support is listed for the Q3 Pro. The vendor describes it as supporting key remapping, macros, and shortcuts.
The Keychron Q3 Pro is offered in multiple ISO variants, including UK, German, Nordic, French, and Spanish layouts. The Cidoo V87 does not offer ISO layouts.
The Q3 Pro is listed at 1000 Hz in wired mode. The vendor also specifies 90 Hz in wireless mode.
Both keyboards list hot-swap support. The Q3 Pro vendor says its sockets work with most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches.
The Cidoo V87 lists Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired USB-C. The Q3 Pro lists Bluetooth and wired USB-C connectivity.
The V87 vendor describes sandwiched PORON foam, an IXPE switch cushion, and bottom foams. The vendor says these materials are intended to reduce keystroke noise and improve typing feel.
Yes. The Q3 Pro's aluminum rotary encoder can be assigned to commands such as zooming, adjusting brush size, changing volume, or selecting video clips.
The Q3 Pro Special Edition includes four customizable macro keys on the left side. The vendor says these can be assigned through VIA.
Both use south-facing LEDs, which can leave shine-through legends dark. The Cidoo V87 vendor describes its keycaps as dye-sublimation PBT, while the Q3 Pro ISO version is listed with non-shine-through double-shot PBT keycaps.
The Q3 Pro vendor describes a system toggle and extra keycaps for macOS and Windows. The product listing also identifies Mac/Win support.
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