What just happened? There's always an absolute boatload of new tech products on show at CES, some of which are more useful than others. Your opinion of Corsair's Xeneon Edge touchscreen might depend on how much you desire a 14.5-inch, 32:9 secondary display that's also touchscreen.
Secondary displays are far from new, of course, but they've become increasingly complex in modern times. The Xeneon Edge is certainly fancy, or a bit weird, boasting a 2,560 by 720 LCD touchscreen, which offers a very crisp 183 PPI density, 350 nits of brightness, and a 60Hz refresh rate on the IPS panel.
The Xeneon Edge is flexible when it comes to where you put it. Users can place the device on their desk using the included stand, attach it to a PC or any ferromagnetic surface via the 14 built-in magnets, or put it inside a case at a 360mm radiator mounting point, which does sound pretty cool, admittedly. Corsair writes that it's thinner than a regular case fan, too, so clearance should be of minimal concern.
The display connects via USB Type-C DP-Alt Mode or a standard HDMI port. Something else that sounds quite interesting is its ability to operate in both vertical and horizontal orientations. That means it will be useful to anyone who has the need to constantly scroll through their social media feeds or keep an eye on Discord. Windows will detect the Xeneon Edge as another screen, so you can use it as such.
Corsair writes that the Xeneon Edge has a five-point multi-touch capacitive touchscreen that functions as a standard Windows touchscreen display for added versatility.
The press image shows the display running several apps, including a clock, calendar, weather, and a music player, on the screen simultaneously. It's unclear if this is software that will come bundled with the device.
The screen also integrates with Corsair's iCue software to show comprehensive information about a system's fan speeds, temperatures, CPU and GPU utilization. You can also alter profiles, lighting, fans, etc., via the touchscreen.
No word yet on how much the Xeneon Edge will cost, but don't be surprised if it's quite pricey. The screen will be available in Q2 2025 from Corsair resellers and the company's website.
We've seen plenty of LCD screens on the pump caps of AIO liquid coolers before. There was this Full HD one from Lamptron last year that also doubled as a secondary screen, and last March saw Chinese hardware manufacturer Tryx unveil the world's first AIO coolers to feature a curved AMOLED display.
Corsair Xeneon Edge is a 32:9 secondary touchscreen display that mounts almost anywhere
