By: Aaron Lai
May 23, 2025
Have you ever watched or listened to something so many times that you could recite it by heart? When I was younger, there were several movies that I could recall lines from easily. The first was Shrek. This happened during a period when my parents were taking evening classes, so they dropped me and my sister off at a friend's home. As there was not much to do, we ended up watching the same movie every time. We got to a point where my sister and I could remember conversations before they would happen. Other movies that I watched on repeat throughout my childhood included Finding Nemo and Cars. Even as an adult, I have watched several TV shows repeatedly. I just recently finished watching all nine seasons of The Office for the ninth time. I am not sure why I am drawn back to the same show rather than finding new things. I think most people would find this behavior a bit strange, if not boring, but I personally find a bit of comfort in re-watching shows. In a similar vein, today we have the MechLands M75, which looks like another MechLands keyboard we have reviewed in the past, the Vibe75. However, there are some notable differences, both in appearance and internally. How will the M75 hold up? Does it have both similarities and differences to keep everyone interested? Read on to find out!
Today's review unit of the MechLands M75 arrived from Shenzhen, China. Traveling with Yanwen Express, this white envelope package was beaten and battered. While it may not really show from this image, you can already see some signs of damage, especially with some holes on this side. The edges also look a bit curved, which is not necessarily a good sign for a box that usually has rigid edges. We will see if there is any damage when we open this package, but it does not look good from the outset. Otherwise, we received this box at our APH Networks location in Calgary, Alberta.
Unfortunately, our prediction was correct as the MechLands M75 was completely crushed on the top edge of the box. There is also a large dent in the middle of the box along with tears on the bottom edge. Otherwise, the MechLands M75 retail box is flashy with its black and green color scheme. Like their Vibe75, this keyboard has a graffiti background along with some random marks around the front. A scaled down outline of the keyboard is on the left side, while the company and product name are on the right. A descriptor of "75% Wired-mode Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard with Knob" succinctly specifies the keyboard inside. Around the back, there are some more features MechLands has highlighted, but it is minimal.
Before we continue, I have grabbed the specifications from the manufacturer's website for your information:
Number of keys: 80 keys
Keycaps Profile: Cherry Profile
Keycaps Technique: Double-Shot PBT
Hot-swappable: Yes
Polling Rate: 8000Hz
Latency: 0.128ms
Precision: 0.01mm
Scan Rate: 32K
Plate Material: Aluminum
Case Material: ABS Plastic
Compatibility: Windows/Mac OS
Lighting: South-Facing RGB Backlit
Advanced Features: DKS, MT, TGL, SOCD (Some FPS games may ban these)
Dimension: 333.9mm x 149.5mm x 42mm
Weight: About 827g
Inside the Box:
- Keyboard
- Manual
- Keycap/Switch Puller
- USB Cable
It seems like MechLands was prepared for potential shipping damage. Inside, the M75 is sheltered by a rigid plastic shell and a foam sleeve. This works by protecting the keyboard from more serious impact and preventing surface scratches. In addition to the keyboard, MechLands also has a 1.8m braided USB Type-C to Type-A cable. Other accessories include two extra Hall effect switches, an "Insert" keycap, combination keycap and switch puller, and a small manual. It is nice to see additional switches in case the ones already installed fail.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. A Closer Look - Disassembly and Internals
4. Conclusion
