I’m going to be honest, as we like to be at NAG, when the Razer Iskur V2 X was unboxed and built for us to review, it kind of felt a little uninspiring.
It’s pretty plain, doesn’t come with anything fancy, and, I guess, just looks like a regular old gaming chair.
However, after having it at the office for quite a few weeks now, the Razer Iskur V2 X has turned into the office favourite. From clients attending meetings in the NAG gaming room board room, to friends playing DnD around our fancy table, we’ve had more questions about the Razer Iskur V2 X than any other chair in the office.
And, to be fair, the more you sit in it, the more at home you feel.
So what is the Razer Iskur V2 X, and why does it seem to be so popular?
Well, the Iskur V2 X is the “entry-level” chair of the Iskur V2 lineup. It doesn’t come with all the bells, whistles and adjustable lumbar support that you see in the regular Iskur V2, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a good chair. Quite the opposite, in fact.
It’s simple, with a wide seat base and lowered edges, a one-size-fits-all lumbar support back, 2D armrests, a 150-degree recline, and plastic wheels.
That’s it, and that’s what makes it great.
The wide seat base is very comfortable, whether you’re a larger person, sit wide-legged or even want to pull your legs up onto the seat for some cross-legged action. The backrest doesn’t have any adjustable lumbar support, but the built-in shape, which assists with posture, feels supportive enough without feeling like someone is trying to push my belly out.
It can be a little stiff, as it’s quite limited in its padding, but it’s not uncomfortable. The 2D arm rests are adjustable up, down and at a horizontal angle. This might sound basic, but because there aren’t 100 points to adjust the armrests, they feel sturdy and solid.
Of course, the simplicity does mean you lose out on a few features. The backrest doesn’t have much neck support or a neck pillow, so if you have gotten used to using one, you might miss it here.
The reclining also only supports one locked in position at a time. This means you can’t rock back and forth in your chair that much.
For me, I don’t usually sit with my head pressed against the back of the chair, and I was always shouted at as a lightie when I rocked back and forth, so neither of these missing features bothers me one bit.
There is just one more thorn to the rose, however. Len, our resident simracer and bucket seat enthusiast, doesn’t enjoy sitting in the Razer Iskur V2 X.
He’s so used to the tight fit of his racing simulator that he feels a little lost in the chair. So, if you’re not one for a wide chair with ample space, the Iskur V2 X may not be for you.
Overall, I found the Razer Iskur V2 X quite a comfortable seat. Whether I was attending meetings at NAG HQ, if I was able to bag the chair first, or sitting in front of the gaming desk downstairs, attempting to show the office how cool League of Legends was.
If you’re looking for something simple and wide, then the Razer Iskur V2 X is definitely a good place to start, if you’ve got R7,000 to blow.
