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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Cidoo V98 vs Xinmeng X98 Pro V2

Get the Cidoo V98 for knob and qmk. Get the Xinmeng X98 Pro V2 for the 5,000 mAh battery.

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 V98

Xinmeng X98 Pro V2

  • Battery

    4,000 mAh

    5,000 mAh

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear

    Linear, Silent

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Cidoo V98
  • Xinmeng X98 Pro V2
Performance
43
49
Build quality
73
47
Productivity
77
59
Customizability
76
53
Portability
52
48

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Sound dampening
  • Keycaps: PBT
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Cidoo V98

5.0

1 owner reviews

Xinmeng X98 Pro V2

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Cidoo V98 vs Xinmeng X98 Pro V2 specs

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

6 of 18 specs differ

Cidoo V98

Xinmeng X98 Pro V2

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear
Linear, Silent

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

4,000 mAh
5,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Dimensions

—
20 x 145 x 385 mm

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Cidoo V982 stores
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$145Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    Out of stock
    $145Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $69Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$69Visit

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