MistelReleased 2023

MD600 V3

82/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
60%, Other ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (89/100)
  • Class-leading portability (89/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
  • Plastic · ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the MD600 V3 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall738775898982
Build quality
73
Customisability
87
Performance
75
Productivity
89
Portability
89
Overall
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size60
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Tactile · Linear · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic · ABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · White
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

MD600 V3 vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
MD600 V3Ajazz AK820 Pro
 MistelMD600 V3This pageAjazzAjazz AK820 Pro
Overall score82 /100Better81 /100
Build quality73 /100Better72 /100
Performance75 /100Better62 /100
ConnectionWired onlyWireless + wiredBetter
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typePlate MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlastic · ABSABS · AluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes