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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.

SpecificationsLight Mount Dark Mount
Recommended retail price (MSRP)169,90 €259,90 €
ModularityNoYes – removable keypad & multimedia module
Programmable keys with displayNo8 keys with display (GIF/JPG/PNG)
Switch typeBe quiet! mufflers (linear orange or tactile black), lubricatedSame as
Actuating force45g (linear), 55g (tactile)45g (linear), 55g (tactile)
Sound damping3 layers of foam3 layers silicone foam space bar
KeycapsPBT double layerPBT double injection
ARGB backlightingDiffuser on each switch top and side stripsIllumination key by key diffuser edges
LayoutFull size, ANSI & ISOFull size, ANSI & ISO
StabilisersCherry plate-mounted, lubricatedCherry screwed-in, lubricated
Top plateBrushed aluminiumBrushed aluminium
Wrist restMagnetic, modularMagnetic, two-part
Adjustable feetRetractable, 3 positionsMagnetic, adjustable to 3 angles (3°, 6°, 9°)
On-board memoryYesYes
ConnectionsUSB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
Polling rate1000 HzAdjustable 125 / 250 / 500 / 1000 Hz
Dimensions (mm)132 x 461 x 44 mm174 x 456 x 52 mm
Weight0.91 kg1.38 kg
SoftwareIO Center (Windows Web)IO Center (Windows Web)