Razer dropped two new gaming chairs in the form of the Soma Pro and Soma Sensa HD Haptics, offering a unique immersive experience, according to Bleeding Cool News.
The company expanded its lineup following the summer release of the Soma Chroma wireless RGB chair. The new models are built on the concept that gaming immersion has evolved through sight and sound while the seat remained static, Bleeding Cool News reported.
Both models feature six haptic motor actuators built into each seat. CNET reported that the $1,000 Soma Pro and the $570 Soma Sensa HD Haptics utilize Razer Sensa HD Haptics, technology first showcased during Project Esther in 2024.
Multizone Feedback and Game Support
The six haptic actuators deliver multizone feedback designed to match the intensity, direction, and distance of in-game events, according to Bleeding Cool News. An explosion off to the side feels distinct from a close-range blast.
Razer lists more than 100 PC games with native Sensa HD Haptics support, including Battlefield 6, Borderlands 4, Marvel Rivals, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, CNET reported. Games without native integration rely on Audio-to-Haptics via Razer Synapse, which translates audio tracks into seat vibrations for movies, music, and unsupported games.
On the Soma Pro, users can adjust overall intensity through Synapse or calibrate each of the six motor zones individually, CNET reported.
Hardware and Power Setup
Both chairs include a built-in lumbar arch, a dual-density cold-cured foam seat cushion with a softer top layer over a firmer core, and a backrest that reclines up to 132 degrees, according to CNET. Built on a steel frame, both models support users up to 331 pounds.
The Soma Pro accommodates users from 5 feet, 5 inches to 6 feet, 6 inches tall, while the Sensa model fits users from 5 feet, 3 inches to 6 feet, 6 inches, CNET reported. Both chairs operate wirelessly via a single USB-C connection plugged into a wall outlet or a compatible power bank to maintain a clean aesthetic, though neither power source ships in the box.
Razer backs both chairs with a three-year warranty on mechanisms and moving parts, alongside a two-year warranty on electronic components, CNET reported.
Soma Pro includes spatial audio and RGB lighting
Priced at $1,000, the Soma Pro integrates THX Spatial Audio through built-in speakers positioned behind the headrest, functioning independently or paired with front speakers, CNET reported. It also features Razer Chroma RGB lighting with 16.8 million colors that syncs with on-screen action across more than 300 integrated games.
The Pro model includes 4D armrests, a magnetic head cushion, a frog tilt mechanism, and a powder-coated aluminum alloy wheelbase, CNET reported. Controls rest on a built-in panel supporting Razer HyperSpeed Wireless 2.4 GHz for PC and Bluetooth LE for mobile devices.
The $570 Soma Sensa HD Haptics chair retains the core haptic system while omitting the built-in speakers and RGB lighting, CNET reported. Both chairs feature a built-in control panel for quick adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What power sources are compatible with the Soma chairs?
Both chairs draw power through a single USB-C connection linked to a standard wall outlet or a compatible external power bank, according to CNET.
How many games support native haptics on these chairs?
Razer lists more than 100 PC titles with native Sensa HD Haptics integration, including S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and Battlefield 6, CNET reported.
What is the weight limit for the Soma Pro and Soma Sensa?
Both chairs utilize a steel frame rated to support users weighing up to 331 pounds, according to CNET.
What warranty coverage does Razer provide?
Razer covers mechanisms and moving parts with a three-year warranty, while electronic components carry a two-year warranty, CNET reported.