

Mechlands Blade 101
Gaming and Computing April 4, 2025

The MechLands Blade101 is a mechanical keyboard that aims to blend a compact design with high functionality, ideal for those working with compact spaces but still need to use a full set of keys. It comes in a choice of soft pastel blue or a sort of retro black and green. The Blade101 has premium aluminium design, providing a sturdy and durable feel. Its 1800 layout includes 101 keys. It has multiple connection options by supporting wired, 2.4GHz wireless, and Bluetooth 5.0 connections. This flexibility ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices and set ups. The keyboard is equipped with an 8000mAh battery, which is fairly substantial and should provide extended usage time between charges.
The Blade101 comes with a hot-swappable keys, which lets you easily change switches without soldering, allowing you to customise your layout to suit your needs. Additionally, the keyboard features south-facing RGB lighting, for a little bit of added fun and drama. The typing experience is beautifully smooth with finely tuned plate-mounted stabilisers, enhanced by multiple layers of internal padding, including sandwich foam, switch pad, PET film, sound enhancement pad and bottom dampening foam. This all creates a soft, cushion-like feedback that’s whisper quiet, so you gaming teammates won’t hear you clacking away during intense parts of the game.
For anyone looking for a feature-packed yet compact mechanical keyboard, the MechLands Blade101 is a strong contender. It’s built to last, fully customisable, and comfortable to type on. Whether you’re gaming, working, or simply a mechanical keyboard enthusiast, this one’s well worth considering, particularly when its coming in with such a wallet friendly price tag. RRP £87
- Compact Yet Full-Sized Layout
- Premium Build Quality
- Tri-Mode Connectivity
- 8000mAh battery
- Hot-Swappable PCB
- Quiet Typing Experience
- South-Facing RGB Lighting