The Razer Enki Pro (opens in new tab) looks, at least at first glance, like many of the nearly identical racer-seat style gaming chairs on the market. Fortunately, looks can be deceiving. Racing style seats have acquired a tragic reputation in recent years for focusing too much on aesthetics and too little on real comfort, which makes buying a gaming chair difficult if you want something that supports your back and butt and looks good. your game setup.
This is where the Razer Enki Pro is going to thrive. It has all the edgy styling of a racing seat (with a healthy splash of vibrant green stitching and the iconic Razer logo), but it 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 other Razer products, it has great worldwide availability, including most of the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia (check the official Razer website). The bad news is that this premium piece of furniture will set you back $999 / £999.
That’s a whole $600 more expensive than the base-model Razer Enki ($399 / £349), not to mention more than double the price of the Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 (opens in new tab) ($449 / £379) which is currently pretty much at the top of our list for the best gaming chairs (opens in new tab) on the market.
Enki Pro Specifications
Chair type: racing chair
Lean back: 90-152 degrees
Load capacity: 136kg (299lbs)
Weight: 30kg (66lbs)
Guarantee: 3 years
Price: $999 (opens in new tab)/£999 (opens in new tab)
If you’ve ever owned a gaming chair before, it’ll be immediately apparent that you’re getting some luxuries with the Razer Enki Pro, even from the assembly. The chair arrives well protected in its packaging and is largely pre-assembled – all you need to do is push in the casters, place the seat on the base itself and then fasten the backrest with eight screws.
You even get a nice Razer glove to wear while you put everything together to avoid leaving fingerprints on it. Although this feels completely performative.
Once mounted, it’s clear where the Razer Enki Pro differs from the regular competition. Instead of the usual plastic paddles and knobs you get to control the position of the armrests, you get solid metal with a nice gloss black finish, and it gives some extra weight to the movement when making adjustments. The armrests are described as 4D so they can be moved up and down, back and forth and side to side, although the supports themselves cannot be rotated.
It really is the most comfortable racing style gaming chair I have ever sat in.
There are a few criticisms, however: the armrests have a bit too much movement for my taste, especially considering that this chair can cost as much as a full gaming PC. So it would have been nice to see some stiffness as well as better padding. The soft foam upholstery is good, but it doesn’t quite hit the same level of luxury as the rest of the seat itself.
Speaking of which, the design for the chair is really beautiful. The Razer Enki Pro uses a mix of Alcantara (a synthetic leather) and a faux-suede material with diamond stitching. That almost gives it the look of a chic armchair, and although we’ve only had the chair for a short time, it feels higher quality than the usual materials found on gaming chairs, which should help with longevity.
The recommended height and weight limit of up to 6ft 6in (204cm) and 299lbs (136kg) is on the generous side of a gaming chair, and smaller people can enjoy it too – I measure at a very chunky 5ft 6in, and although the chair feels more like a throne, it didn’t feel too big to enjoy benefits like the lumbar support and headrest. Still, if you’re on the extremely large or small side for both height and weight, you may want to look for a more specialized option. Secretlab breaks down its chairs into height and weight categories, which may make them more suitable for your body type if you’re concerned.
The Razer seat has plenty of high-density foam padding that didn’t deflate and held its shape nicely after frankly embarrassing times sitting and while you don’t get a separate lumbar cushion, there is some lumbar support built into the back of the seat. It’s slightly disappointing that this can’t be adjusted with a dial to personalize the support level (and it’s important to note that Razer doesn’t market this chair as ergonomic), but it’s still really the most comfortable gaming chair in the world. racing style I once sat indoors.
The recognizable ‘Razer green’ is present throughout the seat; with the main color for all stitching, as well as on both the headrest and memory foam pillow. That might put you off if you already have a certain 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 yet. It’s much stronger than the one on the Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 and therefore less likely to skip during use, and the shape hugs the lower head too, providing fantastic support. If you’re not a fan of neck support, you can just remove it, but without it the backrest is a bit too firm for my taste.
The casters and wheelbase are another area where Razer has focused on quality, with lots of metal for stability and longevity over most hard plastic used in some cheap gaming chairs. They work well on both deep-pile carpet and hardwood floors, so you’ll have no problem using them on a variety of surfaces. I didn’t notice any wobble from the caster wheels and the movement was very smooth and responsive.
If you’re hoping to occasionally use the Razer Enki Pro for a nap, then you should know that it can’t recline a full 180 degrees, instead maxing out at a still-comfortable 152 degrees. I didn’t fall back when testing the limits of this, and it still feels comfortable if you need to change your resting position, but if you need to be level for a quick nap then you have to march yourself out to a real bed.
The only plastic controls are the dial on the right side of the seat that can be turned to adjust your seating position, and two ‘switches’ under the seat resembling leaders, which control the height of the seat on the right and attach the backrest on the left. Although they are plastic, they still feel well made and are more fun to look at and operate than controls found on the Andaseat Kaiser 2.
The price tag feels downright unnecessary, given the small number of features and the actual ergonomic benefits you get.
Overall, the Razer Enki Pro is a fantastic gaming chair, but the price tag feels downright unnecessary, given the small number of features and the actual ergonomic benefits you get. The Herman Miller x Logitech G Embody (opens in new tab) Collaboration sits at around $1,500 (£1,400), making it one of the most expensive gaming chairs on the market. But for that you get the Herman Miller reputation for lumbar support and comfort, which will likely surpass that of the Razer Enki Pro if ergonomics are your number one concern. and if you like to buy a non-racing style seat.
Likewise, the Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 also has a magnetic headrest cushion, racing seat design and a deeper backrest for a fraction of the price, and that can be configured in a wide variety of fabrics and designs to suit almost any environment. The Razer feels sturdier and is generally higher quality, but not $600 more.
Ultimately, this becomes the deal choice if you need something that’s in between the two. Built like a tank, designed like a luxury sports car seat, the Razer Enki Pro offers form-fitting, spine-relieving comfort over a more affordable offering and, unlike anything Herman Miller offers, it actually looks like a gaming chair.
Still, for $999 / £999, it would have been nice to see a few extra touches like a selection of color options or designs, adjustable lumbar support and sturdier armrests. Heck, even cup holders would have helped justify what ends up feeling like the quintessential “Razer tax.” If you can afford it, you probably won’t be disappointed, but if you’re short on cash, there are options available for lower budgets with benefits that come close.
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