CES 2019: Razer Introduces the Razer Raptor Gaming Monitor

By Ken Brown

Razer Raptor Gaming MonitorRazer has announced a brand new 27-inch Raptor Gaming Monitor designed to take you to the top of your esport game of choice. Outfitted with fast response rates, HDR support, built-in cable management, and Razer Chroma integration, the $699 (MSRP) Razer Raptor looks to catch the eye of gamers around the world.

While the desktop screen introduced at CES 2019 this week is an early-design-phase model, production units are scheduled for release later this year. The monitor is designed to deliver ultra-wide viewing angles with calibrated WQHD (2560×1440) IPS edge-to-edge panel with thin 2.3 mm bezels. The Raptor will also feature AMD Radeon FreeSync adaptive sync technology with fast response times featuring 1 ms Motion Blur reduction and a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz, ensuring fluid frames while gaming.

Razer Gaming Monitor 2019Razer product engineers tell us that the Razer Raptor will offer a variety of input ports for connectivity for various devices including 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x USB-C which includes power delivery, and 2 x USB-A 3.1 ports making connection issues a thing of the past!

We look forward to seeing the final production model as it comes to us later in the year.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Screen Size: 27 in.
  • Resolution: WQHD (2560 x 1440p)
  • Panel Type: IPS
  • Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
  • Response Rate: 4 ms with Overdrive, 1 ms with Motion Blur reduction, 7 ms typical
  • Gaming Modes: FPS / Racing / MMO Mode / Streaming
  • Viewing Angle: 178 Degrees (H/V)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
  • Brightness: up to 420 Nits
  • Color Gamut: 95% DCI-P3
  • HDR: Yes
  • Height Adjustable Stand: Yes, w/ 90-degree tilt for easy port access
  • Connectivity: 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DP 1.4, 1 x USB-C (supports DP1.4), 2 x USB 3.0 Pass Throughs
  • Included Cables: 1 x Power, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Display Port, 1 x USB-C (also supports DP and Power Delivery), 1 x 2 USB-A 3.1
  • Dimensions w/ Stand: 24.15″ (613.4 mm) W x 15.29 in. 19.23 in. (388.4 mm – 488.4 mm) H x 7.46 in. (189.4 mm) D
  • Weight w/ Stand: 25.4 lbs. (11.5 kg)