Review of Razer Aether Standing Light Bars: Limited Value

When I first delved into the Razer Gamer Room, I was pleasantly surprised at how Razer ventured into the smart home arena with finesse. The first batch of Razer Aether smart lights didn’t just promise an immersive experience through Razer’s user-friendly software—they also integrated smoothly into the smart home systems many of us are already familiar with.

With their high-quality lighting, extensive customizable options, and hassle-free installation, the Razer Gamer Room is an easy choice for recommendation. And now, there’s a new product on the block that almost effortlessly earns its spot on that list.

Enter the Razer Aether Standing Light Bars. Just like its counterparts, these light bars offer a splash of vibrant colors to any home setting. However, similar to other Gamer Room products, they come with a hefty price tag. This pricing becomes more apparent as these light bars feel noticeably more affordable parts within the Gamer Room series, even before considering the space they might take up on your desk.

Let’s take a closer look at what makes these Standing Light Bars tick:

Retailing at $99.99, the Razer Aether Standing Light Bars come as a duo, linked by a single cable. They’re the sixth addition to the Razer Gamer Room family. Each purchase includes a pair of these bars, with no single purchase option, which sits somewhere in the middle when it comes to pricing within the Razer Gamer Room.

If you’re thinking of assembling the complete Razer Gamer Room setup, you’re looking at a cost around $570. This price includes the Light Strip, Extender, Light Bulb, Lamp Pro, Monitor Light Bar, and the newly added Standing Light Bars.

In terms of aesthetics, the light bars are only available in black—a color choice shared with the Monitor Light Bar—while the rest of the Gamer Room series is primarily available in white.

Inside the package, you’ll find the light bars securely attached via a robust, braided USB Type-C cable that stretches a generous 3 meters. Razer includes their standard 1-year warranty with each purchase.

When you unbox the Razer Aether Standing Light Bars, their straightforward design stands out. They’re sleek, with one side dedicated entirely to a strip of RGB LEDs—making them visually appealing. Powered properly, these lights shine bright and even, maintaining consistent brightness and color temperature along their length. You can customize them extensively using Razer Chroma—offering a plethora of colors, patterns, and features.

The seamless setup process accentuates their integration into the Razer Gamer Room ecosystem. Connected in a flash through the Gamer Room mobile app, it echoes a smooth experience reminiscent of other Gamer Room accessories.

Despite their visually appealing presence, these light bars share a significant downside—they feel quite flimsy. Their lightweight construction, combined with slippery bases, leads to frequent displacement. Plus, the color consistency across Razer’s RGB range leaves something to be desired—the light bars seem to offer a more subdued hue compared to other Aether products.

Harnessing their full potential demands adequate power, a 5V connection to unlock their brightness prowess. But with the number of ports and outlets such setups demand, you might find yourself in a bind. A dedicated “Razer Gamer Room Hub” could help manage this cable chaos and feed the ever-growing range of devices efficiently.

Here’s the bottom line:

You should consider buying these light bars if:
– You’re already entrenched in the Razer Chroma ecosystem—they’ll seamlessly integrate.
– You want robust, bright RGB lighting that can adapt to your smart home’s needs.

Conversely, you might want to steer clear if:
– You’re running low on available ports or outlets, as the growing collection of accessories may not add practical utility to your setup without proper power management.

Overall, the Razer Gamer Room continues to impress, merging well into the Razer Chroma ecosystem, offering a robust suite of customizable smart lights. The Standing Light Bars, despite some caveats in build quality and color calibration, remain a striking addition to any setup. For those invested in the Razer ecosystem, they’re available for $99.99 on Amazon.