Razer Inc.#Team Razer

Razer began as a San Diego, California-based subsidiary of kärna LLC in 1998, which was created to develop and market a high-end computer gaming mouse, the Boomslang, targeted to computer gamers. Kärna was shut down in 2000 due to bankruptcy.

The current iteration of Razer was founded in 2005 by Min-Liang Tan, a Singaporean NUS graduate, and Robert Krakoff after they procured the rights to the Razer brand following a large investment from Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing and Singaporean holding company Temasek Holdings.{{cite news |last=Sterling Wong and Yoojung Lee |date=31 October 2017 |title=Razer CEO to Become a Billionaire With Li Ka-shing Backing |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-31/razer-ceo-to-become-a-billionaire-with-backing-from-li-ka-shing |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613190208/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-31/razer-ceo-to-become-a-billionaire-with-backing-from-li-ka-shing |archive-date=13 June 2018 |access-date=7 September 2018 |work=Bloomberg |language=en}}{{cite web |title=About Razer: History |url=https://www.razer.com/about-razer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418162621/https://www.razerzone.com/about-razer/ |archive-date=18 April 2017 |access-date=2 May 2017 |website=Razer Inc.}}

Razer bought the software assets of the Android-based microconsole Ouya from its parent company Ouya Inc. on 27 July 2015, while the hardware was discontinued.{{cite web |last=Sam Machkovech |date=27 July 2015 |title=So long, Ouya! Razer acquires microconsole's storefront, technical team |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/07/so-long-ouya-razer-acquires-microconsoles-storefront-technical-team/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150729010300/http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/07/so-long-ouya-razer-acquires-microconsoles-storefront-technical-team/ |archive-date=29 July 2015 |access-date=27 July 2015 |website=Ars Technica}}{{cite web |last=Ingrid Lunden |date=27 July 2015 |title=Razer Confirms Acquisition Of Ouya's Software, Tech And Dev Teams In All-Cash Deal |url=https://techcrunch.com/2015/07/27/razer-confirms-ouya-acquisition |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150728135647/http://techcrunch.com/2015/07/27/razer-confirms-ouya-acquisition/ |archive-date=28 July 2015 |access-date=27 July 2015 |website=TechCrunch |publisher=AOL}} Ouya's technical team joined Razer's team in developing their own microconsole, which was called the Forge TV.{{Cite web |title=Razer Forge TV {{!}} RZ16-0128x Support |url=https://mysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3588/~/razer-forge-tv-%7C-rz16-0128x-support |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=mysupport.razer.com}} It was discontinued in 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-forge-tv|title=Razer Forge TV - Android™ Gaming in Your Living Room|work=Razer|access-date=22 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151023101128/http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-forge-tv|archive-date=23 October 2015|url-status=dead}}{{cite web |last=Harish Jonnalagadda |date=31 July 2015 |title=Razer CEO talks OUYA, Forge TV and upcoming game streaming service in AMA |url=http://www.androidcentral.com/razer-ceo-talks-ouya-forge-tv-and-upcoming-game-streaming-service-ama |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151016090052/http://www.androidcentral.com/razer-ceo-talks-ouya-forge-tv-and-upcoming-game-streaming-service-ama |archive-date=16 October 2015 |access-date=22 October 2015 |work=Android Central}}{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/features/2015/7/27/9046895/razer-ouya-android-why|title=This is why Razer bought Ouya (Hint: China)|author=Brian Crecente|work=Polygon|date=27 July 2015 |access-date=22 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151021015700/http://www.polygon.com/features/2015/7/27/9046895/razer-ouya-android-why|archive-date=21 October 2015|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Razer Acquires OUYA Software Assets |url=https://press.razer.com/product-news/razer-acquires-ouya-software-assets/ |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=Razer Inc. |language=en}}

According to THX CEO Ty Ahmad-Taylor, Razer purchased THX from Creative Technology in October 2016.Ty Ahmad-Taylor (October 18, 2016). "[https://medium.com/@tyahma/a-new-beginning-for-thx-why-i-sold-my-company-in-my-first-year-523d725ccae6 A New Beginning for THX: Why I Sold My Company in My First Year]" at Medium. [https://web.archive.org/web/20171107025519/https://medium.com/@tyahma/a-new-beginning-for-thx-why-i-sold-my-company-in-my-first-year-523d725ccae6 Archived] at 7 November, 2017. Razer noted that THX's expertise in audio and visual quality would complement its own gaming-focused offerings, potentially expanding to areas like virtual reality and live streaming.{{Cite web |last=Lunden |first=Ingrid |date=2016-10-17 |title=Razer acquires audiovisual icon THX as it explores growth beyond the games industry |url=https://techcrunch.com/2016/10/17/razer-acquires-audiovisual-icon-thx-as-it-explores-growth-beyond-the-games-industry/ |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}

In January 2017, Razer bought manufacturer Nextbit, the startup behind the Robin smartphone.{{Cite web |url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/01/30/razer-acquires-nextbit-the-startup-behind-the-robin-smartphone/ |title=Razer acquires Nextbit, the startup behind the Robin smartphone |last=Lunden |first=Ingrid |date=31 January 2017 |publisher=TechCrunch.com |access-date=31 January 2017 |archive-date=2 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202031519/https://techcrunch.com/2017/01/30/razer-acquires-nextbit-the-startup-behind-the-robin-smartphone/ |url-status=live }} Shortly after in November that, Razer unveiled the Razer Phone, its first smartphone whose design is based on that of the Robin.{{Cite magazine |last=Segarra |first=Lisa Marie |date=2017-11-29 |title=What Reviewers Say About the Razer Phone, a Smartphone for Gamers |url=https://time.com/5041321/razer-phone-reviews-specs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201181603/http://time.com/5041321/razer-phone-reviews-specs/ |archive-date=2017-12-01 |access-date=2024-07-15 |magazine=TIME |language=en}}

In July 2017, Razer filed to go public through an IPO in Hong Kong.{{Cite web |last=Jon Russell Ingrid Lunden |date=1 July 2017 |title=Gaming firm Razer seeks to raise over $600M in Hong Kong IPO |url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/07/01/razer-hong-kong-ipo/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112021951/https://techcrunch.com/2017/07/01/razer-hong-kong-ipo/ |archive-date=12 November 2017 |access-date=11 November 2017 |website=TechCrunch}} In October, it was confirmed that Razer plans to offer 1,063,600,000 shares at a range of $0.38–$0.51.{{Cite web |last=Jon Russell |date=31 October 2017 |title=Gaming accessories firm Razer to raise up to $550M in Hong Kong IPO |url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/31/razer-looks-to-raise-up-to-550m/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110032024/https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/31/razer-looks-to-raise-up-to-550m/ |archive-date=10 November 2017 |access-date=11 November 2017 |website=TechCrunch}} On 14 November, Razer was officially listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 1337, a reference to leet speak commonly used by gamers.{{cite web|last1=Chan|first1=Melissa|title=Razer Is Officially A Public Company, And You Can Now Buy More Than Just A Mouse|url=https://vulcanpost.com/625589/razer-shares-public/|website=Vulcan Post|date=13 November 2017 |access-date=13 November 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114040458/https://vulcanpost.com/625589/razer-shares-public/|archive-date=14 November 2017}} Razer's IPO closed 18% up on the first day of trading and was the 2nd most successful IPO of 2017 in Hong Kong.{{cite news |last=Yoolim Lee |date=November 13, 2017 |title=Razer rises in debut after raising 530 million in Hong Kong IPO |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-13/razer-rises-in-debut-after-raising-530-million-in-hong-kong-ipo |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201033451/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-13/razer-rises-in-debut-after-raising-530-million-in-hong-kong-ipo |archive-date=1 December 2017 |work=Bloomberg |language=en}}

In April 2018, Razer announced that it was planning to fully acquire the e-payments platform MOL for about $61 million.{{cite web |date=25 Apr 2018 |title=Razer to buy out e-payments platform MOL for S$81m |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/razer-acquire-mol-global-gaming-virtual-credits-10173018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180502064102/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/razer-acquire-mol-global-gaming-virtual-credits-10173018 |archive-date=2 May 2018 |access-date=1 May 2018 |website=Channel NewsAsia |publisher=}} In July, Razer made its debut in Malaysia by launching an e-wallet service called Razer Pay.{{Cite news |last=Stephanie Luo |date=5 July 2018 |title=Razer Pay launches in Malaysia |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/razer-pay-launches-in-malaysia |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726103939/https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/razer-pay-launches-in-malaysia |archive-date=26 July 2018 |access-date=26 July 2018 |work=The Straits Times |language=en}} They also announced the Razer Phone 2 in October.{{Cite web |title=Razer Phone 2 – Flagship // Gaming |url=https://press.razer.com/press-releases/razer-announces-the-razer-phone-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228191853/https://press.razer.com/press-releases/razer-announces-the-razer-phone-2/ |archive-date=28 February 2019 |access-date=28 February 2019 |website=Razer Inc. |language=en}}

On 21 December 2018, Razer announced its new seven-story South-east Asia headquarters in the one-north subzone of Queenstown, Singapore. The building was expected to be ready by 2020, with Boustead Projects' joint venture firm constructing it. The exterior would be lit with LED strips representing a central processing unit in operation.{{cite web |title=Razer plans new S-E Asia HQ at one-north in Singapore |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/business/razer-plans-new-s-e-asia-hq-at-one-north-in-spore |website=The Straits Times |access-date=30 December 2021 |date=22 December 2018 |archive-date=30 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230114256/https://www.straitstimes.com/business/razer-plans-new-s-e-asia-hq-at-one-north-in-spore |url-status=live }} Razer held its ground-breaking ceremony on 22 February 2019, with a new digital real estate start-up called Echo Base launched the same day. 600 more staff were planned over the next few years, adding to the 400 staff based then. The first smart city project in the region would be developed soon.{{cite web |date=22 February 2019 |title=Remarks by Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Finance, at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of Razer Southeast Asia's New Headquarters, on Fri 22 February 2019, 10.00am, at one-north |url=https://www.sgpc.gov.sg/sgpcmedia/media_releases/mof/speech/S-20190222-2/attachment/razer%20speech%20final.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230111822/https://www.sgpc.gov.sg/sgpcmedia/media_releases/mof/speech/S-20190222-2/attachment/razer%20speech%20final.pdf |archive-date=30 December 2021 |access-date=30 December 2021 |website=MOF}}{{cite web |title=Razer Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Southeast Asia HQ in Singapore |url=https://press.razer.com/product-news/razer-celebrates-groundbreaking-of-new-southeast-asia-hw-in-singapore/ |website=Razer |access-date=30 December 2021 |date=22 February 2019 |archive-date=30 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230120643/https://press.razer.com/product-news/razer-celebrates-groundbreaking-of-new-southeast-asia-hw-in-singapore/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Ng |first1=Jun Sen |last2=Ng |first2=Huiwen |title=Tech-focused real estate start-up Echo Base backed by Razer CEO Tan Min-Liang announced |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/business/property/tech-focused-real-estate-start-up-echo-base-backed-by-razer-ceo-tan-min-liang |website=The Straits Times |access-date=30 December 2021 |date=22 February 2019 |archive-date=30 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230120642/https://www.straitstimes.com/business/property/tech-focused-real-estate-start-up-echo-base-backed-by-razer-ceo-tan-min-liang |url-status=live }}

In February 2019, Razer announced it was closing its Razer Game Store as part of the company's realignment plans.{{Cite news|url=https://gamestore.razer.com/lp/closure|title=Razer Game Store (gamestore.razer.com) will cease operations|date=1 February 2019|work=Razer Game Store|access-date=1 February 2019|language=en|archive-date=18 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218085316/https://gamestore.razer.com/lp/closure|url-status=dead}}

On 21 May 2019, Razer released a statement that announced that Ouya online accounts and services would be discontinued on 25 June 2019. According to Razer, most apps will become unusable on the platform, many relying on the user accounts to work. Razer suggests that users may be able to transfer purchases to other storefront platforms like Google Play if developers and publishers agree to such.{{cite web|last=Welch|first=Chris|date=22 May 2019|title=Ouya will be shut down for good on June 25th|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/22/18635800/razer-ouya-kickstarter-gaming-service-shutting-down-june-25|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522183916/https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/22/18635800/razer-ouya-kickstarter-gaming-service-shutting-down-june-25|archive-date=22 May 2019|access-date=22 May 2019|work=The Verge}}

In May 2020, Razer announced the Razer Health initiative, sponsoring high-quality certified surgical masks to governments, healthcare organizations, and individuals around the world.{{Cite web |date=May 12, 2020 |title=Razer sponsors masks for all Singaporean adults and residents via a network of mask vending machines |url=https://press.razer.com/company-news/razer-sponsors-masks-for-all-singaporean-adults-and-residents-via-network-of-mask-vending-machines/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124080553/https://press.razer.com/company-news/razer-sponsors-masks-for-all-singaporean-adults-and-residents-via-network-of-mask-vending-machines/ |archive-date=24 January 2022 |access-date=2022-01-24 |website=Razer Inc. |language=en}}

In October 2020, Razer announced it was launching a new virtual prepaid debit card starting with Singapore in January 2021.{{Cite web|last=Lyles|first=Taylor|date=2020-10-06|title=Of course Razer made a light-up prepaid credit card|url=https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2020/10/6/21504004/razer-light-up-prepaid-card-rgb-lighting-rewards|access-date=2020-11-21|website=The Verge|language=en|archive-date=29 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129050253/https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2020/10/6/21504004/razer-light-up-prepaid-card-rgb-lighting-rewards|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Razer to launch prepaid debit card for youth in January.|url=https://beamstart.com/content/127893/razer-pay-card-launch-singapore|access-date=2020-11-21|website=BEAMSTART - Business Community, Resources, & Opportunities|language=en|archive-date=31 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031183020/https://beamstart.com/content/127893/razer-pay-card-launch-singapore|url-status=live}}

In 2021, Razer announced the shutting down of Razer Pay (Beta) e-wallet in Malaysia and Singapore.{{Cite web|last=Tariq|first=Qishin|date=2021-08-09|title=Razer Pay (Beta) shutting down on Sept 30 in Malaysia and Singapore|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2021/08/09/razor-pay-beta-shutting-down-on-sept-30-in-malaysia-and-singapore|access-date=2021-08-12|website=The Star|language=en-US|archive-date=10 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810023632/https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2021/08/09/razor-pay-beta-shutting-down-on-sept-30-in-malaysia-and-singapore|url-status=live}}

In February 2021, CEO Tan Min-Liang announced that Razer will move its Singapore headquarters to a much larger building that would open in the second quarter of 2021.{{Cite web |last=Anne |first=Melissa |date=February 2021 |title=Razer to open new headquarters in Singapore in Q2 2021 |url=https://megplay.com/razer-new-headquarters-singapore/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415041740/https://megplay.com/razer-new-headquarters-singapore/ |archive-date=15 April 2021 |access-date=2021-02-02 |website=MEGPlay |language=en-US}} Razer planned to hire up to 1,000 positions for the new headquarters.{{Cite web|last=Salim|first=Zafirah|date=2021-02-01|title=Razer To Hire About 1,000 Roles For New SEA HQ In S'pore, Which Is Set To Open In Q2 2021|url=https://vulcanpost.com/732417/razer-hiring-about-1000-roles-sea-hq-singapore/|access-date=2021-02-02|website=Vulcan Post|language=en-US|archive-date=2 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202073015/https://vulcanpost.com/732417/razer-hiring-about-1000-roles-sea-hq-singapore/|url-status=live}} The headquarters officially opened on 26 October 2021, which was officiated by the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Heng Swee Keat, at the ceremony. The building consisted of a "RazerStore" and a "RazerCafe".{{cite web |last1=Lakeisha |first1=Leo |title=Gaming firm Razer opens new Southeast Asia headquarters in one-north |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/gaming-firm-razer-opens-new-southeast-asia-headquarters-one-north-cafe-store-2270501 |website=CNA |access-date=28 October 2021 |language=en |date=27 October 2021 |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027091427/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/gaming-firm-razer-opens-new-southeast-asia-headquarters-one-north-cafe-store-2270501 |url-status=live }}

On 26 April 2022, cofounder Robert Krakoff died.{{cite web |last1=Shutler |first1=Ali |date=3 May 2022 |title=Razer co-founder Robert 'RazerGuy' Krakoff has died |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/gaming-news/razer-co-founder-robert-razerguy-krakoff-has-died-3217614 |access-date=28 July 2022 |website=NME}} As of 12 May 2022, no cause of death has been confirmed from the company or his family.{{cite tweet|number=1519584686149976066|user=Razer|title=We are saddened by the passing of Co-Founder and President Emeritus, Robert Krakoff, known by everyone as RazerGuy.…|date=28 April 2022}}

In May 2022, Razer delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.{{Cite web |last=Felicia Tan |date=27 April 2022 |title=Razer to delist in May after getting shareholders' approval to go private |url=https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/razer-delist-may-getting-shareholders-175659341.html |access-date=2022-10-14 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-SG}}

On April 2, 2025, Razer halted sales of all laptops and certain accessories from its U.S. website.{{cite web |last1=Grimm |first1=Dallin |title=Razer halts laptop sales to US consumers — this response to US tariffs could become commonplace |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/razer-halts-laptop-sales-to-us-consumers-this-response-to-us-tariffs-could-become-commonplace |website=Tom's Hardware |access-date=10 April 2025}} This was the same day as the announcement of upcoming U.S. reciprocal tariffs.{{cite news |last1=Grantham-Philips |first1=Wyatte |date=March 31, 2025 |title=Trump has dubbed April 2 'Liberation Day' for his tariffs. Here's what to expect |url=https://apnews.com/article/trump-reciprocal-tariffs-liberation-day-april-2-86639b7b6358af65e2cbad31f8c8ae2b |access-date=April 1, 2025 |work=AP News}} As of April 8, 2025, Razer has not published an official statement regarding the sales halt and if it was related to the tariffs.{{cite web |last1=Di Benedetto |first1=Antonio |title=Razer pauses direct laptop sales in the US as new tariffs loom |url=https://www.theverge.com/news/645276/razer-blade-gaming-laptops-sales-pause-us-tariffs |website=The Verge |access-date=10 April 2025}}

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Razer's products are generally targeted at gamers and include gaming laptops, gaming tablets, and PC peripherals such as mice (e.g. Razer Naga), audio devices, keyboards, mouse mats, and gamepads. Most Razer products are named after predatory or venomous animals, ranging from snakes (mice), insects (mouse mats), arachnids (keyboards), marine creatures (audio), and felines (console peripherals).{{Cite web |last=Crider |first=Michael |date=2020-10-23 |title=Every Razer Product Name, Ranked Best to Worst |url=https://www.howtogeek.com/57201/every-razer-product-name-ranked-best-to-worst/ |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=How-To Geek |language=en}} The exceptions to this are the Razer Blade series of laptops and Razer Edge gaming tablet. Razer has also released a VOIP software called Razer Comms.{{Cite web |title=Razer Connects Gamers Worldwide with Razer Comms |url=https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-razer-connects-gamers-worldwide-razer-comms |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=www.hardwarezone.com.sg |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Deepak |date=2013-04-22 |title=Razer Introduces 'Razer Comms' Social Platform For Gamers |url=https://www.technologyx.com/gaming-2/razer-introduces-razer-comms-social-platform-for-gamers/ |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=Technology X |language=en-US}}

The Razer DeathAdder gaming mouse introduced in 2006 is the company's most popular mouse line by sales,{{Cite web |title=Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro brings tweaked shape, lighter weight to iconic gaming mouse line |url=https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/razer-deathadder-v3-brings-tweaked-shape-lighter-weight-to-iconic-gaming-mouse-line/ |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=ZDNET |language=en}} having sold over 20 million units worldwide by June 2024.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-06-20 |title=Razer Announces the DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed |url=https://www.techpowerup.com/323775/razer-announces-the-deathadder-v3-hyperspeed |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=TechPowerUp |language=en}} Razer mice are used by around 8% of professional first-person shooter gamers.{{Cite web |last=Nathan Hamilton |date=2023-01-06 |title=Best Razer Mouse In 2023 |url=https://www.setup.gg/reviews/mouse/best-razer/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530183729/https://www.setup.gg/reviews/mouse/best-razer/ |archive-date=2023-05-30 |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=SETUP.GG |language=en-US}} In 2021, Razer introduced a new 8 kHz "HyperPolling" technology to power the Razer Viper 8K.{{Cite web |last=Malin Stelzner |date=January 28, 2021 |title=Razer introduces HyperPolling Technology to power the world's fastest gaming mouse |url=https://press.razer.com/product-news/razer-introduces-hyperpolling-technology-to-power-the-worlds-fastest-gaming-mouse/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124080543/https://press.razer.com/product-news/razer-introduces-hyperpolling-technology-to-power-the-worlds-fastest-gaming-mouse/ |archive-date=24 January 2022 |access-date=2022-01-24 |website=Razer Inc. |language=en}}

Razer announced its first gaming smartphone, the Razer Phone, in November 2017, which marked the company's first steps into the smartphone business.{{Cite web |last=Savov |first=Vlad |date=2017-11-01 |title=Razer Phone announced with huge bezels, no headphone jack, and dubious gamer cred |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/1/16519692/razer-phone-android-gaming-specs-release-date-price-photos |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102025901/https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/1/16519692/razer-phone-android-gaming-specs-release-date-price-photos |archive-date=2 November 2017 |access-date=2020-08-12 |website=The Verge |language=en}}

In 2020, it launched the Razer Book, its first "mainstream" non-gaming laptop.{{Cite web |last=Cherlynn Low |date=2020-11-09 |title=Razer's first mainstream laptop still has an RGB keyboard |url=https://www.engadget.com/razer-book-13-specs-price-availability-pre-order-160026252.html |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=Engadget |language=en-US}} In April 2022, Razer partnered with the deep learning company Lambda to launch its first Linux-oriented laptop, Tensorbook, which targeted machine learning engineers.{{Cite web |last=Hollister |first=Sean |date=2022-04-14 |title=Razer's first Linux laptop is here, but it's not for gamers |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/14/23025968/razer-first-linux-laptop-lambda-tensorbook-tensorflow |access-date=2022-04-15 |website=The Verge |language=en}}

In January 2021, Razer launched a range of high-grade designer masks as part of the company's initiative, Project Hazel, in a move to encourage more people to wear masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web |last=Princess Joy Malinao |date=18 January 2021 |title=Project Hazel; Razer creates the smartest mask with RGB & voice projection |url=https://newsasiatoday.com/project-hazel-razer-creates-a-cool-n95-mask-with-rgb-voice-projection/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118223019/https://newsasiatoday.com/project-hazel-razer-creates-a-cool-n95-mask-with-rgb-voice-projection/ |archive-date=2023-11-18 |access-date=2021-01-30 |website=News Asia Today |language=en-US}} The mask is designed to allow lip-reading by seeing facial cues when people talk, with LED lights to illuminate the wearer's face in dark environments.{{Cite web|last=Faulkner|first=Cameron|date=2021-01-12|title=Razer has created a concept N95 mask with RGB and voice projection|url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/12/22221344/razer-project-hazel-n95-respirator-mask-coronavirus-chroma-rgb-concept|access-date=2021-01-30|website=The Verge|language=en|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128111601/https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/12/22221344/razer-project-hazel-n95-respirator-mask-coronavirus-chroma-rgb-concept|url-status=live}} Project Hazel was later launched, renamed as the Zephyr in October 2021{{Cite web |last=Faulkner |first=Cameron |date=2021-10-21 |title=Razer's futuristic Zephyr mask is available today, starting at $99.99 |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/21/22726468/razer-zephyr-face-mask-available-features-design-safety |access-date=2023-04-30 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}} as an N95-rated mask. However, it was discovered later in that year that it was not N95-rated, despite Razer claiming that it was; this caused them to update the language used in the page to saying that they are not N95-certified.{{Cite web |last=Faulkner |first=Cameron |date=2022-01-10 |title=Razer no longer claims its Zephyr mask uses "N95-grade" filters |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/10/22876303/razer-zephyr-mask-n95-grade-air-purifier-change-marketing |access-date=2023-04-30 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}} In April 2024, a proposed settlement was announced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that would require Razer to issue over $1.1 million in refunds to customers who purchased Zephyr masks, which the FTC alleges Razer made misleading statements about and failed to have tested by either the Food and Drug Administration or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.{{Cite web |last=Roth |first=Emma |date=2024-04-29 |title=Razer made a million dollars selling a mask with RGB, and the FTC is not pleased |url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/29/24144425/razer-zephyr-face-mask-covid-n95-ftc-settlement |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240429174202/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/29/24144425/razer-zephyr-face-mask-covid-n95-ftc-settlement |archive-date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=The Verge |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-04-29 |title=Razer, Inc. to Pay More Than $1.1 Million for Misrepresenting the Performance and Efficacy of Supposed “N95-Grade” Zephyr Face Masks |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/razer-inc-pay-more-11-million-misrepresenting-performance-efficacy-supposed-n95-grade-zephyr-face |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=Federal Trade Commission |language=en}} The $1.1 million settlement was issued by the FTC in January 2025.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-13 |title=FTC Sends More Than $1 Million in Full Refunds to Customers Deceived by False Claims of “N95-Grade” Zephyr Face Masks |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-sends-more-1-million-full-refunds-customers-deceived-false-claims-n95-grade-zephyr-face-masks |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=Federal Trade Commission |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Harding |first=Scharon |date=2024-04-30 |title=FTC fines Razer for every cent made selling bogus “N95 grade” RGB masks |url=https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/ftc-fines-razer-for-every-cent-made-selling-bogus-n95-grade-rgb-masks/ |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=Ars Technica |language=en-US}}

In 2021, it also entered the gaming chair market with the Iskur, an in-house designed chair for gaming.{{cite magazine |last1=McLoughlin |first1=Aleksha |date=7 July 2021 |title=Razer Iskur X review: same looks, but lacks the X-factor of the original |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/razer-iskur-x-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719035423/https://www.gamesradar.com/razer-iskur-x-review/ |archive-date=19 July 2021 |access-date=19 July 2021 |magazine=Games Radar}} Subsequently, they introduced the Enki, a chair marketed for "all day gaming" and comfort.{{Cite web |date=2021-10-21 |title=Razer's $399 Enki is better than most office chairs, period |url=https://www.engadget.com/razer-enki-gaming-chair-hands-head-butt-on-180019360.html |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=Engadget |language=en-US}}

In 2024, Razer introduced a new Razer Blade gaming laptop, which is the first gaming laptop to use Thunderbolt 5, an interface faster than its predecessor, Thunderbolt 4.{{Cite web |last=Carrasqueira |first=João |date=2024-04-04 |title=The Razer Blade 18 is the world's first laptop with Thunderbolt 5 and a 4K 200Hz display |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/razer-blade-18-thunderbolt-5-4k-200hz-display-launch/ |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=XDA |language=en}}

Razer Synapse is a tool that is pre-installed on laptops from Razer.{{Cite web |last=Corden |first=Jez |date=2020-06-17 |title=Razer Synapse: What it does, and how to use it |url=https://www.windowscentral.com/razer-synapse-what-does-and-how-use-it |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=Windows Central |language=en}} It can also be downloaded from Razer's website. With the software, several functions of Razer products can be set, such as RGB lighting, polling rate, DPI, key profiles, tracking distance, and more.

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