When I first dove into the Razer Gamer Room, I was truly impressed by how seamlessly Razer stepped into the smart home market. Their initial lineup of Aether smart lights didn’t just deliver a fantastic user experience through Razer’s own software; they also smoothly integrated with the existing smart home setups people are already comfortable with.
These smart lights offer quality illumination, plenty of customization options, and are a breeze to set up, making the Razer Gamer Room an easy choice to recommend. Now, Razer has introduced the new Aether Standing Light Bars, which largely follow this same path of easy recommendation.
The new Standing Light Bars are just as appealing, bringing vibrant lighting into your space. However, like the rest of the Gamer Room lineup, they do come with a price tag that seems a bit steep. This is especially noticeable when considering the Standing Light Bars might be the least costly segment of the Gamer Room by a significant margin, and that’s before you think about whether you have enough outlets or ports to accommodate the entire family of Gamer Room products on your desk.
### Why You Should Trust Me
I’m Zachary Boddy, a staff writer and expert reviewer at Windows Central. I spend my days rigorously testing devices—everything from laptops and desktops to peripherals and smart lighting. My aim is to evaluate these products for quality, value, ease of use, and unique features.
This review is based on a sample provided by Razer. They didn’t influence the content of this review nor saw it before publication.
### Standing Light Bars: Pricing and Specifications
The Razer Aether Standing Light Bars hit the market at $99.99. They’re sold as a pair, connected permanently via a single cable. These bars are the sixth product in the Razer Gamer Room lineup unless you count the light strip extender, which would make them the seventh.
Razer’s new Standing Light Bars, just like their other smart lighting products, integrate with their Gamer Room mobile app as well as popular platforms such as Google Home and Amazon Alexa. At $99.99 a pair, they sit at a mid-range price point within the Gamer Room ecosystem. Fully equipping your setup would now cost around $570 and consists of several components, including a light strip, extender, light bulb, Lamp Pro, monitor light bar, and the new standing bars.
Available only in black (matching the design of the monitor light bar), these aren’t offered in white—a sharp contrast to other Gamer Room products. Opening the box, you’ll find them connected via a 3m braided USB Type-C cable, backed by Razer’s 1-year warranty.
### Standing Light Bars: The Good
Visually, the Razer Aether Standing Light Bars are a delight. They feature a sleek, cylindrical design with a seamless strip of RGB LEDs that are impressively bright when given enough power. The color temperature and brightness remain consistent along the entire length of the bar.
Customization hits a high note with these lights. They support all the color options and patterns offered by the Razer Chroma arsenal, including in-depth customization within their Chroma studio. With these bars, you aren’t just getting lights; you’re stepping into a constantly evolving Razer ecosystem that promises to enhance its products with updates.
One major perk is how effortlessly they integrate into your existing Razer setup. Plug them in, use the mobile app to pair, and you’re set—it’s much smoother than experiences I’ve had with competitor systems like NanoLeaf. You’ll need the app for initial setup, but Razer Synapse also offers another layer of control.
The bars can stand facing you for a more direct light show or toward the wall for an ambient glow behind your monitor. The flexible design allows placement adjustments via the well-designed stands.
### Standing Light Bars: The Bad
Despite their great looks, the Standing Light Bars don’t feel as solid as they should, given the price. They’re made from a common matte black plastic, which gives them a hollow feel. Moreover, they’re too light, and their bases lack enough grip to prevent slipping during minor adjustments.
Furthermore, these light bars demand significant power. While they’ll function with your average USB 2.0 port, they’ll shine brighter if hooked up to a full-power source. A drawback, considering the whole Razer Gamer Room setup demands several ports and outlets—and that’s before incorporating additional Razer Chroma products. An all-in-one hub to streamline power connections is sorely needed.
### Standing Light Bars: Final Thoughts
When your home is already a hub for Razer Chroma, these light bars fit in perfectly. They sync seamlessly with other Razer products, making them a solid choice for those invested in the ecosystem.
Sure, they bring brightness and vibrant RGB colors wherever you wish, and while their physical design might not scream premium, the visual impact is undeniable. Priced at $99.99 on Amazon, the Razer Aether Standing Light Bars bring stylish illumination to your setup.
While they aren’t flawless—feeling a bit too lightweight and power-hungry—the overall aesthetic and ease of integration into the Razer Chroma ecosystem make these a strong addition. If you’ve already committed to the Razer way, these light bars are a glowing recommendation.
