Razer has a new 'Pro' version of its Zephyr RGB face mask

The Zephyr Pro is identical to the original Zephyr but with built-in voice distension tech

Many companies similar to employ the annual Consumer Electronics Bear witness (CES) to bear witness off conceptual products that will likely never be bachelor to purchase. Razer is ane such visitor, although it surprised united states when it made the conceptual Project Hazel face mask available to buy last yr.

Renamed to Razer Zephyr, the $149.99 smart mask boasts fan-powered N95 filters, transparent plastic, a confront calorie-free to illuminate your mouth and, naturally, RGB. Despite looking similar an unlockable cosmetic for your Cyberpunk 2077character, the Zephyr mask sold out quickly.

At CES 2022, Razer unveiled an updated version of the Zephyr mask chosen the Zephyr Pro. It'south more or less identical to the original Zephyr, salvage that the Pro version has a built-in vocalisation amplification tool.

If you're thinking "didn't the Zephyr mask already have that?" you're not alone. I idea then also, merely as Gizmodonotes, only the conceptual Project Hazel mask had the vocalism amplifier and Razer cut it from the Zephyr mask to hitting a more accessible price point. The new Zephyr Pro costs $150 USD (about $l USD more than the original Zephyr mask) just for that added feature. It's non articulate how much the Zephyr Pro will price in Canada, merely I could see it getting a similar $50 price crash-land to a flat $200 (well, $199, only you go the betoken).

The Zephyr Pro too features an external button to turn voice amplification on and off, which Razer says tin can assistance salvage bombardment life.

Update 01/11/2022 x:08am ET:Razer removed references to 'N95 Grade Filter' from the website for its Zephyr masks following a report that highlighted issues with the claims. The site still mentions that the filter is "FDA-registered," referring to Razer having filed Zephyr with the FDA.

That'due south absurd and all, only I still have the same concerns I did with the original Zephyr well-nigh how effective the mask actually is. Razer'due south website says the Zephyr mask's filter is "FDA-registered" — whatever thatmeans — and Gizmodopoints out Zephyr is not FDA-approved. I couldn't find any information about Canadian Zephyr approval. The N95 filters shouldmake the Zephyr and Zephyr Pro okay, but I'd say the jury is still out on this ane.

Yous tin can acquire more almost the Zephyr Pro on Razer's website and sign upwardly for notifications when the mask becomes available. If you lot actually want to buy one of these, yous'll probably desire to sign upwards since the original Zephyr sold out apace.

Source: Razer Via: Gizmodo