Razer Goliathus Extended Chroma
Score: 79/100
Philips Hue Play Gradient 55
Score: 78/100Rankings
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.
The Philips Hue Play Gradient 55" Light Strip adds immersive, Ambilight-style backlighting for 55" TVs with multi-zone color gradients that sync to content. It relies on the Hue Bridge and Sync Box for real-time media synchronization, making it a premium add-on for existing Hue users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | — | 20 Wbest |
16,800,000best | 16,000,000 | |
12 months | 24 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.558 kgbest | 1.31 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity & Control(1) | ||
Control Methods | Razer Synapse | Philips Hue app, voice commands, third‑party apps, Harmony remote |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 24 months |
Lighting Performance(2) | ||
LED Type | EL wire | RGBW |
Number of Color Options | 16800000 | 16000000 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Material | Cloth and rubber | Synthetic polymer (PMMA) |
Weight (kg) | 0.558 kg | 1.31 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.
“fun, dynamic accent lighting”
“awesome, immersive, cinematic”
Ideal for users fully invested in Razer hardware who prioritize ecosystem sync over pad width.
Professional reviewers, notably PCMag, praise the Gradient Lightstrip for its outstanding color quality, smooth gradient transitions, and the immersive ambience it creates, while cautioning that the high total cost-including the mandatory Hue Bridge and Sync Box-makes it a premium add-on.
Everyday users love the "awesome, immersive, cinematic" effect and report reduced eye strain, but common complaints focus on the missing bottom lighting, fixed length, adhesive issues, and the additional cost of required accessories.
