The Silent Revolution: be quiet! Light Mount and Dark Mount Keyboards

In a world full of clacks, clicks, and noisy typing, silence is power. And no one understands that better than be quiet!, a brand revered for its mastery of acoustic engineering and minimalistic elegance. Their latest venture into mechanical keyboards—the Light Mount and Dark Mount—is a declaration that performance doesn’t have to come with compromise. Especially not in noise.

As one of be quiet!’s official premium partners, we at Sirius Power PC have had the privilege of testing and integrating these elite keyboards into our custom gaming PCs. In this blog, we’re diving deep into the specs, features, and reasons why these keyboards are redefining what it means to be high-end, quiet, and customizable.

Why Choose a be quiet! Keyboard?

Let’s face it: most mechanical keyboards sound like you’re typing on a miniature jackhammer. Whether you’re gaming, working, or streaming, unnecessary noise can break immersion and disrupt focus. be quiet!’s Light Mount and Dark Mount aim to solve this without stripping away the premium feel enthusiasts crave.

These keyboards are purpose-built for those who want:

• Silence without sacrifice
• High-grade mechanical switches
• Customization and hot-swappability
• Aesthetics that match a high-performance setup

Spotlight on the Light Mount: Elegance Meets Functionality

The Light Mount is the definition of streamlined power. Built for professionals and gamers who prefer a clean, non-modular setup, it delivers a whisper-quiet experience in a full-sized frame. It comes with per-key ARGB lighting, decorative edge bars for ambient glow, and a 3D aluminum media wheel that adds a premium touch to its functionality. The five dedicated macro/multimedia keys further allow you to control playback or assign shortcuts, improving workflow without needing extra software.

Its triple-layer sound-dampening foam and hot-swappable switches ensure it’s not just silent but future-ready. For those who love performance with simplicity, the Light Mount is your go-to.

Spotlight on the Dark Mount: The Modular Powerhouse

If customization is your game, the Dark Mount is the keyboard you’ve been waiting for. This beast comes with a modular Media Dock and Numpad that can be attached to either side or removed entirely. Add to that the eight customizable Display Keys—complete with 140×140 pixel images—and you’ve got a fully programmable workstation.

Perfect for gamers, streamers, and power users, the Dark Mount adapts to your workflow. Want RGB? It has it. Want silence? It’s got triple-layer acoustic foam. Need hot-swappable switches? Done. The Dark Mount doesn’t just keep up—it leads the way.

Light Mount vs. Dark Mount: What’s the Difference?

Light Mount Keyboard – Sleek and Streamlined

Key Highlights:

• Switches: Silent Linear (Orange) or Silent Tactile (Black)
• Lighting: Per-key ARGB, decorative light bars on top and sides
• Media Controls: 3D aluminum wheel + 5 macro/multimedia keys
• Build: Brushed aluminum top plate
• Sound Dampening: Triple-layer foam inside the case
• Palm Rest: Magnetic and cushioned
• Layout: Full-size with a fixed design
• Hot-Swappable: Yes (5-pin MX-style supported)

Dark Mount Keyboard – Modular and Masterful

Key Highlights:

• Switches: Same Silent Orange and Black
• Lighting: Per-key ARGB, full edge lighting
• Media Controls: Modular Media Dock (removable)
• Display Keys: 8 customizable display keys with 140x140px icons
• Build: Brushed aluminum with additional RGB lighting layers
• Palm Rest: Modular magnetic rest
• Modularity: Swappable Numpad and Media Dock (either side!)
• Hot-Swappable: Yes

TL;DR: The Light Mount is perfect for purists. The Dark Mount is for tinkerers and multitaskers.

The Switches: Be Quiet, Be Precise

The Light and Dark Mount keyboards come with two switch options:

• Silent Linear (Orange): Smooth, no tactile bump, no audible click. Great for gamers and silent typists.
• Silent Tactile (Black): Light bump without the click. Ideal for productivity and hybrid use.

Both are:

• Factory-lubricated for smoother keystrokes
• Hot-swappable, compatible with 5-pin MX-style switches
• Rated for tens of millions of keystrokes

This gives users the power to upgrade, mod, or change switches without soldering.

Design & Build: Premium Is an Understatement

Let’s talk aesthetics. Both keyboards feel like they were milled out of spacecraft material:

• Aluminum top plates for rigidity and weight
• PBT double-shot keycaps for wear resistance and shine-through RGB
• Per-key ARGB lighting that can be configured via the be quiet! IO Center software

The Light Mount leans elegant and minimalist. The Dark Mount looks like a command center with its Display Keys, modular components, and programmable dock.

And yes, they’re both fully compatible with setups using our high-end gaming PCs,

Sound Dampening: The Triple Foam Advantage

No be quiet! product would be complete without sound optimization. Inside both models are:

1. Poron plate foam for reducing switch ping
2. EVA foam under the PCB to absorb vibration
3. Bottom case foam to trap excess reverb

This trifecta makes them among the quietest mechanical keyboards on the market.

Feature Breakdown: Side-by-Side

Feature	Light Mount	Dark Mount
Switch Types	Silent Linear / Tactile	Silent Linear / Tactile
Hot-Swappable	Yes	Yes
Modularity	Fixed layout	Swappable numpad & media dock
Display Keys	No	Yes – 8 programmable icons
RGB Lighting	Per-key + bars	Per-key + ambient edge lighting
Palm Rest	Cushioned, magnetic	Modular, magnetic
Media Controls	3D aluminum wheel + 5 macro keys	Customizable via detachable media dock
Build Quality	Aluminum top plate	Aluminum + modular plastics
IO Software	Yes	Yes
MSRP	~$170 USD	~$255 USD

Software: be quiet! IO Center

Both keyboards can be fine-tuned with be quiet!’s IO Center, a companion app that lets you:

• Customize RGB profiles
• Program macros
• Adjust display key functions (Dark Mount only)
• Manage onboard profiles

It’s fast, clean, and doesn’t hog system resources—perfect for users running performance rigs like the ones we build!

Ideal Use Cases

• Gamers: Silence + performance = immersive gameplay
• Streamers: Fewer mic interruptions thanks to dampened switches
• Professionals: Custom shortcuts, display keys, and productivity macros
• Modders: Hot-swappable everything, RGB zones, premium keycaps

Where to Buy: Sirius Power PC

As one of be quiet!’s official premium system integrators, we proudly offer the Light Mount and Dark Mount keyboards as part of our curated accessory collection. Whether you’re building a new rig with our AMD 7800X3D PCs or upgrading your workstation, these keyboards pair beautifully with:

• Silent PC cases like the Dark Base 701
• Airflow-focused GPU setups
• Next-gen DDR5 motherboards

Our customers get:

• 3-year labor warranties
• Lifetime tech support
• Premium packaging and shipping with protection crates

We don’t just sell gear—we build your dream setup from the desk up.

Final Verdict

If you’ve been holding out for the perfect combination of silence, customizability, and premium feel, your search ends here.

• The Light Mount is built for purists who value simplicity and silent precision.
• The Dark Mount is for enthusiasts who want the freedom to mod, swap, and control every part of their experience.

Both are exceptional, and both are available now at Sirius Power PC.

Want help picking the right one? Contact our team and we’ll guide you through your perfect setup.