Anyone use a gaming chair for work?
Discussion
Bobajobbob said:
In my search for a new gaming/working chair I looked at both Secret labs and noble chairs. Eventually settled on a real leather noble icon in tan over the secretlabs chairs. It felt like a lot of the endorsements for the secretlabs chairs came from freebies and I didn’t like the massive logos all over the chair backs.
Where Secretlabs actually around two years ago? They didn't pop up on my radar tbh...Bobajobbob said:
The noble icon in tan is pretty understated, less of a gaming chair in looks and very comfortable and flexible. It reminds me of a sports car seat and I’d thoroughly recommend the chair and brand. Great quality and well made.
I think part of the understated look of the Icon is that it doesn't have the typical shoulder bolsters or harness holes. Which tbh, are completely unnecessary in a desk chair. These are especially visible in video meetings. The logo is also debossed, without any added colour, which makes it only visible close up. Like you, I'd recommend them without reservation and I'd have another in a heartbeat.Bobajobbob said:
Only negative and it really is minor is that you have to put it together yourself which took about 20 minutes.
I've had office chairs worth up to about 900 EUR.They always cam in a box and I always had to assemble them myself?
I thought it was a fun part of the purchase, far from hard to do and you learn the adjustability in the process.
ZesPak said:
I've had office chairs worth up to about 900 EUR.
They always cam in a box and I always had to assemble them myself?
I thought it was a fun part of the purchase, far from hard to do and you learn the adjustability in the process.
I was kidding really, it was a easy process. They always cam in a box and I always had to assemble them myself?
I thought it was a fun part of the purchase, far from hard to do and you learn the adjustability in the process.
I’ve only had the chair for a month but really pleased with it. It looks great and has been extremely comfortable whilst I’ve been working from home all day.
Don’t know anything about the secret labs chairs but they seem to get great reviews. Before I found the noble I was just about to pull the trigger on one but hesitated because of the logos and the general look. Then stumbled on the leather noble icon on Overclockers.co.uk and was sold immediately. Personally I love the tan leather. Prefer it to the more common blacks and greys if other chairs.
I'm also looking for a decent chair for my home office budget of around £200.
The Pro series gaming chair above is probably my first choice at the moment but how would compare with something like this.... https://www.wayfair.co.uk/furniture/pdp/symple-stu...
The Pro series gaming chair above is probably my first choice at the moment but how would compare with something like this.... https://www.wayfair.co.uk/furniture/pdp/symple-stu...
Bobajobbob said:
For what it is worth I really like to be able to raise and lower and the arm rests on my chair depending on what I’m doing. When gaming and typing it is good to support your elbows which doesn’t look possible with that office chair. Otherwise it is probably very comfortable.
It's great to be able to get them flush with the desk. Most decent chairs are able to do this though.Essenn said:
I'm also looking for a decent chair for my home office budget of around £200.
The Pro series gaming chair above is probably my first choice at the moment but how would compare with something like this.... https://www.wayfair.co.uk/furniture/pdp/symple-stu...
That one is fixed back.The Pro series gaming chair above is probably my first choice at the moment but how would compare with something like this.... https://www.wayfair.co.uk/furniture/pdp/symple-stu...
Try this:
https://www.hjh-office.co.uk/PRO-TEC-300-Professio...
Another SecretLab user here, got the Titan in Cookies and Cream last month in the stay at home deal.
Love it, bit hard at first but that works better if you're sitting down for extended periods. Day after I bought it I had an 8 hour Team Meeting via Hangouts, after it finished I was quite happy to stay in it for another hour or two browsing here.
Was also really impressed with the packaging and how well it all fit together. Pretty sure it also breaks the record for most warning labels on and in a box regarding the recline lever and it's potential to remove a finger. Bear that in mind when building it and it's dead easy - took me about 25 mins.
Love it, bit hard at first but that works better if you're sitting down for extended periods. Day after I bought it I had an 8 hour Team Meeting via Hangouts, after it finished I was quite happy to stay in it for another hour or two browsing here.
Was also really impressed with the packaging and how well it all fit together. Pretty sure it also breaks the record for most warning labels on and in a box regarding the recline lever and it's potential to remove a finger. Bear that in mind when building it and it's dead easy - took me about 25 mins.
Doofus said:
As I said at the beginning of this thread, I've got a Secretlab Omega. Reading the number of people who have Titans, I began to wonder if I'd bought the wrong model.
Arse-Support-Envy - it's the new Mr & Mrs Jones Keepie Upper......Doofus said:
Had another look on their site, and it turns out I haven't got the wrong size, it's just that you lot are all fat b
ds.
ds.
Doofus said:
As I said at the beginning of this thread, I've got a Secretlab Omega. Reading the number of people who have Titans, I began to wonder if I'd bought the wrong model.
Had another look on their site, and it turns out I haven't got the wrong size, it's just that you lot are all fat bds.
Got the omega myself and use it for about 8 hours a day at present. Love it, very comfy, firm at first but bedding in nicely and has a huge range of adjustability. Had another look on their site, and it turns out I haven't got the wrong size, it's just that you lot are all fat b
ds.Looked at the titan but couldn't see the need for the extra spend.
I've been procrastinating over a new home office chair since the start of lockdown. However, I don't want something that looks like it was last seen in Max Power circa 1995.
Some of the Noblechairs from Overclockers are respectable and start at £300 to £330 for the "entry level" plain black models.
Other options I've been looking at are refurbished Steelcase chairs - the Please v2 is around £200 and the Leap v2 £330.
Some of the Noblechairs from Overclockers are respectable and start at £300 to £330 for the "entry level" plain black models.
Other options I've been looking at are refurbished Steelcase chairs - the Please v2 is around £200 and the Leap v2 £330.
Doofus said:
As I said at the beginning of this thread, I've got a Secretlab Omega. Reading the number of people who have Titans, I began to wonder if I'd bought the wrong model.
Had another look on their site, and it turns out I haven't got the wrong size, it's just that you lot are all fat bds.
Had another look on their site, and it turns out I haven't got the wrong size, it's just that you lot are all fat b
ds.
To be fair I just went on the recommended height, and at 6 foot 1 it suggested I went for the Titan. On reflection I probably would have been better with the Omega as this is a bit wide, but as it's 100x better than the Ikea POS I had beforehand I'll live.
Not as interesting but certainly related and very much under valued.
If your office floor is laminate/engineered wood/solid wood, you should replace the wheels with something like these. I have these exact ones.
I have engineered wood floor and in the past year, there is zero damage to the floor. My pals floor with standard wheels is not in good shape. Those see thru mats for under office chairs look st.
If your office floor is laminate/engineered wood/solid wood, you should replace the wheels with something like these. I have these exact ones.
I have engineered wood floor and in the past year, there is zero damage to the floor. My pals floor with standard wheels is not in good shape. Those see thru mats for under office chairs look s
t. Zippee said:
Been looking for a fervent chair for my study now I'm going to be WFH for at least the next few weeks.
Does anyone use a gaming chair? They actually look very comfy with bolstered sides and car like seats but what are they actually like? They seem good value at between 1 and 200 pounds.
I have one of the DXRacers spend around 8-9 hours a day in it. No complaints. Does anyone use a gaming chair? They actually look very comfy with bolstered sides and car like seats but what are they actually like? They seem good value at between 1 and 200 pounds.
bodhi said:
Doofus said:
As I said at the beginning of this thread, I've got a Secretlab Omega. Reading the number of people who have Titans, I began to wonder if I'd bought the wrong model.
Had another look on their site, and it turns out I haven't got the wrong size, it's just that you lot are all fat bds.
Had another look on their site, and it turns out I haven't got the wrong size, it's just that you lot are all fat b
ds.To be fair I just went on the recommended height, and at 6 foot 1 it suggested I went for the Titan. On reflection I probably would have been better with the Omega as this is a bit wide, but as it's 100x better than the Ikea POS I had beforehand I'll live.
HotJambalaya said:
How is lumbar support on these gaming chairs? thats where I find I really start aching.
(SecretLabs Titan XL) Abso-bloody-marvellous. And especially compared to my previous Costco-sourced "Executive" chair. It's firm, adjustable, and this makes it supportive.I should have got up and had some exercise, but I've been mostly glued into it since I started working at about 6:00 am...! s
t! Is that the time!?! But my poor ol' back is still in excellent shape!!!I seem to be just behind the curve, they're all on pre-order now. damn.
Someone recommended Noble gaming chairs to me, but there's no fabric option which I fancy for the summer. Not convinced even though they say it that the leather is 'breathable'
Someone recommended Noble gaming chairs to me, but there's no fabric option which I fancy for the summer. Not convinced even though they say it that the leather is 'breathable'
Edited by HotJambalaya on Thursday 30th April 16:09
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