ShortcutReleased 2026

Studio Bridge R4

77/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (86/100)
  • Class-leading build quality (80/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the Studio Bridge R4 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall807966668677
Build quality
80
Customisability
79
Performance
66
Productivity
66
Portability
86
Overall
77
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Studio Bridge R4 vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Studio Bridge R4BAROCCO MD770
 ShortcutStudio Bridge R4This pageMistelBAROCCO MD770
Overall score77 /100Better76 /100
Build quality80 /10087 /100Better
Performance66 /100Better58 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes