Razer Goliathus Extended Chroma
Score: 79/100
GIM XL0820 Wireless Charging Mouse Pad
Score: 80/100Rankings
The GIM XL0820 offers an extra-large smooth-cloth mouse pad with integrated 15 W Qi wireless charging and 10 RGB lighting modes, balancing performance and desk aesthetics for gamers and professionals.
The Razer Goliathus Extended Chroma combines a proven micro-textured cloth surface with vibrant edge-lit EL-wire RGB lighting. It offers extensive lighting customization via Razer Synapse but consumes a dedicated USB port for illumination.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | — | 15 Wbest |
16,800,000best | — | |
12 monthsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.558 kgbest | 0.88 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity & Control(1) | ||
Control Methods | Razer Synapse | single touch button |
Lighting Performance(3) | ||
LED Type | EL wire | RGB |
Lighting Modes | Static, Breathing, Spectrum Cycling, Reactive, Wave, Game-integrated Dynamic | 10 |
Lighting Technology | EL wire edge lighting | RGB LED |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Material | Cloth and rubber | smooth cloth, natural rubber |
Weight (kg) | 0.558 kg | 0.88 kg |
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Professional reviewers praise the Goliathus Extended Chroma for retaining the proven cloth surface and rubber base of the non-RGB model while adding vibrant, non-blinding edge lighting that integrates tightly with Razer's Chroma ecosystem. The main criticism focuses on the inefficient use of a dedicated USB port and the lack of advanced controls on the lighting controller.
Everyday users love the pad's large size, smooth tracking, and the ability to sync lighting with other Razer gear, often rating it near perfect. Recurring complaints revolve around the single USB port dedicated to lighting, minor discomfort from the EL wire, and the pad's relatively narrow width for elbow support.
“Perfect for my dual-monitor setup - fits keyboard and mouse with room for my phone.”
“Charges my iPhone 13 Pro Max fast when I use a 9 V adapter.”
“RGB looks great at night - 10 modes give good variety.”
Ideal for users fully invested in Razer hardware who prioritize ecosystem sync over pad width.
Professional reviewers consider the GIM XL0820 a standout hybrid gaming/charging mouse pad, emphasizing its 15 W fast charging, large footprint and smooth surface while noting the missing power adapter as a drawback.
Everyday users appreciate the pad's spaciousness, effective charging (when paired with the right adapter), stable base and easy-clean design, though they mention the modest RGB brightness and need for precise phone placement.
