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67+ chairs reviewed
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Honesty & Impartiality
Here is why you should trust me:
67+ chairs reviewed
4 years of experience
Honesty & Impartiality
The Razer Enki pro is Razer’s top-of-the-range gamer chair and also the big sister of the Razer Enki.
If you’re here, you’re probably wondering whether it’s worth the money, or whether you’d be better off sticking with the Enki?
Specifically, compared to the Enki, the Pro only adds a magnetized headrest and better finishes for… Double the price…
As for the other models, take a look at my comparison where I’ve ranked all the Razer chairs.
As you probably already know, Razer’s philosophy is to produce top-of-the-range products with highly sophisticated designs.
It’s a bit like the Louis Vuitton of gaming, if I may make the comparison.
But in the end, is it in your interest to buy this one or another, given its exorbitant price?
You’ll find out the answer to that question throughout this review, so hang in there and read me through to the end!
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Clearly, I wouldn’t recommend the Razer Enki Pro if you’re looking for great value for money.
On the other hand, if you’re a gamer for whom quality of finish and design are very important criteria, then you can go for it.
Why should you?
Because the workmanship and overall aesthetics of this chair have never been matched by any other brand.
What’s more, it’s perfect if you tend to play up to 10 hours a day and want something really nice.
However, I don’t recommend it (I recommend others at the end of the article) if you want to get a very good deal on both price and functionality.
Because, well, for the price, having an integrated lumbar support, BUT not an adjustable one, is a real pain.
Finally, as for the Razer Enki, you’ll need to be between 1m66.5 and 2m04.
Good points:
Negative points:
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| 🏋️♀️ Weight: | 30 kg |
If you’ve also read my other reviews, you’ll have noticed that this is a criterion found on all Razer gaming chairs.
And the Razer Enki Pro is no exception!
Which is just as well, because high-density foam is the best way to ensure that your chair lasts a long time.
The denser the foam, the less likely it is to collapse under your weight.
And this is even truer when your chair is going to be used long and often.
Secondly, the foam is shaped, which means that it’s not simply uniform, but has been created to adapt to your body.
In this way, your seat will be more pleasant and comfortable, because it will adapt to the places where your body puts the most pressure.
Your legs, for example.
However, this is true of all Razer chairs.
With the Enki Pro, you’ll get the added bonus that the backrest is refined to give you far greater comfort than other chairs.
And how do they do that?
Well, it’s simple: the edges of the backrest are “harder” because that’s where your back rests the least, and “softer” in the center of the backrest, because that’s where all your weight rests.
Basically, it gives you better backrest comfort.
I wouldn’t say it’s revolutionary, but it’s nice to try out at least once, but for me it doesn’t justify the current price.
This is also found on most Razer chairs.
I’m glad, and I’ve always said it’s a good thing, that Razer is the only brand to specify the angle of the backrest side cheeks.
It’s good because it shows both that they’ve thought about it, and that they’re paying attention.
In any case, what I like about this degree of inclination is that it provides sufficient freedom, while allowing a minimum of support.
So basically, your shoulders won’t be pushed forward even if you’re a bit wide.
This is not the case with all Razer gamer chairs, for example, the Iskur only has a centered tilt mechanism.
So that’s a very good thing, because an off-center rocking mechanism brings a number of advantages, such as :
Nevertheless, it’s still not as good as a synchronous rocker mechanism, which would have been nice to have given the price.
The synchronous mechanism allows the rocker to be tilted at one of the best possible angles to protect your body.
Nevertheless, I’m not taking away a star, because let’s be honest, the off-center tilt mechanism is what’s usually found in high-end gaming chairs.
It’s rare to find synchro in gaming chairs, even if there are some.
As with all Razer chairs, the piston is a Class 4 gas piston.
This is the highest class available, and gives your chair plenty of lift.
Basically, the Enki Pro won’t struggle to go up or down, because the cylinder is powerful enough.
Class 4 also means that the actuator is more robust and solid, so you get something that lasts better over time.
This isn’t the case with all Razer gaming chairs either, some of which have a non-aluminium base.
For the time being, this isn’t a major problem, as the metal bases used by Razer are still of good quality (as on the Iskur X, for example).
The real advantage of the aluminum base is that it can withstand a pressure of around 1 tonne, making it a very sturdy chair leg.
What’s more, it’s a very attractive, premium material.
Then there’s the steel skeleton (the rest of the chair), which has spread to practically all gamer chairs.
It’s fairly light and easy to move around, as well as being strong and sturdy.
So nothing to report on that front!
The Enki Pro is one of Razer’s gaming chairs with 4D adjustable armrests!
And that’s just great!
You can adjust them in all directions, which is perfect for ergonomics, because you can adapt them entirely to your body.
You’ll be able to adjust their height, and I recommend that you raise them until they form a 90° angle with your arms.
Ideally, however, if your desk doesn’t adjust, your arms may end up too high or too low.
In this case, you can raise/lower the chair and add a footrest to keep your feet from dangling.
Secondly, they are adjustable in width, so you can adapt them to your own shoulder width.
In this field, it’s advisable to keep your arms as close to your body as possible.
So follow this advice!
Once these two adjustments have been made, you can adjust the angle of the armrests (their orientation).
There are no hard and fast rules on this, just do as you feel comfortable.
Generally speaking, I leave the right one straight and the left one inclined according to how my arm is inclined when typing on the keyboard.
And finally, you can move the armrests forward and back.
There’s no rule about this either, but I use them to move them back as far as possible and get as close to the desk as possible, that’s how I feel.
Well, Razer has done some heavy lifting here, so I’m going to skip the basic stuff about it being a bucket seat and all that, and get straight to the point.
The design is EXCELLENT.
The contrast between Razer’s specific green and the black used looks great, it’s true.
But there’s more to the Enki Pro’s beauty than that.
The fact that the back is made of imitation carbon fiber gives it an ultra-luxurious feel, or…
The fact that there are no plastic covers, which often look cheap (see the ones for hanging and holding the backrest?).
The Enki Pro’s design is simple and aesthetically pleasing.
You’ll see right away that it’s been carefully crafted.
This could be one of the reasons to justify the price and purchase of this chair:
The alcantara upholstery.
It’s used on the seats of luxury sports cars and brings an ultra-soft, plush feel to the seats.
In short, it’s a top-of-the-range fabric, and so you can compare it to something that will speak more to you, it looks a lot like suede.
Its main advantages over a “basic” fabric are that it’s very resistant, very durable, doesn’t fade and will be very easy for you to clean and maintain.
However, alcantara is breathable, but not as breathable as a natural fabric (yes, alcantara is synthetic).
So it doesn’t breathe as well.
Secondly, it has the normal disadvantages of a fabric, i.e. you have to watch out for stains.
However, Razer has played its cards right, because the Alcantara is located where your body will be resting (i.e. where it’s most important and least “at risk”, since you’re resting on it).
And the other parts of the chair are made of EPU synthetic leather (smooth and of very high quality, which does not disintegrate over time).
So you get the best of both worlds.
Very good thing: the lumbar support is integrated, which means you won’t have to bother with cushions that can move around and always need replacing.
However, and this really saddens me for the price, is that the lumbar support isn’t even adjustable, not in height, not in volume, nothing.
Frankly, for the price, it’s a real pain.
At the end of the article, I’ll suggest a chair that costs half as much and has a built-in lumbar support with adjustable height and volume.
I think this is important because, as these chairs are designed to be used by people from 1m65 to 2m04…
Well, not everyone needs to have the lumbar support in the same place, nor at the same volume.
It could break your back, and there’s nothing you can do about it if it doesn’t fit, because it’s not adjustable.
Especially since lumbar support is one of the most important elements of a chair.
If the curvature in your lower back isn’t reproduced as well as possible, you’ll soon be in pain once you’re seated.
However, it’s better for the headrest.
Firstly, it’s memory foam, which is quite rare, and great for the body, as it improves blood circulation and distributes pressure points more evenly (so it’s more comfortable for you).
Secondly, it’s magnetized, which makes it easier to adjust, and eliminates the need for straps to be fastened together, which reduces the possibility of adjusting it to your liking.
So you gain in comfort and freedom of adjustment.
In fact, it’s the only Razer chair to offer a magnetized headrest.
And what’s more… It’s in velvet! A material widely recognized for its softness and pleasant feel.
The finish of the Razer Enki Pro surpasses anything I’ve seen to date, and this may finally justify its exorbitant price.
Everything is impeccable, well thought-out, clean, the seams are excellent and regular, nothing protrudes, everything exudes solidity and durability.
There’s no messy use of plastic parts, no no, they’ve even replaced the little plastic piece used to hide the backrest screws found on all gaming chairs with a superb imitation-carbon piece that fits straight in.
What more could you ask for?
It’s easy to see that everything has been well thought out and well crafted, and that’s a rare thing.
I found the castors on the Enki Pro to be similar to those on other Razer chairs.
In other words, everything I’ve already said about them applies here too.
They’re hard-wearing, roll well on most types of floor, but struggle when tackling carpet.
I’ve had castors that were real dust magnets in the past, and this one doesn’t hold it back too much.
There’s more to it than that, with backrests that recline up to 180°, although this isn’t really necessary.
Few people actually use the 180° recline and take a nap on their chair, because a bed is still more comfortable.
But I had to tell you that there’s something better out there!
In my opinion, 152° is a good compromise – we’re in the “neither too much nor too little” zone.
It’ll allow you to find a position that suits you, while still allowing you to take short rests when you’re watching a game’s cinematic or that sort of thing!
Adjustments are fairly simple and similar to other gamer chairs.
With the exception, for example, that to adjust the backrest tilt, there’s not a lever on the right-hand side of the chair, but a castor.
Yes, even that has been designed to look “prestigious”.
For the rest of the adjustments, you’ll find two levers on the underside of the seat to lock/unlock the tilting mechanism.
You can also raise/lower the chair.
Then, on the armrests, you’ll find buttons for raising/lowering them, as well as width adjustment.
The rest, however, can be adjusted with a simple movement of the armrest!
The Razer Enki Pro is one of the easiest chairs I’ve ever had to assemble.
As well as everything being very well explained, most of the assembly is just a matter of “fitting a few things and screwing a few things in”.
It’s really child’s play to assemble.
I recognize that the Enki Pro is a huge investment, so I’ve tried to gather other opinions for you (which don’t come from me, but from what’s being said on the Internet, especially in forums).
This way, you’ll have an even wider source of opinions!
In concrete terms, most people are quite happy with the result and say very little about the price, much to my surprise!
On the other hand, the lack of lumbar support adjustment also seems to bother others.
Nonetheless, the comfort and beauty of the finish came up very, very often, and understandably so, because the Razer brand has clearly pulled out all the stops here!
If you want a chair with lumbar support that can be adjusted in depth and height, this is the gaming chair I promised you!
As for the rest, it also has an off-center rocking mechanism, 4D armrests, tilt up to 165°, magnetic memory headrest, etc.
I can’t recommend it highly enough, given that the price is considerably lower.
Read my review of the Secret lab Titan Evo.
The Razer Enki, aka the Pro’s little sister!
The two chairs are very similar, so I’m mainly going to point out the differences.
The Razer Enki is infinitely less expensive, and just doesn’t have a magnetic headrest, as well as slightly less finish and the backrest doesn’t have dual-density foam.
If you’re worried about the budget, but still want a Razer gaming chair, go for it.
Read my review of the Razer Enki.
This is the Razer Enki version X, the little sister of the Razer Enki (not pro).
The price is very reasonable, but you lose out on a lot of functionality, e.g. the armrests are not 4D, but only 2D, the tilt is not as good, and so on.
It’s really only worth choosing if your budget is very limited.
Read my test of the Razer Enki X.
Well, you’ll agree with me that the Enki Pro costs an arm (or two), but I know that some of you don’t care about the price and just want quality.
It can be seen as a long-term investment, but knowing that in my opinion there are other chairs that are much better from a technical point of view…
It’s all about the build quality, the beauty of the design and the incomparable finish.
So if that’s part of the reason for your purchase, go for it, otherwise, don’t.
Finally, to get your hands on it, click on the big button I’ve put just below! You’ll just be redirected to a site I trust.
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.