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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Cidoo V87 vs Mechboards DC 01

Get the Cidoo V87 for hot-swappable and knob.

What actually differs

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

Mechboards DC 01

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

  • Sound dampening

    Yes

    No

  • Backlight

    RGB, south-facing

    None

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Cidoo V87
  • Mechboards DC 01
Performance
54
44
Build quality
68
55
Productivity
75
41
Customizability
74
50
Portability
70
42
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Full specs

Cidoo V87 vs Mechboards DC 01 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

7 of 16 specs differ

Cidoo V87

Mechboards DC 01

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

80%
—

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

PBT
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2023
2022

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Cidoo V872 stores
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $149Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$149Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • MechboardsUK

    Out of stock
    Visit

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