Razer Edge

Access to the best cloud services (and much more) ; Excellent AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate ; SD storage for emulation ; Good physical controller

You already own a phone that does all of this ; 5G data plan is expensive ; Large bezels ; Poor speakers

The Razer Edge 5G is a good stab at creating an all-in-one cloud and mobile gaming device, with a good controller and access to 5G data. But it’s just not unique enough from your phone to justify the purchase for most people.

Powerful specs Truly portable design Beautiful display 5G is ideal for cloud Great emulation potential

Loud fan Cramped design Pricey considering alternatives

“The Razer Edge is a powerful handheld for cloud gamers, but you probably already own something that can do what it does.”

Powerful for the price ; Smooth game streaming ; Removable controllers ; Facilitates convenient, one-hand use

Android is clunky and inconsistent for physical controls ; Razer Nexus software is full of irritating elements ; Lacks a kickstand

The Razer Edge shines as a top Android-based gaming handheld thanks to its strong local and cloud performance.

The most powerful tablet out there. Blazing-fast performance. Runs full Windows 8 and any PC game or app you desire. Murked-out styling. Great display

Laughable battery life. Accessories are a must, and that drives the already expensive price up. It’s too large, heavy and uncomfortable to carry around. Performance hiccups when hooked to an HDTV

AAA gaming on a tablet ; Excellent build quality on tablet and accessories ; Novel, fun and slick ; Surprisingly good multitasker

Quite expensive, and a questionable value compared to a laptop ; Needs pricey accessories to reach its potential ; Short battery life ; When you factor in accessories, it's not really portable ; It's heavy

When you hear the phrase "tablet gaming," what comes to mind? Angry Birds, Infinity Blade and The Walking Dead games? Well what if we told you that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Batman: Arkham City and Far Cry 3 were now tablet territory?

Incredible performance for a tablet ; Cool, fun peripherals ; Very clean version of Windows

Big, clunky ; Very expensive ; Mediocre display for a $1,000 PC

It's a good device for anyone, but the right device for only a few

I’ve had portable gaming machines before – my interest in notebooks started with small 12-13” gaming notebooks and I still have an undying love for systems like the Clevo W110ER. But those are all small notebooks with big GPUs, offering nowhere close...