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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 11, 2026

Cidoo V65 V3 vs Machenike KT68

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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 V65 V3

Machenike KT68

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Battery

    3,000 mAh

    4,000 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Metal, Plastic

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Linear, Tactile

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Cidoo V65 V3
  • Machenike KT68
Performance
49
46
Build quality
68
41
Productivity
84
76
Customizability
79
75
Portability
89
89

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Knob
  • Sound dampening
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Cidoo V65 V3 vs Machenike KT68 specs

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

7 of 22 specs differ

Cidoo V65 V3

Machenike KT68

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

3,000 mAh
4,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Metal, Plastic

Plate material

Plastic, POM
Aluminum, Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

—
900 g

Dimensions

—
49 x 328 x 146 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2022

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