Mistel Barocco vs MD600 Alpha AliceWired or wireless
Choose the Barocco for its 1000 Hz polling rate and Dvorak or Colemak layout options, or the MD600 Alpha Alice for Bluetooth, hot-swappable switches, and its Alice layout.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Mistel Barocco
Build quality in the bottom 10% of 60% boards under $150.
- 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover.
- Dvorak and Colemak layout options.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
Mistel MD600 Alpha Alice
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 60% boards under $150.
- Bluetooth connectivity, USB-C wired connection, and a 2000mAh battery.
- Hot-swappable switches, including a listed Cherry MX Silent Red option.
- Alice layout, internal sound-dampening material, and three programmable macro layers.
Get the Barocco if you want its specified 1000 Hz polling rate, N-key rollover, or Dvorak and Colemak layout options. Choose the MD600 Alpha Alice if Bluetooth, an Alice layout, hot-swappable switches, and internal sound dampening better match your needs. Its wireless option and battery also make it the more flexible pick when a wired-only board is not suitable.
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.
Mistel Barocco
Mistel MD600 Alpha Alice
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Ergonomics
Standard
Alice
Case material
ABS, Plastic
ABS
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
- Mistel Barocco
- Mistel MD600 Alpha Alice
- Performance
- 6857
- Build quality
- 4353
- Productivity
- 4276
- Customizability
- 5068
- Portability
- 6389
- Layout size: 60%
- Mount style: Plate Mount
- Plate material: Plastic
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The Barocco is the more clearly specified gaming choice because its listing gives a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover. The MD600 Alpha Alice takes the lead for office use, programming, travel, modding, and content creation, mainly through its Alice layout, wireless option, hot-swap design, and macro layers. Buyers who prioritize alternative layout options such as Dvorak or Colemak should also consider the Barocco. The better fit depends on whether wired operation or extra flexibility matters more.
Pick the Mistel Barocco
- The Barocco specifies a 1000 Hz polling rate.
- It includes N-key rollover, and the vendor describes full USB key rollover.
Mistel Barocco vs MD600 Alpha Alice specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 20 specs differ
Mistel Barocco
Mistel MD600 Alpha Alice
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Mistel Barocco vs MD600 Alpha Alice: your questions
The Barocco is wired only and lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, N-key rollover, and Dvorak and Colemak layout options. The MD600 Alpha Alice adds Bluetooth, hot-swappable switches, a 2000mAh battery, and an Alice layout.
No, its connectivity is listed as wired only. The vendor describes a USB connection with a Mini-USB connector.
Yes, it supports Bluetooth as well as a wired USB-C connection. Its battery is listed at 2000mAh.
The MD600 Alpha Alice is listed with an Alice ergonomic layout. The Barocco is listed with normal ergonomics, and its vendor says the two halves can be separated for an ergonomic arrangement.
No, the Barocco's switches are soldered, so replacing them requires soldering. The MD600 Alpha Alice is listed as hot-swappable.
The MD600 Alpha Alice is the more suitable choice for switch changes because it is hot-swappable. Its listed options include Gateron G Pro switches and Cherry MX Silent Red.
Dvorak and Colemak appear among the Barocco's layout standards. The MD600 Alpha Alice is listed as ANSI, though a vendor review describes switching its layout between QWERTY, Dvorak, and Colemak.
The MD600 Alpha Alice is listed with sound dampening, and its vendor describes internal sound-dampening material. No equivalent sound-dampening feature is listed for the Barocco.
The Barocco lists a 1000 Hz polling rate. No polling rate is specified for the MD600 Alpha Alice.
Both are listed with RGB lighting. The MD600 Alpha Alice vendor describes per-key RGB backlighting, while the Barocco vendor describes RGB backlighting.
The MD600 Alpha Alice is listed with Mac/Win support, and its vendor also names Linux compatibility. The Barocco vendor description explicitly lists Windows compatibility.
The MD600 Alpha Alice is the more flexible option away from a desk because it supports Bluetooth and has a 2000mAh battery. The Barocco is wired only.
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