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Yes indeed, Razer gaming chairs. The once modest peripheral manufacturer known for its mice and keyboards has expanded its sphere of influence into gaming furniture. Admittedly, Razer may not be the first name that comes to mind when you think of gaming chairs, most of which default to Secretlab or noblechairs. However, don’t count the Singaporean giant so far as it’s a hit with just two gaming chairs. Let’s dive into these two benches so you know the outcome and can make an informed decision.
Why buy the Razer gaming chair?
Razer has built a reputation as one of the leading manufacturers of peripherals, known for excellent build quality, industry-leading performance, and some of the most aggressive visual designs we’ve seen here at WePC. Suffice to say, we admire Razer and many of its products are in our offices in the office. We’ve also had hands-on training with both chairs in the past.
Razer Escore or Razer Inky
Fortunately, these are the only two seats Razer has made, so there’s not much chance of paralysis here. However, there are some key differences that you should be aware of before making your final decision, we will go through some of the most important features of each chair for you.
What to look for in azer gaming chair
There are some key aspects that can be applied here. Fortunately, they can all be applied to other brands of gaming chairs as well. It should look good, be comfortable, and encourage healthy posture, luckily both chairs manage this but in marginally different ways which we’ll do later. Of course, Razer being a premium brand means a premium price tag for it, so be prepared to pay quite a bit here, if you’re on a budget, we’ve got a guide on the best budget gaming chair too.
Razer Escore gaming chair
Razer entered the gaming chair market again in October of 2020 with the release of Razer Iskur. This gaming chair has a new piston-driven lumbar support system which has a large travel distance making it ideal for a variety of players. This type of mod system is really unique and fun to play with. It really baffles us why no other gaming chair manufacturers have attempted to emulate this design.
Razer Escore gaming chair
Dimensions
66.5 x 137 x 74.5 centimeters
Of course, a standard set of gaming chairs with bells and whistles is available these days. The Razer Iskur gaming chair comes with 4D armrests, a tilt lock, and a very respectable 139-degree tilt angle. It sure has ticked all the right boxes so far.
Other features of this Razer gaming chair, besides the aforementioned lumbar support system, include the steel-reinforced chassis, allowing for a maximum load of 299lbs/136kg, and it should be an absolute unit of unparalleled size to overload this bad boy. Here’s what you need to know at a glance:
- Adjustable back support, with memory foam neck pillow.
- Three colors to choose from. Gray canvas, black faux leather or black and green faux leather.
- Recommended height range: 5’6″ – 6’2
We also love the design, of course, here’s the Triple Snake logo, along with some options to implement lime green accents into the fabric. In keeping with the razer theme, the lumbar support section is stitched with a pattern reminiscent of snakeskin and it’s a subtle design choice just as we like. We find the light green “Gamers” logo to be glowing, but because it’s on the front of the base, it won’t turn on much.
Razer Inky gaming chair
Razer’s second product in the gaming chair space was the Razer Enki, released in October of 2021, and became notable when Razer chose to remove the piston-based lumbar support in favor of an ergonomically designed, but firm seat back. However, the Razer Enki kept the usual stuff, 4-D armrests, tilt lock, etc. In our Razer Enki review, we found the chair to be comfortable, but its consistent ergonomics made it unsuitable for a large portion of WePC employees.
Razer Inky gaming chair
Seat base width
54 cm / 21.25 in
reclining angle
152 degrees
shoulder arc
110 degrees
Visually, we prefer the Razer Enki over the Razer Iskur. Razer has skillfully used a combination of different materials and textures to create a very eye-catching gaming chair. We especially like the faux leather strap that bisects the backrest vertically. The areas around the backrest have a pleasant matte feel. Razer has also reduced the prevalence of the distinctive lime green, with thinner stitching. Fortunately, they’ve also removed the “for gamers, by gamers brand” sign from the outside of this chair. Here is a quick summary of vital information:
- Integrated and firm lumbar support.
- Three colors to choose from. Black, quartz, or black and green combo.
- Recommended height range: 5’4″ – 5’8″
It’s worth noting in the Razer Gaming Chair Buyer’s Guide that the price difference is significant. At the time of writing, the Iskur is $499, while the Enki is 20% lower at $399. The $100 difference is assumed to be due to the additional cost of the Enki’s piston lumbar support system. We have to assume that’s why they decided to abandon this complex system when they were developing Enki.
Razer gaming chair: Enki and Iskur – the last word
In the end, it comes down to a mixture of personal preferences and some unmistakable specs. On the surface, the chairs look very similar, and visually, there isn’t much in them. The real differences are divided into two aspects: features and price. The price has already been mentioned, and it makes sense that the price of the Razer Enki, which has fewer features than the Iskur, is correspondingly lower. However, it must be said that you will not find all the features worthwhile, and some of them may be completely unnecessary for you. Since Razer only produces two gaming chairs, this buyer’s guide should help make the decision between the two a little easier for you. Happy playing!