By: Jadon Lee
January 3, 2025
Happy New Year! In the past month or so, I have accidentally introduced one of my friends into the forsaken rabbit hole of mechanical keyboards. As someone who has been in the hobby for a while and has achieved my “endgame”, I feel like I have a good understanding when it comes to going too deep. As for my friend, who we will call Ken, he has developed the most peculiar need for his keyboard. You may be thinking, what could possibly be a weird preference when it comes to keyboards? Does he want a custom keyboard with clicky switches? Is there a specific theme that he yearns for? No, all he wants is a screen. You might think having a screen is not that weird, but it is actually quite niche in the keyboard community. Not many people want a screen, as it has no real functionality in comparison to a knob, and are not quite as unique as badges. Having a GIF on a keyboard seems a little overrated to me, but I digress, and I think my friend has a weird need. As he dives deeper into the keyboard hobby, it will be interesting to observe how deep he gets and finds his endgame. Ken is the type of guy to get really deep into things, so it will be interesting to observe. While on the topic of keyboards, this week, we have the Epomaker CIDOO C75 to review. Will this keyboard be able to hold up to my expectations? How deep down the rabbit hole do we go with this one? Keep reading to find out!
Our review unit of the Epomaker CIDOO C75 came alongside the Epomaker Tide 65 in a tightly wrapped in a DHL-branded plastic that covered many layers of bubble wrap underneath. The box was shipped to us here in Calgary, Alberta from Shenzhen, China via Canada Post. The shipping process was quite good, as it only had a small dent on the corner of the retail box. I was not worried about the condition of the product itself, as there was no noticeable damage.
The Epomaker CIDOO C75’s box design is aesthetically pleasing, using a black and pink exterior. The front displays CIDOO C75 name on the top right and again on the bottom left. It is important to note that CIDOO is a sub-brand of Epomaker, and will be referred to as such. The back mentions some notable features. The displays some more CIDOO branding. This is a straightforward design that offers very minimal information. Personally, I do not mind this, as I appreciate the lack of clutter and simplicity.
Before we continue, here are the specifications for the Epomaker CIDOO C75, as specified by the manufacturer’s website:
Model: CIDOO C75
Connectivity: Wired only
Case Material: 6063 Aluminum
Finish: Anodized
Polarity Direction: South-facing Anodized
Plate Material: PC
Stabilizers: Pre-lubed Plate-mount
Keycaps: Cherry Profile Dye-sub PBT (non-shine-through)
Backlight: South-facing RGB LED
Polling Rate: Adjustable 1000hz-8000hz (via CIDOO driver)
NKRO: Yes
Hot-swappable: Yes (for magnetic switches only)
Weight: 1.95kg
Out of the box, you will receive the Epomaker CIDOO C75 keyboard with a cable, keycap/switch puller, hex key, and a user manual. The keyboard is wrapped in a plastic bag to prevent any surface scratches. I was pleasantly surprised when it came to packaging. The quality of the packaging is vastly better than most manufacturers, as the foam on the top of the box and around the keyboard were excellent.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. A Closer Look - Disassembly and Internals
4. Conclusion
