The $999 Enki Pro, Razer’s latest iteration in the Enki family of premium gaming chairs, seems reserved for the kings and queens of comfort.
The original Enki, which retails for a paltry $399 by comparison, received mostly positive reviews when it launched back in 2021. The Enki Pro promises to level up everything about its ambitious predecessor, aiming to rival market competitors like Logitech G’s even more expensive Herman Miller Embody Gaming Chair.
The Pro, which is available for purchase right now directly from Razer, is upholstered with luxury-minded Italian Alcantara, a synthetic leather that’s often found on products like steering wheels and high-end furniture. Not quite actual leather, but still nice. The outer edges, on the other hand, are outfitted in an eco-friendly sustainable leatherette for added durability.
It also features an ultrawide seat base for inclusive accommodation, specialized shoulder arches and built-in lumbar support. If you’ve ever spent marathon hours gaming or working at your desk, you’ll know how important that last bit is. The Secretlab Titan chair I reviewed way back when doesn’t have any of that, and you can definitely feel the omission.
A dual-density cushioned backrest, reactive seat tilt and a 152-degree recline dial round out the bells and whistles, as well as a plush (and magnetic!) memory foam head cushion. It appears Razer has eliminated the usual strap system for its pillow, and it will be interesting to see how well these magnets operate.
Aesthetically, with its black and green colorway, the Enki Pro looks to fall right in line with other Razer products. Not nearly as loud, though. With a supposed carbon-fiber finish adorning the backside, it might fit in rather well when it comes to more conservative workspaces that need to be slightly more professional and a bit less gamer.
$1,000 is a lot of cash for a chair, but if the Enki Pro ends up being as comfortable as Razer claims, it could be worth it for serious gamers who spend countless hours in front of their PCs. Short of using a standing desk, good ergonomics rule the roost when it comes to hunkering down with an office seat.
I have a test sample on the way, so stay tuned for a full hands-on review of this opulent behemoth.