“Experience Bliss: How Razer’s Heated and Cooled Gaming Chair Transports You to Paradise at CES 2025”

CES 2025 is approaching its conclusion, and my excitement couldn’t be higher. Not due to any dislike of the exhibition floor or the opportunity to meet individuals I typically encounter online, but rather because I’ve spent the week in a hotel room with a malfunctioning heater. Hence, when I got the chance to experience Razer’s conceptual heating and cooling gaming chair today, I was almost ready to execute a heist.

Name Project Arielle, the chair isn’t yet confirmed for market launch, instead merely showcasing an idea that Razer is entertaining. However, this is a concept I completely endorse. Utilizing the company’s current Fujin Pro chair as a foundation, Project Arielle encompasses a heater and a bladeless fan, transforming its mesh back into a temperature management system.

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The mechanism operates by drawing air in from the base of the device, which is then filtered through vents located on the chair’s back and dispensed over your neck. Your lower body and arms currently don’t receive any climate control, but it still felt like an actual gust of fresh air.

I was somewhat doubtful at first, uncertain if the Arielle would really differ from simply sitting a few feet away from a fan. However, the refreshing blast of cool air on the back of my neck was undeniably revitalizing after navigating the busy exhibition floor.

Ultimately, I favored the heating feature, which capitalizes on the benefits of a mesh back by keeping your back warm without causing sweating. While it may be less groundbreaking than the cooling mode, heated gaming chairs are currently available, yet they seldom offer as much coverage as the Arielle and often utilize materials that can become uncomfortable over time.

As stated by Razer, the chair’s heater can elevate the temperature to around 86 degrees Fahrenheit, while its fan can lower your “perceived temperature” by nine degrees. Why refer to “perceived temperature” instead of actual temperature? Well, when a fan is aimed directly at your neck, you may feel cooler than a thermometer suggests.

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Regarding the controls, there is a small panel positioned on the seat that allows you to toggle between heating and cooling as well as adjust fan speeds, although detailed temperature settings aren’t available at this time. Additionally, orange lighting indicates when the device is warming and blue when it’s cooling; those are the only colors currently available.

In any case, I’m about to go wrap myself in some blankets, eagerly anticipating the day this product becomes available. Last year’s Razer concept, Project Esther, ultimately reached the market as the Razer Freyja, making it a possibility.