At the CES show at the beginning of 2023, Razer suddenly launched five or six hard-core new products, including handheld consoles, notebooks, speakers, and cameras, which almost raised the ceiling of gaming peripherals to a higher level. These technologies are not to show off skills, but to actually solve the pain points that players have faced for a long time. Specifically, the screen speed is not fast enough, the sound accuracy is not accurate enough, the picture clarity is not clear enough, and the sitting feeling is not comfortable enough.
Razer Blade
At the CES 2023 site, the MBTI career test that was surrounded by people was an Android handheld machine called Razer Edge. It is equipped with a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen and has a 144Hz refresh rate MBTI professional test . In the handheld market at that time, this combination was almost unique. At the on-site experience area, players used it to run "Genshin Impact". When sliding the camera, the screen smear was significantly less than other devices in the same field.
The key point is that it is the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 processor specially customized by Qualcomm. This is the first time this chip has been installed on a mass-produced machine in the world. Razer officially stated that it can continue to run 3A mobile games for more than three hours without reducing image quality. After actual testing on site, the temperature of the fuselage is relatively well controlled, and there is no hot feeling in the holding area.
The specific sales price of the 5G version was not announced at the scene, only a QR code on the official website was left. However, the price range of the Wi-Fi version has been circulated by overseas media, and its starting price is likely to be stuck at the price of $499. At this price point, if you want to compete head-on with Steam Deck for users, the pressure you face is not small.
Carol headrest audio
In the past, the headrest of a traditional gaming chair was just for people to rest their heads on. However, this time, Razer actually changed this situation and turned it into a sound unit. Near-field speakers and tactile feedback motors are installed in the Carol headrest, and the sound is not It was transmitted from the desktop speakers, but it was poured directly into the ears from the back of the head. Players in the on-site experience area sat down and tried to experience the "Cyberpunk 2077" game for ten minutes. During this period, whenever gunshots came from behind, the sense of direction was very clear.
It is fixed with elastic straps and is compatible with the entire series of Razer Fengshen and Aquashen gaming chairs, and is also compatible with most third-party chair models. For the PC side, it can be plug-and-play and does not require additional driver installation. Its official price is US$149, which is cheaper than buying a pair of desktop speakers separately, not to mention it saves the trouble of wiring. Furthermore, it has the function that tactile feedback will vibrate the headrest in explosion scenes, which is quite refreshing when playing FPS.
Razer Blade 16 and 18
The dual-mode mini-LED screen of the Blade 16, which can switch between UHD+ 120Hz creative mode and FHD+ 240Hz gaming mode with one click, is one of the pieces of hardware that has attracted much attention in the notebook circle in 2023. During the on-site staff demonstration, when switching from the editing software to "Call of Duty", the screen resolution dropped instantly, and the refresh rate doubled, making the switching delay basically invisible to the naked eye.
The Blade 18 is a pure performance beast. It has an 18-inch QHD + 240Hz screen. The thickness of the whole machine is controlled within 22 mm. In the on-site disassembly display area, its VC vapor chamber was removed for the media to watch. Its coverage area is nearly double that of the previous generation Blade 17. The initial price of this machine in China is as high as 26,999 yuan. Most of the people who buy these equipment are video creators who use them as mobile workstations.
Leviathan V2 Professional Edition
This is a soundbar that is the first in the world to use AI to track the position of the user's head. It has a built-in beamforming microphone array. Once it detects that your head deviates from the center point, the entire sound field will automatically adjust in reverse, so that you are always at the center of the surround sound circle. Two units were placed in the on-site experience area for comparison testing. When you sit on the side, you will find that the left ear of the ordinary speaker is obviously louder than the right ear. However, this V2 professional version has a balanced volume on both sides and there is no such difference.
The THX spatial sound effect on this device is divided into two modes. The virtual headphone mode is specially optimized for stereo content. Podcasts and concert recordings have a strong sense of positioning in this mode. The RGB lighting area is divided into 30 independent areas. It can support lighting linkage in the game. When playing "Diablo", losing blood will trigger the red light effect. This kind of immersion is unique among desktop speakers.
Qingji Professional Edition Ultra
Its sensor size has reached 1/1.2 inches, a specification that was only used by Sony black card cameras in the past. Two sets of equipment were set up in the live broadcast area for comparison. When ordinary webcams shoot sweaters, they can only see a red patch, but Qingji Professional Edition Ultra can count the number of crossed woolen threads. Its pixel size is 2.9μm, and the picture noise in low-light environments is half that of Logitech Brio.
This camera has the ability to compress 4K 30-frame material into uncompressed 4K 24-frame in-camera for output. The host does not need to equip an additional capture card. The HDR mode only takes effect at 30 frames. After actual testing, the face will not appear black when the window is backlit, and the curtains will not be overexposed. It is priced at US$299. Most of the people who buy it are professional live broadcasters. Ordinary users will find the price expensive, but they rely on this to make a living.
Quest 2 headband and mask
Razer hired ergonomics experts to redesign the Quest 2's wearing system. The original headband placed all the weight on the forehead, which caused red marks on the cheeks after two hours of playing. The new headband uses a rear counterweight to balance the weight distribution, and the mask was replaced with memory foam and breathable leather. Feedback from the on-site trial area showed that the feeling of strangling in the face was significantly reduced, and there was no problem after wearing it for three hours.
This set of accessories will go on sale in April 2023 and will cost $99. It's not Razer's most profitable product line, but it has the highest user repurchase rate. Many people said in the comment area that they bought Quest 2 in the past and left it idle because of the pain when wearing it. After replacing this accessory, they were finally able to clear Half-Life: Alex.
After seeing the new products launched by Razer at this CES, which technology do you think has the potential to be popularized into mainstream price products in the next two years? Express your judgment in the comments section.
