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Razer introduces Clio X wireless head cushion speaker at PAX West
The $110 chair accessory offers a lower-cost alternative to the original $230 audio cushion.
The short version
- Razer announced the Clio X, a $110 head cushion speaker for gaming chairs unveiled at PAX West 2026.[Engadget]
- The device cuts the original Clio's $230 launch price by modifying the internal acoustic architecture.[Engadget]
- The accessory relies on 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity and THX Spatial Audio, but it requires an external power bank to operate.[Engadget]
Key facts
- Razer announced the Clio X head cushion speaker at PAX West 2026 for $110.[Engadget]
- The original Clio launched the previous year at a price of $230.[Engadget]
- The Clio X includes two 38mm loudspeakers and two 55mm passive radiators, shifting from the original model's 43mm aluminum cone drivers.[Engadget]
- The cushion does not come with a bundled power source, and Razer recommends a PD2.0 power supply of at least 10,000mAh.[Engadget]
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