That Razer EnkiPro (opens in new tab) looks like many of the near-identical racer-seat style gaming chairs on the market, at least at first glance. Fortunately, looks can be deceiving. Racing-style chairs have gained a tragic reputation in recent years for focusing too much on aesthetics and too little on actual comfort, making buying a gaming chair difficult when you want something that Properly supports your back and buttocks and your gaming setup matches that.
This is where the Razer Enki Pro will thrive. It’s got all the angular design of a racing seat (with a healthy splash of bright green stitching and the iconic Razer logo), but it actually delivers on the promise of premium design…at a price.
If you’re looking to buy the Razer Enki Pro, the good news is that, like many Razer products, it has excellent worldwide availability, including most countries in the US, Canada, Europe and Australia (but be sure to check the official Razer website). The bad news is that this premium piece of furniture will set you back $999 / £999.
That’s a full $600 more expensive than the base Razer Enki model ($399/£349), not to mention more than double the price of the 2022 Secretlab Titan Evo (opens in new tab) ($449 / £379), which is currently at the top of our list of best gaming chairs (opens in new tab) on the market.
If you’ve owned a gaming chair before, you’ll immediately notice that you’re getting a few luxuries with the Razer Enki Pro, even when it comes to assembly. The chair arrives well protected in its packaging and is mostly pre-assembled – all you have to do is slide in the casters, snap the seat onto the base itself and then attach the backrest with eight screws.
You even get a fancy Razer-branded glove to wear while you put everything together to avoid leaving fingerprints on anything. Although that feels entirely performative.
Once assembled, it’s clear where the Razer Enki Pro differs from the mainstream competition. Instead of the usual plastic paddles and knobs you use to control the position of the armrests, you get solid metal with a nice gloss black finish that adds weight to the movement when making adjustments. The armrests are described as 4D, allowing them to be moved up and down, fore and aft, and side to side, although the rests themselves cannot be rotated.
It really is the most comfortable racing style gaming chair I’ve ever sat in.
There are a few gripes though – the armrests wobble a little too much for my liking, especially considering this chair can cost as much as a full-fledged gaming PC. So it would have been nice to see some stiffness as well as better padding. The soft foam upholstery is okay, but doesn’t quite reach the same level of luxury as the rest of the chair itself.
Speaking of which, the design for the seat is really nice. The Razer Enki Pro uses a mix of Alcantara (a synthetic leather) and a synthetic suede material with diamond pattern stitching. This almost gives it the look of a fancy chair, and while we’ve only had the seat for a short time, it feels more premium than the usual materials found in gaming chairs, which should help with longevity.
The recommended height and weight limit of up to 204cm (6ft 6in) and 136kg (299lbs) is on the more generous end of a gaming chair, and smaller individuals can enjoy it too – I measure at a very chunky 5ft 6in and while the chair feels more like a throne, it didn’t feel too big to enjoy benefits like the lumbar support and headrest. However, if you’re on the extremely larger or smaller side in terms of both height and weight, you might want to look into a more specialized option. Secretlab divides its chairs into height and weight categories, making them a better fit for your body type if you’re concerned.
The Razer seat has ample high-density foam padding that doesn’t deflate and holds its shape well after frankly embarrassing periods of sitting, and while you don’t get a separate lumbar cushion, lumbar support is built into the back of the chair. It’s a bit disappointing that this can’t be adjusted with a dial to personalize the level of support (and it’s important to note that Razer is careful not to market this chair as ergonomic), but it still really is the most comfortable racing style gaming chair I’ve ever sat in.
The recognizable “Razer Green” runs throughout the chair; as the main color for all seams as well as for the headrest and memory foam pillow. That might put you off if you already have a specific color theme, but hey, part of the appeal of this chair is in the branding.
Speaking of the headrest, this is by far the best example of a magnetic pillow we’ve seen on a gaming chair. It’s much stronger than that of the Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 so is less prone to popping off during use, and its shape also hugs the lower head for fantastic support. If you’re not a fan of neck supports you can easily remove them, but the backrest is a little too firm for my taste without them.
The casters and wheelbase are another area where Razer has focused on quality, with plenty of metal for strength and durability versus most of the hard plastic used on some cheap gaming chairs. They work well on both deep-pile carpets and hardwood floors, so you can use them on a variety of surfaces with ease. I didn’t experience any wobble from the reels, and the movement was very smooth and responsive.
If you’ve been hoping to use the Razer Enki Pro for the occasional nap, you need to know that it doesn’t have a full 180-degree recline, but still reaches a comfortable 152 degrees. I didn’t fall backwards when testing the limits, and it still feels comfortable when you need to change your resting position, but if you need to be horizontal for a quick nap, you’ll have to march off a proper bed.
The only plastic controls are the dial on the right side of the chair, which can be rotated to adjust your seating position, and two “switches” under the seat that resemble guides that control the height of the chair on the right, and fasten the backrest on the left. Although these are made of plastic, they still feel well made and are nicer to look at and operate than controls like those on the Andaseat Kaiser 2.
Its price tag honestly feels unnecessary given how few features and actual ergonomic benefits you’re getting.
Overall, the Razer Enki Pro is a fantastic gaming chair, but its price honestly feels unnecessary given how few features and actual ergonomic benefits you get. The Herman Miller x Logitech G embodiment (opens in new tab) The collab is priced at around $1,500 (£1,400), making it one of the most expensive gaming chairs out there. But in return you get Herman Miller’s reputation for lumbar support and comfort, which will likely trump that of the Razer Enki Pro if ergonomics is your primary concern. and if you are happy to buy a non-racing style chair.
Similarly, the Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 also features a magnetic headrest pillow, racing seat design, and deeper backrest at a fraction of the price, and can be configured in a variety of fabrics and designs to suit almost any setting. The Razer feels sturdier and more premium overall, but it’s not $600 more.
Ultimately, this will be the deal choice if you need something that falls between the two. Built like a tank, styled like a luxury sports car seat, the Razer Enki Pro offers snuggly, spine-friendly comfort over cheaper offerings and, unlike anything Herman Miller offers, actually looks like a gaming chair.
Still, for $999/£999 it would have been nice to see a few extra touches like a choice of color options or designs, adjustable lumbar support and sturdier armrests. Heck, even cup holders would have helped justify what ultimately feels like the typical “Razer tax.” If you can afford it you probably won’t be disappointed, but if you’re tight on cash there are lower budget options with benefits that come close.
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