Looking for a backlit Keyboard? check these out

Last updated on July 5th, 2024 at 11:50 am

When most people think of backlit keyboards they usually think of gamers. But this isn’t always the case. I tried a backlit keyboard a few years ago and haven’t gone back to a traditional one since.

For me, I think I like the whimsy of them and the ability to see your keys if you are working in a dimly lit space. I often work in low light during the summer months to keep my workspace cool.

keyboard pricing and Specs

Most backlit keyboards range in price from under $20 USD to well over $100 USD. They also may range in style and size. Some may be an RGB color scheme. Others may just be white or yellow.

Also, some brands may be specific for Macs or Windows or they may be a plug-and-play technology. Some may also be wired or could be Blue Tooth enabled with a small USB toggle.

Some brands of backlit keyboards may bundle items such as a mouse and mouse pad in a set. Or some keyboards might have an added wrist rest in the design.

Of course, some of the cheaper key quality or the letters may show usage easily. That means you may start to see letters being rubbed off or keys wearing down.

Keyboards that see a lot of users tend to have some sort of wear and tear over time. But this may just vary by the keyboard type and how heavy you are on your keys.

Lower-priced RGB keyboards

You can find RGB keyboards for as low as $15 USD depending on the retailer you might even find them lower.

I don’t mind purchasing lower-priced RGB keyboards. I know since it gets used daily it will have some serious wear and tear on the.

I will say prior to purchasing a lower-priced RGB keyboard always do your research on them. They may not always offer the best options. For example, if you like to have a number pad some may not have that. Or they might not have select color schemes or options you might like.

$10 to $20 RBG keyboards

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This keyboard sold on Amazon is white and has RGB. But I wonder how easy it is to see since the color scheme might be hard on the eyes.

This Arteck RBG keyboard is an example of mono coloring RGB style keyboard. It gives you a few color options to choose from. It’s also wired.

If you’re looking for a large font backlit keyboard this one may be for you.

Perixx PERIBOARD keyboard offers a basic illumination style.

Higher-priced RGB keyboards

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Higher-priced keyboards offer some better features such as RGB customization. Or the brand may say it’s spill resistant.

$21 and up keyboards

This Membrane gaming keyboard (header image) is one I recently bought. It’s very compact and offers a number keypad. It also has a Rainbow and solid color options. The keys are easy to use and are pretty quiet.

It also includes Window keys and media control buttons across the top. These aren’t backlit though.

Armaggeddon AK-666 keyboard offers some of the same features but doesn’t have the media control buttons.

Redragon K503 Gaming Keyboard has many features of the Memberance keyboard including the media keys. It seems to be a bit larger and possibly wider.

Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin Keyboard K740 is a premium keyboard. It is pricey but offers illuminated keys. it’s stated to have whisper-quiet keys. I didn’t find if it’s spill-resistant however.

It does also include a wrist rest.

Keyboard bundles

Some brands offer bundles. This may be a mouse, wrist rest, mouse and mouse pad, or even a mouse and headphones. Every brand is different but I’ll share a few bundles below.

Keyboards with wrist rest

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SteelSeries Apex 3 includes a wrist rest. This is plastic but you can always purchase a foam one you might find more comfortable to place on top of it. The keyboard also claims to be water-resistant.

Corsair K55 is also dust and water-resistant. It includes a larger wrist rest. The rest is detachable as well.

Keyboards with accessories

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Bluefinger was the first backlit keyboard I tried.

This bundle is still being sold.

BlueFinger RGB Gaming Keyboard and Backlit Mouse Combo the keyboard did start to show wear and tear after daily use. However, the mouse and mouse pad have held up well.

havit Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo is an RGB Keyboard with a mouse. It seems to be similar to the Blue Finger keyboard but maybe a bit bulkier.

Red Dragon has a few comparable keyboard bundles as well.

Redragon S107 Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo is similar to the Blue Finger one. It includes a mouse and mouse pad.

Redragon S101 offers the keyboard, mouse, mouse pad, and headset. This is windows compatible and it’s also sold in white.

BlueFinger also sells a combo set such as this one.

No matter which you choose

No matter which keyboard you choose you’ll add a touch of color and whimsy to your desk or workspace.