Razer Edge Is a 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Snapdragon G3x-Equipped Android Gaming Tablet

Razer held RazerCon online this weekend, and one of the biggest announcements to come out of the digital event is the Razer Edge. The long-rumored gaming tablet features impressive hardware and some connectivity firsts for its category.

The Razer Edge is an Android tablet with a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen that features a 2,400-by-1,080 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It uses the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 gaming platform, a chip launched late last year with a developer kit that was also produced by Razer. The chipset features a Kyro CPU and Adreno GPU, and supports Wi-Fi 6E and 5G networks.

That brings us to the Edge’s firsts. According to Razer, the Edge 5G is the “world’s first dedicated 5G handheld console.” The 5G version supports both sub-6 and mmWave 5G networks, and will be exclusively available through Verizon. And, while Razer hasn’t made the claim itself, it appears to be the first gaming handheld at least released in the US to feature Wi-Fi 6E. A Wi-Fi-only version of the Edge will be available directly from Razer and at Razer’s retail stores.

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Both versions of the Edge will come bundled with the Razer Kishi V2 Pro controller, a clip-on gamepad that snaps onto the sides of the tablet and provides a full suite of physical game controls. The Kishi V2 Pro features Razer’s HyperSense haptic feedback and its own dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack, and uses microswitches for the face buttons and direction pad.

As an Android device, the Edge seems to be more directly comparable with the Logitech G Cloud gaming handheld rather than the Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch. Both the Edge and the G Cloud put some emphasis on cloud gaming through services like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Nvidia GeForce Now, and both have access to the full Android ecosystem and the options it offers. The G Cloud is a one-piece handheld while the Edge is a tablet with an included, detachable controller, though. The Edge is also the only device of the two with a cellular connectivity option. We plan to have a full review of the G Cloud shortly.

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Besides the Edge, Razer also announced the Kraken Kitty V2 Pro gaming headset, a follow-up to its Kraken Kitty Edition. It’s a Razer Kraken V2 Pro headset with three sets of ears that can be connected to the headband: cat, bear, and bunny. The ears feature RGB lighting and can stay lit with an external USB power source even when not connected to a computer through the headset’s cosplay mode.

The Razer Edge Wi-Fi will be available in January 2023 for $399.99, direct from Razer. The Edge 5G will be sold only through Verizon, and its availability and pricing have not been announced. The Kraken Kitty Pro will retail for $199.99, and be available for preorder this winter.