Design & Build Quality

When Razer first unveiled its Enki line of gaming chairs, it was as priced above its other competitiors due to its extra bells and whistles acclaimed for ergonomics. Knowing that, Razer decided to launched a slightly lower-cost alternatives and named it the Enki X line where they would do collaborations to beef up their sales. This time, we have a collaboration dedicated none other to gamer girls and Sanrio lovers alike. This is the Enki X in the Kuromi and My Melody variant. Starting off with the design, the Enki X looks very different from their Iskur line. From the top, there is your distinct Razer logo sewn onto the headrest with a plastic cutout for a sporty look. Moving down, there is a mini print of Kuromi on the left and My Melody on the right sitting atop the monogram of both Sanrio characters as a backdrop adorning the edges of the 110° shoulder arches. And if you realised, the Enki X drops one of the biggest features of the more expensive chairs and that is the adjustable built-in lumbar support. It is simply just a built-in lumbar backrest with purple cross-stitched cushions lined against a central pink strip of leather. There is also no memory foam headrest cushion included too and none of the same theme by Razer. The backrest lightly wraps you in a comfortable and non-intrusive way that you hardly fit constricted in your movement even if you have wide shoulders. The entire backrest and seat base uses the same EPU synthetic leather and there are purple stitching seams all around the chair giving it a clean and minimal aesthetics that adds to its quality finish. At the back, we have the My Melody love Kuromi logo proudly ablaze above the Sanrio characters of Kuromi and My Melody on sweet pancakes. Onto the seat base, I have to say it is fairly wide at 21 inches and more than enough for one to cross their legs with ease. The pivots of the reclining backrest, a simple light grey plastic cover on the outside encase the black metal pivot joints that holds the backrest and seat base in place. However, instead of the magnetic covers that we see on some of its competitor's chairs, Razer has stuck with the tried and true standard screws to attach the side plates on. It definitely isn't the most pleasing way to assemble that part but I can see why they did so. On one hand, Razer could lower some cost on the materials side and dedicating more cost to makes the print more premium knowing that users wouldn't interact with tightening screws that often anyway. On the right, you will find the lever that allows you to push back the backrest position to 152 degrees. Decently sufficient for a short nap or a short relaxation rest. On that note, I am glad to report that it is impossible for any toppling issues even if you keep your legs crossed and lean all the way back at 152 degrees. Moving on, the armrests are 2D and wrapped in a rubber finish with plastic extenders that slides up or downwards with a push of the button at the bottom of each armrest. The armrests are also capable of moving inwards to fit your typing or gaming needs or outwards to create more space for cross-legged sitting. There is however, no option to push the armrest forward or backward to bring it closer or further away from your desk to the chair. The bottom of the armrest which attaches to the seat base is fortunately made of metal and the L-shaped curve is covered with yet another piece of plastic to protect users from any potentially sharp metal points. With all we need to know about the exterior of the prints, we also need to consider the cushion density to determine its comfortability. At its core, it is filled with cotton and polyester layer to give it thickness together with a multi-synthetic leather wrapping the outside layers and lastly a resin finish on the most outer surface to give it shine. Razer claims that it is tougher and more durable than standard PU leather and the plush yet dense High Density PU Moulded Foam cushions support your body shape. It is indeed of just enough dense and firm support for a gaming chair to feel right for ergonomic uses. For long gaming sessions, I do experience some heat trapping when used in a non air-conditioned room. At its best, I could sit for around 4 hours straight without standing up if I were to use it in an air-conditioned room and around an hour or two in a non air-conditioned room before I need to air the trapped heat. In terms of durability, it has a while since I owned the chair and it seems to hold up fine without any peeling from small accidents as of yet. Onto heaviest parts of the chair, the steel-reinforced frame and metal wheelbase can support a weight of up to 136kg, and is ideal for gamers with from 156cm to 194cm. Now, you will find a lever on the right helps to adjust the height of the seat. It is fitted with a gas lift class 4 hydraulics and a 5-star metal powder coated steel wheelbase that you attaches to 5 of the 60mm PU casters that are plastic. I would say it is definitely floor-friendly and won't damage delicate floorings but as for the longevity, not so much. Unfortunately, that isn't my only pet peeve. If you realised by now, Razer has did away with using some parts from their original Black/Green variant but there is one part that I wished they didn't do so; the piston. The piston is black and it is visible at the bottom of the wheelbase. To me, it did surprise me at the start and still throw me off when I look at the entire product from far, I felt that it was out of place and they could have at least make the visible part of the same light grey colour to match the aesthetic.

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User Experience & Comfort

In terms of comfort, the Enki X is on par with one of the better ergonomic gaming chair that I have tested. My height and weight was in the range of the Enki X series and it seems to fit my body frame like a glove. The EPU synthetic leather is resistant to accidental water spills which buys you some time to clean up the mess when a spill happen and it would not likely leave a stain. Since, the Enki X cushions are mostly pink and purple, I do see the EPU leather getting dirty over time and possibly darkening with everyday uses as well unless you do frequent leather cleaning with the right solution. All the moving parts of the Enki X is made with high quality metal, however most of the other parts that you usually interact with are encased in plastic. Hence, in day to day use, it doesn't instil as much confidence in the longevity of the plastic parts as they may tend to wear down easier. Still, knowing that the frame is fully metal means that internally we won't face as much wear and tear issues. If you wish to tighten the screws after some time of use, you do have to go through the hassle of removing the rubber cap and unscrewing the plastic cover to get to the internal frame. Lastly, Razer also offers a 3 year warranty for its mechanisms and moving parts excluding wear and tear.

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PROS​

• Durable Construction

• Excellent Build Quality & Materials

• High Density PU Molded Foam

• Durable EPU Leather

• Resin Finish and Fine Prints

• Clean and Minimalistic Stitching Seams

• 2D Armrests

• 152 Degree Backrest Recline

• Gas Lift Class 4 Hydraulics

• 3 Year Warranty

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CONS​​​

• Lack of Personalisation Services

• Lack of Any Similar Themed Headrest Cushion

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The Bottom Line

All in all, the Razer Enki X Kuromi and My Melody Edition is a premium, comfortable and cute gaming chair that not just serve gamers who game for long hours, it is also a great office chair that excludes a sense of fun, lovable atmosphere to any room. With great materials as well as a sleek design, the Enki X stays on top of its competition when it comes to recommending a great ergonomic chair with fun and excitable collaborations in its near future.