be quiet! Light Mount TKL is a compact version of its impressive silent keyboard

Q: What switch types does the be quiet! Light Mount TKL use and are they hot-swappable?

The Light Mount TKL uses be quiet!'s internal Silent V2 Switches, offered in orange linear and black tactile variants. The keyboard features custom hot-swappable switches and supports 5-pin MX-style switches.

Q: Does the Light Mount TKL support 5-pin MX-style switches for custom switch upgrades?

Yes. The Light Mount TKL is a hot-swappable keyboard that supports 5-pin MX-style switches for custom switch upgrades.

Q: What sound-dampening features does the keyboard include to achieve its near-silent operation?

The Light Mount TKL uses be quiet!'s internal Silent V2 switches (orange linear or black tactile) and a triple-layer dampening system that includes foam between the switches and the PCB plus additional dampening layers below the PCB and the bottom housing to deliver whisper-quiet operation. These combined switch and multi-layer foam measures are cited as producing the keyboard's near-silent acoustics.

Q: What keycap material and construction does the Light Mount TKL come with?

The Light Mount TKL comes with high-quality PBT double-shot keycaps.

The new be quiet! Light Mount TKL is a compact, silent mechanical gaming keyboard with Quick Tap (SOCD) features in a premium build.

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Kosta Andreadis

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Published Aug 11, 2026 11:59 PM CDT

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TL;DR: be quiet! released the compact Light Mount TKL: a premium, hot‑swappable tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard with internal Silent V2 switches, triple‑layer dampening for near‑silent operation, brushed aluminum top plate, PBT double‑shot keycaps, per‑key ARGB, Quick Tap (SOCD), magnetic wrist rest, arriving Aug 25 at $139.90.

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As a brand known for creating premium cooling solutions and cases, we reviewed German-based hardware maker be quiet!'s first gaming peripheral last year: the Light Mount Silent Gaming Keyboard. With a smooth linear response and near-silent acoustics, it was an impressive first board from the company. Cut to 2026 and be quiet! is launching its more compact counterpart, the Light Mount TKL.

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The revamped keyboard is powered by the company's own internal Silent V2 Switches, available in orange linear and black tactile variants. With triple-layer dampening that includes foam in between the switches and the PCB, and additional layers below the PCB and bottom housing, the Light Mount TKL will also offer similar "whisper-quiet operation."

As a premium mechanical keyboard with custom hot-swappable switches, with support for 5-pin MX-style switches, the be quiet! Light Mount TKL also features a brushed aluminum top plate, high-quality PBT double-shot keycaps, a modular magnetic wrist rest, a control dial, per-key ARGB illumination, and a vibrant light bar.

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The new keyboard also expands the lineup's gaming features with the introduction of Quick Tap (SOCD), a feature normally found on keyboards with magnetic switches. This is a popular feature for competitive gaming as it prioritizes the most recent input when opposing movement keys are pressed, making strafing faster and more unpredictable.

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In addition to the be quiet! Light Mount TKL, which is set to arrive on August 25 priced at $139.90 USD, the company is also launching its new premium Mousepad XL, an extra-large 900 x 500mm mousemat with a 3mm anti-slip rubber base and a smooth fabric surface built for precision tracking and fast movement.