So, today marks the first time I am reviewing a CIDOO-related keyboard and this time, I am reviewing the CIDOO QK61 VIA Programmable 60% Compact Keyboard. CIDOO is a company consisting of mechanical keyboard enthusiasts and exploring popular trends and creative artistry.
The company launched in 2010, jointly developing a pressure-senstive and hot-swappable split structure with a Holland team. Their goal was to lessen the signal transmission and they became popular among university students.
If anything, the company prides itself on making the world’s fastest mechanical keyboard. Whether or not this is fact or just a boast, I don’t know. But all I can say is that I’m looking forward to testing out this mechanical keyboard.
MechLands is a company that sells a company’s keyboard that showcases the art and technology of all gaming peripherals for companies all around the world. So, this is their CIDOO product they are promoting.
Priced at around $60, you are getting a 60% compact keyboard that features tri-mode, comes with a 3000 mAh battery which is great. Software allows this keyboard to become customizable, including remapping keys, creating macros, managing backlight settings and more.
It’s important to note that they keyboard is offered in white with the blue translucent keys or black with pink translucent keys.
It is important to note that the Whiteberry VIA software is not located on the cidootech[dot]com or MechLands websites. It’s available on github.com. Just be careful as Github is not the most safest place to download software.
I found the keyboard on the MechLands website, but still no luck in finding which software to use or where to download it.
But the company prides itself on the thocky-poppy typing experience. It is a bit loud, despite having five layers of foam. But those who like brown switch type of mechanical keyboards but with a little of that blue key click, will dig this mechanical keyboard.
The escape and enter key has a translucent blue keycap, but extra keycaps are included, if you want to make it all white.
As for the keycaps, the company does use Cherry Profile Double Shot PBT keycaps and transparent PC keycaps.
The mechanical keyboard also uses south-facing LED design, so you can see the lighting show up under the keycaps.
With that being said, what are my feelings about this tri-mode 60% keyboard?
For one, I liked the fact that it’s tri-mode (Bluetooth, 2.4 Ghz wireless via receiver and wired), I like the fact that it does feature a gasket structure with layers of foam.
It’s important to note that CIDOO went with a PC (polycarbonate) plate instead of aluminum. So, this mechanical keyboard is quite light.
But last but not least, remember this is a 61% keyboard. Great for those who want to minimize space, but if you are dependent on the number keys or arrow keys, this mechanical keyboard DOES NOT have those keys. So, that’s important to know.
Overall, this is a good mechanical keyboard and I like the aesthetic of it. It works well for a 61% keyboard and those who want less space being utilized by their keyboard, so I can definitely recommend the MechLands CIDOO QK61 VIA Programmable 60% Compact Keyboard.
Recommended!
