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

Head to head · Prices checked Nov 7, 2026

KEEBD Contra vs Mistel Barocco Split

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

KEEBD Contra

Build quality in the bottom 5% of 40% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
  • Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.

Get the

Mistel Barocco Split

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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.

KEEBD Contra

Mistel Barocco Split

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Split

  • Case material

    Acrylic, Plastic

    Plastic

  • Switch options

    Tactile

    Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

  • Layout standard

    ANSI

    ANSI, Colemak, Dvorak

    ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit

  • Plate material

    FR4

    Plastic

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • KEEBD Contra
  • Mistel Barocco Split
Performance
55
68
Build quality
41
44
Productivity
48
48
Customizability
53
50
Portability
60
66
See every spec side by side

Full specs

KEEBD Contra vs Mistel Barocco Split specs

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

11 of 17 specs differ

KEEBD Contra

Mistel Barocco Split

Typing & switches

Switch options

Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

40%
—

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, Colemak, Dvorak

Ergonomics

Standard
Split

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Acrylic, Plastic
Plastic

Plate material

FR4
Plastic

Keycaps

—
PBT

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2021
2025

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.

KEEBD Contra2 stores

Still torn?

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