January’s Project Hazel has excitingly become Razer Zephyr. Find out how you can beta test the RGB lit Razer face mask right here!

Plans were unveiled by Razer back in January, at the technology trade show CES. Then named Project Hazel, the gaming experts had intentions to create a high-tech N95 mask in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The idea was to improve the ability to communicate between wearers. By that point, we were already getting pretty fed up of not being able to lip read, and constantly asking people to repeat themselves.

Project Hazel was cleverly designed to enable the reading of lips, through a transparent front panel. It also boasted detachable ventilators, high bacterial filtration, and built-in mic and amplification technology. Putting the company’s stamp on it, the Razer face mask also was said to feature RGB lighting. This was partially to indicate battery percentage, but also just because it does look pretty cool.

Now no longer just a CES vision, Project Hazel has been realised as the Razer Zephyr. On the 6th August, Razer announced on Twitter that it had moved onto a new stage with their face mask project. The tweet assured that the Razer face mask had been designed to be safe and sustainable.

In order to develop the mask further and bring it to fruition, Razer is looking for participants to beta test it. Those who take part in the test will get an exclusive sneak peek at the mask in all its high-tech glory.

Although the design looks by and large the same as the original Project Hazel, some changes appear to have been made. Razer Zephyr features a large visible grill at the bottom of the transparent panel, which comes with an anti-fog coating. Further details have not been offered as to whether this is to aid ventilation, or as part of the on-board amplification system.

If you would like to beta test the new Razer face mask, simply head to this page and enter your details. Participants must be happy to provide images and feedback for Razer to share publicly.