I spent hours looking for something like this on Amazon and elsewhere, including companies specializing in keypad locks. This product was well worth the time an money invested. Over the years, I've bought three different keypad locks for various kinds of doors, so I had a pretty good idea of what I DIDN'T want for this backyard gate lock: numbers that were difficult to read due to font size or lack of color contrast, a knob that was uncomfortably small to manage, and battery dependance. This lock is perfect for it's function on all fronts.PROS:1. DURABLE/HIGH QUALITY: Marine grade, so I don't worry about it holding up over time in outside conditions, particularly after reading previous reviews. Also no worrying about replacing a battery as it's a mechanical lock.2. HANDLE vs. KNOB: The handle (which can be installed to the left or right as you prefer) is ample and so easy to manage I can unlock and open the gate with just a pinkie finger for both the key pad and the handle. This is a big help if my hands are full, and most other digital door locks require forefinger plus opposable thumb at a minimum, often in an awkwardly tight configuration.3. READABILITY IN WHITE/BLACK: High color contrast on some options for easy readability. I chose black characters on a white background which is the most readable I've found on any similar product as most offer only metallic bodies.POTENTIAL CONS (for some):1. NO ILLUMINATION: Because it's mechanical rather than battery operated, the keypad obviously doesn't illuminate. For my gate, this wasn't a priority, and I can see the characters at night well enough.2. SOME COLOR OPTIONS HARD TO READ UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS: Red is notorious for being a tricky color for readability, and I would not have been happy with the red/black combo unless it was for an interior installation which was well lit at all times. Also many of the other color combos (i.e. bronze/black) are too low in contrast for many people to easily see, and not just in the dark of night. If the sun hits the lock while you're trying to read the numbers, black letters on a stainless steel body an invitation to flash blindness and very frustrating. The color options are nice to have, but I would think carefully about how and under what lighting conditions you'll use the lock.3. PRICE: This was less of an issue for me as having the right lock for a specific utility was worth the price. Obviously you can find something with similar, if less convenient, function for far less, so you may want to look around if this is the first keypad lock you're seeing.OVERALL: I recommend thinking through your lock's specific location, function, lighting conditions, etc. to see if this is the best lock for you. I LOVE it and would happily replace at least two of my other keyless locks with this well-designed, quality product.