Razer takes back claims its Zephyr mask uses 'N95-grade' filters

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Razer has scrubbed any mention of the term "N95-grade" on its marketing materials for the Zephyr and the recently launched Zephyr Pro after receiving criticism over the labelling. YouTuber Naomi Wu posted a Twitter thread over the weekend, drawing attention to the labels the company attached to the mask. She said its marketing was "deceptive," and pointed out that the N95 is an official certification by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for respirators that filter out at least 95 percent of airborne particles. This designation involves the entire mask and not just a part of it, accounting for both fit and filtration. Neither Zephyr products are listed as NIOSH-approved respirators on the agency's site.

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Razer Project Hazel is now Razer Zephyr

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Razer gives its Project Hazel an official product name and an announcement for a beta test ahead of its release later this year. Now called the Razer Zephyr, the company is opening a beta test for this wearable air purifier. According to a tweet from Razer, it is "designed to be safe, social, and sustainable," and that it "sports 99% BFE, a secure silicon face seal, and anti-fog coating."

Razer claims this mask with built-in RGB lighting and an active air filtration system is effective as an N95 mask. Since its initial launch at CES 2021, Razer has added internal lighting and a silicon face seal. We don't know yet how much the Razer Zephyr will cost.

Source: Engadget