Not sure which keyboard to choose? Try the Keyboard Finder now!

Head to head · Prices checked Nov 10, 2026

BAROCCOMISTEL MD600 Alpha Split vs Keychron K12

Get the BAROCCOMISTEL MD600 Alpha Split for sound dampening. Get the Keychron K12 for the 4,000 mAh battery.

KeebFinder may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.

Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

BAROCCOMISTEL MD600 Alpha Split

Sound dampening

Build quality in the bottom 5% of 60% boards under $300.

Get the

Keychron K12

Battery

Build quality in the top 25% of 60% boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.

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.

BAROCCOMISTEL MD600 Alpha Split

Keychron K12

  • Battery

    2,000 mAh

    4,000 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Ergonomics

    Alice

    Standard

  • Case material

    PBT

    ABS, Aluminum, Plastic

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • Sound dampening

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • BAROCCOMISTEL MD600 Alpha Split
  • Keychron K12
Performance
48
58
Build quality
41
73
Productivity
80
68
Customizability
63
73
Portability
90
90

What they share

  • Layout size: 60%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
See every spec side by side

Full specs

BAROCCOMISTEL MD600 Alpha Split vs Keychron K12 specs

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

9 of 21 specs differ

BAROCCOMISTEL MD600 Alpha Split

Keychron K12

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount, Tray Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

60%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Alice
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

2,000 mAh
4,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

PBT
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic

Plate material

—
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
ABS

Weight

970 g
—

Dimensions

27 x 343 x 133 mm
—

Backlight

RGB
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2021

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Prices in USD are converted to your currency and can change at any time. KeebFinder may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Keychron K124 stores

Still torn?

Answer a few quick questions and the keyboard finder ranks 2,000+ boards by how you will actually use yours.