Mistel BAROCCO MD770 RGB Wireless Split Mechanical Keyboard, TKL Ergonomic Gaming Keyboard 85 Keys (Cherry MX Red Switches, Linear Lighter)

Update:My review is still valid, but I wanted to provide an update about the battery.I finally got annoyed enough with the battery life to contact Mistel Support (my keyboard is still under warranty).WOW. I wish I had contacted them sooner, as I would not have annoyed myself so much.Their support jumped to help me. They immediately acknowledged the problem and said they would resolve it.The sent me a shipping label, and had me send it in for repair. They paid shipping both directions. I was kept updated on the status. I have had it back for 2 weeks now, and my keyboard has been perfect. Thank you Mistel Support. Specifically Chris and Luka. You were great.Review increased from 4 to 5 stars.Original review:This is the second Mistel split ergonomic keyboard I have owned. I loved my first one so much, i bought this one for my office computer.The first one was wired, which was fine for home. But for work, I wanted wireless.The layout is outstanding, and I never find myself having to deal with odd finger contortions that happen with some ergonomic keyboards. I went with the Cherry Brown keyswitches which I find to have pleasant resistance, tactile feedback, and snappy response (some people prefer the Cherry Red, but not me).Connecting via Bluetooth to my computer was no problem, and the connection is reliable.Overall, I like this keyboard and will continue to use it but I do have one MAJOR issue.The battery life is the worst I have ever come across on any keyboard EVER. To put that statement into perspective, I have purchased an average of 3 keyboard per year for the past 20 years. I love trying out different keyboards. I turn off the RGB (it only comes with an RGB option). They claim that this is Bluetooth v5 but I question their implementation. BT5 is a very low power draw, yet this battery cannot last 2 full days (my Keychron BT keyboard went 3 months before needing to be recharged, used in an identical fashion). So, there is either a severe Firmware flaw or they have have severely undersized the battery.If you want a high quality BT keyboard and don't mind plugging in every day to recharge it, this is a good option.But if that constant need to recharge is a problem for you, and you would prefer to go wired then go with the Mistel BAROCCO MD770 TKL (there is an RGB version of it if RGB matters to you), or the KINESIS Freestyle2 (if you prefer a membrane keyboard). Both are just as nice, will cost less, and won't pretend to be a wireless product.

I've been using this keyboard for about 6 months now, and I'm pretty much happy and satisfied with the MD770 RGB Wireless.Comfort - 5/5I'm behind a computer for 90% of my time at work work so having an ergonomic split keyboard is very useful and comfortable for me. What prompted me initially to buy the MD770 was wrist pain, and after some weeks of using this keyboard, as well as rest at home and using immobilizing braces on my hands at night, the pains went away. I won't credit this keyboard with miraculously curing the strain on my hands, but it certainly helped!Usefulness - 4/5......In the Office and At HomeEvery day I take this keyboard to work and use it in the office, connected via bluetooth to my work laptop. When I'm at home, I plug it in and use it for playing video games. I usually play FPS and RTS games, so I've never had an issue with missing keys, but I suppose people who play RPG's like WoW would be limited by a missing numpad and other buttons.This can be (mostly) fixed by just buying a separate num pad. I use a bluetooth numpad to accompany this keyboard at work and at home.......EfficiencyIt took some getting use to but I my typing speed has increased and I've found that the split keyboard configuration is generally more efficient to use, because I don't have to move my hand around so much to reach for keys anymore. I would choose the MD770 or any other split keyboard over a regular one any day.......Bluetooth ConnectivityI don't usually have a problem with connecting the MD770 to my devices, but sometimes it takes a few tries or even a device restart to get it connected. I suspect it's because of all the BT and 2.5ghz signals in the office disrupting the connection, or maybe it's just the keyboard. In any case, it doesn't really bother me, as I can always just plug it in with a USB-C cable into my laptop and use it immediately.I do really appreciate the fact that it can configured to connect to several devices. I've paired my MD770 with my work laptop, my personal laptop, and tablet and can USUALLY switch between them seamlessly.......MacrosHonestly, this could have been a 5/5 for overall usefulness but I just don't like how the MD770 doesn't have any accompanying macro software that comes with it to change key assignments. Instead, if you want to macro a key to something else, you need to configure it using the keyboards various macro layers and button combinations. This is far too complicated for me, a casual keyboard user to use, but is something keyboard enthusiasts might be into. It's definitely not my thing, and I couldn't care less about it.Battery Life - 3/5The one thing I'm actually disappointed by is the MD770's short battery life. It's a major complaint in many of the reviews, but I DO want to point out that the battery life is largely affected by the light effects on the keyboard. With lights on, I've found that it can last between 1-2 hours without being plugged in, which is pretty pointless if you ask me. Why even bother putting flashy lights on a bluetooth product if it can't survive more than an hour with the lights on?At the very least, you can stretch out the battery life to more than 8+ hours on bluetooth if you keep the lights off on the keyboard. Like I said, I use this keyboard at work everyday with bluetooth turned on (without the lights), then plug it in at home to charge (I use the fancy lights at home because they're cool). You can use it while it's charging so as long as you charge it every night, you will probably not see any interruptions throughout your daily use.Aesthetic and Feel - 3/5......TextureMy MD770 came with blue keys and a black frame, as well as extra keys which I installed onto my bluetooth numpad to match. The keys are textured and feel nice to the touch, and since they're textured, they don't reflect the sheen left behind by oils or sweat! The material also cleans well with alcohol-water (I don't recommend using cleaning wipes or anything with bleach, as it'll destroy the material eventually).......BacklightingThe reason why I gave this a 3/5 instead of a 4/5 is the fact that the lights on the keyboard don't illuminate the keys very well. The LED's are oriented in such a way that they shine around the keys, so that the lights are in your eyes instead of illuminating the keys you should be looking at. It's bearable at dimmer settings, but it's distracting as hell when set to max in a dark room while playing video games.My old keyboard's backlighting illuminated the keys and allowed me to see them in the dark (the letters themselves were lit up) but the MD770 can barely accomplish even that.VerdictAll things considered, I'd give the MD770 a 4/5. It's not perfect, especially with the poor backlighting and disappointingly-short battery life, but it suits my daily purposes at work and at home and for that I cannot really complain. Overall, I'm satisfied with this keyboard, and expect to use it for many years to come.