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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 31, 2026

Epomaker Hack 59 vs Mistel Barocco Split

Get the Epomaker Hack 59 for hot-swappable.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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Epomaker Hack 59

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the top 10% of 60% boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
  • Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
$48 at Epomaker

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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 Hack 59

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 Hack 59
  • Mistel Barocco Split
Performance
64
68
Build quality
81
44
Productivity
81
48
Customizability
89
51
Portability
87
66

What they share

  • Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
  • Plate material: Plastic
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Epomaker Hack 59 vs Mistel Barocco Split specs

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

16 of 25 specs differ

Epomaker Hack 59

Mistel Barocco Split

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

60%
—

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, Colemak, Dvorak

Ergonomics

Standard
Split

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Battery

3,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Plastic

Plate material

Plastic
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

630 g
—

Dimensions

28 x 119 x 303 mm
—

Typing angle

6°
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2025

Where to buy

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Epomaker Hack 592 stores
Mistel Barocco Split2 stores

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