{"id":87731,"date":"2026-09-25T10:29:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T02:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=87731"},"modified":"2026-09-25T10:29:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T02:29:59","slug":"razer-brings-back-its-mako-desktop-speaker-lineup-with-a-refreshed-design-to-boot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=87731","title":{"rendered":"Razer brings back its Mako desktop speaker lineup, with a refreshed design to boot"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Razer <\/b>is no stranger to the desktop speaker space, with lineups like the Leviathan and Nommo under its belt. However, the company has announced a third series of speakers to add to its catalogue, named the Mako lineup<\/b>.<\/p>\n
That name might sound familiar to a few of you. If not, then you\u2019ll have to go back all the way to almost 20 years ago, when Razer launched the original Mako speakers. (P.S. If you want a history lesson, take a look at our coverage of the original Mako here, in all its 2008 glory.)<\/p>\n
Yes, the new Makos are technically a reboot. Unlike the nearly 20 year-old speakers, however, the new Makos feature a different, orb-shaped design, with a concave dip where the speaker diaphragms are.<\/p>\n
Razer Mako and Mako X<\/h2>\n\n
The Mako X is the entry-level speaker of the Mako lineup.<\/p>\n
Image: Razer<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Razer has only revealed two speakers from the new lineup so far \u2013 the Mako <\/b>and the Mako X<\/b>.<\/p>\n
The Mako X is the more affordable of the two, and features a 2.0 speaker system. When connected via USB, they support up to 30W RMS and 45W peak power, and also feature 2.75-inch drivers <\/b>that Razer says are custom-tuned.<\/p>\n
The Mako X also features dual passive radiators on the back for better bass response, though the sub-bass frequency response on paper looks average, ending at 60Hz. It does, however, support virtual 7.1 surround sound, as well as multiple input methods \u2013 USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, and a 3.5mm aux input.<\/p>\n
You can also connect your headset and microphone to the Mako X via dedicated 3.5mm output and mic input ports on the side of the right speaker.<\/p>\n\n
The Razer Mako features a subwoofer that makes it a 2.1 setup.<\/p>\n
Image: Razer<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
As for the Mako, it also connects via USB, but its power output gets an upgrade to 40W RMS <\/b>and 60W peak power<\/b>. It\u2019s also a 2.1ch speaker, coming with a dedicated 3.5-inch front-facing<\/b> subwoofer<\/b> rather than the passive radiators. Hence, the frequency response for the subs is a little bit better here, as low as 45Hz<\/b>. The size of the full-range drivers on the Mako proper are kept at 2.75-inches.<\/p>\n
Like the Mako X, it also supports virtual 7.1 surround sound, as well as Bluetooth, USB and 3.5mm inputs.<\/p>\n
It should be noted that for both the Mako and Mako X, the peak power output is only achievable if you have a compatible power source<\/b>. For instance, connecting a pair of Mako speakers to only your laptop may not achieve the same loudness as if you had a dedicated PD-enabled power adapter connected. Razer recommends plugging in a 45W or higher power adapter to get the most out of the Makos.<\/p>\n
As with most Razer products, the Mako and Mako X support Razer Chroma. The RGB LEDs on the Mako are able to convey 16.8 million colours, but the Mako X sees a bit of a downgrade in this department, with only 10-zone LEDs built in.<\/p>\n
Where have I seen this before?<\/h2>\n\n
The Creative Pebble X and Pebble X Plus (latter pictured here) have a very similar design to the Mako speakers.<\/p>\n
Image: Creative<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Overall, it looks like a fairly competent speaker system with the potential to get quite loud, though we\u2019re not entirely sure if it\u2019s worth it just yet without hearing it. That\u2019s especially true as there\u2019s another set of speakers, made by another Singaporean company, that shares a very similar shape.<\/p>\n
To clear the air, the Makos are a bit behind the curve when it comes to design; they look pretty similar Creative\u2019s Pebble speakers, which have been a mainstay of the company for about 8 years now.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s not to say the Makos are a complete rehash of the Pebbles, as there are a few differences between the two lineups. Namely, the Makos support virtual 7.1 audio, whereas none of the existing Pebble speakers do.<\/p>\n
The angle at which the speakers face is also slightly, if negligibly, different \u2013 the Makos are angled at 40\u00b0, while the Pebble speakers are angled at 45\u00b0.<\/p>\n
The lower-end Mako X also has passive radiators built-in, while the comparable Creative Pebble X does not. It\u2019s worth noting that the Pebble X Plus does have passive radiators, though it being a 2.1-channel setup puts it more on the level of the higher-end Mako.<\/p>\n
Beyond these spec-for-spec comparisons, though, the only way to truly know the difference between the Mako speakers and the Pebbles are to listen to them and compare, which isn\u2019t possible right now as the Makos aren\u2019t out yet.<\/p>\n
Nonetheless, considering the popularity of the Pebble line, it does seem as if the Mako speakers are directly competing with them. But whether deliberate or not, the similar design does mean it takes some of the flaws of Creative\u2019s Pebble lineup.<\/p>\n
This includes the lack of a tweeter to handle highs, like Edifier\u2019s M60 desktop speakers. Razer also emphasised the compact shape of the Mako speakers \u2013 it\u2019s an intentional choice as the company wants the footprint of the Mako speakers to be as small as possible, but it\u2019s potentially the reason the Mako X and Mako are capped at 45W and 60W peak output respectively. The Mako speakers also miss out on other connection methods such as optical, coaxial and line input.<\/p>\n
Pricing and Availability<\/h2>\n
The Razer Mako X will become available on 6 October 2026<\/b> on Razer\u2019s website, RazerStores as well as authorised retailers, while the Mako will only be available in December 2026<\/b> (you can be notified when it released here). We don\u2019t know the Singapore pricing yet, but we do know its US pricing. The Mako X will cost US$99.99 (~S$128)<\/b>, while the Mako will cost US$149 (~$192)<\/b>. \u2013 as far as Razer products go, these prices actually aren\u2019t too exorbitant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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