- you always have to guess the angle at which you want to
keep the seat and lock it into place. As a point of comparison,
the set-and-forget system of the noblechairs HERO is much
easier. We also found the weighting of the tilt system to be
fairly poor, with it proving difficult to get the chair to stay tilted
back without resting our feet on an object to raise them up.
Conclusion
In terms of style and build quality, the Razer Iskur is a cut
above many gaming chairs, assuming
you don’t mind the in-your-face
green details. It also offers a decent
number of features and plenty of
adjustability. However, it falls short
when it comes to overall comfort.
Of course, other peoples’ mileage
may vary here, depending on your
height and body shape, but we found
the adjustable lumbar support and
shoulder wings made this chair
decidedly uncomfortable.
EDWARD CHESTERR
azer’s Iskur is the company’s one and only gaming
chair, and while for the most part it offers much the
same sort of feature set as the chairs we reviewed
in last month’s Labs test, it has one feature that really sets it
apart. Instead of relying on a cushion for lumbar support, or
offering the welcome but modest support provided by
simply firming up a portion of the seat’s back padding (as
with the noblechairs HERO and many car seats), the lower
portion of the seat’s back hinges forwards from the top.
The idea is that you can adjust this section so that it really
nestles into the small of you back and offers some support.
However, at least in our testing, it just doesn’t work. The peak
of the back’s curve sits too low at around 6in, so it pokes you
in the backside, rather than the lower back.
It’s not too bad in its default position, but pulling on the
lever to spring it forward just results in it pushing your bum
off the chair. People with shorter backs might get on better
with this design, but we also measured several other chairs
we had to hand, where the lumbar support sits around the
9in mark, suggesting the Iskur’s support is lower than the
industry standard.
The comfort issues didn’t stop there either. The shoulder
wings actively pushed my shoulders forward, creating a
rolled shoulder posture. This issue affects several of these
racing seat-style gaming chairs, but this was the only one I’ve
tested where it affected my posture so badly.
Again, shorter users will likely fare better, but a gaming
chair should still accommodate a 6ft 2in height. Moreover, it
just goes to highlight the problems with shoulder wings on a
gaming chair – they’re the definition of style over substance.
We can only advise you, by whatever means you can, to try
before you buy with this chair, to make sure it fits your frame.
It’s not all bad news though. While the green stitching is
a little in your face, the Iskur largely looks fairly smart, with
its attractively stitched faux leather finish, and build quality
is solid as well. The stand, armrest arms and the various
knobs and dials all feel good quality. The seat padding is
decent too, providing a firm support but with a pleasant bit
of springiness in it too.
One particular plus point is the ‘4D’ armrests, which have
contoured pads that are softer than some we’ve tested, and
they also lock firmly into position. The only let down in terms
of build quality is the castors. They simply don’t seem to turn.
The chair drags rather than rolls along.
The tilt mechanism also has a premium feel, and it can
float freely and lock into any position. However, it doesn’t
have a default position that you can quickly lock back intoREVIEWS / CHAIRS
VERDICT
Not quite style over substance but
certainly style over comfort.OVERALL SCORE
67 %%
LUMBAR
SUPPORT
+^ Premium build
quality
+^ Striking design
+^ Decent armrests
LUMBERED
WITH IT
-^ Lumbar support
doesn’t work well
-^ Overly rounded
shoulder support
-^ Castors don’t roll
SUPPLIER razer.com
RAZER ISKUR /£499 inc VAT
GAMING CHAIR
COMFORT
10 / 25
DESIGN
20 / 25
FEATURES
20 / 25
VALUE
17 / 25