It seemed that there was a desert in the portable market, but companies are eagerly launching themselves onto fertile ground. Logitech is going all out with its portable system to play anywhere, Steam Deck has already conquered the community in 2022 and Razer does not want to be left behind.
The tech company has finally announced pretty much everything we need to know about it. Razer Edge 5G, its platform that we can take anywhere to take advantage of the power of the cloud. Android, PC and Xbox Game Pass are the main strengths of a system that has broken down its main features.
Razer Edge Features and Models
razer edge wifi | RAZER EDGE FOUNDERS EDITION | RAZER EDGE 5G | |
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pvp | $399.99 (€409.88) | $499.99 (€512.35) | to be announced |
chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 |
screen | 6.8” FHD+ (2400×1080) AMOLED 144Hz | 6.8” FHD+ (2400×1080) AMOLED 144Hz | 6.8” FHD+ (2400×1080) AMOLED 144Hz |
RAM | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
storage | Internal: 128GB (UFS 3.1) External memory support: MicroSD (up to 2TB) | Internal: 128GB (UFS 3.1) External memory support: MicroSD (up to 2TB) | Internal: 128GB (UFS 3.1) External memory support: MicroSD (up to 2TB) |
Sound | Two speakers with two digital microphones. THX Spatial Sound | Two speakers with two digital microphones. THX Spatial Sound | Two speakers with two digital microphones. Sound Boomcloud360 |
Camera | 5MP front, 1080p @60fps | 5MP front, 1080p @60fps | 5MP front, 1080p @60fps |
DRUMS | 5,000mAh | 5,000mAh | 5,000mAh |
connections | WiFi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 USB-C 3.5mm Headphone Jack | WiFi 6E |
Antenna | – | – | Sub6, mmWave |
Bandwidth | – | – | LTE, UMTS, Global LTE, LTE Cat 22 |
dimensions | 260 x 85 x 11mm | 260 x 85 x 11mm | 260 x 85 x 11mm |
weight | 264 g (tablet only) | 264g (tablet only) 401g (with built-in controls) | 264g (tablet only) 401g (with built-in controls) |
I send | Connection via USB-C | Connection via USB-C 2 analog sticks 8 buttons 1 D-pad 2 triggers 2 bumpers 2 programmable buttons Razer HyperSense Haptic System | Connection via USB-C 2 analog sticks 8 buttons 1 D-pad 2 triggers 2 bumpers 2 programmable buttons Razer HyperSense Haptic System |
contents | Razer Edge Wi-Fi | Razer Edge Wi-Fi Razer Hammerhead True Wireless (2021) | Razer Edge 5G |
release date | January 2023 | – | Early 2023 |
As we can see, there are three models that we can choose from and its launch will take place mostly at the beginning of next year. Regardless of Razer Edge that we choose, they share many features and content, such as the always requested Razer Kishi V2 Pro. In addition, in other aspects such as the screen, camera or storage we will not notice the difference.
However, the main difference is that the 5G model does allow us to incorporate a SIM card. That is the key to not depending on a Wi-fi network and being able to play Xbox Game Pass wherever we want, download applications from Google Play or stream if we wish.
And that is the main asset of Razer Edge 5G, since if we have a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate we can harness the full potential of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Halo Infinite, Fortnite, Diablo Immortal or Roblox in the palm of your hand.
Finally, the native Razer Nexus app for mobile devices will be available for download on Android. Of course, the main problem that the company has set to access this system is that reservations and purchases are only available to users in the United States. We’ll see if it reaches the rest of the world.