be quiet! Dark Mount Keyboard Review

Calling the Dark Mount design a traditional TKL keyboard is selling things short.  A triple layer dampening system adds that additional layer of noise reduction you would expect from a company with the word quiet in their name!

Measuring in at 256mm x 456mm x 52mm (~10.08 x 17.95 x 12.05 inches) with the attached wrist rest, the Dark Mount is slightly larger than my daily driver, the ROG Strix Scope.

In the basic TKL layout things are pretty basic. No macro keys or any extras. The brushed aluminum top plate is mounted to an ABS bottom case divided visually by the accent light.

PBT double-shot injection keycaps are surface mounted with per-key ARGB lighting to provide a nice back light affect when lit up without getting distractingly bright. Most of the core features mirror our Light Mount review.

With the keycaps removed we can view the be quiet! Silent Tactical Black switches. These 5-pin, Cherry MX style switches are hot swappable. Each key is pre-lubed for quiet, smooth linear action.  The larger keys, like the enter key and the space bar are supported by stabilizers.

Also included are a keycap and switch puller, a braided USB-C cable, and magnetic feet for height adjustment.