Razer Iskur V2 X Review: Stellar Comfort at an Affordable Price

As someone who works from home, in front of a computer all day, a comfortable gaming or office chair is one of the most important pieces of furniture I have to consider. On average, I’m spending upwards of 8-10 hours of the day on the very chair I’m writing this story on. In comes Razer’s Iskur V2 X, the new entry-level gaming chair from the company.

The Razer Iskur V2 X is a more affordable version of the flagship Razer Iskur V2 gaming chair. It’s designed to support similar ergonomic perks, such as the contoured shape, as well as a built-in lumbar arch for better posture and back support. It is also covered in a breathable multi-layered fabric and offers a high-density cushion for all-day use. In Canada, the Razer Iskur V2 X launched at $449, a significantly lower price than the $899 price tag of the Iskur V2. In comparison to other gaming chairs on the market, like Secret Labs or Blacklyte, the Iskur V2 X holds up, offering all-around comfort with little concessions having to be made.

Out of the box

As expected, the Iskur V2 X ships unassembled. In the box, you’ll find everything you need, including the base, backrest, armrest, casters, and instructions. All of the chair’s components are easily identifiable. Within the box, I also found a very limited number of assembly tools. Razer ensures that the Iskur V2 X can be assembled with only one person and in a short amount of time.

One of the nice perks Razer includes during the assembly process is a pair of protective gloves. This is great as some components, including the bottom of the chair’s base, use a form of lubricant to avoid pieces squeaking or getting stuck over time. Razer Iskur V2 X also ships with an extensive sheet of instructions, offering guided images to help with assembly.

All in all, it probably took me around 20 minutes to assemble the Iskur V2 X. The process includes attaching each of the wheel casters to the base, screwing in the adjustment component to the base and slotting in the backrest. Razer very kindly avoids having to screw or assemble many piece of the Iskur V2 X together. Even when it’s required, it doesn’t take all that much effort or energy.

Comfort and Design

One of the first things I noticed as I began to use the Iskur V2 X was how comfortable the base was to sit on. Coming from the Blacklyte’s Athena chair, I was relieved to sit in such a wider base on the Iskur V2 X. The base cushion of the Razer Iskur V2 X is 21.4 inches and narrows down to a 14.6-inch width. This provides leagues more room and comfort for users. For reference, I’m around 185 pounds. The Iskur V2 X is designed to hold a maximum of 299lbs. The base is also flatter compared to other gaming chairs. So, if you often like to have more room on the base to sit, or bring your legs up to sit cross-legged, the Iskur V2 X supports that.

Razer’s Iskur V2 X adopts the lumbar support of the flagship Iskur V2 gaming chair. The backrest features a built-in lumbar curve, supporting the lower back. As someone who frequently suffers from lower back pain, I’ve found that the Iskur V2 X is quite comfortable, even after hours of use. It’s worth noting that the gaming chair does not ship with an included cushion. So, if you need a back cushion or headrest, you may want to source one. Razer does offer a head cushion, made of memory foam.

The ergonomics of the Iskur V2 X is quite nice, to be completely frank. I’ve had gaming chairs that just don’t feel great to sit in after hours of use. While I still take regular breaks from sitting, I don’t feel as though it’s because my back isn’t being supported or my posture has gone all out of whack. The high-density foam cushions of the base provide enough pressure where it matters most. However, the important component here is that the cushion will begin to contour to your frame. For me, the first few days of use felt the most rigid. However, within the first week, I found the Razer Iskur V2 X to be far more form-fitting and comfortable as I sat on it. All in all, the Razer Iskur V2 X has been a great option for me as I sit, write and podcast at my desk each day of the week.

One of the design aspects I want to praise Razer for is the use of its multi-layered fabric. Razer’s Iskur V2 X is soft enough to the touch when sitting in shorts. It’s not too abrasive or coarse. With a plush-like finish, the Iskur V2 X stays cool and smooth all day. Other gaming chair brands use similar fabrics for their chairs, and it pays off in spades. Razer is smart to continue the use of this fabric as opposed to leather or other fabrics that aren’t nearly as comfortable.

Adjustments and recline

For all that the Iskur V2 X does well, I do have a few minor gripes. The first is the limited adjustments that can be made to the armrest. Of course, for the price point, there have to be some concessions being made to the design of the gaming chair. The armrests are a notable casualty. They are soft and provide a bit of cushioned support for my forearms. However, the use of 2D armrests is far too limited when sitting at my desk. I miss having 4D armrests, allowing me to adjust the back and forward position of the armrests. I also wish the max height of the armrests were slightly more, but that’s likely just personal preference.

The Iskur V2 X also features a 152-degree recline adjustment on the backrest. It’s not a feature I commonly take advantage of. Usually, when sitting at my desk, I’m writing and doing other productive tasks. Very rarely am I playing games with my seat reclined. However, I find it worth pointing out that many other gaming chairs available offer up to 165-degree recline. While it may not seem like a large difference, it could be for some players. That said, however, the available recline positions are a great quality-of-life perk for times I did want to jump into a session of Marathon or as I played The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. 

Final thoughts

Razer has married affordability with all-day comfort with the Iskur V2 X. High-quality gaming chairs with all the bells and whistles can cost upwards of $1,000. With the ISkur V2 X, Razer has brought down the buy-in price for a premium gaming chair without compromising all-day comfort. Of course, with a lower barrier of entry, there are fewer adjustment options and perhaps not as many additions to enhance the comfort. However, for an easy-to-assemble out-of-the-box gaming chair that doesn’t break the bank, the Razer Iskur V2 X is an easy recommendation.