At CES 2025, we had the possibility to see every thing new Razer was exhibiting off which ran the gamut from sensible to extravagant. Some new merchandise are refreshes just like the up to date Razer Blade 16 laptops outfitted with the upcoming Nvidia RTX 5090 cell GPUs, and a few are proofs of idea which can be within the far future just like the in-game AI coach known as Project Ava. Here’s a rundown of our hands-on expertise with
Razer Blade 16 Laptop (2025) with RTX 5000-series GPUs
With the announcement of Nvidia’s new RTX 5000 sequence GPUs, Razer additionally revealed the up to date fashions of its Razer Blade gaming laptops. We had been capable of see the Blade 16, particularly, in motion and bought a breakdown of all of the notable adjustments. One huge shift is that this lineup is transferring from Intel to AMD for the CPU; top-of-the-line fashions shall be utilizing the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. This is alleged to assist energy effectivity with out shedding efficiency, which makes room for the slight enhance in energy draw of the brand new RTX 5000-series GPUs.
At simply 0.59 inches in thickness, this refresh can also be 32% thinner than the earlier mannequin. However, the keyboard has upped the journey distance to 1.5mm to really feel nearer to a low-profile desktop keyboard. As for reminiscence, the RAM shall be soldered to assist preserve the shape issue slim; you can get the brand new Blade with 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of reminiscence. The Blade 16 nonetheless rocks the OLED show with a 2560×1600 decision (QHD+) and 0.2ms response time.
The new Razer Blade laptops shall be obtainable someday in Q1 2025 and costs will range relying on the mannequin and configuration of specs.
Laptop Cooling Pad and HyperBoost for Blade Laptops
Razer has been exhibiting the Laptop Cooling Pad for some time now, however now we bought to see the ultimate design. It’s akin to an elevated laptop computer stand with a big high-velocity 140mm fan beneath it. There are three completely different frames that magnetically snap into place on high of the Laptop Cooling Pad to correctly deal with the airflow and inner cooling answer of varied laptops. Razer additionally confirmed off HyperBoost, which is preset within the Razer software program that may preserve Blade laptops (2023 fashions and on) working at peak efficiency because the Laptop Cooling Pad works at max capability to forestall overheating. There can also be an enter hub that features three USB-A ports and separate buttons that management fan pace and Chroma RGB lighting manually.
The Laptop Cooling Pad launches on January 30 for $149.99 and is on the market to pre-order on the Razer Store.
Gaming Handheld Device Dock
With so many handheld gaming PCs hitting the market past the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally, equipment resembling a dock (akin to what the Nintendo Switch has) are more and more helpful. Razer is popping out with a common dock for PC handhelds that is ready to prop-up your system of alternative, cost it with its 100W passthrough, and output to an exterior show. The stand is adjustable and capable of angle your handheld whatever the system’s measurement. It connects to handhelds through USB-C and acts as a hub with a number of ports: gigabit ethernet port, 4 USB ports, and HDMI out.
Project Ava: In-Game AI Coach and Guide
What’s arguably essentially the most attention-grabbing factor Razer showcased was Project Ava, a voiced in-game AI assistant and coach. We noticed it in motion alongside a MOBA and it is capable of analyze in-game conditions in actual time and supply insights on the spot. It’s additionally ready to take a look at your efficiency afterward and breakdown the belongings you did properly and the methods you’ll be able to enhance with post-match evaluation; you’ll be able to consider it as an esports coach through AI.
We requested Razer concerning the moral boundaries in relation to the potential for offering an unfair benefit, and a Razer consultant acknowledged that Project Ava has built-in boundaries so it is not capable of pull information that gamers aren’t aware about or inform the participant what to do based mostly on chance evaluation. Razer stated it is acutely aware of abiding by phrases of service agreements to ensure Project Ava is compliant throughout completely different video games.
Project Ava is not only for aggressive multiplayer video games; it is also constructed for single-player video games to behave like a real-time sport information. We noticed it working with Black Myth: Wukong and Project Ava guided the participant by a boss battle by mentioning the visible cues for enemy assaults, part adjustments within the struggle, and advising on the perfect home windows to assault.
Those are early examples of what Project Ava can do, and it will evolve because it’s utilized to extra video games. A beta for Project Ava is deliberate for someday this yr.
Project Arielle: Gaming Chair with Hot-Cold Airflow
Another early idea Razer was exhibiting off was Project Arielle, which is a mesh gaming chair with heating and cooling followers constructed into it. Project Arielle works off the Razer Fujin Pro chair for its mesh design and makes use of bladeless followers across the body of the chair to create airflow of as much as 30°C for warmth, or cool issues down by 2°C to five°C in keeping with Razer. There’s a management panel on the suitable aspect alongside the seat to regulate the chair’s settings. We had been capable of expertise Project Arielle with the mannequin that was at CES 2025, and the distinction in temperature settings had been noticeable and the mesh upholstery with the lumbar assist was comfy for the brief interval we used it.
PC Remote Play (Beta)
Razer had a stay demo of its PC Remote Play, which is strictly what you assume it’s. Through the Razer Nexus app, you’ll be able to set a house PC to be the host machine and entry your whole library on any Android or iOS system with the Razer app. While there are different packages which have related capabilities like Parsec, Razer stated it is specializing in wider compatibility and seamlessness along with your sport library whereas additionally offering full decision and constancy with minimal latency.
Chroma Reactive Lighting and Immersion Ecosystem
In one of many extra extravagant demos, we had been capable of play Dune: Awakening in a whole room outfitted with Chroma Reactive Lighting, together with the brand new Aether Standing Light Bars. The room featured Razer’s Aether lighting merchandise with mild strips across the partitions and reacted to the colour palette that was on-screen in real-time. There was additionally THX spatial audio and Razer Sensa haptics on the Freyja chair and Wolverine controller to spherical out the expertise. It was a powerful show of what Razer merchandise are able to when all working in unison, though I might say it is impractical for most individuals. Aether lights are powered by USB-C and connect with gadgets through Wi-Fi for personalisation on Razer’s apps.
Chroma Monitor Stand and Input Hub
Lastly, we noticed the Chroma Monitor Stand, which is likely one of the extra easy equipment Razer had on show. Aside from Chroma lighting for a little bit of aesthetic aptitude, it might additionally act as an enter hub (connecting to your PC through USB-C) that includes two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and an HDMI 2.0 to hook up with one other exterior show. The stand itself can maintain as much as 44 kilos (20kg) and has rubber pads on the underside for stability. At 19.7 inches lengthy, it is capable of home a full-size keyboard beneath it in case you need to save desktop house when it is not in use.
