Razer Raptor 27

Is Razer’s refreshed Raptor good enough to justify its painfully premium pricing?

- JEREMY LAIRD

RAZER’S RAPTOR 27 was already one of the sleekest and most desirable gaming panels on the planet, certainly in the 27inch class. Now Razer has given it a nip and tuck to keep it relevant in the fast-moving monitor market. The new model is a dead ringer for Razer’s Raptor 27 monitor, with the same all-black minimalist design and lush forged aluminum stand, complete with novel cable management. Included are a set of bright green proprietary cables, one each for the Raptor’s interfaces including power, video inputs, and USB connectivity.

These flat cables are designed to slot into the channels on the rear of the tilt and height-adjustable stand, which are covered by removable slats. HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C are included, and the latter supports both device charging and the full 165Hz refresh.