By: Aaron Lai
January 10, 2025
Review in progress.
Contents in this article are incomplete, and may contain errors or incorrect information.
When I was in South Korea, the one thing that was neat to me were the themed gaming cafes. In Korea, they refer to them as PC bangs, but they are large rooms filled with computer stations for people to play computer games. Users would rent out a station for a time and you could also purchase food and drinks during your stay. I first visited the T1 PC bang, which is themed around the famed esports team T1. There were many cutouts and pictures of their League of Legends team, especially their star mid-laner Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok, in multiple places. It felt intense to be playing games there, as everyone was very spirited in their own sessions. The second PC bang I visited was Genshin Impact themed, and the contrast between the two places was more than apparent. Many of the people there were not playing Genshin Impact, as the most common games were still VALORANT and League of Legends. However, the whole atmosphere was a lot calmer. In the background, jazzy Studio Ghibli music was playing, while the whole place was a lot brighter. The art and images on the wall were all different Genshin Impact characters. In fact, it was so calm that I almost fell asleep in my seat. It is quite clear the two places, while serving the same purpose, were trying to create a different ambiance with the whole layout and themes. When we received the MechLands Vibe75, I had a similar wonderment of what vibe this keyboard would exude. With its light blue colors and a name like "Vibe75", does it exemplify any notable or identifiable auras? Let us read on to find out!
Today's review unit of the MechLands Vibe75 arrived from MechLands location in the People's Republic of China. It was shipped with each country's local carrier, as it was transferred to Canada Post and delivered to our location here in Calgary, Alberta. It arrived in good condition with no notable signs of tears or holes to be worried about. Along with the Vibe75, MechLands also sent us a few other keyboards, including the AULA F99 PRO and Vibe99, which will be reviewed by two other writers.
Taking a closer look at the Vibe75's retail container, you can see a busy looking packaging. The box does show a bit of bulging, with some potential damage around the edges. As for the box design, the left side shows off a graffiti-like style of drawing with the product name in the middle. On the right, we have an outline of the keyboard inside. The company logo is located at the top right corner. Otherwise, there is not much wording on the front of the box. Around the back, there are a few features highlighted, but we will explore these in our review.
Before I continue, I have grabbed the specifications from the manufacturer's website for your reading pleasure:
Model: MechLands Vibe75
LAYOUT: 75%
Number of Keys: 79 Keys +1 Knob /Screen
Case Material: ABS Plastic
Plate Material: Flex-Cut PC
Stabilizers: Pre-lubed plate mount
Mounting Structure: Gasket Mount
Connectivity: Wired, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth
Battery: 4000mAh
RGB: South-facing RGB
Hotswappable: Yes
Anti-Ghosting: NKRO
Polling Rate: 1000Hz (Wired/2.4GHz), 125Hz (Bluetooth)
Keycaps Profile: Cherry
Keycaps Material: Double-shot PBT
Dimensions: 334 x 150 x 42mm
Weight: 0.89kg
Inside the Box:
- Keyboard
- Manual
- Keycap/Switch Puller
- 2.4G Dongle
- Type-C Cable
Out of the box, the MechLands Vibe75 keyboard is packaged in a thin foam bag to protect the keyboard from any light impact or damage. Underneath, we have a white braided USB Type-C to Type-A cable, measuring 1.8m in length, a keycap and switch puller, a quick start guide, and a small white box containing a volume knob. We will see how these accessories are used later in the review, but everything is packaged well here.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. A Closer Look - Disassembly and Internals
4. Conclusion
