It is time to go over another round of Razer CES announcements, this time at CES 2023. As always, Razer unveiled a slew of new products. From the CES 2023 showcase, the products that grabbed our attention included two new laptop models, a new gaming tablet, a head-tracking soundbar and a new headrest speaker concept. Let’s dive into our favorites from the show.
Razer Edge Gaming Tablet
The new Razer Edge gaming tablet will be offered in two wifi-only variants and a 5G variant that will be exclusive to Verizon. The Razer Edge and Razer Edge 5G gaming tablets feature a 6.8” AMOLED display with a 2400×1080 FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Designed with Qualcomm, these tablets are powered with the latest Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 active-cooled gaming chipset and a 3GHz Kryo CPU.
Razer Edge Base Specs
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 |
| Screen | 6.8” FHD+ (2400×1080) AMOLED 144Hz |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | Internal: 128GB (UFS 3.1), External Memory Support: MicroSD (Up to 2TB) |
| Audio | 2-way speakers with 2 digital microphones, THX Spatial Audio |
| Camera | Front-facing: 5MP, 1080p @60fps |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack (via controller) |
| Dimensions | 260 x 85 x 11 mm |
| Weight | 264 g (tablet only), 401 g (with controller attached) |
There will be three models of the Razer Edge on sale, the Razer Edge Wi-Fi for $399.99, the Razer Edge Founders Edition for $499.99, and the Razer Edge 5G at a to-be-determined price. All three models share the specs shown above with additions for the Razer Edge 5G and Razer Edge Founders Edition models. The Razer Edge 5G will also support 5G connectivity on the Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband network. Meanwhile, the Razer Edge Founders Edition will also include the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds.
Each model will also come with a Razer Kishi V2 Pro mobile controller. In a nutshell, the Razer Kishi V2 Pro is much like the Razer Kishi V2 controller we reviewed here, except the “Pro” houses Razer HyperSense haptics. We loved what we experienced with the Razer Kishi V2, so we cannot wait to see how well this controller scheme pairs with the new Razer Edge gaming tablet.
You can check out more on the Razer Edge gaming tablets by clicking here. The Razer Edge 5G and Razer Edge Wifi models are slated to be released on January 26.
Razer Leviathan V2 Pro Soundbar
The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro is a beamforming soundbar with head-tracking AI. It is the result of a Razer partnership with THX and Audioscenic, a company specializing in 3D audio beamforming. The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro tracks the user’s head position to deliver THX Spatial Audio to the listener. Thanks to the AI headtracking, the soundbar will continue to deliver you accurate 3D audio even as you naturally shift your head while you are gaming or media-consuming. This is thanks to the IR camera situated at the top center of the soundbar. The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro comes with a downward firing subwoofer, completing this immersive audio experience. Complimenting that immersion is Razer Chroma RGB, illuminating the bottom of the soundbar through 30 separate lighting zones.
The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro will be available for purchase starting at $399.99 in February 2023. You can check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Razer Blade 16 and Razer Blade 18 Gaming Laptops
The new Razer Blade 16 and Razer Blade 18 come armed with the 13th generation Intel®️ Core™ i9 HX chipset, NVIDIA®’s RTX™ 40 series graphics, and upgradeable DDR5 5600MHz memory.
Available in five different product configurations, the Razer Blade 16 features configurations utilizing the world’s first 16-inch HDR-capable dual-mode mini-LED display. In Creator Mode, the display employs a sharp UHD+ native resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate. While in Gamer Mode, the display touts a 240Hz refresh rate in native FHD+.
Here are the common and different configuration specs of the Razer Blade 16.
Razer Blade 16 Base Specs
| Processor | 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX 5.6 GHz |
| Memory Maximum (Upgradeable) | 64GB (2 slots) |
| RAM Technology | DDR5-5600MHz |
| Storage Installed | 1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD |
| Storage Maximum (Upgradeable) | 4TB (2 slots) |
| Wireless | Killer® Wireless Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (IEEE 802.11a/b/d/e/g/h/i/k/n/r/u/v/w/ac/ax/az) |
| Camera | Windows® Hello built-in IR FHD w/ Shutter |
| Thunderbolt | 1 – Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C™) (100W USB PD 3) |
| USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 – Supports Power Delivery 3 (100W) |
| USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 | 3 |
| Touchpad | Precision Touchpad |
| Keyboard – Technology | Per key RGB Powered by Razer Chroma™ N-Key rollover |
| Keyboard – Travel | 1.0mm |
| Speakers | 4 speaker array (tweeters x2, sub x2) |
| Amplifiers | 2 Smart Amps |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Combo-Jack |
| Microphone | Build-in 2-mic array |
| THX® Spacial Audio | Yes |
| 7.1 Codec Support (via HDMI) | Yes |
| Battery (WH) | 95.2Whr |
| Battery (mAH) | 6182 mAh |
| Dimensions (Approx.) | Height: 0.87” / 21.99mm, Width: 9.61” / 244mm, Depth: 13.98” / 355mm |
| Chasis | T6 CNC Aluminum, Anodized |
| Weight | 5.40lbs / 2.45Kg |
Various Razer Blade 16 Configurations
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4060 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU |
| Graphics Memory | 8GB GDDR6 VRAM | 8GB GDDR6 VRAM | 8GB GDDR6 VRAM | 12GB GDDR6 VRAM | 16GB GDDR6 VRAM |
| Graphics Resolution | QHD+ 16:10 (2560 x 1600 WQXGA) | QHD+ 16:10 (2560 x 1600 WQXGA) | UHD+ 16:10 (3840 x 2400 WQUXGA) / FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200, WUXGA) | QHD+ 16:10 (2560 x 1600 WQXGA) | UHD+ 16:10 (3840 x 2400 WQUXGA) / FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200, WUXGA) |
| Display Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | 120Hz / 240Hz | 240Hz | 120Hz / 240Hz |
| Memory Installed | 16GB | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Power Adaptor | 280W GaN Power Adapter | 280W GaN Power Adapter | 280W GaN Power Adapter | 330W GaN Power Adapter | 330W GaN Power Adapter |
The Razer Blade 16 will be available in the first quarter of 2023, with pricing starting at $2699.99. You can check out more on the Razer Blade 16 by clicking here.
The Razer Blade 18 is slated to be Razer’s most powerful laptop to date, bringing in an 18-inch display into the fray of desktop replacement laptops. The Razer Blade 18 does not offer the kind of dual display configurations seen in the new Razer Blade 16. However, an 18-inch QHD+ 16:10 ratio display with a 2560 x 1600 resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate is nothing to sniff at.
Razer Blade 18 Base Specs
| Processor | 13th Gen Intel Core i9 Processor (24-core) i9-13950HX, 1.8GHz with Turbo Boost up to 5.6GHz, with 24MB of Cache |
| Display | 18-Inch, QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 16:10, 240Hz Refresh Rate |
| Memory (Maximum) | Upgradeable to 64GB DDR5-4800MHz |
| Storage (Maximum) | Supports PCIe and SATA SSDs, each slot upgradeable to 2TB SSD (Single Sided M.2 Only for Open Slot) for 4TB max |
| Communication | Wi-Fi 6E, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/az Bluetooth® 5.2 |
| Webcam | Windows® Hello built-in IR HD webcam (1080P) |
| Input | Precision glass touchpad ,Per key RGB Powered by Razer Chroma™ N-Key rollover keyboard |
| Keyboard | 1.1 mm membrane, 65G actuation, per-key RGB |
| Ports | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports, RJ45 – 2.5Gb ethernet, HDMI 2.1 output, UHS-II SD Card Reader |
| 2 x Thunderbolt 4™ (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Type-C with Power Delivery and Display Port 1.4 with NVIDIA GPU output Charging supported with 20V USB-C chargers with PD 3.0, up to 100W | |
| Audio | 8 speaker array (tweeters x4, sub x4), 3 smart amplifers, 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port, |
| Chassis | CNC Aluminum, Anodized Black, backlit green Razer logo |
| Battery | Built-in 82WHr rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery Limited 2-Year Warranty |
| Approx. Size | 0.86″ x 15.74″ x 10.84″ (21.9mm x 399.9mm x 275.4mm) |
| Approx. Weight | 7.05 lbs(3.2kgs) |
Various Razer Blade 18 Configurations
| Graphics (Discrete) | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 (8GB GDDR6 VRAM) | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 (8GB GDDR6 VRAM) | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 (12GB GDDR6 VRAM) | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 Ti (16GB GDDR6 VRAM) |
| Memory (Included) | 16GB DDR5-5600MHz | 32GB DDR5-5600MHz | 32GB DDR5-5600MHz | 32GB DDR5-5600MHz |
| Storage (Installed) | 1TB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4) Open M.2 Slot – Supports PCIe and SATA SSDs, upgradeable to 2TB SSD(Dual M.2 Slot – Supports Dual Sided M.2) | 1TB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4) Open M.2 Slot – Supports PCIe and SATA SSDs, upgradeable to 2TB SSD(Dual M.2 Slot – Supports Dual Sided M.2) | 1TB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4) Open M.2 Slot – Supports PCIe and SATA SSDs, upgradeable to 2TB SSD(Dual M.2 Slot – Supports Dual Sided M.2) | 2TB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4) Open M.2 Slot – Supports PCIe and SATA SSDs, upgradeable to 2TB SSD(Dual M.2 Slot – Supports Dual Sided M.2) |
| Power Adapter | 280W GaN Power Adapter | 280W GaN Power Adapter | 330W GaN Power Adapter | 330W GaN Power Adapter |
The Razer Blade 18 will also be available at the first quarter of 2023, with pricing starting at $2899.99. You can check out more on the Razer Blade 18 by clicking here.
Project Carol Concept Design
Every CES, Razer always showcases a concept design that has the potential to lead to a project launch, depending on the feedback received. One example of that is the recently-released Razer Zephyr, which originally began as such a concept. At CES 2023, we got to experience Project Carol, a head cushion that delivers 7.1 surround sound and haptic feedback. This concept provides up to eight hours of audio over a 2.4GHz wireless connection. The head cushion is designed to fit with all gaming chairs as well as Razer’s own line of chairs.
The speakers on the head cushion can be adjusted both inward and outward, giving you various listening arrangements. When we tried it at the show, we were not only impressed by the presentation of the audio, but also how well it was directed to the person sitting in the chair. This is great for the type of gamer or media consumer that prefers to listen to their media without headphones. This concept offers a style of listening that is not only immersive but allows the listener to enjoy sound without disturbing those around them.
It will be quite interesting to see if Project Carol takes off in its very own product launch. You can check out more on Project Carol by clicking here.
Notable Mentions
The Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra webcam is designed to deliver DSLR-like quality for content creators. “Powered by a cutting-edge processor, the webcam can convert raw 4K 30 FPS (or 1080P 60FPS) footage into uncompressed 4K 24 FPS, 1440P 30 FPS, or 1080P 60 FPS video directly to your stream.” – Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra’s splash page.
The Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra is available now starting at $299.99 and can be checked out by clicking here.
Razer also unveiled new VR peripherals for Meta Quest 2, designed for enhancing wearing stability and comfort. Slated to be available in the first quarter of 2023, you can check out these peripherals by clicking here.
