Razer Iskur V2 NewGen review: comfort worthy of investment

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The Razer Iskur V2 NewGen is a premium gaming chair which Razer cut no corners on when it comes to design.

If you’ve got the Razer Iskur V2 gaming chair, it might feel like no significant upgrades have been made to the base model, despite the significant price increase, but when you start to look below the surface there’s some impressive new features tucked in its build to make it feel like a worthy investment.

It’s got all the features you’d expect to see in a premium chair, such as in-built lumbar support, breathable material, 4D armrests, and quite an impressive seat tilt and recline function. You’ll also find Gen-2 EPU leather with “CoolTouch” technology which is a game changer, especially for anyone who finds themselves uncomfortable with the standard faux leather so many gaming chairs are built from. All of these elements come together to create a chair that certainly puts comfort first.

Price and availability

Costs $649.99 / £649.99 / AU$999.95
Available through Razer
5-year extended warranty

The Razer Iskur V2 NewGen launched on February 13, 2026, and is by no means a budget-friendly gaming chair with its $650 price tag. Its price point certainly gives the impression that it’s more like an investment than a casual purchase, and is bound to get any potential buyers questioning what sets it above the rest of chairs available at the same sort of point.

For this price, you are getting a very sleek, well-built chair that is bound to suit anyone with a Razer-oriented setup already, but there’s definitely some comparison to take into account.

Especially when you’ve got chairs like the Secretlab Titan Evo NanoGen Edition retailing at a similarly high $799 / £669 and the Corsair TC500 Luxe coming in cheaper at $499.99/£499.99. Two fantastic chairs offering the same level of features for a far more reasonable price.

But that’s not to say that the Razer Iskur V2 NewGen doesn’t feature anything to justify its rather generous price point. It’s certainly built to be a more premium gaming chair, offering features like extra durable armrests, new technology lumbar support, an ultra wide seat base, and a breathable fabric that means you never have to awkwardly peel yourself off the chair, so it’s the sort of seat you can use all day without feeling it after a few hours.

Neon green Razer text logo on a black Razer Iskur V2 NewGen gaming chair with a white wall in the background.

(Image credit: Future)

Specs

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Price	$649.99 / £649.99 / AU$999.95
Backrest dimensions	33.5 in / 85 cm (height) x 21.3 in / 54 cm (width)
Max user weight	299 lbs / 136 kgs
Max user height	200cm / 6 ft 6″
Seat width	17.7 in / 45cm (depth) x 15.7 in / 40 cm (width)
Warranty	5 years

Design and features

A sleek, comfortable chair
Available in four colourways
Razer embellishments are embroidered rather than printed

Razer always tends to nail their branding when it comes to hardware, so obviously the Iskur V2 NewGen follows suit. With a sleek black design, and iconic Razer green piping along the edge of both the seat and backrest of the chair, it certainly looks the part. You’ve also got the addition of embroidered embellishments on the front of the chair with the Razer logo behind where the memory foam cushion sits, and the text Razer logo on the back in the same green.

The main talking point of the chairs design is the snakeskin embroidered backrest and seat, which I really found myself admiring. I’m usually pretty impartial to additional flourishes like this, but had to appreciate the fact it wasn’t your standard diamond or crosshatch embroidery we often see on gaming chairs. The Razer Gen-2 EPU leather the entire seat is made out of is worth praising too.

Not only does it feel like a high-quality product rather than the cheap, rustling pleather found on more budget friendly chairs like , but it’s surprisingly cooling. Which was fantastic given a week of my testing with this chair was during a heatwave in the UK, so I really put this feature to the test.

This, paired with the dual-density, cold-cured foam seat cushion the product is quick to highlight on its store page, means that you’re never stuck feeling a little sweaty in your seat.

Razer Iskur V2 NewGen gaming chair seat and backrest showing embroidered snake pattern and arm rests with a brown sofa in the background with a white wall. — (Image credit: Future)

To coincide with the high-quality material the chair is made out of, the armrests need to be highlighted too. My faithful Corsair TC500 Luxe has 4D omni-directional armsets, much like the Iskur, but my biggest pet peeve is that they don’t lock into place. So, if you lean at an awkward angle, they’ll move.

However, the Iskur V2 NewGen features the same style of armrest with the ability to lock them into place with the handy use of buttons found on the sides of each rest. Plus, the extra durable build means you don’t have to worry about peeling or cracking, unlike something I faced with the Secretlab Titan Evo many moons ago.

You also benefit from the first addition of the Razer Hyperflex Lumbar Support system, which gives you a huge range of back support and is perfect for anyone like me who often finds themselves sat with shrimp-like posture when tethered to a desk for hours on end. This can be fully customised to your preferences too, courtesy of its 360 degrees swivel design.

The sculpted memory foam cushion is a nice touch for extra support, but I would’ve preferred if this was magnetic rather than relying on an elastic strap around the headrest of the chair. For $699, it would’ve definitely felt more luxurious to have a magnetic cushion, especially as that’s what’s included in the Corsair chair. It’s also a shame to cover the embroidered embellishments on the chair with both the cushion itself and the elastic strap.

The Iskur V2 NewGen is also currently available in four different colourways: white, black, black and green, and a rather attractive Quartz. So, there is some level of flexibility to get a chair that perfectly fits your existing aesthetic. It’s not as customisable as the covers you can get for the Secretlab chairs, but at least you don’t have to pay any extra to get a colour.

Razer Iskur V2 NewGen wheel base on a grey foam mat with two wheels on and a man in gloves assembling the base. — (Image credit: Future)

Comfort and performance

Lots of customisation options to suit how you sit
Ultra wide seat base lets you sit however you like
Breathable, cooling fabric actually makes a difference

When it comes to a gaming chair, the main factors that go into deciding whether it’s good or not are: how comfortable it is to use for extended periods of time, and how much you can customise it to suit your sitting style and position.

Fortunately, the Razer Iskur V2 NewGen excels in customization. There are so many buttons and dials to make the most of, which is great for someone who constantly fidgets like I do. The back support also encouraged me to sit with generally better posture during all of my testing, which is something most people who work at a desk could benefit from.

One downside to its performance is that the back cushion, where the Razer Hyperflex Lumbar Support System is stored, moves around when you shift in your seat. It’s not like those head or neck cushions that conveniently shift themselves into an uncomfortable position the second you decide to adjust how you’re sat, but it does move with you when you move in the seat.

I’d rather have a solid backrest, like the Secretlab Evo NanoGen or even the Boulies Master Series gaming chair, but this feels like a pretty insignificant gripe in the grand scheme of things. At least it’s not one of those lumbar cushions you just have to hope and pray stays in the same place.

The fabric really deserves a special shoutout too. During my testing, the UK was hit with a sweltering heatwave, so I really could put the breathable and cooling material of the chair to the test while I sat and worked away.

It’s safe to say that there is actually a noticeable difference too, and I didn’t find myself feeling uncomfortably clammy while sitting. Previously, I’d tested the Boulies Master series gaming chair in a rather hot flat, and definitely didn’t find the same level of comfort when the temperature began to increase.

This meant I could quite happily spend hours sitting without feeling it or having to get up and walk around a bit. There’s enough cushioning to make the chair comfortable, while still being firm enough to support you in all the right places.

This is definitely supported by the ultra-wide seat base which gives you enough room to sit with either your feet on the floor, or your feet on the chair if you want to embrace the terrible posture which I always tend to. But, I’d say it’s safe to assume that you’d expect that level of comfort given the premium price tag.

Razer Iskur V2 NewGen parts in a brown cardboard box and plastic packaging — (Image credit: Future)

Assembly

The Razer Iskur V2 NewGen is easy to put together too. It’s suggested as a two-person job on the instructions, but you really only need another set of hands to help position the seat base on the piston – the rest is quite easy to achieve solo.

All the tools you need are packaged delightfully, alongside a pair of gloves (or, Gamer Gauntlets as they’re labelled in the box) to make sure you don’t get any potentially nasty chemicals on your hands while building.

Not that I did. Again, because of its price tag, I’d expected there to be quite a few additional flourishes that would make assembly that little bit more challenging, but it was remarkably straightforward.

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Row 0 – Cell 0	Razer Iskur V2 NewGen	Corsair TC500 Luxe	Secretlab Titan Evo NanoGen XL
Price	$649.99 / £649.99 / AU$999.95	$499.99 / £499.99 / AU$699	$849 / £719 / AU$1,199
Dimensions	33.5 in / 85 cm x 21.3 in / 54 cm	13in x 31.9in x 21.2in / 550mm x 800mm x 590mm	35in x 22in / 89cm x 56 cm
Max user weight	299 lbs / 136 kgs	264 lbs / 120kg	396lb / 180kg
Max user height	200cm / 6 ft 6″	6ft 2in / 188cm	16.5in / 41.9cm
Seat width	17.7 in / 45cm (depth) x 15.7 in / 40 cm (width)	23.22in / 59cm	22.8in / 58cm
Warranty	5 years	2 years	5 years

How I tested the Razer Iskur V2 NewGen gaming chair

Spent a month and a half testing the Razer Iskur V2 NewGen
Tested as my primary office chair for those two months
Used when working, gaming, and watching films to test comfort

I tested the Razer Iskur V2 NewGen gaming chair over a month and a half-long period, keeping it as my only chair for work, gaming, and basically anything that required me to sit at my PC. During my testing period, I made use of all its features like the inbuilt lumbar support and adjustable armrests to keep a comfortable position while working, and then a more relaxed position when watching a film.

Regardless of what I was doing at my PC and how I was sitting, whether that was with my legs and feet on the base of the chair, cross-legged, or with my feet on the floor, I never found myself uncomfortable or struggled to sit for long periods of time. I was also able to closely compare it to my standard office chair, the Corsair TC500 Luxe, and it performed incredibly well. I’ve been struggling to find a competitor for my trusty Corsair TC500 Luxe, but the Iskur V2 NewGen certainly comes close.