Side by Side Comparison of: Azio vs Aula

I'm using this keyboard right now. I have to say that the low travel typing action is great, although not quite as good as my favorite keyboards from say Lenovo T series laptops. You can choose the color of the LED lights to suit your mood, which is a feature not offered by some other lit keyboards. The lighting itself is not too bright - you can barely see it in a well lit room. However, with the lights off, the effect is quite pleasing.Finally, the keyboard has a normal design, unlike other game styled keyboards that I would frankly, be embarrassed to have on my desk.Overall, I am happy with this for the price I paid, and even bought one for my wife after she got jealous and forced me to buy her one.

I love the larger fonts and colors and I hope it lasts. I try to turn it off but always forget...Great idea.Lit keyboard , large font. If you type quickly on a standard keyboard this might be a problem because the spacing is different but for my two finger method..I'm good.Don't know how long the light will last ..This model is better than the first one that was cheaper. Had to return it as some keys were bad . Customer service is great and they were very nice , sent a new model.

Have had this only for about a week, but wanted to share that some of the reviews initially troubled me...saying that the lights were so dim as to be barely noticeable. For me, the lighting amount is perfect. Seriously, I would not want it any brighter, not sure why anyone would. My home computer is in an area of the room that is poorly lit and I was constantly struggling to see the keys. I am a good typer, but trying to find keys that you don't use all the time was a chore, so went on the search for an affordable backlit keyboard. This fits the bill perfectly. Cannot speak to overall longevity, but I like the feel of the keys too...good tactile response. Really, could not ask for a better overall value.

I've been using a cheap keyboard that came with my computer for quite some time, so I figured that I was due for an upgrade. I wasn't looking for a high end keyboard, but I did want it to be backlit since I'm predominantly a semi-casual gamer. When I came across this particular keyboard, it seemed to match my criteria. It was fairly inexpensive and had multiple backlight settings.I would like to say that this keyboard is leagues better than what I was used to. The construction is plastic, but it doesn't feel too cheap. The keys are nicely spaced and the feel of pressing the keys is quite pleasant. It's also extremely quiet, so that is definitely an added bonus for me. Installation was as easy as plugging in the USB into the computer. But the main reason I got this keyboard was the backlight functionality, which I feel this keyboard excels at for the price. There's many colors to choose from including the "prism" setting and it's bright enough to look distinguished in a dark room and not too bright to disturb your peripheral vision. However, there is not an option to adjust the brightness and this may deter some, but I feel like the default brightness is perfect. Changing colors is also as easy as pressing the dedicated color setting key.Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase and I would recommend this keyboard to those who want an inexpensive, backlit keyboard with very quiet keypresses. If you're a hardcore gamer looking for a mechanical keyboard, then this is most likely not for you.Pros:Easy to installExceedingly quiet keysMultiple backlight colorsGood key "feel" and spacingCons:Unable to adjust brightness for the backlightSome colors are dimmer/brighter than others (though this may be a good thing depending on the person)

So far this keyboard is great. It was purchased as an upgrade from a wireless Anker that was horribly unresponsive. It's used with my desktop, which is hooked up to the living room TV. (I had to buy a USB extension to reach from the computer to couch. I suggest AmazonBasics.) It's not as loud as others I've owned, which isn't a big deal for me, but other people, who like more of a response to confirm key hits, might not like it as much. The light colors are great, and I refuse to not have a back-lit keyboard (whether for desktop or laptop) so this fits that bill wonderfully. I prefer more of a chicklet style keyboard, so this one is nice. It's also a great price. I was going back and forth between this and a few others, and landed on this one for aesthetics. Once I use it for some gaming (primarily GW2) I will update the post.The only improvements I can think of would be to add volume buttons of some sort, but that's not a deal breaker for me.

First, I should say that I'm not a programmer or computer professional, so my thoughts on the Azio prism keyboard are those of a lay person.I've been using a laptop since 2004, and I've basically used it with a lap tray, sitting on my couch, for 10 years. In 2010, I had to have surgery for a bulging cervical disc, that was likely caused by the positioning of my neck, and the way I was sitting while using the laptop. I changed my laptop setup by getting a computer cart, which helped; however, earlier this year my neck started hurting again. It was time for a bona fide, grown up computer desk!I got a nice computer desk and got it all set up. The laptop went onto a riser, so my head and neck would be in the correct position to read and type; subsequently, I needed a keyboard to attach to the laptop so I could type properly (see photos -- you'll get what I mean).I chose the Azio prism for several reasons. First, I absolutely had to have a back lit keyboard, which the Azio is. Second, the Azio is reasonably priced, especially compared to brands like Microsoft. Third, I had never seen a keyboard with rainbow-colored lighting and I thought it was quite pretty. Fourth, the Azio had decent ratings. Shipping was great -- I received the keyboard within two or three days of ordering.When I plugged the keyboard into the laptop it lit up immediately and worked perfectly - truly plug and play. I really like the way the keys feel under my fingers. The keyboard has just the right amount of tension in the keys and I make very few typos (as I might if the keys were too loose or too tight). I do have to move the keyboard about four inches to the right because I don't need the number keyboarding section. If I were to change anything it would be to have the little raised ridges on the F and the J keys -- they're not always obvious enough and I misplace my fingers on the keyboard.The rainbow-colored lights are awesome and very pretty. They do tend to glow not as bright in the daytime than at night and that's something I wish were different. At times the keyboard doesn't look back lit at all, especially at the height of day; this is something that, while I wish it were different, doesn't bother me or change the effectiveness of the keyboard. You can change the color of the keyboard from rainbow to a single color of your choice, such as red or orange and all the colors look very attractive.I recommend the Azio Prism keyboard and hope your experience is as good as mine has been!UPDATE 5/26/15 -- I'm here to attest to the fact that this keyboard cannot survive an accidental 20 ounce coffee spill. However, I absolutely love this keyboard, and I just finished ordering a replacement. I still heartily recommend the Azio keyboard. Just watch where you put your coffee :)

The AULA LED Keyboard is a well-built attractive keyboard for the price. It features three different colors to switch about from blue, red, and pink. Colors are not too bright and look great in the dark. Keys aren't that loud and feel nice on the fingers. I have heard of reviews about this keyboard dying in a few weeks or months, but I have had no problems. It's still working perfectly and I have had this for over a year, so I guess I'm lucky mine is still going strong. The quality is great for the price and I think this looks as good as more expensive keyboards, although not on the same level of quality. I recommend this keyboard, and for the price you can't go wrong.

The thing is beautiful, the led lights are bright with 3 colors blue, red, and pink. It is not loud when you press it and it also comes with see through keys, I put them on my (w,a,s,d and my arrow keys and numbpad 5) this is made with cheap plastic but I can't see it breaking though and plus its 30 dollars what do you expect, it does it's job and I recommend it

This keyboard is rockin. The keys are so smooth and soft and typing on it is just so satisfying. The lighting on it is marvelous and the different settings are fun to play with. It also came with 8 transparent keys to replace, I'm assuming, the directional keys and the AWSD keys if you choose. I just used them on the directional ones and it looks really awesome.

My only beef if any is that yeah sometimes I end up hitting \ instead of enter because the key is weird but ive only had it the day and Im already getting used to it.

If this keyboard was a cute person I would probably kiss them.

I have been looking to replace my old Dell keyboard for a while, finally pulled the trigger. My criteria: 1- needs to be splash-proof, with actual drain holes. 2- Needs backlighting to shine through the individual keys, not just around the keys. Super picky, I know, but that's what I want. 3- Needs to be very responsive, not necessarily mechanical, but has to be snappy, can't have a funky layout or odd-shaped keys. 4- Can't have extra drivers, discs, or any other garbage to make it work. I need to be able to throw this thing in my backpack and hook into my normal laptop, or any server in a datacenter.

This keyboard fulfills all of these requirements, for much less money than most the others. You can get three of the four criteria for less money, but not all four, from all the hunting I've done here at Amazon. And I'm typing on it right now, it just plugged in, found itself, and went. And even in my dining room, under my skylight, I can clearly see it's backlit brightly (including through the keys) and looks fantastic. My 3 year old daughter asked to play with my new space ship, while pointing at it... my work here is done.

The keys are plastic, and do not have any silicone padding or anything. The key presses are quiet, and a bit on the mushy side, but it's fast and responsive enough for what it is. It did come with a key plucker and 8 clear replacement keys that look super sharp. The keys mate to a square hole in the chassis, and do *not* have the flimsy little pieces that always break if you pull the keys off to clean it. I'm unwilling to dump a coke in my new keyboard, but it wouldn't surprise me if this thing survived both the spill and the cleanup. If I do not update this post, assume that this keyboard is still running. Rangers Lead the Way!!!!

This is, without a doubt, the best backlit keyboard I have owned, and one of the best all-around keyboards I have ever had.

First, a little background: As a computer programmer and gamer, my keyboard is essential to my livelihood and entertainment. I have had a few backlit keyboards from other manufacturers in the past, and they have always had something wrong with them--unresponsive, poor lighting, strange key arrangements, or just far too expensive to justify the purchase. I need a full keyboard that would provides clear, sufficient lighting for those late-night gaming/coding sessions, or just when it is a cloudy day and the light is low in my office. I ordered this because it was the only backlit keyboard that was a full, non-compact design that was not outrageously expensive. I was skeptical since it had no reviews and I could find no feedback for AULA's keyboards online.

Buying this keyboard was worth the risk. The keys are sensitive and responsive, with just the right spring-back to let you know they're there. Typing on this keyboard feels fluid and simple. The keys are arranged well, and I quickly adjusted to the slightly-altered location of the "|" key (which is good for programming, anyway).

The backlighting is fantastic. Those pictures are not Photoshopped, people--the keyboard's lighting really can be that bright and clear. Every key is well-lit and easy to read. You are getting your money's worth. The lighting can be adjusted between red, blue, and purple, and the light itself can be adjusted to be off, low, high, or slowly pulsing.

Awesome.

I highly recommend this as a keyboard, and for its backlighting. If you are looking for a well-built keyboard with backlighting that isn't overpriced and doesn't feel cheap, then this is what you want.

I love it so far! It works great especially for the price. I have small hands and prefer chiclet style keys, and I found this keyboard to be immediately comfortable to type on. It does exactly what you expect it to and the keys are reasonably responsive.It works in low light but you get the best few of the colors in a dim room. I would not recommend this for gaming. I found that if I let up on the shift key a bit, while still having the key pressed down, it will sometimes not register as being pressed. I've never had an issue with responses on the initial press of the key, just only after holding it down for a while do you notice that you really have to hold it down.For average use and light gaming, this is a great keyboard :)

I needed a new computer keyboard and liked the idea of a lit up version of a keyboard for my desktop computer. So, I got this keyboard from Azio. Very nice keyboard, easy to connect by USB into the computer and has 7 different colors you can choose from. It's pretty easy to see the keys in low light conditions using this keyboard, which I like. It's a full-sized keyboard, like any other one. The only issue I had with this keyboard are the legs to prop this keyboard to an angle like standard keyboards. The keyboard even with those 2 legs extended outward barely raise this keyboard up, so I had to superglue the 2 legs fully upward to make the keyboard slanted like any standard keyboard to make it easier to use, otherwise I have no other issues with this keyboard.

So far i have enjoyed this keyboard, i'll be straight forward using pro & cons.Pros:• It has more colors to choose from than other keyboards i've amazoned.• Keys are NOT loud when typing & are soft keys. Which is a huge plus for me.• Shipping was incredibly fast.• It has rubber feet which does not let it slide nor scratch the surface it's sitting on.• It has the windows key. I am a windows type of guy, so that's a plus!• Able to angle it a little higher (might work for you, might not. Or you can place some object like a 2 by 4 to angle it as well. lol) as i provided in the pics.Cons:• Not bright enough• It needs a brightness control• One or more keys get stuck. This might be because it is not broken in or i possibly need to stop typing so hard.• Did i forget to mention it needs a brightness adjuster? Yes? Oh okay.• Needs to be brighter with brightness adjuster to dim if i wanted...just saying. Haha.Don't let the pics fool you, the colors in person are slightly darker. But keys are still clearly visible, much better than my non backlight keyboard i gave to Goodwill. Generally speaking, this keyboard is definitely worth the price tag & i am happy with this purchase (:P.s. I found the green light is the brightest to me so i will be using that one & use the others depending on my mood or something. I hope this helps you all!

Its a pretty good keyboard. Thin, sleek, and quiet when you type. As a web developer, doing a lot of typing at night and into the wee hours of the morning, I hate to annoy everyone in my home who are trying to sleep with my loud typing. This keyboard solved that noise problem. Everyone is right however, the lights are not that bright but the color options and other aesthetics allow me to overlook it. Also, there are no default volume control buttons on this keyboard so if your use to that or use to your function keys to handle that, you'll need to set that up on whatever OS your using.

I really like this keyboard. The keys are pretty quiet and I like the layout. I do miss not having media keys but I'll live, lol. Also, I made an improvement to my board; the space bar is solid black so you can't really see the light underneath, scrape some of the black off and voila! I think it improves the overall look.

Really like this keyboard. First off, the lights are not very bright, but in a dark room you can really see it good. What really is good about this keyboard is the overall quality. The buttons are nice and firm, and the plastic looks and feels high quality.

Although I do like the overall difference/advantage of having my keyboard key lighted up and I'm using it just fine as I do my overall typing, there is one thing I'm trying to deal with. That is the fact that they included an "extra" key that my original keyboard didn't have. That key being between the " ' " and the "enter/return" key. This key is " | or \ " key; which was originally to the left of my backspace key. This isn't a big issue since it only takes time getting use to. It's just that, for the time being, when I want to hit "enter/return", I hit \ instead and this just slows down my overall typing speed. My work keyboard isn't the same, so I really need to differentiate between the two.

This would not be an issue at all if I was a "hunt and peck type" of typer, but I'm not. I type without looking down. Anyways, Looks and feel nice. Besides the thing I mentioned, no issue whatsoever.

I do want to comment on something though. Pushing FN + 5 (on the right side, not the one above lined horizontally) DID infact change the LED color. I LOVE PINK. I wanted to stay on blue, but it's kinda of dark; especially with no lights on. Red is okay, but it's slowly hurting my eyes. I wish it was Light Blue instead or maybe White. Overall, Pink is my current default and I'm a guy.

Not that anyone cares, but the back looks nice as well. The color shines through. Not too bright, but you can definitely tell it's there.

A minor issue is the lighting on the top 4 right lights (the ones that tell you if you have Num lock or not, etc..). These will ALWAYS be on blue. If Num lock is on, a small part of Caps lack (like a 1/5th of it) will be lighted up. If I turned the CAPs lock on, 1/5th of Scroll light be be lighted up. If I leave Num lock and Scroll lock on, 2 x 1/5th be lighted on Caps Lock and 1/5th of it will be lighted for the Win light (whatever that is.)

One last thing that I wanted to note which is the real reason I'm not giving it 5 star. It's not the material, but the overall top and bottom design. As I'm typing right now, the rough/grip side is on my left side and the smooth side is on my right side; I'm talking about my palm. It's like rough on the left, smooth on the middle, and rough on the right. I'd prefer if it was all rough or all smooth. On top of that, there's a noticeable indent in the middle; which I prefer if it was a straight line (all hill or all through) instead of a hill-through-hill design. It just doesn't feel right if I was typing a long time. However, this is meant for gaming, not typing a novel; which was why I wanted it in the first place. I prefer to type in the dark. This may be moot point, but this is based from my preference.

If these 2 things weren't present, I'd give this a 5 star. Overall, not a bad product to use. Not the best because if there was something else that's better, I'd probably stop using this one in a heartbeat. I don't hold it in high regards.

I needed a keyboard that I can simply type in the dark and this was the keyboard I have found. The design was nice so I decided to buy it. It was easy to set up: plug it in, wait for drivers to install and then you are good to go. The instructions were easy to follow depending if you want to change colors or turn up/down the brightness. (Off / Low / Bright / Pulsing)

FN + 5 - To change colors.
FN + 8 - Brightness
FN + 2 - Dimness

It has only 3 colors; Red, Blue and Purple. Blue is my favorite out of the 3, and the keys were lit up bright enough for you to see every key you press. The pulsing-light feature on the keyboard does not alternate the colors, but only the current color you are using.

The company provides a plastic key removal (which is useful for cleaning) and clear key pieces (I received 10 pieces) for you to set up where you have your Hot Keys or your Directional Keys. However you want to use them for, it is a nice thing that they give you.

There drainage holes in the keyboard in case if you were to accidentally spill your drink onto your keyboard, which obviously it is not recommended to do that. The typing you do on the keyboard is quiet so you won't have to worry about anyone being annoyed by your typing even with the door open. It is pretty sturdy and you can't not push it around so easily on a flat surface.

After a few months of having the keyboard, the only thing that ruined it for me was that something fell onto my keyboard rendering a few of the keys useless. There was no response from pressing the keys anymore so seeing how I can't use it, I gave it a smack to find out that it rendered the keyboard completely useless and unresponsive to any pressing on any key. (Probably a weak design as my other keyboard has gone through harsher punishment admittedly)

For what it is, it is a pretty good keyboard, just don't have anything fall onto it (or don't be hitting your keyboard) or otherwise risk the functionality of the keyboard. I have a new keyboard now and I will review it at a later time. If you wish to see this keyboard as it works: https://youtu.be/syhYpZYeKTI

After experiencing the disaster that was the "Azio Large Print Tri-Color Backlit Wired Keyboard" (see my unfavorable review), I was still in the market for a decent illuminated keyboard. If I'd been going on looks alone, I would've likely passed up on this one, because the official promotional images used on Amazon's product page truly do it no justice: it was only after going through the customer-provided images (among which I've decided to include one of my own) that I got a better and truer sense of what to was to be expected visually. But the bigger decisive factor was of course the many favorable user ratings which, after I'd acquired a unit of my own, seem significantly justified... although, regrettably, it is not entirely perfect.

The biggest complaint, as has been stated repeatedly by other reviewers, concerns the redesign of the "return/enter" key which repositions the "vertical-back slashes" key to the area customarily associated with the return key, giving rise to repeated misstrikes when not paying the closest of attention, and to having to resort to uncomfortably overreaching to access the key whether you're aware of its location or not. I cannot image why the designers felt this off-putting alteration was at all necessary, unless it somehow has something to do with its being marketed as a "gaming" keyboard, of which things I'm ignorant. Also, the absence of proper independent "media keys" may be a bit of a concern, but which can still be mimicked through use of the "function" key which, again for some unknown reason, the keyboard designers chose to swap over to the opposite side of the board.

My only other issue with this keyboard, though a relatively minor one, is that key pressing feels too stiff & resistant for my personal tastes, reminding me somewhat of the old "iMac" proprietary keyboards I'd loathed so much.

I'd always wanted the assistance and the convenience (not to mention the "coolness") of having & working with an illuminated keyboard of this sort, especially given the fact that I'm frequently working in the dark or otherwise very subdued lighting situations, so its being designed as a backlit/illuminated keyboard was of course its primary selling point with me already, but I’ve found this particular function on this keyboard to be amazingly spot-on -- even in well-lit situations! (see a bit of an example in my posted accompanying photo)

Set at maximum brightness, the "pink/purple" lighting variation is softest on the eyes; the "red" setting, while clear and detail rich, can be extremely harsh on sensitive eyes, so I would not recommend this setting except at its more dimmed brightness level or unless you truly love the color scheme; I myself am partial to the "blue" option, which is likewise sufficiently bright, and whose "eye strain factor" falls somewhere semi-comfortably between the other two color options.

Because of the aforementioned "issues" I've expressed concerning this keyboard, even though they are truly not anything major enough worth blowing a gasket over (although the "return" key redesign can often be hella frustrating for most of us who are not accustomed to ''reaching'' for it), I cannot justifiably grace it with the 5-star rating it would've otherwise deserved, so consider that I've assigned this one with a score somewhere between "3" and "4" ...or let's just call it a "B-minus."

(From a mac user)

Pros---
-Nice design- doesn't look too cheap and doesn't feel expensive (as compared to a $140 Razer keyboard)
-Works well enough for the price
-Lightweight
-Hasn't malfunctioned yet (used for a week and I game)
-Doesn't need to be installed with a software-- works on mac.

Cons---
-The ENTER (return) key is a little bit further to the right than where it is on the standard keyboards. It will only take a couple days to get used to.
-(for mac users) the Fn+5 (on num pad) does not change the keyboard's color. You will be stuck with blue.
-----And yes, I said I tried Fn + 5 (ON NUMBER PAD- I know what this is). Does not work, and I do not have a defective product.
(Perhaps try changing the color on a windows computer and then see if it remains when you plug it back in your mac)
-(for mac users) number lock and scroll lock on the keyboard do not work (but these functions are windows specific anyway)
-The left shift key. Maybe it's just my typing style, but for this keyboard you must hit near the center of the key or it will be hard to press due to its rubber dome style
-The keyboard can slide around if you do not put enough pressure on it, especially on the left side. This isn't too big of an issue.

Extra information:
-The other functions work. For example, Fn+8, Fn+2 work for adjusting light intensity and pulsing. You will just be stuck with blue light.
-The lockable/unlockable WIN key works.
- Also, the WIN key (the key with the windows logo) is equivalent to your Apple command key.
-Keys are detachable and can be replaced with the colorless keys
-Works on mac in closed clamshell mode

Update Oct 5, 2016: Wow, It's been two years with this keyboard! It's still working just as well as the day I bought it. I was just looking to buy a new keyboard (to change things up / upgrade) and I had to dig two years back into my Amazon order history to see when I'd purchased this. I use this keyboard everyday, all day for work (graphic design), and for hours and hours of gaming after that. Keys function fine; Lighting still works; Still brightly lit; It was a good purchase. Thanks.

I've had this keyboard for a while now and I like it a lot. I'm glad I bought it. I was a little weary at first because I did buy a Logitech keyboard a few years ago that had illuminated keys and I didn't enjoy it. The Logitech one was hard to see (day or night) and after a few months I replaced it. I like this AULA keyboard much, much better and I plan to keep using it for a long time.

Pros:
It is very nicely lit. I can see the keys clearly at all times and any time. Day or night. I pretty much leave it lit all the time, but I don't find it distracting. I can see how the option to turn the key lighting off is useful if your keyboard is on your desk, for example, but mine is on a keyboard tray so when it is lit and I slide it under the desktop it's like it's off completely. I absolutely LOVE the lighting when I'm gaming. Especially for my flight simulator when I can just glance down and pick out a key quickly. The keys are easy to type with. I like a keyboard with a soft touch so you can quickly type and not have to press hard on the keys. This keyboard is very much like that - keystrokes can be light, quick and fluid without any missing letters.

Cons:
The Return/Enter key is not shaped like a standard Windows keyboard (at least not any I've ever owned in the last 20 years). It moves the forward Slash key "\" down a row and sticks it in-between the Quotation Mark key and the Enter key. So if you're used to not looking at the keyboard as you type, this will definitely throw you off at first. I would strongly suggest if you're not wanting to be frustrated by re-teaching yourself the locations of your Semicolon, Quotation Marks, and Forward Slash keys, that you look for a different keyboard. These keys are all pretty much moved to the left by one space and it is something you'll have to get used to (that is how they are setup at the time of this writing - Dec 2014). I didn't notice this in the images when I bought the keyboard...actually didn't notice it until I started typing and things got...weird... To me, it's not a show stopper, but I think it is something to be aware of.

Have had mine for over a year now. So far I've not noticed any flake on the lettering and overall the board performs no different than the day I unwrapped it from the box.Yes, the backlighting is soft/dim compared to other models and brands and there is no brightness adjustment functionality. If AZIO were to make a revised model of the PRISM, a brightness setting should be on the top of the list, aside from potentially adding either white or color matching RGB LEDs for Lighting/CapsLock/NumLock display vs the always blue LEDs. They could even go the extra mile to add this flare to light up their logo and model logo vs the static white lettering.No, there is no hidden Ctrl, Atl, Shft + Light Button functionality that they failed to document. The only options are litterally OFF, PRISM, and the seven solid colors. No included software either.The rotation of colors is: Preset "Prism" Rainbow Layout, Purple/Magenta/Pink, Teal/Light Blue, Dark Blue/Indigo, Peach/Light Pink, Red, Yellow Orange, Green -and then back to OFF. The 3rd, 5th, and 8th lighting colors are the most vibrant/visible even in a room that is lit.If you don't like typical backlighting, and really just want the focus of the lighting to be on the letters being lit, this keyboard would likely fit your preference, though I personally would love to have seen the LEDs adjustable to brighter as the keys have a translucent edge so that light will pop through differently than on typical mechanical setups.P.S. - It seems that they no longer make these, as is common with over seas productions these days to show up, make some things, then be gone by time supplies have stopped. For the sake of not being scalped, the price was about 30 USD at time these were selling from the maker. It really isn't worth the supply in demand hikes of 3rd party sellers as there are other and better options available on the market when you get to 60 USD or more with higher build quality and more premium features.

Well its pretty. It's really pretty. I hope the color light lasts so that when I finally replace this thing because I've been scratching the paint of I can use it as a night light.Pros:keys are comfortable and move appropriately (not too tough or insanely quick)The light actually shines up through he letters in the keysCons:THE PHOTO IS DECEIVING - there are not gaps like that, what you are seeing is actually the edges of the keys that have the lights. Instead the keyboard frame fills in between all the keys. Not something I'd normally complain about but it is easy for dust and small food crumbs to get in there and completely impossible (and I mean impossible) to clean that out without taking the keyboard apart.Again, the paint on they keys is rubbing them off leaving nothing but a light and some opaque white on the key. I have used it for, at most, 2 years now.The separation between the keys also makes the keyboard wider than it needs to be.

Was hoping the keys were a bit more brighter, but like many other reviewers, i find the green setting to be the best that suits my vision, and overall if you're into working in dim light or no light at all but your computer screen then yes it's okay for all the color settings. Also, the "stands" on the back are NOT stable..It's just like flat - (flaps) either they turn completely inward so your keyboard is flat on the desk or they will fall quickly if you do not place them exactly even centered!!!! very annoying as I enjoy having my keyboard upright/ arched up, and now i'm constantly having to re-align them in the exact center to stay, which is only temporary, guess it depends on how hard you press down on the keys... i type a lot and fast so I was so used to just clicking away and kinda pushing at the keyboard harder than now, as i want to make sure i'm catching the exact keystroke ya know, but overall, i give it three stars.. took some time to get used too, just like anything else but will just be keeping and having this as its really not too bad, like i said just needs getting used to if your like me, or don't mind the more dimmer lightening..

I have had it a few months now before writing a review. Love the colors options for the back light and its low profile. Some of my keys are wearing off/flaking off though. I game with it though so some keys get more wear than others. My husband's keyboard; he has had longer than me and he games on is as well and his keys are fine. (might buy the one he has next time for forgo the cool colors that attracted me to this one). As far as typing with this one... it isn't too bad. The keys do not operate as smoothly as other keyboards and you can hear the sounds of them. But if you like the pretty colors then give it a go. As far as function I have not had any problems with the keys not working or any problems getting it to work with my computer. All of that is fine. I am not not thrilled with the wearing off of the buttons and the stiffness of the keys.Update: Finally pulled the photo off my phone and posted it. For me, the "W" is the only one that has flaked off. Also learned tonight that my Ctrl + M does not work properly for a game that I play. I don't use it typically so I had not noticed. The game I found it in was WOW. It is to toggle the music on and off while in game. I recently got new speakers and did not want to use the volume on the unit so I tried to use the key binders for the game. That is how I ended up finding this issue.

Keyboard is very pleasing to the eyes and I very much enjoy the spacing between keys. I was able to press 3 command keys at once in games and all functions worked simultaneously. The multi-color (default) setting was my favorite. The other six settings were a little less bright that I had hoped for and there is no dimmer, the colors are on or off.The problem (for me) was that the key presses have no tactile or auditory feedback at all. Its like trying to type into baking flour or pressing the bristles of a soft paint brush. I don't have to have cherry green switches, but I like to know when I am pressing a key. Nothing was wrong with the keyboard, so I kept it as a backup. Purchased the Azio 5 color large print backlit keyboard instead.**Update** Added photos of this keyboard by itself and also next to the Azio 5 color large print backlit keyboard.

I just received this keyboard today, and let me say, it's pretty damn good! It types well, it's very quiet, and it has excellent packaging. I was a bit skeptical since this brand is namely Chinese and there were absolutely no reviews or videos about it on Youtube. Now i just think that it is a new type of keyboard.Pros:7 colors, no need for driversThin, chiclet style keysVery quiet compared to my old keyboard (default dell)Comfortable shapeFast shippingFull sizedCons:The lights are not very bright unless the room is completely darkThe foot stand on the back sometimes wobbles and is very shortMaterial looks (BUT DOES NOT FEEL) cheap.Overall this is a great keyboard for the price and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a cheap alternative to a backlit keyboard over name brands such as Razer.EDIT: This keyboard is already starting to wear off after heavy use of 2 months. Certain keys are getting stuck and jammed, and the matte finish on the keys is starting to wear off. I contacted Azio and they are willing to solve the problem for me.

Looks good. Worked well until it didn't. Without any drops or spills or any identifiable cause, it stopped working for almost every key on it. Presently some of the numbers work and the F5 but that is it. (the backlight still works) (and I tried multiple systems). Had it since Jan 2016, so it did work for about 1.5 years.

Such a nice looking and well functioning keyboard for the money. If you're in a pinch and are looking for a gaming keyboard this will work, but after one year of using it I'm starting to notice key sticking on my WASD keys. The physical keys don't stick, but it's the trigger inside. Some games it's okay to use like it is, but in Rocket League and GTA V where driving is key, it makes it hard to play. I started seeing these problems about a week ago and they've only gotten worse since then. Using the included key popper makes removing the keys simple, but even cleaning didn't solve the problem.

Bottom line it's a great keyboard with beautiful LEDs and nice construction, but if you are a heavy gamer then be weary of the WASD wearing out over time.

I love the back-lit colors and the typing feel is at least OK so far, but despite my efforts, I cannot get past the return key being half-width with the backslash ( \ ) key being to the right of the semi-colon instead of above the return key. I could deal with the return key being shaped that way (my old Amiga 3000 keyboard was like that), but putting the backslash key to the right of the semi-colon means I keep typing backslash instead of hitting return. It's a lot harder for my pinky finger to reach other it than I thought it would be. It drove me nuts after awhile, so I ended up trying a backlit keyboard from Logitech instead that has a normal position and it's been awesome (costs a lot more, though) with better typing feel an a normal return key. I do miss the tri-color choices (Logitech model only has white), but I can't deal with the return key setup and there doesn't appear to be a way to change the keys out.

People that don't "touch type (type without looking) will probably have an easier time adjusting to it.

First off, the positives. for the price its a good backlit keyboard. It is NOT a gaming keyboard. The keys feel crisp and responsive and I like being able to change the brightness of the backlight with a simple key press. Having audio controls with FN key is very useful. The keyboard does look nice without being too aggressive on the styling.

Now for the negatives, if you plan on using this keyboard for gaming beware that the surface on the keys will wear out quickly. After only a few weeks of use, the S,D and Cntl keys have completely worn off the surface. Doesn't hurt functionality, but it does make the keyboard look like trash. You can't save the color settings, so you have to manually change them each time you power off your computer. Granted true gaming keyboards are twice or three times the price of this model, but if I had to do it over again I would spend the extra money for a more durable and better constructed product.

Edit 8/29/16: Keyboard died after only a few months. The surface of the keys that I used most often wore off completely and now a number of the keys stopped worked. Would not recommend.

Edit: I'll be leaving my original review below for context sake. I have now had this keyboard for awhile so I figured I'd update the review. The keyboard has continued to work after months of use. The light does seem to be still working well and the keys and everything respond and work well. There's still a slight issue of pushing too many keys at once and the keyboard not registering. So take caution if you have a habit of using more than 3 or 4 key presses at once. For the price it's a good keyboard with good back-lighting. Changing my review to 3 stars.

Bought this keyboard primarily due to it backlight. I spend a decent amount of time gaming, mostly in FPS' and it worked great. I loved that you were able to change the colors, and the intensity of the brightness. It was a simple plugin and play deal. I'm rating 3 stars because it stopped working after a week. It was working, then suddenly 90% of the keys stopped working. A few random keys would work if pressed harder than normal. I was able to return it, and am using the refunded money to purchase it again in hopes that it won't mess up again. Will update after receiving.

I really wanted an illuminated keyboard that's orange-sh light. This one is very cheap quality, the keys are almost loud and feel very cheap = light and unstable. So fast typing is not possible. The light is very dim and when my desk light is on I can't tell that it's on as I can on my Razor mouse.I type with 10 fingers - fast and the more I type the more i dislike this cheap keyboard with an outrageous price for what you get.So by the end of the day I just couldn't stand it any more - my keyboard that came with my computer is much better.BEWARE if you want to return it it will cost YOU $10.00 to do so.

If your keyboard sits more than being used or lightly used this will do. It looks cool and feels decent.ButThe lighting is barely bright enough to see in normal light, keys take a lot of effort to depress, they work ok if hitting a corner or side, but that's more of a problem because they're spaced so close together.The deal breaker for me is the space bar. It's got a major off-side sticktion issue, requiring at least double the effort of the other keys.Back it goes!

I was ecstatic to buy this keyboard, it had four stars and was backlit which is ideal for a college student like me who likes to write papers late at night when there is not much light. However, I should have returned it when it started to act funny. Just a few weeks into having the keyboard the letter 'T' would occasionally not work. If I tapped it a few times, sometimes I would get the letter to come out.About 5 months later, I no longer can type with this keyboard. I no longer can get the letter T, R, F, or G. I took the letters off to check what was up & if there was anything I could see that needed to be fixed and nothing worked. I've tried different USB ports, different computers, and nothing seems to make this keyboard work.I'm overall very disappointed with this product because I love the colors that this keyboard is backlit with but it doesn't work . Unfortuanly, I just wasted thirty dollars that I could have spent on a keyboard that works.

It was pretty fun to play with the lights and felt great for the time being - however, it straight up stopped functioning correctly after only a few weeks of owning it. There are no physical defects with it, yet it no longer responds to certain keypresses and combinations. I can no longer alt-tab out of programs or use multiple keystrokes at once. I've already tampered with keyboard settings, and nothing fixes it. I plugged in my old outdated keyboard and it functioned much better, even after collecting dust for sometime.I loved it was first, but since it gave out so quickly I'm rating this thing two stars. I wish I could get a refund, but I'm a tad past due.

Keyboard keys are great except for the right shift and enter keys because the seem to shake a little making more noise than the others. The keys are so dim and only one light on the del key works. You can't even see the other lights on with the room light on( not a big deal since I play in the dark but It has worse lighting than my last one).The keyboard is great except the lighting. Keys are mostly quiet and I like the feel to it than a standard keyboard.I would send it back but I'm lazy and will just deal with it.I will raise it another star if they tell me to send it back for a new.I'll raise it to all five if they send another.I recommend it only if u don't care about the lights.

The only bright spot on the keyboard is the Delete key in the number pad. For some reason, it shows up MUCH brighter than it actually is in all of the pictures. It is hard to see whether the lights are on or off. There should be many more lights under the keyboard. The "M" key is already sticking after only a few weeks of use.

I can't believe how this keyboard just fell apart. I am not an abusive person when it comes to keyboards, even while gaming. I kept it clean and made sure not to spill any drinks or eat food over it. Initially, it was great and worked fine. The colored lighting was very cool and easy to adjust. But approximately 9 months later, right in the middle of an online game, my key commands stopped working. Other keys continued to work. As I investigated, working keys gradually became non-working keys! Over the span of 20 minutes, the keyboard gradually failed until the whole thing stopped working altogether despite the color lights still being on. So basically, this is a cheap piece of junk from China that is made to last just long enough to please consumers into giving false rose-colored reviews before it fails on you. Buy at your own risk!

I actually did like this keyboard. The backlighting is nice, and it was nothing special to configure.

However, I do have a couple of complaints. My first complaint is minor, but as an IT person, I spend a good bit of time typing. The configuration of the Enter key relative to backslash (\) and pipe (|) is odd. I often hit enter while trying to type a backslash or pipe. But this is just something to get used to. Not a huge deal.

The part that prompted me to write the review is what just happened. I play online games a good bit as well. So I use Ctrl, Shift, and Alt a good bit. My right shift key just broke. I don't mean it came off the clips underneath. I mean it broke, in half, with a vertical crack down the middle of the key. So now the left side of the key flops around separate from the right side of the key as the clip attaches in two places. I have no idea how this happened. I'm a firm typer, but I didn't do anything extreme when this occurred. Nor have I ever. I was just pressing right shift when I heard and felt it snap.

I've been using this keyboard for about 4 months when this occurred.

The keyboard itself is pretty nice, it fits my hands just fine. The keys feel right when typing, the backlight is bright enough to be useful. No problems as far as build goes, my issues are with function:

Almost none of the F keys worked properly upon arrival. They all have two functions, the primary F-key function and a secondary, such as volume, brightness, music controls, etc... On all of the keys, only one function or the other would work. Not both. F3 Is the only key that both functions work on.

After about 6 months the numpad keys started going bad, rather than typing numbers, they started doing alternate functions. For example, the number 2 now refreshes the page. Extremely frustrating when trying to do homework, hit 2, and suddenly it's all gone.

Maybe it's a driver problem, but as far as I'm concerned, software or hardware, a defective device is defective. I'm not going to waste my time troubleshooting it, I'm just going to buy a different one. It was only $20 anyways.

Bought this because it was cheap and was backlit. That was my original criteria for buying a new keyboard and it kind of still is. I was excited when I started unboxing this baby; wrapped very carefully in foam with hard foam sides to prevent damage from overseas shipping from China. It is easy to tell this came from China because the instructions and Warranty information are all dominantly in Chinese with very roughly translated to English. I was prepared for that however because of reading other reviews. One odd thing is that the enter key is reduced a bit and replaced by the \ key. A personal gripe is that the keys are very soft. For many people this is no issue but when you're used to an office keyboard with really loud and satisfying key-presses, this can be a big turn-off.
3-colors, works out of the box, no drivers needed, easy to control and reasonably controlled brightness, cool design, great value.

Update: knocked off 3 stars because the keyboard randomly stopped functioning after about two months. Not sure what the problem could be, just turned on my PC one day and not a single key responded but the keyboard remained backlit and the NUMLOCK light remained illuminated. If anyone knows a fix please let me know!

So, this AULA keyboard seems to have proved the old concept of "you get what you pay for"! I have purchased three of these keyboards. This morning, while trying to install new software, the #3's controller board/chip seems to have bit the dust. So, for those who are familiar with standard s/w installs, here's what happened. I start the installer, choose custom install, and am trying to set someplace else besides the C: drive to install to. So, I try to type D (at the beginning og the path) in the line that has the path to install to. Nothing! Now, I have encountered quirky installers (this installer was for the latest Corel Graphics, though) that have behaved this way before. So, I open File Explorer (Windows 10) and try to setup the folders on the D drive so I can just browse to them in the installer. I create a new folder, but cannot type anything to re-name it. I cancel the install, reboot the computer (proper Windows shutdown and then cold boot). At the Win X login screen, I get 2 characters of my password typed in, then nothing more. NUM Lock button will not respond but computer is responding fine (mouse pointer moves fine, for example). Connect a different USB keyboard, get logged in fine. Disconnect the AULA. I have an identical AULA keyboard connected to my other computer. I swap the two AULA keyboards. The 2nd keyboard works perfectly fine on the computer where the 1st keyboard had issues AND the 1st AULA k/b fails to work at all with the 2nd computer! So, the 1st AULA k/b died. I would be tempted to RMA it with the manufacturer or seller, but having bought 3 of these and this being a 2nd failed unit, I have lost confidence in the brand and will simply try to select a higher quality keyboard when purchasing! I will say this, while it worked, I loved the 3 colors (also my sister loves purple and previously I had considered buying one of these as her for a gift, but that will never happen now) and the keyboard had an excellent typing experience, but the keyboard just dying out of the blue after a few months is kind of a deal breaker for me, esp. when it is the second failed unit from AULA!

This keyboard seemed like the right choice for a cheap LED keyboard but I was wrong. I've only had this keyboard for 2 or 3 weeks now and the LED keys are already broken. Along with that the keys are actually harder to see now that I can't light my keyboard up. Very unsatisfied. Definitely look somewhere else for a keyboard and don't consider buying this piece of suck.

"Backlights" are so weak, the letters can barely be seen. No, there is not an adjustment to make the backlighting brighter. I had to turn off the room's lights AND turn off my computer's monitor just to see the letters on the keyboard's brightest color (red). The backlighting in single color mode is also very uneven across the width of the keyboard. I typically get much better products for $30. Sending this one back!

I wasn't aware that I was buying from a reseller, but I found out when two of my keys didn't work. I wrote the manufacturer not thinking and they referred me back to this seller. Although there was a slip inside the box that said I would have a warranty on it. I wrote this seller to tell him about the broken keys. They told me to pop the key pads off and it should fix it. Well, it didn't and I was in shock that they would actually expect me to do that, even though I tried. It felt like a very lazy response. So I asked my boyfriend if he would fix it since he is good with computers. It is as of now still unfixed.

I have only been using this product for a couple of months and the letters on the keyboard are rubbing off. Backlight is also not very bright.

Loved the idea and the first couple of months of my keyboard. Then the space bar would not work. Amazon graciously sent me a replacement after my attempt to contact the manufacturer. Once the replacement arrived, my computer would not recognize it. I updated all of my drivers. It made no sense. I even tried the original one and the original one worked instantly..despite the spacebar. Ordered a third replacement and same issue. I gave up after that. Very disappointed. :(

Well I am now very disappointed 5 months after I gave this keyboard a 5 star review calling it "the best keyboard I ever had"... I now hate it... the Ctrl key has started sticking... at first it really had me confused because pressing the control key changes the way almost every application responds. I'm very sad as I do love the look and feel of this keyboard, but 5 months is just not long enough, even at just $30.original review:This is a great keyboard! I really like how it feels and the layout of the keys is perfect. This is the third illuminated keyboard I have tried and the others either ended up in the trash or at Goodwill.

It stopped working properly in a matter of months, just with regular use. All of a sudden, some keys just stopped working. There was no clear cause. In that same amount of time, the paint rubbed away enough to make the most commonly-used letters illegible. It is lit in the crudest way possible, shining one solid light and painting black on the clear plastic, but leaving the letter areas unpainted, thus creating a ridge of paint on the edges of the letter, bound to wear off quickly. It also has a poor textile feeling when typing. It's spongy. It feels like someone took a soft cellphone skin and spread it under the keys. I doubt it would've lasted long, even without the malfunction.

Was a nice look right out of the packaging. I was excited to plug it in and go. It lit up right away, but nothing worked. Revisited the reviews to see if I missed something. Many said to try restarting of and/or plug into different USB ports. After spending about 30 minutes trying every possible combination the only thing I was able to determine was that the ONLY keys that worked on the entire keyboard were 1,2,3,4,7,8, and 9 (and yes I skipped 5 & 6 on purpose). Bought this item because it was the #1 selling keyboard on Amazon and thought there had to be good reason for it. Many recent reviews indicate there are a good many lemons out there for this product. Thankfully Amazon granted a refund with no hassle. Now I am debating to try another or switch brands. If I get the same brand I will update review.

Purchased this after seeing great reviews for it, and seeing the price being what it was. It turned out to be too good to be true. I plugged it in and the LEDs lit up nicely but then no keystrokes would register! The numlock LED was lit up but nothing else worked. I tried 2 different computers. I was very disappointed. What was strange was when I had this plugged in and then plugged in another keyboard at the same time and pressed the numlock key on my normal working keyboard, the ALUA keyboard's numlock LED would update, yet no keypresses on the ALUA keyboard would do anything. I couldn't even cycle through the different LED color options. That wouldn't work either.

TLDR: The keyboard wouldn't work at all except for the whole thing lighting up.

Dear AULA,
A Defective Keyboard? Really? A Keyboard? You can't manufacture a Keyboard properly? It won't type? Seriously? Only 6 letters work, 6. SIX. You folks should get out of this business, there are many keyboard manufacturers whose keyboards actually work, while yours doesn't. It lights up real pretty and all, but real pretty and 5 pennies will get you a nickel, and that's more than the worth of this keyboard.

I'd send it back, but it'll be more fun to keep it here in my shop, telling everyone who will listen that this company can't even make a keyboard that works.

First keyboard that backlighting is bright enough
To work love it. Update April 11 2016 this keyboard just died at 110.$ I think it should last longer than 8 months and the thing about is i'm not on my computer near as much as I used to be in my younger days I would say I wore it out but I am lucky to be on it once a week and not for more than a few minutes. I would be looking for a better keyboard than this one hate to say it now but its going from a 5 to a 1 star.