The Razer Enki Pro (opens in new tab) looks, at least at first glance, almost identical to many of the racer-seat style gaming chairs on the market. Thankfully, however, looks can be deceiving. In recent years, racing-style gaming chairs have received a tragic reputation for being too focused on aesthetics and too little on actual seating comfort.

That's where the Razer Enki Pro comes in. While it has the edgy style of a racing seat (with a healthy sprinkling of bright green stitching and the iconic Razer logo), it actually delivers on the promise of premium design.

The good news is that if you want to buy the Razer Enki Pro, like many Razer products, it is available worldwide, including the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia (but check Razer's official website). The bad news is that this luxury furniture will cost $999/999 pounds.

This is a full $600 more than the base model Razer Enki ($399/£349), not to mention the Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 (open in new tab), which currently tops the list of best gaming chairs (open in new tab) on the market ) ($449 / £379), which is more than double the price.

If you've owned a gaming chair before, you'll know right from assembly that you're getting some luxuries with the Razer Enki Pro. Simply push in the caster wheels, attach the seat to the base itself, and attach the backrest with eight screws.

It even comes with a pair of premium Razer-branded gloves to wear as you assemble everything so that no fingerprints are left behind. However, this feels completely performance-oriented.

Once assembled, it is clear what sets the Razer Enki Pro apart from its mainstream competitors. Instead of the usual plastic paddles and buttons to control the position of the armrest, a solid metal with a beautiful shiny black finish is used. The armrests are described as 4D and can be moved up and down, back and forth, left and right, but the rests themselves cannot be rotated.

However, there are some criticisms. The armrests are a bit too wiggly for my taste, especially considering that this chair costs as much as a single gaming PC. As such, some rigidity and better padding would have been nice. The soft foam cover is okay, but far from the same level of luxury as the rest of the chair.

Speaking of which, the seat design is really beautiful; the Razer Enki Pro uses a mix of Alcantara (synthetic leather) and faux suede material with diamond pattern stitching. This gives it an almost high-end armchair look, and while we haven't had the seat in our hands long enough, it feels higher quality than the usual materials found in gaming chairs and should last a long time.

The recommended height and weight limit of 204 cm tall and up to 136 kg is on the generous side for a gaming chair and can be enjoyed by smaller people. I am 164 cm tall and the chair feels more like a throne, but I did not find it too large to enjoy the benefits of the lumbar support and headrest. Still, if you are extremely large or small in both height and weight, you may want to look for a more specialized option. Secret Labs divides chairs into height and weight categories, so if you're concerned, that may be a better fit for your body type.

The Razer's seat is generously padded with high-density foam padding that won't deflate or lose its shape after prolonged sitting. It's a little disappointing that you can't dial in the level of support (it's also important to note that Razer is careful not to market this chair as ergonomic), but it still remains the most comfortable racing-style gaming chair I've ever sat in.

"Razer green" is used throughout the chair, not only in the headrest and memory foam head pillow, but also in the main color of the stitching. While this may be a turnoff to those who already have a particular color theme, part of the appeal of this chair is in the branding.

Speaking of the headrest, this is the best example of a magnetic head pillow I've seen on a gaming chair; it's much stronger than the one on the Secretlab Titan Evo 2022, so there's less risk of it coming off during use. If I don't like the neck support, I can remove it, but without it the backrest is too firm for my liking.

The caster wheels and wheel base are another part of Razer's focus on quality, with plenty of metal for stability and longevity rather than the hard plastic used in most inexpensive gaming chairs. It works well on both long-haired carpets and hard wood floors, so it should have no problem being used in a variety of locations. The casters do not feel wobbly and the movement is very smooth and responsive.

Those who want to use the Razer Enki Pro for occasional naps should be aware that it does not recline a full 180 degrees. When I tested the limits of this recline, I never fell back and found it comfortable even when I needed to change my resting position, but if I needed to level out for a quick snooze, I would have to march to the actual bed.

The only plastic controls are a dial on the right side of the chair that you can twist to adjust your sitting position and two reader-like under-seat "switches" that adjust the height of the chair on the right side and secure the backrest on the left side. Although made of plastic, they feel well made and look and operate better than controls like those on the Andasheet Kaiser 2.

Overall, the Razer Enki Pro is a great gaming chair, but given the few features and ergonomic benefits you get, its price tag honestly seems unnecessary: the Herman Miller x Logitech G Embody (opens in new tab) The collaboration chair is priced at about $1,500 (£1,400), making it one of the most expensive gaming chairs on the market. But for what it offers, Herman Miller's lumbar support and comfort is well worth it, and if you value ergonomics and don't mind buying a nonracing-style chair, you can't beat that of the Razer Enki Pro.

Similarly, the Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 has magnetic headrest pillows, a racing seat design, and a deeper recline for a fraction of the price; the Razer feels sturdier and overall higher quality, but not $600 more

Eventually, the Razer's design is more comfortable than the Razer's.

Ultimately, if you need something in between the two, this is the one to choose: the Razer Enki Pro is built as sturdy as a tank, designed like a luxury sports car seat, and wraps around your hips better than more affordable products and provide spine-relieving comfort.

Still, for $999/999 pounds, some additional touches would have been nice, such as color options, design choices, adjustable lumbar support, and sturdier armrests. A cup holder would have justified the typical "Razer tax". If you can afford it, you are unlikely to be disappointed, but if you are tight on cash, there are lower budget options available with close benefits.