Razer presents brand new, innovative technologies at CES 2023. Along with groundbreaking concepts and product announcements, CES 2023 is the opportunity for gamers and tech enthusiasts to try the Razer Edge Android handheld gaming device for the first time.
Razer Edge and Razer Edge 5G Exclusive Hands-On and Release Date at CES
Engineered with a 6.8-inch AMOLED display and FHD+ resolution of 2400×1080 with a refresh rate of 144Hz, the Razer Edge is ideal for an always-connected mobile gaming experience. The handheld is the first device designed exclusively for and based on the latest Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 gaming platform. It is equipped with active cooling for long gaming sessions to play triple AAA games and native games at full power on the go.
The Razer Edge will be released on January 26th in the US in two versions: The Razer Edge (Wi-Fi) exclusively on Razer.com and RazerStores for $399.99 and the Razer Edge 5G exclusively on Verizon.com and Verizon Stores. Visit Verizon for more details on Razer Edge 5G pricing.
All the new Razer products and concepts announced at CES 2023…
Project Carol Concept Design – World’s first pillow with near-field surround sound and feel
Razer introduces Project Carol, the world’s first pillow with immersive near-field surround sound and haptics that transports gamers to a new world of sound and tactile immersion. Project Carol is the latest concept design from Razer’s innovative R&D department dedicated to creating new product designs. The team provides important impetus for Razer’s future product portfolio and has already won several CES Innovation and Best of Show awards.
Project Carol takes immersion and realism to a new level with its clever use of near-field surround sound for clarity, paired with 7.1 surround sound for an immersive gaming experience. Unlike traditional speakers, Project Carol’s near-field surround sound offers more direct sound from behind and an immersive soundscape. Project Carol is powered by award-winning Razer™ HyperSense technology. The pillow converts real-time game sound into haptic feedback so gamers can feel everything behind them and be in the middle of the action.
Project Carol is natively supported on PC and is designed to be compatible with all gaming chairs, including Razer’s popular Iskur and Enki lineups, thanks to elasticated, adjustable straps. Once connected via 2.4GHz wireless, Project Carol offers up to eight hours of gaming before needing a charge.
A new Razer Blade generation
The new Razer Blade for 2023 marks a paradigm shift for gaming laptops, combining larger, state-of-the-art 16:10 aspect ratio displays with the latest and most powerful graphics and processing technology—all in Razer’s signature thin and light chassis.
Launched at CES, the new Razer Blade 16 and Razer Blade 18 feature the latest 13th Gen Intel Core i9 HX chipset, NVIDIA’s latest RTX 40 series GPUs with up to 175W TGP and upgradeable DDR5 5600 equipped with MHz memory. The redesigned design offers better thermal management by optimizing Razer’s patented Vapor Chamber cooling technologies.
Razer Blade 16: Bigger. Better. Still the Best.
Inside the machined aluminum chassis, the Blade 16 pushes performance and portability further than ever. With a graphics power density (gPD) of 1.50, the Blade 16 is able to offer 35% more graphics performance per cubic inch than any other 16-inch gaming laptop currently available.
The Razer Blade 16 continues the tradition of using the best display technology and offers the world’s first 16-inch HDR-capable dual-mode mini-LED display. It offers a brightness of 1,000 nits and a response time of less than 3 ms. Each cycle of the graphics performance is optimally used. The display allows you to switch between “Creator” and “Gamer” modes in order to adapt the display to the desired needs. Creator mode offers crisp native UHD+ resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, while Gamer mode delivers an ultra-smooth 240Hz refresh rate with native FHD+.
More information about the new Razer Blade 16 can be found on the product page. The Blade 16 will be available in Q1 2023 starting at $2,699.99.
Razer Blade 18: The ultimate desktop replacement
With the Razer Blade 18, Razer takes its first step into the 18-inch laptop segment and redefines the large-format laptop. The Blade 18 is Razer’s most powerful laptop ever – a no-compromise machine designed for hardcore gamers and professional content creators.
The Blade 18 offers the largest screen real estate in a Blade yet, with a large 18-inch QHD+ display with a high 240Hz refresh rate that offers pristine color accuracy, sharp resolution and fast response for immersive gameplay and detailed content creation – while No compromises were made on the popular Razer Blade design, which features a premium, sleek aesthetic and form factor.
As a desktop replacement, in addition to desktop-level performance, the Blade 18 offers a range of features expected of a full desktop and peripheral setup: a 5-megapixel camera, 6-speaker THX spatial audio, expandable Components, numerous connectivity options and efficient vapor chamber cooling.
More information about the new Razer Blade 18 can be found on the product page. The Blade 18 will be available in Q1 2023 starting at $2,899.99.
Razer Leviathan V2 Pro – The world’s first beamforming soundbar with head tracking AI
The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro represents the latest innovation in 3D audio and is the world’s first beamforming desktop soundbar with head-tracking AI. In collaboration with THX, pioneers in audio immersion, and leading 3D audio beamforming experts, Audioscenic, the new PC soundbar from Razer offers the best of both worlds: delivering an immersive surround soundstage while ensuring that Users are always at the center for an optimal listening experience. Best-in-class sound meets a compact, premium form factor with easy setup for a clutter-free desk.
The Leviathan V2 Pro combines beamforming surround sound with head-tracking AI technology and delivers immersive 3D sound thanks to the integrated IR camera that detects the user’s position. This allows the soundbar to adjust the audio beams to the listener’s position in real-time, ensuring you’re always in the sweet spot for the best audio experience.
Powered by THX Spatial Audio for an immersive experience and combined with Audioscenic adaptive beamforming, the soundbar offers lifelike 3D sound for all entertainment content. 3D audio can be experienced in two modes: THX Spatial Audio Virtual Headset is suitable for all stereo content, offering pinpoint positional audio previously only found in headsets, while THX® Spatial Audio Virtual Speakers are multichannel content suitable for a wide , room-filling soundstage that users would normally experience with a full home theater system.
Together with the included subwoofer, the Leviathan V2 Pro PC soundbar delivers crisp, clear highs and deep, punchy bass thanks to multiple drivers. Razer Chroma RGB enables deeper immersion with 30 lighting zones and 16.8 million colors. Razer Chroma RGB is already integrated in over 200 games and represents the world’s largest lighting ecosystem for gaming devices.
More information about the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro can be found on the product page. It will be available from January 2023 for €489.99 RRP.
Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra – The largest sensor ever in a webcam for DSLR-level quality
The bigger the sensor, the better the image quality: The Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra redefines the visual standards for creative work and streaming. Featuring the largest sensor ever used in a webcam, developers can experience DSLR-level detail and clarity with the plug-and-play simplicity of Razer’s most powerful webcam to date.
At the heart of Razer’s new professional webcam is an industry-leading ultra-large Sony 1/1.2″ STARVIS 2 sensor with a pixel size of 2.9 μm to capture more light and image data in every pixel for exceptional detail and colour. To maximize the full potential of the sensor, the Kiyo Pro Ultra is equipped with a special, ultra-large F/1.7 aperture that can capture almost four times more light compared to other webcams, delivering crisp, clear images even in low light.
This image fidelity is guaranteed thanks to a state-of-the-art processor that can convert raw 4K 30 FPS (or 1080P 60 FPS) to uncompressed 4K 24 FPS, 1440p 30 FPS or 1080p 60 FPS directly in stream. To ensure creators are always the center of attention, the Kiyo Pro Ultra’s AI-powered face-tracking autofocus tracks the user’s face while the background is artfully blurred thanks to the true bokeh effect. All this without any additional hardware or software.
Coupled with High Dynamic Range (HDR) support at 30fps, creators can produce true-to-life colors as the Kiyo Pro Ultra automatically optimizes lighting and contrast while correcting over- or underexposed areas to add more visual detail and textures for popping colors – even for darker or lighter tones. Razer Synapse allows creators to further optimize the quality of their content with a wide range of customizable settings such as ISO, shutter speed, pan, tilt and more.
In addition, the Kiyo Pro Ultra is connected and ready to use within minutes via a USB 3.0 connection.
It is available now for €349.99 RRP.
VR peripherals developed for Meta Quest 2
Razer is also unveiling two VR accessory peripherals for Meta Quest 2: the Razer Adjustable Head Strap System and the Razer Facial Interface, designed in collaboration with ResMed, a leading expert on mental, cognitive and social influencers to enhance VR gameplay improve and increase comfort.
The Razer Adjustable Head Strap System is designed for long-lasting comfort and balanced weight distribution for all head shapes. The high-quality nylon material offers reliability, comfort and durability, while the optimized weight distribution ensures better balance during play. The soft, adjustable straps help players find their perfect fit, and the quick slip-on design ensures little disruption when resuming play.
The Razer Facial Interface is designed for enhanced comfort and optimized support. Consisting of ultra-thin, structured and profiled membranes, it eliminates pressure on the face. The use of hypoallergenic, medical-grade materials helps reduce skin irritation. The Razer Facial Interface also blocks outside light while providing ventilation so gamers can experience full immersion. The gap-free surface allows for better hygiene and easier cleaning, while the contoured 3D profile offers the perfect balance of comfort and support.
Razer’s VR peripherals for Meta Quest 2 will be available in the US in Q1 2023. There are plans to expand to other regions in the future.
