Let’s start this off by fully admitting that Razer got me hooked with their new Hello Kitty Kuromi Edition gear, including the Razer Enki X gaming chair. After I checked out Hello Kitty Island Adventure, one thing led to another, and Kuromi became my entire personality. This led me to cover yet another Razer gaming chair, one we had not seen come through CGM’s offices before, the Enki X.
Razer is no stranger to gaming gear, and in the last several years, they have released a slew of chairs to meet a diverse set of needs across their users. Though we have covered several of their Iskur line-up, which tend to be the higher-end of their chairs—aside from the newest Iskur V2 X, which is only $299.99 USD—we have never ventured into Enki or Fuji territory until now.
The Razer Enki line comes in three models: the Enki Pro, Enki and Enki X. On their website right now, the Enki X is available in three styles: Black/Green, Hello Kitty and Friends, and Kuromi. Whenever I click on the Black or Quartz versions, I’m directed to either the Enki or Enki Pro. The chair’s fabric affects the price, with the Black/Green model priced at $399.99 US and the Hello Kitty and Friends or Kuromi editions at $549.99 US. As much as I love the Hello Kitty branding, I’m not sure I’d be willing to pay an extra $150 for style alone — though I know there are die-hard fans out there who might.
“When building the Razer Enki X, I was genuinely shocked at how easy it was.”
When building the Razer Enki X, I was genuinely shocked at how easy it was. My five-year-old daughter got involved and, aside from lifting the heavy parts and doing some final tightening, she was able to do it all herself. Proud mama moment — and honestly, she was so proud of herself, too. As a smaller woman, assembling gaming chairs usually requires me to call in reinforcements over the age of five, so I was thrilled to handle this on our own — and quickly at that. Most of the pieces and screws are already attached, and the packaging laid everything out so well it was almost foolproof.
As was my experience with the Iskur V2, the Razer Enki X is one of few gaming chairs that actually fit someone my size. I am 5’1” and am able to position the chair where my feet are flat on the floor. Usually, this isn’t an option for someone my size. Their website says that that the chair is suitable for people between 5’2” and 6’8” if I am reading correctly, and I wouldn’t recommend it for someone that tall.
As it stands, my head is about four inches from the top of the racing back while seated. I can’t imagine someone over six feet tall would have space to rest their head in the Enki X, but if that isn’t a priority, the height adjustments from the floor would likely be suitable for someone that size.
The 2D armrests on the Enki X offer considerable range of adjustment, sitting extremely low to the seat or high enough to match desk height. They can also tilt in and out, depending on your needs. The base of the armrests is thinner, too, meaning that even though the seat base isn’t large, someone smaller can still sit cross-legged if they choose. The chair also features a 152-degree recline, if that’s your thing. In all honesty, the Razer Enki X gaming chair is one of the least customizable chairs I’ve used.
The Enki X’s Synthetic Leather has proven to be durable and, more importantly, cleanable. In a house full of kids—and being decked out in Hello Kitty’s Kuromi, it attracts those kids—it has held up surprisingly well. There is also built-in lumbar support, but it is not adjustable in any way like the Iskur V2 is, and though it sits in the perfect spot for my body, it likely won’t be on someone who isn’t my size.
“The Razer Enki X gaming chair is a great value and gives you a good balance of support with a touch of style and flair.”
One thing that I don’t love about the Razer Enki X is its lack of cushioning. Though the chair fits me well ergonomically, I find there is less padding on the Enki X than on my MAVIX M9, the Anda Seat Kaiser II. I work from home, so I spend long hours in my chair and often transition into gaming at night. Though my back thanks Razer for the lumbar support, my butt could really use some support of its own. I also want to criticize the wheels after spending time with my X-Chair, but need to remind myself that the Razer Enki X is much more affordable, and those costs need to come from somewhere.
For its base price point of $399.99, this chair sits in line with what Razer charges. The Razer Enki X has minimum features, and it has the price point to reflect that. You tend to pay for the Razer name as a premium alone, and any added features rack up the price. There are certainly more competitive options out there from brands like E-WIN or Anda Seat with more features, but then you lose that Razer aesthetic that they are known for—and that Kuromi aesthetic, in my case.
That being said, the Razer Enki X gaming chair is a great value and gives you a good balance of support with a touch of style and flair. If you want to spring for the premium cost of the Hello Kitty and Friends Edition or Kuromi Edition, all the power to you, but for sub $400 USD, you’d be hard-pressed to find another chair with this balance of price, style and quality.
- DESIGNED FOR ALL-DAY COMFORT — Through a combination of its unique 110⁰ extended shoulder arches and 21” ultrawide seat base, the Razer Enki X ensures optimal weight distribution for long-lasting comfort during gaming marathons
- BUILT-IN LUMBAR ARCH — The Razer Enki’s lumbar curve gently supports your lower back and encourages you to sit in a neutral position, which helps your back feel less fatigued over long periods
