Over the past few years, if you’ve paid any attention to mid-to-high-end gaming keyboards, you’ve definitely seen the term Gasket Mount.

Some players even say it directly:

“If it’s not Gasket Mount, I won’t even consider it.”

So the real questions are:

👉 What exactly is a Gasket Mount structure?
👉 How is it different from traditional keyboards?
👉 Why are more and more gaming keyboards using it?

In this article, we’ll skip the academic jargon and explain it in plain English.

1. What Is Gasket Mount?

In a Gasket Mount structure, the PCB and plate are not rigidly screwed directly into the case.

Instead, soft materials such as silicone, PORON, or foam are used as gaskets between the core assembly and the case.

These gaskets act like a cushioning layer that gently supports the internal structure.

You can think of it as the entire key assembly being “softly suspended” inside the keyboard.
Gasket Mount structure illustration

2. Gasket Mount vs Traditional Keyboard Structures

Traditional Structures (Tray Mount / Top Mount)

The PCB is screwed directly into the bottom case or firmly locked by a metal plate, resulting in a relatively “hard” overall structure.

In real-world use, this often means:

  • ❌ A more direct and harsh bottom-out feeling
  • ❌ Sharper, hollow, or higher-pitched sound
  • ❌ Fingers fatigue more easily during long gaming or typing sessions

Gasket Mount

The core change of Gasket Mount can be summed up in one word: “soft”.

But this softness doesn’t mean mushy or vague. Instead, when you press a key:

  • Bottom-out feels less harsh
  • Some of the finger pressure is absorbed
  • Long sessions feel noticeably more comfortable

3. How Gasket Mount Changes the Real Typing Experience

① Softer Feel Without Drag or Sluggishness

  • Every keystroke has a cushioning effect
  • Reduces hard, direct impact
  • Hands stay more relaxed
  • Especially friendly for high-frequency actions in FPS and MOBA games

② More Focused, More “Premium” Sound

Gasket Mount has a very noticeable impact on sound: fewer hollow echoes, reduced case resonance, and a deeper, fuller tone.

What you usually hear is:

  • ❌ Less sharp “clack”
  • ✅ More solid “thock”

③ More Consistent Feel Across the Entire Keyboard

A common issue with traditional mounts is that the center feels fine, while the edges feel noticeably stiffer.

With Gasket Mount, pressure is distributed by the gaskets, making each key feel more consistent—whether it’s WASD or edge function keys.

Gasket Mount typing feel illustration

4. Why More Gaming Keyboards Are Using Gasket Mount

Today, more players care about long-term comfort, stability during gameplay, noise levels, and overall build quality.

Gasket Mount addresses all of these concerns at once.

That said, let’s be honest: not all keyboards labeled “Gasket Mount” feel the same.

What truly affects the experience also includes:

  • Gasket material (silicone / PORON / EVA)
  • Gasket thickness and installation method (full-wrap vs partial)
  • Internal dampening design
  • Plate material (PC / FR4 / aluminum)

That’s why you’ll notice:

  • Some Gasket Mount keyboards feel very soft
  • Some feel tighter and firmer
  • Some are tuned more for gaming
  • Others are better for typing
The structure is just the foundation — tuning is the soul.

5. One-Sentence Summary

If you remember just one thing: Gasket Mount is the structure that turns a keyboard from mere hardware into a true “feel-focused” device.

It makes gaming keyboards:

  • Quieter
  • More comfortable
  • More premium
  • Better suited for long-term use

And that’s why Gasket Mount is quickly becoming the standard for the next generation of high-end gaming keyboards.

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