Razer Goliathus Extended Chroma
Score: 79/100
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Score: 80/100Rankings
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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 | — | 9 Wbest |
16,800,000 | 550,000,000,000best | |
12 months | 24 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.558 kg | 0.127 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.5 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity & Control(1) | ||
Control Methods | Razer Synapse | app,voice assistants |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 24 months |
Lighting Performance(2) | ||
LED Type | EL wire | RGBW |
Number of Color Options | 16800000 | 550000000000 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Material | Cloth and rubber | Aluminum,plastic |
Weight (kg) | 0.558 kg | 0.127 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Reviewers commend the high brightness, expansive color palette, and native HomeKit support, while noting the premium price and lack of 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
Users love the vibrant colors and quick setup, but report occasional Wi-Fi drops and app sluggishness.
“The colors are incredibly vibrant - better than Philips Hue.”
“Love that I don't need a hub. Set up took less than 5 minutes.”
“Sometimes disconnects from Wi-Fi during router restarts.”
Ideal for users fully invested in Razer hardware who prioritize ecosystem sync over pad width.
