Secretlab Titan Chair Review 7

Secretlab Titan Chair Review

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Value and Conclusion

  • The Secretlab Titan chair retails for $359.00 (which does include a discount that is currently still active). According to Secretlab, its normal price is $490.
  • Premium PU upholstery
  • Integrated adjustable lumbar support
  • Good overall build quality
  • Fine stitching
  • High-density, uncut cold-cure foam molds
  • Adjustable dimensions
  • Stable caster wheels
  • Durable steel frame
  • Head cushion
  • 165 degrees recline
  • Has a "rocking-mechanism"
  • 4D armrests
  • Three different color combinations
  • Optional accessories are available for purchase online
  • Price - without the discount, its price will go up to $490.00
  • 130 kg (286. lbs) limit
  • 2-year warranty looks low
  • The armrests were not that soft (padded), and it was difficult to adjust them
  • The backrest's exposed side screws kind of spoil the chair's aesthetics
This is the first chair we are reviewing from Secretlab, and I can say that my initial impression of it is positive. Since the main design of the chair is not an original, I had hoped Secretlab had come up with some kind of variation. Thankfully, doing so wasn't a hard task at all. The most distinctive difference is the integrated lumbar-support feature one can freely adjust. Every user can find an optimal position by turning the knob on the backrest. There are raised edges on the backrest and seat, but they are minimal and won't get in the way, which makes adopting any sitting position you would want an option. Due to this chair's adjustable lumbar support, the natural curvature of the spine is maintained and supported without it putting any unnecessary pressure on the back. The multi-functional tilt feature also offers a rocking tilt, which allows the chair to rock, along with the option for the sitting position to be locked into any one position along the tilt. This allows blood flow to run as if we were moving, which increases oxygen flow to the brain. As such, many hours can be spent in a Titan chair, and we can alter the way in which we sit easily without it feeling uncomfortable in any of the positions we may adopt.

The prime PU upholstery does attempt to imitate the texture of real leather. The upholstery feels as though it is of good quality, and since it is soft, flexible, and waterproof, I expect it to be durable as well. The high-density cold-cure foam offers support and comfort, but one has to get used to the hard cushioning. I have to wait to see whether these individual molds of foam out of which the backrest and seat's base are created through the cold-curing process will hold up as promised through time. It seems the high consistency of the foam - its indentation force deflection value is fifty - results in the seat's base and backrest having a thicker but harder layer of cushioning. As such, I expect them to keep their shape for a while.

The backrest, seat's base, and armrests are more than sufficient to fascinate users of the Titan, especially due to its large dimensions. However, the 130 kg (290 lb) weight limit will most likely put a barrier between big-boned gamers and the Titan chair. Having visited Singapore in the past, I can fully get the 130 kg (290 lb). Almost all of Singapore's inhabitants are slim and range from 160-185 cm in height. Hence, the Titan was most likely constructed according to those norms; however, a larger gamer from another country may very well be above the Titan's weight limit. As such, I cannot really cite this chair as a suitable option for larger users. However, I cannot overlook the wide sitting and backrest areas of the Titan either.

Another advantage of this product are its many accessories sold online for customization or for anyone seeking spare parts. I believe all companies should offer optional accessories for their chairs. Finally, three color combinations are available, and all are priced the same; the Amber option is mainly black with orange details and is suitable for all working or gaming environments, the Tempo/Storm option is primarily of a dark blue with a lighter blue and white trims, which clearly makes it something for all sorts of gamers, and our sample's color is dubbed "Stealth"; a classic black with red/black stitching, it also addresses all working or gaming environments. Which color combination you will pick is obviously a matter of personal preference. I personally prefer the Stealth version.

The Titan will hopefully stick to its $359 promotional price and won't increase. Despite this product's rich features, a price tag of almost 500 bucks would be crazily high for a chair using PU leather.
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