Razer Inc. is a global gaming hardware and lifestyle brand founded in 2005 by Min-Liang Tan and Robert Krakoff, headquartered in both Irvine, California and Singapore. The company designs and manufactures high-performance gaming peripherals, laptops, and accessories that are widely used by professional esports players and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. Razer's distinctive triple-headed snake logo has become one of the most recognized symbols in gaming culture.
Razer's product lineup includes gaming mice, keyboards, headsets, controllers, webcams, streaming equipment, and the Razer Blade line of gaming laptops. The company is known for its Razer Chroma RGB lighting ecosystem, which synchronizes lighting effects across compatible devices and integrates with supported games. Razer's peripherals are engineered with proprietary technologies including optical switches, Focus Pro sensors, and HyperSpeed wireless connectivity.
Beyond hardware, Razer operates a software ecosystem including Razer Synapse for device customization, Razer Cortex for game optimization, and Razer Gold, a virtual credit system for gaming purchases. The company also produces the Razer Iskur gaming chair line and Razer Anzu smart glasses. Razer's products are extensively used in professional esports, with sponsorship partnerships across major competitive gaming organizations.