Azio Cascade Slim Barebone
AzioReleased 2023
Cascade Slim Barebone
77/100
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (80/100)
- Class-leading productivity (79/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (51/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Cascade Slim Barebone wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions29
Weight186 g
More specs
Height Mm29 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowCascade Slim Barebone vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770
Cascade Slim BareboneBAROCCO MD770
| AzioCascade Slim BareboneThis page | MistelBAROCCO MD770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77 /100Better | 76 /100 |
| Build quality | 75 /100 | 87 /100Better |
| Performance | 77 /100Better | 58 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Plate MountBetter |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
