Razer Iskur V2 X Lightning Review: Comfortable And Well-Rounded For Its Price

Back during CES 2025 earlier this year, I had the chance to literally have a brief seat on Razer’s Iskur V2 X gaming chair. It felt comfortable at the time but as it is with demo booths, I couldn’t draw any conclusive points until I had a right and proper sit-down with it.

Fast forward to today, Razer was gracious enough to send me one unit to use and stress test as I see fit.

What Am I Looking At?

Well, it’s a gaming chair. More specifically, the Iskur V2 X is Razer’s more “budget-friendly” gaming chairs, complete with the snake scale motif, in keeping with its Serpentes and Arachnid aesthetics.

Like all gaming chairs, it can recline, has rotatable and height-adjustable armrests, and height adjustment. Surprisingly, it also comes with built-in lumbar support, and oh, a nice wide seat base that is bigger than the original and premium-tier Iskur. Oh, and it’s also available in two colours: the traditional Black with Venom green accents, or all Grey.

What’s Good About It?

This is perhaps the pinnacle of an “obviously, you idiot” moment, but I am absolutely thrilled that I don’t have to deal with the “height sagging” issue of my old office chair, and that the Iskur V2 X and its wide seat base (I’m going to mention this frequently simply because my posterior is big) is a boon. With the first generation Iskur, it felt like my bum was being crushed from the side. And Lord forbid you tried to stand up immediately, after sitting down for hours on end.

Again, as with all gaming chairs, having a full-face reclinable backrest translate to the ability of getting really comfortable, your posture be damned.

What’s The Catch?

At RM1,599, you’d think Razer would provide a bit more value with the Iskur V2 X, but no. Out of the box, you get a chair, and that’s it: there’s not a pillow for your head, no adjustable lumbar support, and armrests that has limited swivelling and can only be adjusted vertically. That being said, the wider seat base is still definitely welcome, and my bottom thanks Razer for it.

Should I Buy It?

Honestly? It really depends on what you’re willing to spend. As it is, there are other brands in the Malaysian market that sell gaming chairs at a much cheaper price. However, with gaming furniture, or any furniture for that matter, the “you get what you paid for” rule comes into effect.

With the Iskur V2 X, that sub-RM2,000 pricetag gives you solid, comfortable experience that you butt will thank you for, along with an adequate recline angle for you to kick back, either after a long day at work, or if you just want to catch your quick 40 winks. I just wish Razer provided a pillow for the headrest of this chair.

Photography by John Law.