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Epomaker EK21 vs Mistel Barocco Split

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Hot-swappable

Epomaker EK21

4.5 · 34 reviews

from$33at Epomaker

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Mistel Barocco Split

No reviews

from$115at MK

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Epomaker EK21

Hot-swappable

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

Rules this board out

Numpad only. This is not a full keyboard.

$33 at Epomaker

Get the

Mistel Barocco Split

Rules this board out

Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

$115 at MK

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.

Epomaker EK21

Mistel Barocco Split

Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Ergonomics
Standard
Split
Case material
ABS
Plastic
Switch options
Linear
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

KeebFinder scores

How we score

Epomaker EK21
Mistel Barocco Split

Performance: 78
68
Build quality: 76
44
Productivity: 87
48
Customizability: 82
51
Portability: 88
66

What they share

Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
Keycaps: PBT

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Full specs

Epomaker EK21 vs Mistel Barocco Split specs

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

13 of 24 specs differ

Spec

Epomaker EK21

Mistel Barocco Split

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear

Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount

Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes

Layout

Layout size

Numpad

—

Layout standard

ANSI

ANSI, Colemak, Dvorak

Ergonomics

Standard

Split

Knob

Yes

Display

None

Media keys

Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz

Battery

1,000 mAh

Wired only

USB-C

Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS

Plastic

Plate material

Polycarbonate

Plastic

Keycaps

PBT

Weight

200 g

—

Dimensions

29 x 138 x 93 mm

—

Backlight

RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes

N-key rollover

Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes

Extras

Released

2025

Where to buy

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