Razer Iskur V2 X Gaming Chair Review: An affordable, frills-free entry-level gaming chair

If you like the design of the Razer Iskur V2, but don't want to shell out over $600 for a new gaming chair, you're in luck. The company also offers the Iskur V2 X, which has much of the same style as its more expensive sibling — but with a sub-$300 price tag.

The Iskur V2 X sacrifices many of the extras that make the Iskur V2 so special, but its more accessible price point makes it a good fit for those who prioritize value when searching for the best gaming chairs.

Razer Iskur V2 X Specifications

Assembling the Razer Iskur V2

Like the Iskur V2, the Iskur V2 X review unit arrived in a massive black box weighing 41 pounds. With that said, I managed to carry the cumbersome box, intact, up to the second floor of my house and to my office (my back be damned). With the back opened, I found the following parts carefully protected and arranged in the box:

• Fabric gloves for assembly (glued to the inner flap)
• Backrest and seat base (left and right arms pre-attached)
• Metal, 5-arm base
• Casters 5x
• Gas lift, tilt mechanism
• Allen wrench, screws, and plastic covers for left/right side arms

Each primary component for the chair was wrapped in a clear plastic bag to protect the metal finish or fabric during shipping. The assembly instructions are printed on the back of a large piece of green cardstock. The instructions are easy to understand with pictograms to guide you through the building process. I started by affixing the castors to the base, and then banging each into place on the floor (which startled my Mini Schnauzer puppy). The next step was to insert the gas lift cylinder into the base.

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I then had to remove four screws from the seat base, using the included Allen wrench tool, attach the tilt mechanism, and then reinsert the previously removed screws. I then slipped the seatback onto the seat base using the metal guides and screwed each side with two screws. The final steps were to attach the plastic covers (to hide the attachment points for the seatback to the seat base). There are also two small round covers to conceal the single screw that secures the larger plastic covers in place.

Razer Iskur V2 X Design

The design of the Iskur V2 X closely resembles that of the Iskur V2. There is significant bolstering on the chair's backrest and seat base, which helps to envelop your posterior and back. My review unit featured a light grey fabric with black contrast stitching (also available in black). It's a more subdued look than the Iskur V2 that I reviewed earlier this year, which was finished in black with green contrast stitching.

The cloth seating surfaces of the chair were pleasing to the touch and comfortable during extended use. One of my niggles with the Iskur V2 was that I found the synthetic leather to be uncomfortable, sticking to my skin in warmer temperatures or when my body temperature increased from prolonged gaming sessions. The cloth on the Iskur V2 breathes better, and I had no issues with the chair sticking to my legs or making my back sweat.

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If there's a downside to fabric, it's that it can become a magnet for odors and stains — gaming chairs finished in synthetic leather are easier to clean. With a fabric chair, you'll need to be a little more careful about where you place your greasy hands if you're grabbing for potato chips, Cheetos, or any other kind of food that you may partake in while gaming (or just doing your usual daily workload).

Since this is the cost-optimized version of the Iskur V2, several features have been omitted to deliver a chair that's less than half the Iskur V2's MSRP. The comfy and removable memory foam pillow isn't included (although you can purchase one separately from Razer). You also don't get the two knobs to adjust the back lumbar support. One other change comes with the armrests: the Iskur V2 features 4D armrests, while the Iskur V2X has 2D armrests (adjustable for height and rotatable inward/outward).

One thing that hasn't changed is the ability to adjust the backrest from 90 degrees to a lounge-friendly 152 degrees. While I can recline and use the chair at a 152-degree angle, my anxiety won't allow me to maintain that position for more than 10 or 15 seconds at a time (I have the illogical fear that I'm going to topple backwards and crack my cranium).

Razer Iskur V2 X Comfort and Adjustments

Razer tackles comfort head-on by using a high-density foam for the cushion. That's just a fancy way of saying that the cushion is relatively thick, it molds to your buttocks, and helps to relieve pressure points. During my time testing the chair, my bottom was well-supported, and I didn't experience any fatigue or pain after using it for hours.

Unlike the Iskur V2, the Iskur V2 X doesn't have the adjustable lumbar support for the backrest. On the Iskur V2, you can move the lumbar support that swivels 360 degrees and can move up/down, or in/out. As a result, you might have a hard time finding (or may never find) the optimal "sweet spot" with the chair. It wasn't a problem for me, as my 5-foot-10-inch and 161-pound frame had no trouble adjusting to the backrest, which was set at an angle of about 100 to 110 degrees using the handle on the right side of the seat base. As I mentioned earlier, the chair has a maximum recline of 152 degrees, which is something I was reluctant to test for longer than a few minutes.

You also lose the 4D armrests of the Iskur V2, with the Iskur V2 X featuring 2D armrests instead. You can adjust each armrest independently for height and swivel inwards or outwards. I adjusted the height of the armrests to accommodate my seating position comfortably, but I left them in their original position — pointing straight ahead. (I've never really felt the need to swivel my armrests inward or outward, but to each their own.)

The seat features a height adjustment mechanism, accessible via a handle located on the right side of the seat base. My most comfortable position was to have the seat raised to its maximum setting.

The five castors aren’t PU-coated, like the ones on the Iskur V2, but I still had no trouble effortlessly gliding across the laminate wood flooring in my office.

Bottom Line

The Razer Iskur V2 X is a no-frills gaming chair that I still find to be comfortable to use daily. For gaming to more mundane tasks — such as typing up this review or entering data in Microsoft Excel — I rolled around my office and swiveled from left to right with ease, and even thrust my back into the seat like a maniac when I lost a race in Forza Horizon 5.

You do miss out on several features from the Iskur V2, including the memory foam headrest, 4D armrests, and 6D lumbar support. But if those aren’t features that tickle your fancy for a gaming chair, you can save well over $300 by opting for the Iskur V2 X. The Iskur V2 has an MSRP of $649 versus just $299 for the Iskur V2 X, which makes the latter a prime score for bargain shoppers. However, if you want a bit more adjustability to fit the specific needs of your body, you may also want to consider the Bouiles Master Chair, which offers more adjustability and costs just $70 more than the Iskur V2 X.