Packaging and Accessories

While the CIDOO ABM084 was a collaboration product with another peripherals brand, ABM, the CIDOO V65 is completely its own. Indeed, it's even marketed as a more premium offering and the product box too gets fancier with thicker cardboard that gets an iridescent layer for the V65 product name on the front to shine in different colors depending on the incident light. The salient features are also listed here along with some cringe-worthy marketing slogans. A simplified render of the keyboard in its kit form is seen on the back, thus allowing CIDOO to use the same packaging for the kit or pre-built version of the keyboard. A sticker on the back confirms exactly what you have and the lid lifts off to reveal foam lining on the inside for added protection to the contents inside. The keyboard itself comes placed between even more foam and inside a wax paper wrap. There are two accessory boxes above the keyboard and a handy user manual (online copy here) underneath. Do go through the manual to learn about the various pre-programmed functions as well as how to start using VIA for software customization if you are new to it.


The first of the accessory boxes includes a set of four replacement rubber feet for the keyboard in case the stock ones wear out. We also get a collection of LED diffuser accessories that are meant to be used with the included switch to make for a brighter, more uniform lighting effect. These are completely optional to use but can be confusing if you were not aware what they are. The second box has more typical accessories including a combination metal wire keycap puller and switch remover tool—very handy and better than the cheaper ring-style options—as well as an L-shaped hex key to disassemble the keyboard/kit for any modding. This was nice to see in a hobby where keyboard disassembly is typically discouraged and voids warranty. We also get a white braided USB Type-C to Type-A cable for the keyboard itself.