Razer only entered the gaming monitor market in 2019, but its Raptor 27 stood out from the crowd with its high-end specs and some unique details, such as cable management channels. The company recently announced, after the new Blade 14, also an updated version of the Raptor 27, which increases the refresh rate of the panel from 144 to 165Hz.
Another, smaller, change concerns the technology Adaptive-Sync. While the original Raptor 27 offered compatibility with G-Sync and adhered to the FreeSync standard, the new version upgrades to FreeSync Premium, which can handle even low frame rates. Razer also boasts that the Raptor 27 2021 is the first THX-certified monitor, having passed "over 400 individual tests to ensure color, tone and visuals are displayed as intended by their creators." Just like the 2019 Raptor 27, the 2021 model is based on a 27 ”IPS panel at 1440p resolution that has been designed to cover 95% of the DCI-P3 color space and is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified.
Razer Raptor 27 (2021) Razer Raptor 27 (2019) MSRP at launch 800 $ 700 $ Max Resolution & Refresh Rate 2560 x 1440 @ 165 Hz 2560 x 1440 @ 144 Hz Adaptive-Sync Nvidia G-Sync Compatible , AMD FreeSync Premium Nvidia G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Response Time 1ms with ultra low motion blur 1ms with ultra low motion blur Panel Type IPS IPS Screen Size / Aspect Ratio 27 ″ / 16: 9 27 ″ / 16: 9 Native Color Depth / Gamut 8-bit + FRC / 95% DCI-P3 8-bit + FRC / 95% DCI-P3 I / O HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A The new Raptor 27 also inherits the same design choices that made the original so distinctive. This includes the fabric and aluminum support complete with green cable management channels on the back with a 90 ° inclination. And of course, it wouldn't be a Razer gaming monitor without proper RGB lighting.
Razer has also updated Synapse to include optimal display modes and to allow you to set various parameters directly through the software and without going through. from the OSD built into the monitor. The new Raptor 27 is now available for pre-order at a price of $ 800. Plus, for $ 100 you can take home a VESA adapter to mount both Raptor models on the wall or other mounts.
The Razer Raptor 27 gaming monitor is also available on Amazon!