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Razer Revives Mako Desktop Speakers With Compact Gaming Audio Line
23 Sept 2026
The new Razer Mako range brings back a name first introduced in 2008, combining compact desktop design, 7.1 virtual surround sound, deeper bass, Chroma RGB lighting and flexible connectivity across two models.
22 September 2026 — Hamburg, Germany — Razer has unveiled the new Mako desktop gaming speaker line, marking the return of one of its best-known audio names with two compact models designed for modern gaming setups.
The range includes the Razer Mako, a 2.1-channel system with a dedicated subwoofer, and the smaller Mako X, which uses a 2.0-channel configuration with built-in passive radiators. Both are designed around custom-tuned 2.75-inch full-range drivers, 7.1 virtual surround sound and a compact footprint intended to deliver more immersive audio without taking over the desk.
Mako returns nearly two decades after the original
The original Razer Mako launched in 2008 as one of the company’s earliest premium desktop audio products. Razer says the new generation is not simply a direct sequel, but a broader reworking of the concept for current gaming setups.
The new line keeps the compact, rounded visual identity associated with the original while introducing modern features such as USB-C audio and power, Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5 mm connectivity and Razer Chroma RGB lighting.
Barrie Ooi, Head of PC Gaming Division at Razer, said the company designed the line for players who want larger-scale sound from a relatively small desktop footprint.
The Mako line is our answer to gamers who want room-filling sound in a compact footprint.
Razer is positioning the range not only for gaming, but also for music and film playback, making it part of a wider shift toward all-in-one desktop entertainment setups.
Razer Mako adds a dedicated subwoofer
The larger Razer Mako pairs two 2.75-inch full-range drivers with a forward-firing 3.5-inch subwoofer in a 2.1-channel configuration.
Razer rates the system at 40W RMS and 60W peak output when used with a compatible USB-C power source, with a frequency response extending down to 45 Hz. The speakers are angled to project sound toward ear level, while 7.1 virtual surround is used to create a wider perceived soundstage.
The dedicated subwoofer is the main distinction between the Mako and the smaller Mako X. It is intended to give games, films and music more low-end presence without requiring a much larger speaker system.
The Mako also uses rear-projection Razer Chroma RGB, casting ambient lighting onto the wall behind the desk rather than limiting the effect to the speaker cabinets themselves.
Razer says the lighting supports 16.8 million colours and can react to more than 300 Chroma-integrated games.
Mako X targets smaller setups
The Mako X is designed for users who want the same general approach in a more compact format.
It uses the same 2.75-inch full-range drivers but replaces the dedicated subwoofer with built-in passive radiators. The system delivers up to 30W RMS and 45W peak output, with bass extending down to 60 Hz when connected to a compatible 30W or higher USB-C power source.
It can also operate from standard USB power at reduced output, which gives it greater flexibility for smaller desks or portable setups.
The Mako X uses 10-zone Chroma RGB underglow rather than the rear-projection lighting of the larger model, creating a more restrained effect beneath the speakers.
Both models support USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3 and 3.5 mm connections, making them compatible with a wider range of PCs, laptops and other devices.
Gaming audio is becoming part of desk design
The Mako launch reflects a broader change in PC gaming hardware.
Speakers were once treated mainly as functional peripherals, but modern gaming setups increasingly combine performance, lighting and industrial design. Keyboards, mice, displays and speakers are now often selected as part of one visual environment.
Razer has leaned heavily into that trend through Chroma RGB, and the Mako line extends it further into desktop audio.
The difference between the two models also shows how gaming audio is fragmenting around different setup priorities. The standard Mako is designed for users who want a stronger audio presence and deeper bass, while Mako X is aimed at cleaner, smaller workspaces.
The return is also a nostalgia play
Reviving the Mako name also gives Razer an opportunity to reconnect with an earlier generation of PC gaming enthusiasts.
The original Mako was developed with THX technologies and gained recognition for its unusual design and audio performance. Razer says the revived line is intended to preserve the spirit of that product while adapting it for modern hardware and gaming habits.
That combination of nostalgia and redesign has become increasingly common across gaming hardware, particularly as brands bring back names and formats associated with earlier periods of PC and console culture.
For Razer, the Mako revival gives the company a clearer flagship identity in desktop speakers while also broadening its audio range beyond headsets and microphones.
A broader desktop audio strategy
The Mako range also arrives as gaming peripherals continue to become more integrated.
A single USB-C cable can now handle both audio and power, Bluetooth allows the speakers to work with mobile and secondary devices, while software-controlled lighting helps the speakers fit visually with the rest of a gaming setup.
That makes desktop speakers less isolated from the wider hardware ecosystem.
Rather than competing purely on sound output, gaming audio products are increasingly being judged on connectivity, footprint, visual design and how well they integrate with the rest of the desk.
Razer’s approach with Mako reflects that shift.
Availability
Razer says the Mako X begins the return of the line, with further Mako products expected through Q4 2026 and into 2027. The standard Razer Mako with a standalone subwoofer is part of that broader rollout.
About Razer
Razer is a global gaming technology and lifestyle company producing gaming peripherals, laptops, software and digital services. Its hardware portfolio includes keyboards, mice, headsets, microphones, chairs and gaming laptops, while its software ecosystem includes Razer Synapse and Razer Chroma RGB.
