Razer has announced the Razer Mako line of compact desktop gaming speakers, giving PC gamers two new options for improving their desktop audio without filling their battlestation with larger speakers.
The range consists of the Razer Mako, a 2.1-channel system with a dedicated subwoofer, and the smaller Razer Mako X, which uses a 2.0-channel configuration. Both are designed around a compact footprint while offering fuller sound, bass, virtual surround sound and Razer Chroma RGB lighting.
Razer Mako Adds a Dedicated Subwoofer
The standard Razer Mako is the more substantial option of the two, combining custom-tuned 2.75-inch full-range drivers with a forward-firing 3.5-inch subwoofer in a 2.1-channel setup.
It delivers 40W RMS and 60W peak output, with a frequency response reaching down to 45Hz. The dedicated subwoofer is designed to provide more low-end impact for games, movies and music, while the angled desktop design directs sound towards the listener rather than simply firing straight across the desk.
Razer has also included 7.1 virtual surround sound, which is intended to widen the soundstage and create a more spacious audio experience from the compact speaker system.
Chroma RGB Projects Beyond the Speakers
Lighting is another major difference between the two models. The Mako uses Rear-Projection Razer Chroma RGB, casting ambient lighting onto the wall behind the speakers rather than keeping the illumination confined to the units themselves.
The system supports 16.8 million colours and reactive lighting effects across more than 300 Chroma-integrated games, giving the Mako a more noticeable lighting presence across the desk setup.
Mako X Keeps Things Smaller
The Razer Mako X is aimed at gamers who want a more streamlined desktop setup. It switches to a 2.0-channel configuration using custom-tuned 2.75-inch full-range drivers and built-in passive radiators to extend the low-end response without requiring a separate subwoofer.
Mako X delivers up to 30W RMS and 45W peak output, with a frequency response reaching down to 60Hz. It also uses an angled design and supports 7.1 virtual surround sound.
Power requirements are flexible, with the Mako X capable of running from standard USB power at up to 15W. Connecting it to a compatible USB-C power source rated at 30W or higher allows it to operate at the higher output level.
Two Different Approaches to Desktop Audio
The lighting on the Mako X is more understated than its larger sibling. Instead of projecting light onto the wall, it uses 10-zone Razer Chroma RGB underglow to illuminate the area underneath the speakers.
Both models use a single USB-C connection for power and audio, while Bluetooth 5.3 and 3.5mm provide alternative ways to connect devices.
That gives gamers a fairly straightforward choice. The Mako is built around a fuller 2.1-channel setup with a dedicated subwoofer and more expansive lighting, while the Mako X removes the subwoofer and reduces the overall footprint while retaining the core approach to sound, connectivity and Chroma RGB.
Razer Mako Targets Compact Battlestations
The Mako range is clearly aimed at gamers who want better desktop audio without adding a large speaker system to an already crowded desk. The two models take different approaches to the same idea, with the Mako prioritising bass and presence and Mako X focusing on keeping things compact.
Both models combine full-range drivers, 7.1 virtual surround sound, multiple connection options and Razer Chroma RGB, giving gamers two ways to add speakers to a modern battlestation without a complicated setup.
More information on the Razer Mako X can be found through Razer’s official product information.
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