Keyboard News Roundup (April 28 – May 4, 2025)

be quiet! Dark Mount & Light Mount

be quiet! Dark Mount & Light Mount Keyboard
be quiet! Dark Mount & Light Mount

Shhh… did you hear that? Exactly, you didn’t! be quiet! (the wizards of hush) stormed the keyboard scene on April 29 with the Dark Mount and Light Mount. The Dark Mount is a modular marvel. It lets you swap out a numpad or media dock like a keyboard Transformer. Its Silent Switches (linear orange or tactile black) and triple-layer sound-dampening make typing quieter than a ninja in slippers. The Light Mount, with its snazzy 3D Media Wheel and five macro keys, brings full-size flair with ARGB bling. Both rock PBT keycaps and be quiet!’s IO Center for customization.



CHERRY KC 500 MX LP Series

CHERRY KC 500 MX LP Series Keyboard
CHERRY KC 500 MX LP Series

CHERRY’s back, baby, and they’re keeping it sleek with the KC 500 MX LP Series. These low-profile mechanical boards are like the sports cars of keyboards (fast, smooth, and oh-so-stylish) and launched on April 29. Equipped with CHERRY’s MX Low Profile switches, they deliver a tactile paradise for gamers and typists who want a compact setup without sacrificing that premium feel. Durable? Check. Smooth as butter? Double check. This series is calling your name if you’re ready to ditch the chunky desk hogs.



Syntech Chronos 68

Syntech Chronos 68 Keyboard
Syntech Chronos 68

Gamers, assemble! Syntech dropped the Chronos 68 on May 1 and it’s a magnetic masterpiece. This 68-key speed demon uses rapid-trigger magnetic switches, letting you tweak actuation points for lightning-fast inputs. It’s built for esports glory with an 8000Hz polling rate and a slick aluminum body. Compact, precise, and ready to frag. The Chronos 68 is the keyboard equivalent of a caffeine-fueled rocket. Who needs coffee when you’ve got this?



Redragon K617 Fizz

Redragon K617 Fizz Keyboard
Redragon K617 Fizz

Pop the champagne. Redragon’s K617 Fizz fizzed onto the scene May 4! This 60% mech marvel is all about portability without skimping on pizzazz. Hot-swappable switches? Yup. Customizable RGB that’d make a disco ball jealous? You bet. It’s perfect for gamers who want big performance in a pint-sized package. Take it to a LAN party and watch the crowd fizz with envy.



EDGLRD x Higround Summit 65 – Chaos

EDGLRD x HG Summit 65 Keyboard - Chaos Keyboard
EDGLRD x HG Summit 65 Keyboard – Chaos

Hold onto your keycaps because Higround and Harmony Korine’s EDGLRD studio unleashed the Summit 65 – Chaos on May 2. This limited-edition beauty is less keyboard and more avant-garde masterpiece. Its wild. The Korine-inspired design screams “I’m not your average gamer.” It’s a collector’s dream with gaming chops to match. Snag one before they vanish faster than a rare Pokémon card.