Razer Goliathus Extended Chroma
Score: 79/100
Philips Hue Play Gradient 65
Score: 49/100Rankings
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 Lightstrip is a 65-inch TV backlight that creates immersive, color-shifting ambience synced to on-screen content via the Hue Sync Box. It offers premium silicone diffusion and deep smart-home integration but needs a Hue Bridge and Sync Box and only illuminates three sides of the TV.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | — | 20 Wbest |
16,800,000best | — | |
12 months | 24 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.558 kgbest | 0.86 kg |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.5 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity & Control(1) | ||
Control Methods | Razer Synapse | Hue app, voice assistants, Hue Sync Box |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 24 months |
Lighting Performance(1) | ||
LED Type | EL wire | RGBW |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Material | Cloth and rubber | Silicone |
Weight (kg) | 0.558 kg | 0.86 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.
“incredible”
“mesmerizing”
Ideal for users fully invested in Razer hardware who prioritize ecosystem sync over pad width.
Professional reviewers applaud the Play Gradient Lightstrip for delivering a mesmerizing, cinema-like ambience with natural color transitions and a robust silicone sleeve, though they note software limits gradient effects to sync mode only.
Everyday users consistently rate the product highly for its immersive lighting and accurate color matching, while complaining about the missing bottom illumination, additional hardware requirements, and occasional fit challenges.
