Rii RK100+ Multiple Color Rainbow LED Backlit Large Size USB Wired Mechanical Feeling Multimedia PC Gaming Keyboard,Office Keyboard for Working or Primer Gaming,Office Device

Great keyboard that lights off perfectly and works perfectly and great prices as well

If not all keyboards are ‘equal to’ each other, this was definitely a ‘greater than’ all other backlit keyboards I have tried on my Linux system. To begin with, several of the others I have tried were designed specifically for Microsoft or Apple devices and any supporting features or “drivers” were only available on those systems. While most would retain the basic functionality of a keyboard, (i.e. you could type the characters on the keyboard into the software of your choice), some would not. My prior keyboard cost well over $40.00 on sale but the led feature was unavailable without enabling it deep in the system through a command line code using XSET. The keyboard would then light up but the numerical keypad was disabled…

There are NO such problems with this keyboard in Linux. Just plug it in and begin using it after your computer boots. (I’m old school I guess, I always plug any input devices prior to booting so I can not attest to it being “hot swappable”.)
The keyboard looks great when lit and the characters are easily discernable while not being to large and “garish”. The size of the illuminated letters on each key are aesthetically pleasing and in well lit situations does not require a backlight to determine the which character/key you are pressing but are still not quite as clear as a non-lit keyboard with printed characters in high contrast. This effect is the same for all backlit keyboards I have tried so far and appears to me to be the limitations of the current materials available for molding the plastic keycaps in a light dispersing plastic. The optional “breathing” effect is nice but I will seldom use this feature. The “sleep” function I have not yet discovered how to initiate on my system. The accompanying “User Manual” is sparse on any instructions with the exception of a small list of key combinations for using the FN + Function keys, (F1-F12), to control the multimedia functions of most operating systems and how to control the led keyboard itself.
The light function of this keyboard is “onboard” eliminating the necessity of any extra operating system driver or software support.
The keys have a nice tactile feel to them and are positioned well for extended use without discomfort. The board itself, while lightweight, has a substantial feel which leads to an impression of quality surpassing other keyboards I have tried which cost much more.
If you are looking for a well built but inexpensive backlit keyboard, I feel that this is a very safe investment for almost anyone.
There is one more caveat, I am not a gamer so I can not attest to how well this keyboard would function as such. However, if you are firing off a quick email to your mother, or beginning the next great American novel …

I really like the look of this keyboard. In my opinion, it is more attractive and a better RGB experience than other more expensive keyboards. It’s extremely soft and mushy keyed however and I don’t use mechanical keyboards so I am used to softer keying and still seemed mushy. That aspect was workable for me, though it might not be my favorite, but I can see where others would not like it that mushy.

For me it has a tragic flaw that might not be a problem for others. I’m a lefty and map the arrows and keys on the right side of the board for games for my right hand since I mouse left. I also always map the num lock, which is in perfect index finger position. This keyboard, unlike any keyboard I have ever used, does not register any keys if you have num lock pressed. It seems to block other keypresses which messes up my gaming experience. Again, dozens of keyboards over my lifetime, this is the first time I have ever experienced this. My guess is they cut corners on the electronics to bring it in at this very cheap price. But it is unusable in my case since I game often enough. If you are a righty, or a lefty who does not game or use a keyboard for it, this might not be an issue for you.

I have always been a Razer fanboy with my noisy mechanical keyboards. This thing is mechanical and is quiet, let me repeat that…. Quiet! So smooth and no special apps on your PC to make it light up. You can turn off the lights if you want at the press of a key. I’m literally going to buy a second one to replace my Razer keyboard.

This keyboard worked fantastically for a week before Mt cat knocked over a 12 ounce cup of grape kool-aid on the keyboard. I tried to dry keyboard off with paper towels immediately after it happened but the keys were typing different letters. I would push an r and a y would come on the screen instead of an r and I push the spacebar and it move down the page. SO I couldn’t get it to work right after liquid that one time was spilled directly on the keyboard. But if MT cat didn’t knock a drink on the keyboard, it still eas a great keyboard to use. I would definitely buy this keyboard again bit I will be much more careful the next time to not have any kind of drinks around this keyboard again, so this won’t happen again.