Razer's "NewGen" gaming chair is a breath of fresh air with comfy ergonomics and an affordable price to boot

At the end of 2025, I tested the E-WIN Champion Upgraded chair, which ended up causing me a huge amount of discomfort in my back, and, to make a long story short, I didn't like it.

I quickly began searching the web for a better replacement. Fortunately, I didn't need to search long as Razer had sent me its Razer Iskur V2 X NewGen gaming chair to test.

Without the chaos of Black Friday to hold me back, I was able to immediately get to work stress testing Razer's chair. Fortunately, I can confidently say that the Razer Iskur V2 X NewGen was a sigh of relief for my back, thanks to its solid and comfy materials with an ergonomic design.

Add on top a much more affordable MSRP of $349.99, and you have a high-quality gaming chair that I would easily recommend to anyone, even if there are some aspects that can be improved upon.

Here is my review of the Razer Iskur V2 X NewGen gaming chair.

Razer Iskur V2 X NewGen: Build quality and assembly

To start off, the Razer Iskur V2 X NewGen was quite simple to put together. It was included with a set of instructions that perfectly conveyed how to build it with informative writing and photographs, and it had a set of tools for me to build with no problems.

Still, the difficulty of building this chair will depend on your personal strength and room space. If you're not particularly strong or suffer from mobility issues, you may require assistance to help you build the chair, as some of its parts can be quite heavy.

The build quality of the Razer Iskur V2 X NewGen gaming chair is top-class. It's Razer Gen-2 EPU Leather with Cooltouch Technology, which feels nice, cool, and durable to touch. Plus, its metal wheel base is strong enough to support my 230lb+ body with no issues to its stability, regardless of its positioning.

However, it should be noted that Razer's recommended weight limit for this chair is 299 lbs. So, while gamers in my weight range won't have any issues, this chair may struggle supporting more heavyweight gamers weighing between 300 and 400 lbs, especially if the chair's not assembled as intended.

Razer Iskur V2 X NewGen: Comfort, durability, and features

The Razer Iskur V2 X NewGen gaming chair features a decent assortment of seat adjustment options to help make it more suitable for specific users. These include Ultra-Durable 2D Armrests, a 152° backrest recline, and a hydraulic system to change the seat's height.

After messing around with these settings, I have found that nearly every component of this chair is comfortable to rest on, no matter what position you put it in. The seat feels nice to sit on for many hours, thanks to its high-density, cold-cured foam seat cushioning fitting snuggly around my backside, and its padded armrests feel nice to rest my arms on while typing.

The backrest and lumbar support feel a bit too stiff for my liking compared to the pillowy seat cushioning. Thankfully, it was nowhere near as rough as the E-WIN Champion Upgraded chair's backrest and lumbar support, and any true discomfort I felt this time was due to bad posturing on my part rather than the chair itself.

Also, I had only recently received this chair with just a week of testing, so I'm confident that once I've broken this chair's backrest and lumbar support in, it will become more comfortable in the long run.

Still, I wished that this chair came with a lumbar support pillow, but those are sold separately at Razer's website for $59.99.

Should you buy the Razer Iskur V2 X NewGen?

✅ You should buy this if:

• You're looking for a high-quality and durable mid-range chair with comfortable seat cushioning and armrests.
• You need a chair that's simple and easy to put together.
• A chair that won't cost you over $400.

❌ You should not buy this if:

• You weigh over the 299lb recommended weight limit.
• You want a chair with a softer backrest and lumbar support.
• If you want a chair bundled with a lumbar support pillow to help ease back pain.

While the Razer Iskur V2 X NewGen's $349.99 MSRP is pricier than other chairs we've reviewed in the past, like the Razer Enki X or Sihoo M57, its above-average comfort levels and tough build make a strong case that justifies its price point, especially for a mid-range chair.

So, if you can't afford to buy the best gaming chairs on the market due to their lofty prices, like the Secretlab TITAN Evo NanoGen or the Razer Iskur V2, then the Razer Iskur V2 X NewGen is a great, affordable alternative.

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