Razer Leviathan V2 X - USB-C Gaming Soundbar

The Razer Leviathan V2 X solves a simple problem: most monitor and laptop speakers sound flat and lifeless, but a traditional 2.1 speaker system clutters your desk with satellites and a subwoofer box. This compact soundbar tucks directly under your monitor at just 15.8 inches wide and delivers noticeably fuller sound through two full-range drivers and two passive radiators — the passive radiators handle the low-end reinforcement that would normally require a separate subwoofer. It's powered entirely through a single USB-C cable that carries both audio signal and power, so setup is literally one plug and you're done. For anyone who wants better desktop sound without rearranging their workspace, this is the straightforward upgrade.

Build quality is solid plastic with a clean matte-black finish that looks at home in any gaming or work setup. The 14-zone Razer Chroma RGB strip along the front adds ambient lighting that syncs with games and media through Razer Synapse, though you can also just set it to a static color or turn it off entirely. Bluetooth 5.0 lets you pair a phone or tablet and switch between USB-C and wireless audio — handy for taking a call or playing music from your phone without touching cables. At 90 dB max output, volume is more than adequate for a desk environment, and the Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo processing provides reasonable spatial separation for its form factor. The 1.98-pound weight keeps it stable on the desk without needing mounting hardware, though a bar mount option is available.