Razer Redefines Gaming At CES 2025 With Groundbreaking Innovations And Futuristic Technologies

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today introduces a breathtaking lineup of high-performance gaming solutions and visionary technological concepts at CES 2025.

This year’s highlights include the innovative Razer Blade 16 – the thinnest and most powerful in its lineage, alongside revolutionary projects like Project Arielle, the first gaming chair with integrated heating and cooling, and Project AVA, an AI esports coach that personalizes gaming strategies. Today’s announcement also includes the immersive Razer Aether Standing Light Bars, the sleek Razer Monitor Stand Chroma, Razer Handheld Dock Chroma, a new Razer HyperBoost feature for the Razer Laptop Cooling Pad, and the intuitive new Razer PC Remote Play feature for the Razer Kishi Ultra. Further enhancing the lineup, the ergonomic Razer Iskur V2 X chair underscores Razer’s commitment to comfort gaming.

For more details on the new Razer products and concepts that were announced during the show and can be experienced at The Venetian, LVL2 – Bellini 2101 & 2102, please read on below.

Introducing Project Arielle The World’s First Heating and Cooling Razer Mesh Gaming Chair

In a groundbreaking debut, Razer unveiled Project Arielle, revolutionizing comfort with the world’s first Razer mesh gaming chair to feature integrated heating and cooling. Built upon the framework of the award-winning Razer Fujin Pro mesh gaming chair, this concept chair incorporates an innovative bladeless fan system designed to ensure optimal comfort, whether warming up or cooling down, without ever leaving the game.

Key Features include:

  • Integrated Bladeless Fan System: Building on the exceptional breathability of our flagship mesh gaming chair, the Razer Fujin Pro, Project Arielle’s integrated fan system ensures efficient power output, delivering smooth and continuous full-body airflow while keeping noise levels as soft as a whisper.
  • On-Demand Cooling: With three adjustable fan speeds for personalized cooling, Project Arielle’s airflow enhances heat dissipation and can reduce the perceived temperature by 2°C to 5°C in dry environments, perfect for those in hotter climates.
  • On-Demand Heating: Additionally, Project Arielle is equipped with an advanced built-in heating system featuring energy-efficient PTC heaters that deliver up to 30°C of warm air, allowing gamers to enjoy reliable warmth even in the chilliest winter.
  • Touch Panel Control: Easily accessible controls for adjusting temperature settings on the fly, with a quick release connection system to keep the power cable secure.

For more information on Project Arielle, and the future of personal gaming environments, please visit Razer.com. Attendees of CES 2025 can experience Project Arielle in-person at The Venetian, LVL2 – Bellini 2101 & 2102.

Introducing Project AVA –  The Ultimate AI Esports Coach

Razer also showcased Project AVA future concept – The ultimate AI gaming copilot – promising to deliver real-time insights from esports coaches, plus custom hardware optimizations for peak performance.

Functions include:

  1. Elite Esports Coaching in Real-Time – Gamers can master the meta for any competitive game with real-time pro insights as they play—driven by data from Team Razer’s top coaches and players. Gamers can analyse and review performance with a personalized post-match recap that can highlight key plays and areas of improvement.
  2. All-Knowing AI Game Guide – Tackle the toughest puzzles, bosses, and quests with expert AI advice that draws from a wealth of community wisdom and knowledge bases. This allows gamers to stay fully immersed in the challenge without ever having to tab out.
  3. Optimize Setups with a Single Click – Gamers can get the ultimate PC performance boost as Ava analyses and fine-tunes their PC based on its specs and their desired game settings. Boost frames, shorten load times, and maximize graphics—all with a single click. AVA even checks for the latest updates in hardware, software, and firmware, so that gamers are always ready to go.
  4. Seamless, Versatile AI Interface – Get AVA’s expert support in a way gamers find most intuitive. Gamers can bring up Ava while they are taking a quick break, hear AVA in their headset while they are in the action, or keep it simple with a chatbox. Whatever the choice, AVA is always game to help users win.

For more information on how Project AVA can change the way gamers play and sign up to be notified for upcoming beta, please visit Razer.com.

Introducing Razer PC Remote Play – Unleash AAA Gaming on Mobile

Razer introduces PC Remote Play, transforming mobile devices into high-end gaming machines. By harnessing the power of the Kishi Ultra, this feature allows gamers to stream full-resolution games directly from PCs, optimized with Razer Sensa™ HD Haptics on Android devices for tactile feedback that enhances every gameplay moment.

With seamless integration through the subscription-free Razer Nexus app, gamers can scroll through and launch all their PC games directly from their mobile device, and experience the full strength of their setup and the versatility of their PC game catalogue anywhere they go. Capabilities of Razer PC Remote Play includes:

  • Seamless Integration: Works with Razer Nexus to provide a smooth interface with easy access to installed games.
  • Full Fidelity Gameplay: No compromises on visual quality or game speed.

For more information on Razer PC Remote Play, please visit Razer.com. Attendees of CES 2025 can experience Razer PC Remote Play firsthand at The Venetian, LVL2 – Bellini 2101 & 2102.

Introducing the All-New Razer Blade 16 – Slimmer. Smarter. Sharper.

Building on over a decade long lineage of designing ultra-thin, high-performance gaming laptops, Razer has unveiled the next generation of Razer Blade 16, its thinnest gaming laptop ever. At only 0.59-inches thin, the new Blade 16 is packed with power, featuring up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and AMD Ryzen 9 AI processors, it is designed for gamers who demand the best.

Features include:

  • The Thinnest Razer Gaming Laptop Ever: Redesigned for superior mobility, the new Blade is up to 32% thinner[1] than the previous generation and sports a new keyboard with an improved 1.5mm travel, for 50% more travel and an overall more enjoyable typing experience.
  • Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU: Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio. Plus, access NVIDIA NIM microservices – state-of-the-art AI models that let enthusiasts and developers build AI assistants, agents, and workflows with peak performance on NIM-ready systems.
  • Up to AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 Processor: For the first time ever, Blade 16 will feature AMD Ryzen™ AI processors, offering excellent performance and efficiency when working or gaming and powerful AMD Ryzen AI to accelerate AI-enabled applications.
  • QHD+ 240Hz OLED Display: Experience sharp visuals and a high refresh rate with the ultra-fast 16-inch display. Capable of achieving an ultra-low 0.2 ms response time, visuals look crisp and clear even in motion.
  • The Blade Advantage: Precision milled from a single block of aluminium to form a rigid unibody chassis, anodized to provide greater resilience against the elements and fitted with a bespoke vapor chamber cooling solution to provide superior cooling in an ultra-thin form.

Razer Blade 16
Razer.com, RazerStores & Authorized Retailers – Available Q1 2025
For more information on the Razer Blade 16, please visit Razer.com.

 

 Introducing the Razer Monitor Stand Chroma – Elevate. Organize. Illuminate.

Measuring 19.7 inches long and 8.27 inches wide, the Razer Monitor Stand Chroma elevates monitors to help keep workspaces organized. This ergonomic stand integrates seamlessly into any gaming battlestation or professional environment, with Razer Chroma RGB lighting and essential connectivity options housed in a sleek, space-saving design.

Features include:

  • Ergonomic Viewing Angles: Built to improve posture and reduce neck strain, this monitor stand elevates screens to eye level for comfortable, extended viewing during long work or play sessions.
  • Durable Construction: Its sturdy, anodized aluminium construction supports up to 44 pounds (20 kg), offering long-term durability with a sleek matte black finish. Anti-slip rubber pads ensure stability on any surface, while the convenient organizer shelf keeps essential accessories like laptops, phones, and stationery neatly stored but always within reach, transforming any desk into a well-organized, ergonomic workspace
  • Built-in Connectivity Hub: The built-in 4-port USB-C hub elevates convenience, centralizing connectivity through a single USB-C cable. This hub allows easy access to essential ports, including: 2x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C and 1x HDMI 2.0 to seamlessly connect a suite of monitors, peripherals and other devices for an uninterrupted, streamlined experience that meets both work and play needs.
  • Chroma RGB Lighting: With Chroma RGB lighting supporting 16.8 million colours and a variety of effects, this stand syncs seamlessly with other Chroma-capable devices to create a cohesive, immersive aesthetic. The remappable Chroma RGB button adds convenience, allowing users to cycle through lighting presets with a single touch or customize it to quickly launch applications, mute audio, or assign essential key binds—making it a true centrepiece for personalized control and style.

Razer Monitor Stand Chroma
$199.99 USD / $329.95 AUD / $399.95 NZD MSRP
Razer.com, RazerStores & Authorized Retailers – Pre-Order Now, January 7, 2025
For more information on the Razer Monitor Stand Chroma, please visit Razer.com, or experience it at your local RazerStore.

Razer HyperBoost: Unleashing Peak Performance with the Razer Laptop Cooling Pad

Razer also unveiled a new Razer HyperBoost technology, enhancing Razer Blade laptop performance when used in conjunction with the Razer Laptop Cooling Pad. This innovative feature elevates system power limits beyond factory settings, utilizing advanced cooling technologies to enhance performance.

Advantages include:

  • Enhanced System Performance: Facilitates increased power limits for superior responsiveness and higher frame rates.
  • Advanced Cooling Solutions: Supports elevated performance levels through efficient heat dissipation. By reducing system temperatures even further beyond what the vapor chamber cooling system can support, select Razer Blade models from 2023 and 2024 onwards are able to improve performance.
  • Integrated Control: Fully compatible with select Razer Blade models, managed through Razer Synapse.

Razer HyperBoost is currently available as a complimentary update for eligible Razer Blade owners. Compatibility details and additional information are available at Razer.com.

Introducing the Razer Handheld Dock Chroma – Enhanced Connectivity for Mobile Gaming

Razer also introduced the Razer Handheld Dock Chroma, setting new standards in handheld and mobile gaming device connectivity. This compact, versatile dock transforms mobile devices into powerful gaming consoles with expansive connectivity options. With a 6-in-1 design it further expands a user’s phone, tablet, or handheld with a solid gigabit ethernet connection and expanded port offerings.

Features include:

  • 6-in-1 Connectivity: Equipped with a gigabit ethernet port, multiple USB connections, and HDMI out, enabling a comprehensive gaming setup.
  • 100W Power Passthrough: Designed to charge devices quickly, keeping them ready for action at any moment.
  • Rugged Portable Design: Constructed from durable aluminium, the dock is foldable for easy transportation.
  • Razer Chroma RGB Lighting: Features customizable RGB lighting options for added flair.

Razer Handheld Dock Chroma
$79.99 USD / $149.95 AUD / $179.95 NZD MSRP
Razer.com – Pre-Order Now, January 7, 2025
RazerStores & Authorized Retailers – Available January 30, 2025
For more information on the Razer Handheld Dock Chroma, please visit Razer.com, or experience it at your local RazerStore.

Introducing Razer Aether Standing Light Bars – The Future is Bright

Razer adds to the Aether Gamer Room line with the launch of the Razer Aether Standing Light Bars, further expanding immersive RGB gaming atmospheres once again. This latest addition features a Reversible Front-and-Back Dual Lighting for PC setups, enabling it to be oriented for direct user illumination or with wall-projecting ambience, simply by rotating the light bar on its base stand.

Features of the Aether Standing Light Bars include:

  • Dual Lighting Flexibility: Offers both front-facing and rear-projecting lighting options to match mood or functional lighting needs.
  • Razer Chroma RGB: At the heart of the Aether Standing Light Bars is Razer Chroma™ RGB brightly powered by the 30 LEDs in each bar. With over 16.8 million colours and a myriad of lighting effects, the Chroma RGB integration transforms any gaming space into a dynamic and reactive environment, elevating the overall ambiance.
  • Smart Home Compatible: Powered by the new universal standard of smart home connectivity, the Aether Standing Light Bars is designed to work with all other smart home devices and controllers supported by Matter. Users can also adjust settings and create automated routines with the Razer Gamer Room app, a simple, yet powerful tool that brings devices into one integrated ecosystem, facilitating an interconnected gaming environment.
  • Streamlined Setup: Powered by a single USB-C power cable for operation, the Aether Standing Light Bars allow for a fuss-free, streamlined plug-and-play setup.

Razer Aether Standing Light Bars
$99.99 USD / $179.95 AUD / $199.95 NZD

Razer.com – Pre-Order Now, January 7, 2025
RazerStores & Authorized Retailers – Available Q1 2025
For more information on the Razer Aether Standing Light Bars, please visit Razer.com, or experience it at your local RazerStore.

Introducing Razer Iskur V2 X – Essential Ergonomics Engineered for Excellence

When the Razer Iskur gaming chair was first announced in 2020, it revolutionized support for gamers with its best-in-class ergonomics. Since then, Razer has continued to dominate and create the best gaming chairs for gamers worldwide with three distinct chair lines now available: The Razer Iskur V2, Razer Enki and the Razer Fujin line, all catered to gamers and their diverse needs.

Today, Razer introduces the new Razer Iskur V2 X, an essential gaming chair designed to provide the core features of the award-winning Razer Iskur V2 at an accessible price point. Boasting a built-in lumbar arch and contoured high-density foam cushions, with a 152-degree recline, the Iskur V2 X elevate gamers seating experience with a gaming chair that’s got all the essentials covered.

Key Features of the Iskur V2 X include:

  • Core Ergonomics: Retains the integral lumbar support and high-density foam cushions from the Iskur V2, ensuring optimal posture and comfort during extended gaming sessions. The integrated lumbar support cradles the lower back, promoting a more neutral sitting position and reducing strain from long gaming sessions. The widened seat base of up to 545mm and high-density foam cushions, allow for better pressure distribution and caters to a variety of seating positions.
  • Adjustable Design: Features the 152-degree recline that gamers loved with the Iskur V2 and Enki Line, with adjustable 2D armrests, allowing for personalized comfort and support.
  • Breathable Materials: Upholstered with multi-layered fibres for enhanced breathability and cooling even during long hours of gaming.
  • Sleek Aesthetic: Available in a stylish black finish that complements any gamer’s space while providing superior comfort and support.

Razer Iskur V2 X
$299.99 USD / $499.95 AUD / $549.95 NZD
Razer.com, RazerStores & Authorized Retailers  – Pre-Order Now, January 7, 2025
For more information on the Razer Iskur V2 X, please visit Razer.com, or experience it at your local RazerStore.

Introducing The Razer Immersive Ecosystem – The Future of Immersive Gaming

Razer has always paved the way for immersive gaming in the form of Razer Chroma RGB, Razer Sensa HD Haptics and THX® Spatial Audio. At CES 2025, Razer unveiled plans to have these three pillars elevate the concept of gaming immersion to a whole new level. The next-generation Razer Chroma RGB brings gamers into a new dimension of immersion by bringing interactive lighting from a 2D desktop setup to a 3D space – all around the gamer’s room.

Coupled with Razer Sensa HD Haptics and THX Spatial Audio, they create the most advanced ecosystem that envelops the gamer from all directions. Watch a cutscene with the colours of the environment painted across the entire room; feel the rumble of an earthquake spell on your hands and back; and hear NPCs’ chatter from all directions while exploring in an open world. Gamers will be able to experience gaming with sight, sound and touch, at an unprecedented level of interactive immersion.

Key Features of the Razer Immersive Ecosystem include:

  • Next-generation Razer Chroma RGB: Enhanced gaming experience with sight. The next-generation Razer Chroma RGB extends interactive RGB lighting from a 2D to a 3D space – creating an immersive visual adventure with the gamer in the centre of it.
  • Razer Sensa HD Haptics: Enhanced gaming experience with haptics. Multidirectional HD haptics with dedicated control over multiple actuators and multi-device for incredibly realistic and complex tactile sensations.
  • THX Spatial Audio: Enhanced gaming experience with sound. Transforming traditional audio into enhanced 3D soundscapes, giving gamers access to surround sound immersion for gaming.

In partnership with Funcom, attendees at CES 2025 will be able to experience the full Razer Immersive Ecosystem through an exclusive hands-on of the upcoming Dune Awakening game.

For more information on the Razer Immersive Ecosystem, please visit Razer.com. Attendees of CES 2025 can experience the Immersive Razer Experience in-person at The Venetian, LVL2 – Bellini 2101 & 2102.

Razer’s showcase at CES 2025 marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of gaming technology. By seamlessly blending high performance with intuitive design, Razer ensures gamers and tech enthusiasts alike can look forward to a future where gaming is not just an activity, but a fully immersive experience

For more details on the Razer CES 2025 line-up and to experience these innovations firsthand, attendees can visit Razer at The Venetian, LVL2 – Bellini 2101 & 2102. Discover more about how Razer is shaping the future of gaming by visiting Razer.com.

[1] Measured by Razer at the thinnest point, compared to other Razer laptops with dedicated graphics

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