Razer Soma Chroma gaming chair lights up your ears, not your comfort

Razer has released the Soma Chroma, a gaming chair built around RGB lighting strips positioned at the top sides of the headrest. The chair requires a power source via USB-C cable and a 20W portable battery pack or wall adapter to operate, making it less wireless than the name might suggest.

The Soma Chroma is a standard racing-style seat with Razer's typical black and green styling. It features a steel frame, black fabric upholstery, and cold-cured foam. The backrest reclines from 90 degrees upright to 155 degrees, and armrests offer swivel and height adjustment but lack independent lumbar support customization. The chair accommodates users up to 150kg and 6 feet 6 inches tall.

Assembly is straightforward and includes plastic building gauntlets to protect hands during construction. The seat base has channels designed for airflow but prone to collecting crumbs and debris. Both the rear plastic and fabric covering are easy to clean by wiping or vacuuming.

The RGB lighting strips are controlled via Razer Synapse software and include a 2.4GHz wireless dongle alongside Bluetooth connectivity. Users can keep lights in Razer green, display multiple colors, or sync them to in-game events. The lighting integrates with other Razer RGB peripherals like keyboards and mouse pads.

A notable limitation is visibility: when seated, occupants cannot see the RGB strips, suggesting the chair targets streamers and content creators rather than solo players. The review notes that most gamers would likely prefer adjustable lumbar support for longer gaming sessions over the minimal RGB implementation. The price premium reflects the lighting addition at the expense of ergonomic features found in competing chairs.

The chair ships without a battery, headrest, or RGB lighting extension, though Razer sells extension cables separately for £20.