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Razer Edge Pro 5G 2023 (8GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£440RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon G3X Gen 1

Razer Edge Pro 5G 2023 (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 22 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.1

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.1

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 59% of tablets
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 57%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

8.0

Performance

20%

7.7

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

6.5

Battery

12%

7.1

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software

5%

7.0

Design

3%

6.3

Audio

â–²Better than 70%
7.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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7.1

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.4

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (22)
22 reviews: 15 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 57%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £440
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Razer Edge Pro 5G 2023 (8GB + 128GB)

Based on 21

Reviewers like the controller and game streaming, but are split on screen, battery and performance, and criticize unlock restrictions and value.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Razer Edge Pro 5G 2023 (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

22%

8.0

Performance

20%

7.7

Display

16%

5.8

Camera

14%

6.5

Battery

12%

7.1

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software

5%

7.0

Design

3%

6.3

Audio

7.1
Reviews score
7.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

7.5
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of RAM, which is more than 72.1% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Process node
4 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 4 nm process, which is smaller than 88.1% of tablets and equal to 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 128 GB of internal storage, which is more than 56.2% of tablets and equal to 20% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
1,580 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 1,580 points in single-core tests, which is higher than 77.6% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3X Gen 1
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon G3X Gen 1, which is more advanced than 84.6% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
2400×1080
This tablet has a 2400×1080 screen, which is sharper than 67.3% of tablets.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 144 Hz screen, which is smoother than 91.2% of tablets and equal to 7.4% of tablets.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This tablet uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 92.5% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
387 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 387 ppi, which is higher than 99.5% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 6, which is more durable than 99.6% of tablets and the same as 0.1% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 5,000 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 70% of tablets and equal to 2% of tablets.
Charging speed
45 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 45 W, which is faster than 83.8% of tablets and equal to 6.7% of tablets.
Battery life
10.6 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10.6 hours, which is longer than that of 60.6% of tablets and equal to that of 0.1% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
?
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
yes
This tablet supports 5G. 91.9% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
?
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What reviewers say
IP rating
?
Weight
264 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 264 g, which is lighter than 98.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
yes
This tablet supports aptX Adaptive. 93.2% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Razer Edge Pro 5G 2023 (8GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 2.4x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon G3X Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon G3X Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • 50% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 75.1% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (387 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    387 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 2.5x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (45 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    45 W vs 18 W
  • Supports 5G
    This tablet supports 5G, while the average tablet does not. 8.1% of tablets support 5G.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon G3X Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon G3X Gen 1 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 50% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3
  • 71.4% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (4 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    4 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2.17x higher single-core score
    This tablet has a higher single-core score than the average tablet (1,580 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    1,580 points vs 729 points
  • 87.8% higher multi-core score
    This tablet has a higher multi-core score than the average tablet (3,551 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    3,551 points vs 1,891 points
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE vs Mali-G51).
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE vs Mali-G51
  • 44 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (48 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    48 vs 4
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 49.2% faster GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU faster than the average tablet (970 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    970 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.6% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 71.8% more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 4 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2023 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    January 2023
    2023 vs 2019
  • 2.4x faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • 75.1% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (387 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    387 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1,000,000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • More durable glass
    This tablet has more durable glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 6 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 6 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2400×1080 vs 1920×1200).
    2,400×1,080 vs 1,920×1,200
  • Supports HDR10
    This tablet supports HDR10, while the average tablet does not. 21.7% of tablets support HDR10.
  • 2.4x faster touch response
    This tablet samples touch faster than the average tablet (288 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    288 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • 2.5x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (45 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    45 W vs 18 W
  • 0.6 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (10.6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    10.6 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports 5G
    This tablet supports 5G, while the average tablet does not. 8.1% of tablets support 5G.
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.3% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.2 vs 5).
    5.2 vs 5
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via USB-C video-out adapter
  • Supports app offloading
    This tablet supports app offloading, while the average tablet does not. 26.3% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports dynamic themes
    This tablet supports dynamic themes, while the average tablet does not. 29.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet supports extra dim mode, while the average tablet does not. 35.9% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • 46.1% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (264 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    264 g vs 490 g
  • 90.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (85 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    85 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This tablet supports aptX Adaptive, while the average tablet does not. 6.8% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports aptX Low Latency
    This tablet supports aptX Low Latency, the average tablet does not. 2.6% of tablets support aptX Low Latency.
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Razer Edge Pro 5G 2023 (8GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£440 vs £260).
    £440 vs £260
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 10 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (390 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    390 nits vs 400 nits
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • 24.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 3 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (11 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    11 mm vs 8 mm
  • 60 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (260 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    260 mm vs 200 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0
xda-developers.com
≈ estimated
20/02/2023
Hands-on review · 5G gaming handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge 5G is a capable Android gaming device, but a phone with a controller does much of the same, so most buyers should skip it.
9.0
techaeris.com
≈ estimated
03/03/2023
Long-form review · 5G gaming handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge 5G has a bright 144Hz screen and strong cloud gaming performance, but most buyers should choose the Wi-Fi model instead.
7.0
engadget.com
≈ estimated
03/03/2023
Hands-on review · Cloud gaming handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge is a detachable handheld with good performance and 5G, but its cramped 20:9 screen and missing fingerprint sensor hold it back.
6.5
cnet.com
✓ explicit
08/03/2023
Hands-on test · Android gaming handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge is an Android handheld that streams Xbox and PC games, but its weak controller and tall screen hold it back.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
13/04/2023
Lab test · Android gaming handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge is a strong Android handheld that streams PC and cloud games well, but clumsy menus and controls let it down.
8.0
tomsguide.com
≈ estimated
02/07/2023
Week-long test · Cloud gaming handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge is a comfortable, well-performing handheld for cloud and Android games, though the attached controller drains the battery when left on.
6.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
08/09/2023
Hands-on test · Game streaming handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge is a well-built handheld whose tall screen suits 16:9 games poorly, and most people can already stream games from a phone with a controller.
5.0
digitaltrends.com
≈ estimated
05/01/2023
Hands-on test · Cloud gaming handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge 5G is the best device of its kind yet, but it is hard to justify because your phone already does most of what it does.
8.0
appleinsider.com
≈ estimated
11/01/2023
Hands-on test · Streaming gaming handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge is an appealing streaming handheld with a 144Hz screen and active cooling, though text looks a bit softer than on an iPhone.
7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
26/05/2023
Long-term review · Cloud gaming handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge 5G is a good all-in-one cloud and mobile gaming device, but it is not unique enough compared with your phone to justify buying for most people.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
13/04/2023
Benchmark review · Android handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge is a strong Android gaming tablet that handles local emulators and Steam Link well, but its Android interface is awkward to use with a gamepad.
6.0
androidpolice.com
✓ explicit
28/02/2023
Hands-on review · Gaming handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge plays native Android games smoothly, but its 20:9 screen and poor mobile data streaming make it hard to justify over a phone.
A
androidauthority.com
05/05/2023
≈ estimated
5.0
Summary of the review
Razer Edge 5G review: Can't compete with the phone in your pocket | Android Authority
5.0
allround-pc.com
✓ explicit
28/10/2023
Full review · Cloud gaming handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge is a compact cloud gaming handheld whose loud, always-on fan and tall 20:9 screen with black bars are its main drawbacks.
7.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
20/09/2023
Lab test · Gaming tablet
Verdict
The Razer Edge is a 144Hz AMOLED handheld with quiet cooling, but its 6GB of RAM limits emulation and its software feels unfinished.
8.7
notebookcheck.biz
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21/04/2024
Benchmark review · Compact gaming tablet
Verdict
The Razer Edge is a compact tablet that becomes a handheld with the Kishi V2 Pro, suiting Android fans and people who stream games from Steam Link or GeForce Now.
8.0
gamereactor.fr
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27/10/2023
Hands-on test · Cloud gaming handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge is a light, solid cloud gaming handheld, but for PC games or stronger hardware it falls short, and a phone with a controller nearly matches it.
8.0
numerama.com
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09/09/2023
Hands-on test · Android gaming tablet
Verdict
The Razer Edge is an Android tablet with a bright AMOLED screen and comfortable Kishi V2 controller, best for Xbox Game Pass streaming on a strong connection.
8.6
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
04/10/2023
Full review · Android gaming tablet
Verdict
The Razer Edge is a bright 144Hz AMOLED gaming tablet that runs demanding games smoothly, but rounded screen corners and no fingerprint sensor get in the way.
8.0
gamereactor.es
✓ explicit
07/11/2023
Full review · Light gaming handheld
Verdict
The Razer Edge is a light handheld that suits cloud and Android games, but it struggles with PC games, where a laptop does better.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Razer Edge Pro 5G 2023 (8GB + 128GB)

  • Vibrant 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate
  • Powerful Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chipset capable of high-end emulation up to PS2 and Switch
  • Lightweight and ergonomic design that is comfortable for long gaming sessions
  • Detachable Razer Kishi V2 Pro controller allows for use as a standalone tablet
  • Includes active cooling with a fan to maintain performance during heavy gaming
  • Features a virtual controller mapping tool to add gamepad support to touch-only games

What customers don't like about Razer Edge Pro 5G 2023 (8GB + 128GB)

  • Unusual 20:9 aspect ratio causes significant letterboxing/pillarboxing in most games
  • Severe standby battery drain when the Kishi controller remains connected
  • Internal cooling fan can be noisy or inconsistent during demanding tasks
  • Restricted availability as a Verizon-exclusive for the 5G model at a higher price point
  • Lacks essential features like a kickstand, headphone jack on the tablet itself, and a rear camera
  • Software is stuck on Android 12 with few updates expected from Razer

Verdict

The Razer Edge 5G (2023) is a specialized Android gaming handheld featuring a 6.8-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a high 144Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2400 x 1080. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chipset paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, which is expandable up to 2TB via microSD. Key characteristics include its 5G connectivity for cloud gaming on the go, active fan cooling for sustained performance, and the inclusion of the detachable Razer Kishi V2 Pro controller with HyperSense haptics. Its primary advantages are the vibrant, high-speed display, powerful performance for native Android games and emulation, and lightweight portability compared to larger PC handhelds. However, notable drawbacks include a narrow 20:9 aspect ratio that causes significant black bars when streaming 16:9 console games, high standby battery drain when the controller remains attached to the 5,000mAh battery, and a loud internal fan during intensive sessions.

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