Razer Edge: Teardown video reveals new Android gaming handheld internals following release
Last week, Razer finally released the Edge, its first dedicated gaming handheld and its first Android-powered device since the Razer Phone 2. Currently, the Razer Edge is limited to the US, where it starts at $399.99 as a Wi-Fi-only model. While Razer has not confirmed a global launch date yet, PBKreviews has already disassembled the device in a recent video.
In short, the Razer Edge is closer to an Android smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chipset than a dedicated gaming handheld. For reference, Razer has not equipped the Razer Edge with any rear-facing cameras, but it also lacks an active cooling solution. Instead, removing the back panel reveals a small copper heatsink with a vapour chamber. Additionally, the Razer Edge contains graphite film to dissipate heat, mirroring the designs of recent flagship and gaming smartphones.
Razer equips the Edge with a 5,000 mAh battery too, matching the capacity of Samsung's new Galaxy S23 Ultra. Sadly, Razer makes it difficult to replace the Edge's display, with a complete disassembly required to do so. By contrast, Razer has simplified removing the gaming handheld's battery, although you must unscrew 23 screws to remove its mid-frame. Overall, PBKreviews awarded the Razer Edge 6.5/10 for repairability, with deductions made for poor spare parts availability.
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