RAZER ANNOUNCES PHONE 2, BLADE 15 BASE MODEL AND NEW MOBILE ACCESSORIES
Razer, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Phone 2, the very definition of flagship performance and true mobile gaming.
After creating the category of gaming phones with the first Razer Phone in 2017, Razer further pushed the boundaries of mobile devices to power the world of mobile esports and entertainment.
“The first Razer Phone disrupted the smartphone industry and created a new category,” said Min-Liang Tan, co-founder and CEO of Razer Inc. “With the Razer Phone 2, we have pulled out the stops to define flagship and gaming on our terms.”
GAMING // PERFORMANCE
The Razer Phone 2 offers up to 30 percent more performance than its predecessor, thanks to the combination of the latest flagship components and thermal cooling solutions.
The Qualcomm 845 Snapdragon chipset and Qualcomm Adreno 630 graphics processing unit (GPU) will blitz through the most demanding apps, and their performance is further enhanced by the Razer vapour chamber cooling system that provides for industry-leading thermal cooling.
The vapour chamber provides more surface area for heat to dissipate, while sustaining high frame rates for an overall cooler and more powerful experience.
FLAGSHIP // CAMERA
The Razer Phone 2 improves on its imaging capabilities with a new rear dual-camera setup that offers a 12 MP wide-angle lens with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and a 12 MP telephoto lens with 2x zoom. Be it fast action or low-light scenes, the Sony IMX sensors are tuned to produce low-noise images with a wide gamut of colours.
On the front, the 8 MP camera supports video streaming at full HD resolution, a boon for all live-streaming professionals.
FLAGSHIP // ESSENTIALS
The Razer Phone 2 is now powered by Razer Chroma, the world’s most popular RGB lighting system for gamers. The rear of the phone features the Razer triple-headed snake logo that glows in 16.8 million colours to provide app notifications (such as Facebook comments or WhatsApp messages).
Wireless charging is now enabled on the Razer Phone 2 with its new glass back. If you prefer plugging in a USB-C cable, Qualcomm QuickCharge 4+ allows users to charge the phone from a flat battery to 50 percent charge within just 30 minutes.
The Razer Phone 2 has also been tested for IP67 resistance to dust and water.
GAMING // TRUE 120 HZ DISPLAY
One year after Razer launched the world’s first true gaming phone, the Razer Phone 2 continues to take the lead with the only true 120 Hz display.
Unlike other competing phones, the Razer Phone 2’s 5.7-inch UltraMotion™ IGZO display remains the only display in the industry that offers both 120 Hz screen refresh and 120 Hz touch sampling. What you see is what you touch.
GAMING // DUAL FRONT-FACING SPEAKERS
The first Razer Phone made history by being able to churn out audio at record levels without distortion. The Razer Phone 2 is even louder and clearer than before, thanks to upgraded hardware and Dolby Atmos.
The dual front-spacing speakers take up home position on the top and bottom bezels, allowing for both incredible sound projection across any room, as well as an ergonomic form factor for long hours of handheld gaming.
GAMING // BATTERY LIFE
The Razer Phone 2 packs a 4,000 mAH capacity battery for all-day gaming and entertainment needs, and Razer continues to improve battery efficiency.
Where its predecessor was benchmarked for 10 hours of battery life at a screen refresh rate setting of 90 Hz, the Razer Phone 2 is optimised to also last 10 hours at a higher 120 Hz
GAMING // OPTIMISED
As the pioneer in PC esports, and now mobile esports, Razer continues to work with the largest number of game publishers in the industry to bring about the best gaming experiences.
The Razer Phone 2 has been optimized for today’s hottest mobile titles like “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG Mobile),” “Rival Crimson x Chaos,” “Marvel Future Fight,” “Guns of Boom,” “RuneScape” and more.
RAZER RAIJU MOBILE
The Raiju Mobile controller is a mobile game-pad with a phone mount and Bluetooth connectivity that brings a full-fledged console game-pad to mobile gaming. Featuring four remappable multi-function buttons, Razer™ Mecha-Tactile action buttons, a hair trigger mode and an adjustable phone mount, gamers get enhanced precision and perfect viewing angles for their favourite mobile games.
RAZER HAMMERHEAD USB-C ANC
The Razer Hammerhead USB-C ANC in-ear headset delivers superior immersion on-the-go in a small, discreet form factor. It draws power for its Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology though the USB-C port on your smartphone. This enables the noise cancellation capabilities of larger headsets without the bulk.
Razer have also announced a new base model, as well as a limited edition of its bestselling Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop, to meet the demands of esports athletes and creative professionals at a lower starting price.
Razer Blade 15 – New Base Model
The new Razer Blade 15 base model rises to the call from gamers for more storage and connectivity in the world’s smallest 15.6-inch gaming laptop. The currently available advanced model will be joined by this new base model, providing two tiers of performance and features within the Razer Blade 15 product range.
Gamers can enjoy the signature Razer CNC aluminum chassis, an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 Max-Q design graphics card, an 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8750H 6 core processor, 16 GB of upgradable system memory, and a 15.6-inch thin bezel Full HD (1920 x 1080) 60 Hz refresh rate display, starting at AUD $2,699
The Razer Blade 15 base model configurations will be available for purchase on October 10, 2018 in the US, Canada and China from Razer.com and select retailers. It will become available in several European and Asia-Pacific countries in November 2018 from Razer.com and select retailers.
Razer Blade 15 – Mercury White Limited Edition
The new Mercury White limited edition of the Razer Blade 15 offers fans a contrasting aesthetic to other gaming laptops, and packs in the power and performance that critics have raved about since the laptop’s introduction earlier this year.
The Razer Blade 15 Mercury White Edition will come in a matte white finish with black USB ports and a non-illuminated, tone-on-tone Razer logo. The Razer Blade line traditionally offered a matte black finish, green USB ports and an illuminated green Razer logo.
Limited quantities will be available for purchase in Q4 2018 as an exclusive direct from Razer in the US and Canada, and at selected retailers in China.
Razer Phone Product Information
Key Features:
- Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 845 (2.80 GHz) with Adreno 630 GPU, Vapor Chamber Cooling
- 8 GB system memory
- 64 GB UFS internal storage
- SIM + micro SD slot (up to 1TB) external storage
- 5.72-inch IGZO LCD 1440 x 2560 Display
- 120 Hz, Wide Color Gamut
- 12 MP rear facing camera, 8 MP front facing camera
- Stereo front-facing speakers with Dual Amplifiers and Dolby Atmos Technology
- RGB Illuminated Razer Chroma Logo
- Tested for IP67 dust and water resistance
Price and Availability:
Australian and New Zealand pricing and availability of The Razer Phone 2 will be announced at a later date.
For more information about the Razer Phone, please visit: razer.com/phone
Razer Raiju Mobile Product Information
Key Features:
- 4 multi-function buttons
- Mecha-Tactile action buttons
- Trigger stops for quick-firing action
- Adjustable phone mount – up to 60 degree tilt
- Mobile app for Android
- Up to 23 hours of battery life on a single charge
Price:
AUD $259.95 / NZ $279.95
Availability:
Razer.com – Q4, 2018
Worldwide – Q4, 2018
For more information, please visit: https://www.razer.com/raiju-mobile.
Razer Hammerhead USB-C ANC Product Information
Key Features:
- Active noise cancelling in-ear headphones
- In-line remote with volume controls, centre control and power switch.
- Compatibility: phones with USB-C connectors
Price:
AUD $259.95 / NZ $279.95
Availability:
Razer.com – October 22, 2018
Worldwide – Q4, 2018
For more information, please visit: www.razerzone.com/razer-hammerhead-usbc-anc.
Razer Blade 15 – New Base Model Product Information
Key Features:
- 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8750H processor, 6 Cores / 12 Threads, 2.2 GHz/4.1 GHz (Base/Max Turbo), 9 MB Cache
- 15.6-in. Full HD 60 Hz (1920 x 1080), 100% sRGB, matte screen w/ 4.9 mm bezel, factory calibrated
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 Max-Q design (6 GB GDDR5 VRAM, Optimus™ Technology)
- 16 GB Dual-Channel system memory (DDR4, 2667 MHz), 32 GB maximum support
Price
Full HD 60Hz with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q design and 128 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD – AUD $2,699
Full HD 60Hz with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q design and 256 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD – AUD $2,999
Availability:
Razer.com – Q4 2018
For more information, please visit: razer.com/blade.
Razer Blade 15 – Mercury White Limited Edition Model Product Information
Key Features:
- Mercury white colour
- 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8750H Processor (6 Cores / 12 Threads, 2.2 GHz / 4.1 GHz)
- 15.6-inch Full HD 144 Hz (1920 x 1080), 100% sRGB, matte screen w/ 4.9 mm bezel, factory calibrated
- 16 GB Dual-Channel system memory (DDR4, 2667 MHz), 32 GB maximum support
Price and Availability:
Not available in Australia or New Zealand
Full HD 144 Hz with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q design and 512GB SSD – $2,199 USD
Full HD 144 Hz with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q design and 512GB SSD – $2,599 USD
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