Razer Turret

The Razer Turret isn't perfect, but it works well – and, more importantly, it's easily the best solution for couch-gamers I’ve seen to date.

Stylish and compact design ; Main keyboard deck stays rigid during couch sessions ; Vertical recharging base is convenient

Keyboard lacks media keys ; No backlighting for the keyboard ; Poor wireless range without use of USB extension ; Mouse has low DPI optical sensor ; High price

The Turret is a high-end gaming solution that’s looking for a problem. There’s a reason that almost every attempt to bring both mobile and PC gaming into the living room has eschewed a mouse and keyboard. While it makes sense in theory, using a big,...

Sleek wireless design ; Compact frame ; Convenient charging dock

Lacks lighting and dedicated macro keys ; Weak magnetic mousepad ; Small mouse won't work for everyone

The Razer Turret is a lightweight and wireless alternative to other bulky lapboards, but hardcore PC gamers might not love the feature-light design of this wireless peripheral.

Is the Razer Turret worth the $160 USD it costs straight from Razer? Absolutely. It might surprise you that this keyboard costs more than the Razer Forge TV – that I can’t properly explain, as I’ve not had the opportunity to review that Android TV...

The Razer Turret's mouse magnetization is a nice touch, and the lap-board is great for web surfing and light gaming sessions

Not apt for intense, competitive gaming sessions, considerably more expensive than similar (though less stylish) options

If you like to play single player content then the Turret is a more usable piece of tech, but it's just not stable enough for anything competitive.

Great wireless options ; Strong overall gaming performance ; Makes living room setups viable

Uncomfortable over long periods of time ; Tiny, righty-only mousepad ; Keyboard not ideal for typing

The Razer Turret isn't a perfect solution for living-room PC gaming, but its great wireless performance and easy lap placement make it a viable one.

The first thing which struck us as we unboxed the Turret products was that the keyboard is a very solid, weighty item. That’s no bad thing as it keeps it sturdy on our lap or desk. The design is still very sleek but it is sturdy. The mouse doesn’t...