Razer Goliathus Extended Chroma Gaming Mousepad

Needed a new large mousepad, and this was only slightly more costly than plain mats of the same size. I was worried about the thickness, but it ends up being surprisingly thin. Another nice surprise was how flat it lays right out of the box even after having been packaged rolled up! I love the look of the LED strip as it’s enough to add a nice accent to your desk without being too “in your face”. Cord is a nice length too. Highly recommend!

NOTE: If you have cats, you may want to consider the gray version of this product. I got the black and am constantly cleaning cat hair and paw prints off of it to keep a clean look… would be much more manageable if it were gray.

Seriously a game changer. Amazing size and the colours are really nice. Smooth and great build quality

Pros:
-Light diffuser is very even across the whole thing, surprisingly. The exception is the corners, but hey, welcome to physics limitations, take a number and we’ll process your complaint sometime in the next 3 millennia.
-No obnoxious branding on the cloth itself. Very slick, smooth surface.
-USB cable is long enough that it’s not a problem. 21.3 units big. What units you ask? Stop asking questions.
-Very sturdy, high-quality construction.
-Nice and wide, just how I like my mousepads. Keeps the keyboard on the same height as the mouse. You wouldn’t think it does much for ergonomics but it’s got like a high-class feel to it and makes you feel richer than we both know you are.

Cons:
-Light bar is stitched on. That itself isn’t the problem, but the (surprisingly strong) string used tends to dig into your skin a bit and feels rough after a while. Not as big of a problem as you think it is. I don’t notice much, even after a 16-hour gaming marathon. Usually some red skin after that, but that’s not surprising.
-CLOTH. God I hate cloth. Spill one thing on it and the stain ruins the slick appearance forever. Wears down your mouse skates. Frays over time. Sure it looks nice, but god I wish you could get extended PLASTIC mousepads.

Complaints are mild and may vary due to personal taste. Honestly a really high-quality mousepad with gorgeous vibrancy. Not very bright, but then again I wouldn’t want it to be; would be too distracting.

Very happy with this product. I have a large desk and I use my keyboard and mouse to game. This mat is large enough to accommodate whatever configuration I need. Most importantly, it provides awesome grip and precision for my optical mouse (I use a Razer Basilisk), and good grip for my keyboard (I use a Razer Cynosa Chroma), which now does not shift at all when I’m mashing keys in live combat. Bonus – it looks hella cool with my LED mouse and keyboard. The LED lit edging is not bumpy or raised above the mat, so there is no skin irritation on my wrists or lower arms while using it.

I was a bit unsure of purchasing it at first, because of the cost (and I was hoping to find one with graphics on the mat itself), but like all Razer products, it’s high quality, and does its jobs very well. If they ever make one with graphics that are based on popular fantasy MMORPGs or fantasy topics/subjects instead of mostly FPS, I’d own one of those, too! The black is super slick though, and looks really good on my desk.

As far as cleaning goes, I have Siberian Huskies and their hair often gets stuck on the mats off my sleeves, and it takes some work to get them off. That’s not a bad thing though – it’s a testament to its grippy nature. I just use a non-shedding type cotton cloth to lightly wipe it off and keep it clean. I’ve not tried to clean it beyond a surface dusting, so not sure how it will hold up when it needs a more solid cleaning, but I’d doubt I’ll have any problems with it.