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67+ chairs reviewed
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Honesty & Impartiality
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67+ chairs reviewed
4 years of experience
Honesty & Impartiality
Last updated on: November 25, 2024 at 04:11 AM
Created by gamers, for gamers, the Razer Enki is the cousin of the Razer Iskur, the little sister of the Enki Pro and the big sister of the Enki X.
Hard to know which is which, isn’t it?
In short, the Enki Pro is an improved version of the Enki, but an extremely expensive one.
The Iskur holds its own against the Enki, and if you want to know more about that, I’ve got a comparison on every Razer gaming chair!
And the X versions are the brand’s “entry-level” versions.
Now that we’ve seen the family tree, our aim with the Razer Enki is to offer a very good gaming chair that rivals the top of the market.
So when you choose Razer, you’re not just buying a chair, you’re buying an image, you’re buying a story, and you’re buying into the Razer community.
In short, Razer is all about finish, detail and prestige.
But the big question you have to ask yourself is, is the Razer Enki really that good? Isn’t it overpriced?
I’ll be giving you the answers to these questions throughout the review, so follow me closely!
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The Razer Enki is aimed at gamers looking for a luxurious, well-designed and comfortable chair.
It’s for you if you tend to spend 5-10h/d sitting, gaming or working.
Otherwise, if your gaming time is more like 30mn-1h, save yourself some money and get a good budget gaming chair instead.
Because yes, in my opinion, it’s not worth investing so much if you don’t play that much. It has certain ergonomic settings that allow you to sit for a long time, but it’s definitely not suitable for 30mn – 1h.
Next, make sure that your morphology is adequate for this model, otherwise it will pose quite a few problems, like lumbar support for example.
So it’s only for you if you’re between 1m66.5 and 2m04 tall and weigh less than 136kg.
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Negative points:
| 📅 Warranty:️ | 3 years |
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| 🏋️♀️ Weight: | 30 kg |
What I particularly like about the Razer Enki is its very dense shaped foam.
From a practical point of view, it’s very important to have dense foam, because that’s what allows your seat or backrest (well, wherever there’s foam) to…
Always return to its original volume!
This is crucial to a chair’s durability, especially at this price.
My only small point of disappointment is that Razer doesn’t seem to have specified the exact density, but I trust Razer on this point.
So as far as foam density is concerned, you’re fine!
Then, the other very appreciable point to know is that the Enki’s foam has been shaped to better match your body.
You’ll see when you sit on it, the foam doesn’t act the same in your back or seat (especially where your buttocks and legs are).
It molds itself perfectly to the curves of your body in these areas.
A bit like memory foam, I’d say (but it’s not, don’t get me wrong).
The extra comfort is absolutely unequalled, and you’ll see that the foam has been well worked.
Few brands work their foams so well (but they do exist).
I have to congratulate Razer on this one, because it’s the first time I’ve seen a brand talk about it and promote it.
For those who don’t know what I’m talking about, in this case I’m talking about the side cheeks on the backrest.
This is what makes the backrest (from the front) more or less rounded, depending on whether the side cheeks have a large or small angle.
And Razer haven’t been kidding.
Their side panels, and especially the angle, have been designed to distribute weight as evenly as possible, so that you can maintain maximum seating freedom while still being supported.
And it’s a great success: you’ll feel great sitting without feeling compressed or disturbed by the side bolsters.
On the contrary, they’ll even give you an extra touch of comfort.
Gamer friends, the tilt mechanism is super important.
Frankly, I’ve got lots of friends who use the little lever on the side of the chair to lock it into place on their gaming chairs, and…
It’s the worst mistake you can make and the worst thing you can do to your back.
Your muscles need to move, your back needs to move and the load on your body doesn’t always have to be distributed over the same areas.
What’s the only thing that can do that? (Apart from getting up from your chair and going for a walk/exercise, of course).
Well, it’s the tilting mechanism!
So don’t block it.
Then, there’s rocker mechanism and there’s rocker mechanism.
A centered rocker mechanism, like the one on the Iskur (which is why I don’t prefer this model), is far less ergonomic.
Why is this?
Because in an off-center tilting mechanism, the tilting is done at knee level, and mechanically for your body, this changes EVERYTHING.
For a start, your feet will still be touching the ground during the tilt (which should make you appreciate this mechanism all over again).
Secondly, the blood will circulate better in your legs (so if you’re currently experiencing leg heaviness or pain, this could be the solution).
And what’s more, your whole lower body will thank you, because, for example, it stretches your hips less (which usually take a beating when rocking on a centered mechanism).
That’s why I really like the Razer Enki’s off-center tilt mechanism.
Well, I’m not so surprised, the class 4 gas strut is a basic.
Frankly, if you see a chair with a class 3 gas strut, unless you’re on a budget and it’s a cheap chair… Don’t take the chair.
It’s a deal breaker.
A good class 4 gas spring is what gives you the strength to raise/lower the chair.
To give you a practical example, I’m sure you’ve already had a rather basic, rather lousy chair which, when you wind it up, jerks back.
Generally speaking, it’s because the gas-operated jack is a rather rotten class 3 which has trouble getting your chair to rise.
Given that, in addition to durability, one of the criteria for classifying jacks is spring force.
Once again, a success with quality materials.
The aluminum base (basically what you hang your castors on) is important for the chair’s durability.
And what I like about the Razer Enki is that the base is made of aluminum, which is the strongest material in this respect.
It can withstand up to about 1 ton of pressure, which is not only huge, but also a very beautiful material.
As for the chassis, steel is more commonplace, but also the most resistant material in the world of gaming chairs, even if most chairs are equipped with it.
So, in terms of durability, the Razer Enki remains a good investment.
For a chair in this range, I admit I wasn’t expecting anything other than 4-dimensional adjustable armrests.
It’s the ultimate in ergonomics, and if it hadn’t been, given the price, it would have been a deal breaker.
And if you’d like to know more about the benefits of 4D armrests, here’s what you need to know:
In short, the armrests on the Razer Enki are fully adjustable.
In terms of comfort, the top of the armrest isn’t exactly hard, but it’s not exactly soft either.
Let me explain: the top of the armrest is comfortable and padded, but the padding is quite firm.
I find it ideal for playing, because sinking into the armrest would have been super disturbing.
In addition to the bucket-chair design typical of most gaming chairs, Razer has really added an extra touch of finesse and elegance to its Enki model.
Already the logo at the top of the backrest, the stitching in “Razer green” which contrasts superbly with the color of the seat…
And then there’s the velvet upholstery on the seat and back, which not only has a practical function (which I’ll explain later), but also works superbly to add an aesthetic touch to the seat.
I really like it, and what do you think of this design?
Give me your opinion in the comments!
The only “flaw”, because it’s not really a flaw, is that the Razer Enki Pro has an even crazier design in this respect, with a backrest and contours in imitation carbon fiber.
On the other hand, the price of the Enki Pro is… Colossal.
There aren’t many gaming chairs that have surprised me in terms of the coverings used, apart from one of the Maxnomic gaming chairs I was able to review (suede, which was super soft/comfortable).
This is a first for me: a velvet chair (seat and back) which, in addition to being pretty, soft, comfortable and very pleasant to the touch, also has a practical function.
Do you think it’s there by chance?
No, it’s also because, as most of your body rests on the seat and backrest, to avoid sweating, it’s ideal to have a breathable material in these areas.
And velvet is much more breathable than synthetic leather!
So you won’t end up sweating and dying of heat in summer thanks to this, and you’ll also get a soft, pleasant-to-the-touch upholstery.
Then, on the premium side, the backrest, outer edges and all the rest are made of ultra-high-quality smooth synthetic leather.
It’s not the kind of synthetic leather that’s going to give out on you after a year, cracking all over.
So very good for both durability and practicality.
This is the part where I’m a little disappointed.
Everything was perfect, everything was fine, except for one detail.
The headrest is excellent, and what’s more, it’s made of memory foam (it’s just not magnetic, unlike the Enki Pro).
Memory foam is great because it molds to your head, distributes pressure points better and improves blood circulation.
So in that respect, it’s the best you can get.
The only problem is the lumbar support, which is integrated, and that’s good, very good, so you don’t have to worry about cushions that move around and have to be put back on all the time… BUT…
In this price range, it’s hard not to have it adjustable.
In other words, if it’s not in the right position for you, or if it’s too big or not big enough, well, apart from buying a separate cushion, you’re stuck.
And I think it’s a real shame, for a chair at this price and with very, very good qualities, not to have put this in place.
And it’s not an uncommon adjustment; almost all Quersus chairs (except one) have built-in, volume-adjustable lumbar support.
And in the end, I’ll give you a gaming chair at an even better price with volume AND height-adjustable lumbar support.
Anyway, that’s the big drawback of the Razer Enki, in addition to its price.
The stitching is very nice, regular, not too tight, but not too loose either, and solid.
The finish is very clean, nothing sticks out, nothing has been left to chance or rushed, but I’ve come to expect that from Razer.
As for the rest, there’s the occasional use of plastic here and there, which is common in 99% of gaming chairs, so I won’t say anything about it as long as it looks solid and resistant.
On the other hand, if you want a “crazy” finish with almost no plastic parts for screw covers and all that, you can have a look at the Enki Pro, but the price hurts a lot.
That’s still pretty mundane, but it’s notable: the Razer Enki’s castors are quality.
By that I mean solid, and they roll well on various types of floor (except carpets).
Secondly, and most importantly, they don’t scratch floors (especially linoleum, which would have been a problem).
Dust doesn’t accumulate very quickly, but it does accumulate.
On the other hand, that’s quite normal too, as long as it’s not extreme.
So that’s a good point too.
The backrest of the Razer Enki reclines up to 152°.
This isn’t the best tilt in existence, since there’s a better one: 180°, which allows you to lie down completely in nap mode.
However, I don’t think it’s all that important and I tend to say it’s more of a “gadget”.
So 152 degrees is good because it’s the best of both worlds.
It gives you the freedom to orientate the backrest as you wish and find a sitting position you like.
And it also lets you take a few breaks from watching streams while half lying down.
You can adjust the backrest tilt using the lever on the right-hand side of your Razer enki.
The rest is adjustable using the levers on the underside of the seat.
These can be used, for example, to raise/lower the chair, or to lock/unlock the seat tilt mechanism.
The armrests also have similar buttons for adjustment, e.g. the outer button for raising/lowering the armrests.
On the other hand, to adjust the armrest tilt, you’ll have to “force” it, as there’s no button for this purpose.
Finally, under the seat, you’ll find a knob that lets you adjust the “hardness” of the rocking mechanism according to your weight.
I recommend you set this as high as possible.
I’m not a handyman, and although I’m now used to assembling chairs, I can tell you that in no more than 20 minutes everything will be assembled.
It’s particularly easy to assemble, and some screws are already pre-screwed.
What’s more, on the brand’s official YT channel there’s a bunch of assembly videos.
As the Enki is more recent than the Iskur, it’s more difficult to gather user reviews.
Other users praise :
On the other hand, many people rightly complain about the lack of adjustable lumbar support for the price.
And it’s true that I’m disappointed too.
As I mentioned in the review, this is the famous chair with an integrated lumbar support that is both height- and volume-adjustable.
As well as having all the other adjustments like 4D armrests, a backrest that reclines up to 165°, a magnetic memory foam headrest, off-center tilt mechanism, etc., I find it very interesting and only slightly more expensive.
I find it very interesting and only slightly more expensive, only the design is less “top” I think, but I recommend it.
Read my review of the Secret lab Titan.
This one’s a good alternative for smaller budgets. There are 4D armrests, backrest tilt up to 180°, good quality fabric, but there’s no integrated lumbar support and the tilt mechanism is centered.
I’d only recommend it if you’re on a smaller budget, as it’s still good, but you obviously lose out on ergonomics with the centered rocker.
Read my review of the Corsair T3 chair.
It puts up a good fight against the Enki, as it has 4D armrests, an integrated, volume-adjustable lumbar support, an off-center tilt mechanism, and so on.
The price isn’t too high, so it’s reasonable, but its shortcomings lie in the fact that the integrated lumbar support isn’t height-adjustable.
Read my Vaos review.
As you now know, investing in comfort is very important, both for you and for your back.
So think of it as a long-term investment that will pay dividends the longer you use it.
And with its 4D armrests, its tilt up to 152°, its off-center tilt mechanism, its memory foam headrest, its integrated lumbar support (although unfortunately not adjustable)…
The Razer Enki is a good candidate for a “luxurious” gaming chair that will stand the test of time and take good care of you.
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Thomas is the creator/editor of this site. A very passionate gamer since his early childhood, his mission is to help you choose an important part of your set-up: the gaming chair.