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  1. Epomaker x Aula F75: An Honest Review

    Disclaimer

    Mechlands sent me the Epomaker x Aula F75 with the LEOBOG Reaper switches to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. Make sure you check out my reviews for the Mechlands Vibe 99 and the Vibe 75 V2.

    1. Disclaimer
    2. What’s in the box?
    3. Features
      1. The Keyboard
      2. Comfort and Design
      3. Sound Test
      4. Utility
    4. Review
      1. Quality
      2. Comfort
      3. Performance
      4. Conclusion

    What’s in the box?

    https://youtube.com/shorts/th91zEg07ZY

    • Epomaker x Aula F75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
    • 2.4G Dongle
    • USB-A to USB-C Cable
    • Key/Switch Puller
    • User Manual

    Features

    Epomaker and Aula have reunited to bring us a stylish and fordable solution to gaming. Whether you need a budget keyboard for work or play, the F75 promises to bring enough utility for any occasion.

    The Keyboard

    The keyboard has a modern clean design with well manufactured parts and clearly printed PBT keycaps. This 75 percent keyboard measure 143.2mm by 322.7mm for usable form factor experience. The 80 keys that make up the keyboard all are all lit with a beautiful south-facing RGB profile for that coveted gaming aesthetic. The switches are blubbered and as easily hospitable as the keycaps. The keyboards gimmick is the smooth volume dial that also controls the media.

    Comfort and Design

    The F75 has a very desirable typing angle for a comfortable typing experience out of the box. This angle can be adjusted for a more tailored experience. The prelubbed switches come in three different styles: Crescent, LEOBOG Reaper, and Ice Veign. Each designed to provide users a unique experience, the only questions is what sound and level of actuation you prefer. The five-layer padding design helps dampen the sound, while keeping a bit of that Typing ASMR alive.

    Sound Test

    https://youtube.com/shorts/1wHR1hiQPCk

    Utility

    The F75 supports three connections: 2.4G wireless (with included dongle), Bluetooth, and wired. These connections can be swapped easily with a flick of a switch. Both wireless and Bluetooth settings a fast, low latency connection ideal for most gaming environments. The included high quality cable can pick up the slack for anything else. But fast wireless connections are worthless without a strong battery supporting them. The F75 features a respectable 4000 mAh battery that is more than enough in most cases. User experience varies, especially if you’re going crazy with the RGB effects.

    Review

    As far as budget keyboards go, the Epomaker x Aula keyboard is a solid contender. The features and quality keep it from being a luxury upgrade, but it does enough to be worth the price price tag.

    Quality

    At first glance, users will be impressed by the design. Everything looks clean and the printing is clear. Picking up the keyboard doesn’t raise too many flags. The keyboard has a good weight for home and travel use, and the construction feels sturdy. I didn’t notice any concerning flex with my unit. Actually using the keyboard is where the cracks start to show.

    Unfortunately, the keycaps are cheap, and they feel cheap the more you use them. They feel sharp and harsh to the touch, and they produce the ugliest typing sound. If you’re looking for good typing ASMR, you might have to swap out the caps or switches, but that defeats the purpose. If you’ve never used good keycaps or need something affordable to throw around, this doesn’t matter. They’re good enough.

    Comfort

    Despite the cheap keycaps, I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the F75 actually is. The typing angle out of the box is fantastic and the switches are solid. Although the keycaps are harsh to my fingers, the switches were soft to my joints. The don’t trigger my repetitive stress injury like other cheap keyboards do, and that is a huge win for me. While I wouldn’t say it is an ergonomic keyboard, it is an ergonomic enough design to keep my hands functional after prolonged use.

    Performance

    The F75 gets the job done out of the box. The switches all worked and were responsive, and the connection was stable. I didn’t notice any ghosting or faulty switches through my tests. This is a keyboard that is very easy to install, and even easier to tweak if needed. The preprogrammed shortcuts were all easy to find and incredibly helpful. I like the little cheat sheet included in the box. Most importantly, the battery life is great. I got about eight hours of continuous use off a single charge with the RGB on. This is enough for most cases.

    Conclusion

    If you’re looking for a keyboard at this price range, it doesn’t get much better. With the F75, you are getting a cool looking keyboard with comfortable switches and enough keys for most work flows. The media nob is a fantastic gimmick, especially if you like working while listening to music. The Switches may feel cheap, but I never got the impression like they would fade or start to look ugly. If this is your budget, get the F75.

    You can pick up the Epomaker x Aula F75 on the official Mechlands store, or through Aliexpress.

    #aula #blogger #blogging #entertainment #epomaker #gaming #internet #keYboard #keyboard #keyboards #mechlands #review #Reviews #techReview #watch #wordpress #writing

  2. Epomaker x Aula F75: An Honest Review

    Disclaimer

    Mechlands sent me the Epomaker x Aula F75 with the LEOBOG Reaper switches to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. Make sure you check out my reviews for the Mechlands Vibe 99 and the Vibe 75 V2.

    1. Disclaimer
    2. What’s in the box?
    3. Features
      1. The Keyboard
      2. Comfort and Design
      3. Sound Test
      4. Utility
    4. Review
      1. Quality
      2. Comfort
      3. Performance
      4. Conclusion

    What’s in the box?

    https://youtube.com/shorts/th91zEg07ZY

    • Epomaker x Aula F75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
    • 2.4G Dongle
    • USB-A to USB-C Cable
    • Key/Switch Puller
    • User Manual

    Features

    Epomaker and Aula have reunited to bring us a stylish and fordable solution to gaming. Whether you need a budget keyboard for work or play, the F75 promises to bring enough utility for any occasion.

    The Keyboard

    The keyboard has a modern clean design with well manufactured parts and clearly printed PBT keycaps. This 75 percent keyboard measure 143.2mm by 322.7mm for usable form factor experience. The 80 keys that make up the keyboard all are all lit with a beautiful south-facing RGB profile for that coveted gaming aesthetic. The switches are blubbered and as easily hospitable as the keycaps. The keyboards gimmick is the smooth volume dial that also controls the media.

    Comfort and Design

    The F75 has a very desirable typing angle for a comfortable typing experience out of the box. This angle can be adjusted for a more tailored experience. The prelubbed switches come in three different styles: Crescent, LEOBOG Reaper, and Ice Veign. Each designed to provide users a unique experience, the only questions is what sound and level of actuation you prefer. The five-layer padding design helps dampen the sound, while keeping a bit of that Typing ASMR alive.

    Sound Test

    https://youtube.com/shorts/1wHR1hiQPCk

    Utility

    The F75 supports three connections: 2.4G wireless (with included dongle), Bluetooth, and wired. These connections can be swapped easily with a flick of a switch. Both wireless and Bluetooth settings a fast, low latency connection ideal for most gaming environments. The included high quality cable can pick up the slack for anything else. But fast wireless connections are worthless without a strong battery supporting them. The F75 features a respectable 4000 mAh battery that is more than enough in most cases. User experience varies, especially if you’re going crazy with the RGB effects.

    Review

    As far as budget keyboards go, the Epomaker x Aula keyboard is a solid contender. The features and quality keep it from being a luxury upgrade, but it does enough to be worth the price price tag.

    Quality

    At first glance, users will be impressed by the design. Everything looks clean and the printing is clear. Picking up the keyboard doesn’t raise too many flags. The keyboard has a good weight for home and travel use, and the construction feels sturdy. I didn’t notice any concerning flex with my unit. Actually using the keyboard is where the cracks start to show.

    Unfortunately, the keycaps are cheap, and they feel cheap the more you use them. They feel sharp and harsh to the touch, and they produce the ugliest typing sound. If you’re looking for good typing ASMR, you might have to swap out the caps or switches, but that defeats the purpose. If you’ve never used good keycaps or need something affordable to throw around, this doesn’t matter. They’re good enough.

    Comfort

    Despite the cheap keycaps, I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the F75 actually is. The typing angle out of the box is fantastic and the switches are solid. Although the keycaps are harsh to my fingers, the switches were soft to my joints. The don’t trigger my repetitive stress injury like other cheap keyboards do, and that is a huge win for me. While I wouldn’t say it is an ergonomic keyboard, it is an ergonomic enough design to keep my hands functional after prolonged use.

    Performance

    The F75 gets the job done out of the box. The switches all worked and were responsive, and the connection was stable. I didn’t notice any ghosting or faulty switches through my tests. This is a keyboard that is very easy to install, and even easier to tweak if needed. The preprogrammed shortcuts were all easy to find and incredibly helpful. I like the little cheat sheet included in the box. Most importantly, the battery life is great. I got about eight hours of continuous use off a single charge with the RGB on. This is enough for most cases.

    Conclusion

    If you’re looking for a keyboard at this price range, it doesn’t get much better. With the F75, you are getting a cool looking keyboard with comfortable switches and enough keys for most work flows. The media nob is a fantastic gimmick, especially if you like working while listening to music. The Switches may feel cheap, but I never got the impression like they would fade or start to look ugly. If this is your budget, get the F75.

    You can pick up the Epomaker x Aula F75 on the official Mechlands store, or through Aliexpress.

    #aula #blogger #blogging #entertainment #epomaker #gaming #internet #keYboard #keyboard #keyboards #mechlands #review #Reviews #techReview #watch #wordpress #writing

  3. Why the Mechlands Vibe 99 is a Great Budget Mechanical Keyboard

    Disclaimer

    Mechlands sent me the Vibe 99 Mechanical keyboard to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. Make sure you also check out my reviews for the Vibe 75 V2 and the Blade 101. I will also be using my Amazon and Mechlands affiliate link where possible. It really helps me out if you use either.

    What’s in the box?

    https://youtube.com/shorts/WHdidG2v4mU

    • Vibe 99 Mechanical Keyboard
    • USB-C to USB-A Braided Cable
    • 2.4G Dongle
    • Key/Switch Puller
    • User Manual

    Features

    The Vibe 99 is a 98% Gasket mounted mechanical keyboard. It has 100 keys supported by the hotswapable cream mint switches. The keyboard comes in black and white, with a vibrant south facing RGB profile to make it pop against any backdrop.

    The Vibe 99’s gimick is the small LCD display that shows the date, time, connection and battery life. It can also be customized with a Gif or image for added flare. The gasket mounted design not only gives the keyboard its clacky sound, but it gives users a comfortable experience. The typing angle is adjustable for the ideal typing angle. Most importantly, it supports fast wireless connections through its Bluetooth and wireless connections. With its 4000mAh battery, users will hardly need to reach for the included high quality braided wire.

    Soundtest

    https://youtube.com/shorts/GF13gSF-oWQ

    Review

    If you are looking for a good full-sized keyboard, the Mechlands Vibe 99 is a fantastic option. Out of the box, users can appreciate a well manufactured keyboard with a clean and modern design. I got the white/blue version and love the soft-toned aesthetic. The keyboard is lite, and while there is a little flex, it looks sturdy enough to survive normal workloads.

    As the typing experience goes, users are getting a solid mechanical keyboard with soft creamy sounding keys and a comfortable fit for most frames. The switches are very soft, yet give off the satisfying clack that I long for in my mechanical keyboard. Most importantly, they didn’t destroy my hands. I could power through long typing sessions without triggering my repetitive stress injury of feeling much fatigue. It may not be a strictly ergonomic keyboard, but it is as close as you’ll get for the price point.

    The Vibe 99 performed well for my workflow. I was able to get about 10 hours of continuous use from a single charge with all the lights and effects on. I can only assume I can get a lot longer with everything off, but this thing is too pretty to keep off. None of the keys failed during my testing, nor did I experience any ghosting. I don’t play very competitive games, and fine with my casual collection.

    The only thing I would change is the Vibe 99 is the LCD screen. I would have preferred volume/media controls. Having a screen with the date and time is fun for the first few minutes, but then I sort of forgot about it. If you are someone who likes to customize keyboards with gifs for bit of fun, then it becomes a bit more worth it. Customizing the screen is easy, it just wasn’t for me. That said, I would still buy this keyboard because it is a very solid budget keyboard.

    If you are looking for a full sized good looking keyboard that is comfortable and performs well, check out the Mechlands Vibe 99. You can pick it up from the official Mechlands shop, or an Amazon with my affiliate links.

    #blog #blogger #blogging #entertainment #keyboard #keyboardReview #mechanicalKeyboard #mechlands #review #Reviews #tech #techReview #technology #vibe99 #watch #wordpress