After all, what's the point of living in a post-apocalyptic world if you don't have a cool sci-fi face mask to look the part? When Can I Test It Out?Īll that said, I think Razer Zephyr looks awesome and I can't wait to try it out on my face. Hopefully there'll be a 2.0 version that reintroduces some of these lost features. But, again, I can understand if Razer is shooting for a low price point, it's something that's easily set aside for the initial release. It's also something that's a little more essential to making the mask as effective as it can be. That was a really neat touch in Project Hazel (and saves you from having to scrub down your mask after wearing it). There's also no mention of the UV sanitizing charging case (see the update below!). Speaker-free, passive pods would certainly cut down on the price but they'll need to be engineered really well so that there's clear airflow and your voice can be heard clearly. There's no mention of speakers in the ventilator pods or, for that matter, whether or not the ventilator pods are passive or active. What's interesting are the things that Razer didn't mention in the press release that were part of Project Hazel. The other nod to comfort are the dual adjustable bands rather than the over-the-ear loops of the original concept. A smaller mask is more comfortable to wear all day. Project Hazel is thankfully pared down a bit. Project Hazel masks in white and black Razer But maybe it's something Razer can introduce in future models to make the Zephyr even more sustainable. The more replaceable parts you have, the higher the cost. If Razer is focused on affordability, then that makes sense.

My guess is that the silicone face seal degrades over time and can't be switched out with a new one (I’m wrong - see the update below!). I was hoping that Zephyr would be a permanent mask.

I'm guessing the 'it' is the mask overall.which is a little disheartening. Razer says that only the filters need to be replaced and that 'it' lasts three times longer. I'm assuming those will be app-driven so that you can create different effects and colors (I love the idea of changing the color of my mask to reflect the season). That seems to be verified by the official images that show various exterior and interior LED colors. The one nod to the Razer aesthetic and fun of the original Project Hazel is the Chroma lighting on the ventilator pods.

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