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Compare Cidoo V98 vs Keychron Q13 Pro Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between a traditional compact layout and a specialized ergonomic design. Both the Cidoo V98 and Keychron Q13 Pro are premium, aluminum, gasket-mounted keyboards with QMK support and hot-swappable PCBs. The decision hinges on whether you prioritize a familiar 98% key arrangement or are willing to adapt to a split Alice layout for potential comfort gains. Both offer robust wireless connectivity and high customizability, making the core trade-off one of form and ergonomics.

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CIDOO V98 QMK Wireless Gasket Hot Swappable Aluminium Mechanical Keyboard
98
Keychron Q13 Pro (Alice Layout) QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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5.0 (1)
4.7 (12)
  • Released in 2024
  • Has Clicky, Linear switch options
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Offers No RGB lighting
  • Released in 2023
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard
  • Offers Alice ergonomics
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 2392 g
  • Sized at 32 x 157 x 447 mm
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 43.5
  • Build Quality: 72.7
  • Productivity: 76.8
  • Customizability: 76.5
  • Portability: 52.1
Scores
  • Performance: 82.8
  • Build Quality: 88.4
  • Productivity: 100
  • Customizability: 97.6
  • Portability: 57.2
Name
Cidoo V98
Name
Keychron Q13 Pro
Release year
2024
Release year
2023
Switch Options
Clicky, Linear
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
98%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Alice
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
32 x 157 x 447 mm
Weight
-
Weight
2392g
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Pros and Trade-offs

Your choice fundamentally depends on layout preference. Opt for the Cidoo V98 if you want a high-quality, compact keyboard with a traditional key arrangement and 2.4GHz wireless. Choose the Keychron Q13 Pro Alice if you are committed to ergonomic typing, value a specified high polling rate for gaming, and want deeper modding features like screw-in stabilizers. Both deliver excellent build quality and customizability for their respective forms.

Cidoo V98

  • +Standard 98% (1800) layout maintains a familiar key arrangement with a numpad.
  • +Includes 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity in addition to Bluetooth and wired.
  • +Features five layers of sound-dampening foam (plate foam, IXPE pads, film, EVA, case foam) for a tuned acoustic experience.
  • +Uses Cherry profile dye-sub PBT keycaps, a popular profile for typing.
  • −Lacks RGB backlighting.
  • −Does not have a specified polling rate in its provided information.
  • −Vendor description does not mention stabilizer type (e.g., screw-in).

Keychron Q13 Pro

  • +Ergonomic Alice layout is designed to promote a more natural typing posture.
  • +Specifies a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired mode for responsive input.
  • +Includes south-facing RGB backlighting with multiple effects.
  • +Comes with screw-in PCB stabilizers for a more stable typing feel.
  • +Features a double-gasket design and a polycarbonate plate for a customized typing sound and flex.
  • −Very heavy at 2392 grams, reducing portability.
  • −Alice layout requires an adaptation period and may limit keycap set compatibility.
  • −More expensive than the Cidoo V98 based on listed price ranges.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Keychron Q13 Pro Alice holds advantages for gaming due to its specified high polling rate and for modding with its screw-in stabilizers and detailed gasket design. The Cidoo V98 is better suited for travel and programming, thanks to its more portable standard shape and familiar key layout. For office use and content creation, the keyboards tie, offering similar core productivity features like multi-device connectivity and programmable knobs.

GamingKeychron Q13 Pro
  • •The Keychron Q13 Pro has a specified 1000 Hz polling rate in wired mode, which the Cidoo V98's listing does not mention.
  • •Both offer linear switch options, but the Keychron's vendor page explicitly mentions low latency suitable for competitive games.
OfficeTie
  • •Both support tri-mode connectivity (Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, wired) for flexible device switching.
  • •Both include a volume knob for media control.
  • •The Keychron Q13 Pro includes Mac and Windows keycaps, while the Cidoo V98's multi-device compatibility is implied by its wireless modes.
ProgrammingCidoo V98
  • •The Cidoo V98 uses a standard 98% (1800) layout, which preserves the numpad and navigation keys in a familiar arrangement.
  • •Its Cherry profile keycaps are a common and often preferred profile for typists.
  • •Full QMK support on both allows for extensive key remapping, but the standard layout may require less initial adaptation.
TravelCidoo V98
  • •The Cidoo V98 has a normal layout shape, which is typically easier to fit in a standard keyboard case or bag.
  • •While no weight is listed for the Cidoo, the Keychron Q13 Pro is notably heavy at 2392 grams.
  • •Both have the same 4000mAh battery capacity for wireless use.
ModdingKeychron Q13 Pro
  • •The Keychron Q13 Pro includes screw-in stabilizers, which are generally preferred for modding over clip-in styles.
  • •It features a double-gasket design and a polycarbonate plate, as detailed in its vendor description.
  • •Both are hot-swappable and support QMK/VIA, but the Keychron's build is described with more explicit mod-friendly details like the PC plate and specific stabilizer type.
Content CreationTie
  • •Both keyboards include a dedicated knob for efficient volume or timeline scrubbing control.
  • •Both offer extensive programmability via QMK for creating macros and shortcuts.
  • •The Keychron has south-facing RGB, while the Cidoo V98 has no RGB, a preference based on aesthetic choice.

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