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What's Actually True 

Backlit letters are metal letters with solid faces where light shines out the back, creating a halo glow against your wall. That part is real and they do look good when done right. 

The LEDs do last a long time (100,000+ hours is accurate). The aluminum construction is durable. They do create a more sophisticated look than frontlit letters. 

Everything else in these marketing materials is just fancy language for basic features. 

What These Marketing Materials Won't Tell You 

Problem #1: Cheap backlit looks worse than cheap frontlit 

With frontlit letters, cheap quality means they're not as bright or don't last as long. Annoying, but not terrible. 

With backlit letters, cheap quality means uneven halo, inconsistent glow, and an overall amateurish appearance that actively hurts your brand. It looks like you tried to be fancy and failed. 

Problem #2: Installation errors are more visible 

Frontlit letters that are slightly off in spacing? Most people won't notice. 

Backlit letters with uneven spacing from the wall? The inconsistent halo is obvious to everyone at night. It looks unprofessional. 

Problem #3: Wall condition matters more than anyone admits 

These marketing materials mention "mounting surfaces" but don't emphasize that your wall needs to be in good condition. If it's not, you're paying extra to fix it before the sign even goes up. 

Dirty wall? The halo looks dingy. Damaged wall? The halo looks uneven. Wrong color wall? The halo doesn't contrast properly. 

Sometimes you need to paint or repair the wall first. That's additional cost nobody mentions upfront. 

Problem #4: They're not always more visible 

The marketing implies backlit letters are visible "across diverse conditions." True, but they're less visible than frontlit letters in many situations. 

Bright sunny day? Both are visible, but frontlit has more presence. Night on a busy street? Frontlit is brighter and more attention-grabbing. Night in a quieter area? Backlit creates nice ambiance. 

If maximum visibility is your goal, frontlit wins. Backlit is about aesthetics and sophistication, not maximum brightness.