Illuminated, Backlit, LED Keyboards - Mechanical Gaming Reviews

This hub is dedicated to a list of the top 10 best illuminated, backlit, LED keyboards for 2011.

When working late at night or gaming a LED keyboard allows you to easily see the keys. Programmable backlit keyboards also allow you to more quickly finish processes while working or perform an action more quickly while gaming.

Buy your Illuminated LED Keyboard on Amazon

We recommend you buy on Amazon. Amazon brings wholesalers together from all over the country to compete on prices for all of their products. This price competition delivers you the best prices available on keyboards and electronics. The best prices and free super saver shipping makes Amazon our preferred retailer.

To the right we've listed the best rated LED keyboards for each price point. If you aren't looking for a programmable keyboard, then you can get a great illumintaed keyboard for under 20 bucks!

If you plan on purchasing a gaming keyboard or mechanical keyboard, then there are various options and configurations you may be looking for. Gaming keyboards can be as simple as having a few programmable keys or as advanced as having a LED screen which provides in-game information.

When it comes to programmable keyboards Logitech, in my opinion, sells 4 of the top 5 LED gaming keyboards on the market; the G19, G510, G11, and G110.

The bestselling gamer keyboard of 2011 is the Logitech G110. While it's not the gaming keyboard with the most options for Under $65 it simply can't be beat.

Logitech G110 Gaming Keyboard Manufacturer Details:

• Custom-color backlit keys: Personalize your keyboard and easily locate the right keys, even in the dark
• Integrated USB audio: Headphone and mic jacks let you use your headset for clear communication with teammates
• 12 programmable G-keys: 3 macros per key make it easy to pre-set up to 36 unique functions per game, including single keystrokes and complex macros
• High-speed USB 2.0 hub port: Transfer data from flash drives or quickly plug in your gaming mouse
• Game Mode Switch: Disable the Windows/Context Menu keys so if you accidentally press them you won't get dropped from the game
• 12 programmable G-keys: Three macros per key make it easy to pre-set up to 36 unique functions per game
• Game Mode Switch: Disable the Windows/Context Menu keys

Logitech G19 Illuminated Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

If you are looking for a keyboard that will give you stat and playback options with an on-screen display, then we highly recommend the Logitech G19.

Manufacturer's Details:

• A color GamePanel LCD displays game stats, system information, VOIP communication data, video playback, image slideshows
• User-selectable character backlighting color lets you personalize the keyboard to better fit with the rest of your computer and gaming equipment.
• Twelve programmable G-keys with three macros per key provide space to program 36 single keypresses or complex macros
• Two high-speed, powered USB 2.0 ports give you the ability to transfer data to and from peripherals like MP3 players and flash drives
• Multi-key input allows you to use up to five keys at once to perform multiple complex actions.

What consumers are saying about the Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard

"I struggled with the cost of this keyboard but found Amazon to have the best price plus the free shipping. I am not a heavy duty gamer but was looking for a solid (backlit) keyboard... I had tried the Razor from Microsoft and was extremely disappointed with the lighting which comes more from around the keys than through them. Also, the feel of the keys was too "weak" for my tastes. On this keyboard the lighting comes only through the keys and you can change the colors. This combined with a solid feel with I type makes me very satisfied... this is a keyboard that you will not regret buying."

"This keyboard is very easy to set up and use. Programming the color lights on the keyboard is very easy and it has three different buttons on the keyboard you can set to any color and change whenever you'd like. The commands on the left side are also very easy to set up. This keyboard is great!"

"You might complain about the price and say its not worth it, but to me it definately is worth every penny. Compared to the other model, a g15, you have more versatility and customization as you can change the LED colors. Although it might not seem important,its just a nifty tool and accessory. Also, the color LCD and its features are VERY useful."

Although reviewing each of the top 10 best backlit keyboards goes beyond the scope of this hub, we recommend you look at the customer reviews and manufacturer's specifications on Amazon.

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