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Picking out the perfect gaming chair quickly becomes a high-stakes and high-cost mission.
The stakes are high because of all the furniture you're going to have, it's possible that this is the piece you'll spend the most hours in, right after your bed (or maybe as much as depending on where you're at in life).
The cost is high because, once you get out of the sub $300 range, things really start to balloon fast as you ask yourself, "Do I want fabric or (faux) leather? Do I need wheel locks? How glidey should the wheels be? What the hell's a 4D armrest? Do I need to be able to lie flat for quick naps?"
For context, I have the original Razer Iskur (original model from about four years ago) as my main office chair as well as a chair from BlackLyte. Plus I've tried a few different models of chairs from Razer and other brands at trade shows.
After sitting on the Razer Iskur V2 X for about a month, I'm ready to share my thoughts about my experience after moving from Razer's more high-end gaming chair to their lower-cost version.
Razer Iskur V2 X: One Paragraph Review
The Razer Iskur V2 X borrows the core features of the more expensive Iskur V2 to create a comfortable, more affordable gaming chair. And there's some features that are better than the more expensive model, like the wider seat base, allowing you to sit cross-legged. Whether you use this as an office chair or gaming chair, the Iskur V2 X is an excellent choice for many reasons, with very few drawbacks.
Pros - You can sit cross-legged - Firm but comfortable - Good value
Cons - Fewer adjustable points - No included head cushion - Fabric-only option
Razer Iskur V2 X: Top reasons to consider this chair
A gaming chair is an important investment. Chances are you're going to be logging a lot of hours in this piece of furniture. It needs to be comfortable for a full work day if you're using it as your office chair, plus, however many hours of gaming you can fit in after you're done with your job.
The key features you should consider with any gaming chair are:
- Seat base (is it wide enough to support a variety of seating styles?)
- Armrests (do they adjust up and down, side to side, in and out?)
- Wheels (will it drift around involuntarily?)
- Back support (will it encourage better posture?)
- Ergonomics (does it require a head cushion or lumbar cushion?)
- Appearance (will this be easy to clean?)
- Style (do you like the look?)
- Price (this varies greatly between brands and models - what's your budget?)
With these key factors in mind, I can say that after a month of testing, I think the Razer Iskur is good in some areas, excellent in others, and there's very few reasons why I miss the higher-end version of the chair.
Razer Iskur V2 X: The Seat
The seat of the Iskur V2 X is wider and has a different cushion than the Iskur V2 model. At first I didn't think a wider seat would matter to me, but now that I have it, it's the thing I like most about this chair.
It's probably not good in terms of posture, but having the ability to shift positions and sit "regular" with my feet on the ground, one foot up and one foot down, cross-legged, one leg tucked under, etc. is amazing and only possible because of the wide seat base!
With the Razer Iskur V2, there's a ridge around the seat base, so it keeps your hips aligned, but makes it difficult/uncomfortable if you want to try a different sitting position.
The cushion is firm, and designed to be extra supportive near the back (where the bulk of your weight would be) to improve comfort and posture.
Razer Iskur V2 X: The Armrests
The armrests on this chair are wide and comfortable. They have two points of adjustment allowing you to move them up or down as well as angle them outward or inward.
For the up and down adjustment there are many increments so you can really dial in the perfect height for your comfort (or for rolling underneath your desk). I did a minor outward splay to angle my armrests, so I ended up using both points of adjustment to customize for the exact position I wanted.
For reference, the higher-end Iskur V2 has "4D" armrests which have two more points of adjustment. They can move toward or away from your torso (I guess supporting wider shoulders and where your elbows would rest). And they can also slide more forward.
While 4D might seem better because it's two more adjustment points, the extra flexibility also makes the armrests feel a little mushy, whereas the 2D armrests feel quite solid.
Razer Iskur V2 X: Back and ergonomics
The chair features built-in lumbar support. It's fine, but it's obviously tough to make a one-size-fits-all version, and overall this is probably my biggest complaint with this chair.
I don't have the headrest cushion or the lumbar support cushion (both are optional accessories you can buy if you like) but I suspect this chair would feel even better with both of those things.
While you can adjust the recline on the chair significantly (all the way backward to 152 degrees) I feel like I can't get the chair vertical enough to support the back of my head.
The built-in lumbar support is good enough that I don't know that it is an essential accessory, but I do think that if you're buying this chair, you should strongly consider adding in a head cushion.
Razer Iskur V2 X: Fabric, wheels, and more!
I've used this chair on concrete flooring, thin carpet, and thick carpet and the wheels are great! You're not going to drift around accidentally, but when you want to move you can glide with ease.
The fabric that covers the chair comes in two colours, black and light grey. It's a pretty standard office chair feel, but perhaps a bit more breathable than average.
Razer also designed seat covers for the chair, so you could easily change the look. Right now the seat covers come in black and pink, which is why I chose grey for my chair – I'll have the option of having three different looks between the chair finish and the seat covers.
Setup was also very easy. All the tools (and a sweet pair of work gloves) are included in the box. If you can operate 8 screws, you can build this chair no problem. The instructions are simple and clear.
Razer Iskur V2 X: Is it worth it?
This is a chair I would feel very confident recommending to a friend looking for a gaming chair but not wanting to drop an excessive amount of money.
Yes, this chair is on the pricier side ($449 CAD/$299 USD) compared to a basic office chair. But this is certainly not a basic office chair.
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The Iskur V2 X is an excellent chair for your work or gaming station. It's adjustible in the most important ways with decent built-in lumbar support. For added comfort, it's worth buying the optional cushion for the headrest, and overall provides great value for the price.
The 152-degree recline, multiple adjustment points on the armrests, built-in lumbar support, and that extra wide seat base work together to create a very high-quality piece of gaming gear.
The Razer Iskur V2 is certainly better (if you were to swap between the two, you'd feel how the high-end model just hugs your body so comfortably); however, it's also hundreds of dollars more, which could make it out of reach for many.
The V2 X is the entry-level chair in the Iskur lineup but samples some of the best learnings and features that were implemented in the pricier models to bring a high-end feel with a lower price tag.
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