Press Release

Razer unveils the Razer Raptor gaming monitor at CES 2019 along with the updated Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop now powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series graphics. The award-winning Razer Blade 15 is centred around performance and the addition of the powerful GeForce RTX 20 GPUs aim to deliver a whole new gaming experience. The Razer Raptor is a 27-inch WQHD gaming monitor that supports AMD Radeon FreeSync technology, HDR technology, and Razer Chroma integration.

Razer Blade 15 (2019)

The new Razer Blade 15 notebook line-up features NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series GPUs and the 8th generation Intel Core i7-8750H 6-core processor with 16GB of DDR4 memory and 512GB of fast SSD storage. The Base Model of the Razer Blade 15 will still feature an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with Max-Q design and CNC-milled compact aluminium chassis starting at $1599 USD. The Advanced Models of the Razer Blade 15 will have three GPU options: RTX 2080 (8 GB GDDR6), RTX 2070 (8 GB GDDR6), or RTX 2060 (6 GB GDDR6) with the top two configurations featuring an NVIDIA Max-Q design.

The new Razer Blade 15 will also have display options of FHD 1080p at 144Hz, FHD 1080p at 240Hz, or a 4K resolution display with 100% Adobe RGB colour support for professional content creators. Base Model will still have the FHD 60Hz display option to go with the GeForce GTX 1060 GPU. Razer also is releasing versions of the popular Mercury White edition, offering configurations with the RTX 2060 or RTX 2070 that will be exclusively available at the Razer Store and Best Buy.

Razer Raptor Gaming Monitor

The Razer Raptor Gaming Monitor will be unveiled at CES 2019 which will be produced this year. The gaming monitor features custom-calibrated WQHD (2560×1440) IPS edge-to-edge panel with support for AMD FreeSync adaptive sync technology. The display panel also boasts 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms responsive time with Motion Blur Reduction.

The Razer Raptor will display vibrant colours, with its 95 percent DCI-P3 wide colour gamut and support for HDR content, providing deep blacks for truly immersive viewing experiences. Colour profiles will be programmed into the monitor to address gamer and prosumer demands for optimized gaming, movie and productivity settings.

Razer’s precision-crafted, matte-black design features a forged aluminium base. Its backplate is finished with a blend of fabric and metal to add a touch of elegance. Razer Chroma-powered LED strips to illuminate the monitor’s base, which can be customized through the Razer Synapse 3 application to synchronize with other Razer Chroma-enabled hardware. The Razer Raptor will offer a variety of input ports for connectivity for various devices. This includes 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x USB-C which includes power delivery, and 2 x USB-A 3.1 ports.