Review: Dark Mount and Light Mount keyboards from be quiet!

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Technical specifications

The Light Mount and Dark Mount keyboards share a common base: the same silent switches, the same build quality, and the same customisation software.

The Light Mount is a keyboard with an integrated numeric keypad. A 100% classic.

The Dark Mount, on the other hand, is in the basic TKL format, but becomes a 100% keyboard thanks to its removable numeric keypad, which can be fixed to the left or right as required.

Specifications Light Mount Dark Mount
Recommended retail price (MSRP) 169,90 € 259,90 €
Modularity No Yes – removable keypad & multimedia module
Programmable keys with display No 8 keys with display (GIF/JPG/PNG)
Switch type Be quiet! mufflers (linear orange or tactile black), lubricated Same as
Actuating force 45g (linear), 55g (tactile) 45g (linear), 55g (tactile)
Sound damping 3 layers of foam 3 layers silicone foam space bar
Keycaps PBT double layer PBT double injection
ARGB backlighting Diffuser on each switch top and side strips Illumination key by key diffuser edges
Layout Full size, ANSI & ISO Full size, ANSI & ISO
Stabilisers Cherry plate-mounted, lubricated Cherry screwed-in, lubricated
Top plate Brushed aluminium Brushed aluminium
Wrist rest Magnetic, modular Magnetic, two-part
Adjustable feet Retractable, 3 positions Magnetic, adjustable to 3 angles (3°, 6°, 9°)
On-board memory Yes Yes
Connections USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
Polling rate 1000 Hz Adjustable 125 / 250 / 500 / 1000 Hz
Dimensions (mm) 132 x 461 x 44 mm 174 x 456 x 52 mm
Weight 0.91 kg 1.38 kg
Software IO Center (Windows Web) IO Center (Windows Web)
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