Keyboards in the 60% format are hard on the rise. The German startup Mountain from Freiburg is now also launching such a compact device. As with the Everest Max, the small Everest 60 can also be expanded with a numpad and extensively customized thanks to exchangeable switches and RGB lighting. Read how the modular midget performs in everyday use in our review.
Unboxing
Even the first feel of the packaging gives hope of a premium product. The sturdy cardboard is coated with a matte soft-touch surface and the flap is equipped with a magnet.
The most important features are listed on the back of the box.
After opening the lid, the small keyboard is served like on a tray.
The accessories are hidden underneath the keyboard, neatly tucked away in a foam mold.
It is a Quick-Start Guide with the key combinations, some stickers, a USB cable, a special key and a key or keycap puller (a tool for removing the keycaps and the keys themselves).
The build quality is very good, everything looks sturdy and the slim frame made of brushed aluminum looks very high-quality.
The switches are placed on the base plate and a light ring seamlessly extends once around the entire case.
There are three USB-C ports for cable management. I would have preferred a solution with a centered and recessed connector that sits protected in the center under the keyboard and simply has an outlet for the cable in the appropriate places.
There are thick rubber feet on the bottom, which reliably prevent the keyboard from slipping.
The height adjustment system is also innovative. Instead of fold-out feet, you can stack magnetic spacer rings here. Maybe a bit over-engineered, but definitely a solution that makes the nerd heart beat faster.
The tested model is equipped with the yellow “Linear 45” switches. They have the same key data as the Cherry MX Red, but are lubricated.
They are covered with PBT double-shot keycaps, which make quite a nice impression, but are not perfectly evenly illuminated in places – complaining on a high level, but it has to be mentioned.
The included tool can be used to pull the buttons off the board and replace them with a large number of compatible switches. It’s interesting that this feature is slowly gaining ground in the custom scene, so you can really build your “perfect” keyboard.
Under the cover on the side is the “dock” for the numpad, which I’ll talk about in a moment.
Unboxing of the Numpad
The optional Numpad (49.99€) naturally comes in the identical design.
So that the numpad can be docked either on the left or right of the keyboard, the ports can be moved accordingly.
The connection is self-explanatory..
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