I am using mechanical keyboards already some time now but never had one with backlighting.
I never had the feeling I would need one or saw the benefits of it.
It would be very interesting to hear the insights from someone who had both:)
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I think they can add a slight ambience and potential personalisation to the keyboard, but when most of my room is light, even at night because of the screens, I am not sure I would benefit much.
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I am using mechanical keyboards already some time now but never had one with backlighting.
I never had the feeling I would need one or saw the benefits of it.
It would be very interesting to hear the insights from someone who had both:)
I think they can add a slight ambience and potential personalisation to the keyboard, but when most of my room is light, even at night because of the screens, I am not sure I would benefit much.