The Titan gaming chair is the second product in the Secretlab line-up, following up on its flagship racer-style chair, the Omega. The Secretlab Titan is a larger chair with a fresh design and takes a different approach to its predecessor when dealing with user comfort. William Lobley reviews the chair for What's The Best.
The Secretlab Titan Gaming Chair is available from Secretlab.com from £349.
The Review
There’s no other way of putting it - the Titan looks great. My test sample has the Prime 2.0 PU Leather upholstery in the Stealth colourway, with red stitching detail and bronze embroidered branding. There are panels on the backrest and seat, finished with patterned PVC mimicking the look of carbon fibre. This is a subtle touch that only becomes apparent on closer inspection. All upholstery is finished to the highest standards, with no loose threads, stretches or rucks ruining the premium feel.
The Prime 2.0 PU Leather is soft to the touch, with a suppleness and subtle grain similar to goat leather. It promises to be hard-wearing, too, with belts, denim rivets and keys leaving no abrasions, and though my test hasn’t been long enough to truly test longevity, I have no concerns.
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For those who would prefer a different look or aesthetic, the Titan is available with various upholstery finishes. The Prime 2.0 PU Leather is available in a range of finishes, including a fetching all-black and a striking amber. Esports and licensed designs are also available. The Titan is also available in Secretlab’s SoftWeave, which I have previously tested and admired, and a genuine NAPA Leather.
Under the upholstery sits Secretlab Cold-Cure Foam, a padding that seeks to improve user comfort over prolonged periods of use. It regulates the user’s body temperature and doesn’t store up heat and become a thermal mass over a day of sitting - it's quite the physics trick, and it works really well. It’s firm without being rigid, offering luxury without compromising on support. It springs back right away too. Even after weeks of testing, sitting on the Titan every morning is just as it was on day one.
A few months ago, I tested the Secretlab Omega. There was a lot to shout about - much of the same goes for the Titan: fantastic attention to detail, high-quality material and manufacture practices, and a clear, defined style. However, as a broad-set individual, I found its racer style a little tight. This isn’t the case with the Titan.
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The seat is broad with a gentle incline towards the borders. This helps to support the outside of the thighs and hips without overt and restrictive pressure - it’s a comfortable position that reduces strain on the hips, in particular. This is certainly noticeable if you, like me, spend upwards of 12-hours sitting at the desk almost every day of the week.
The same goes for the backrest. It’s broader than the Omega, but a little narrower than rival noblechairs' Hero Gaming Chair. It has subtle racer-like quality, with the horizontal border curves being more pronounced than on the seat. This holds the back and natural curvature of the upper back and across the shoulder blade when reaching forward to use a keyboard and mouse. It’s comfortable to sit back into while at the PC - I found myself not leaning forward quite as much as usual, which can only mean good things for my posture.
The Titan has a dial-operated adjustable lumbar support, adding to the comfort and support. As expected in gaming chairs of this price, there are plenty of other adjustments available, allowing the position and comfort to hit ‘just right’.
The backrest recline is controlled via a side-lever, complete with finger grips, and is tight and responsive. The armrests can adjust in four directions, and chair height and tilt operate via the standard under-seat levers. The mechanisms and gaskets are robust and have a welcome tangibility, holding the chosen position tightly without squeaks or pressure loss.
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Secretlab includes a neck pillow with the Titan. Filled to the brim with memory-foam, the pillow is very plump and firm and helps prevent the neck pain that can occur from sitting back while looking at a screen. It attaches to the top of the backrest via an elasticated strap and holds its position well via an anti-slip synthetic strip sewn onto the backside. There’s no lumbar pillow, which is a minor shame because the one provided with the Omega was excellent. But in day-to-day use, it's not really missed as the built-in lumbar support does the job well.
Though a sizable chair, and the second-largest offering in Secretlab’s range, the Titan isn’t too large or weighty. Whether the reason lies in the design of the steel frame, the density of the Cold-Cure Foam, the quality of the coasters, or the aluminium alloy base, the Titan is easy to manoeuvre. While it’s not the most exciting property of the Titan, it’s something I really appreciate - it allows me to move a 35kg chair around my office with one hand or zip out from the desk with ease, even on carpeted flooring.
It’s more than fair to say that the Secretlab Titan is an impressive chair. The care and attention to detail that has gone into the Prime 2.0 upholstery and the high-grade of the materials and mechanisms used throughout lets you know that the chair is of the utmost quality. The Cold-Cure foam is supportive and comfortable, and the subtle ergonomics at play in the seat, backrest and lumbar support mean that you don’t pay the physical toll for spending a long day in front of the computer.
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The Secretlab Titan Gaming Chair is available from Secretlab.com, from prices starting at £349.
Pros: Excellent build and material quality, long-lasting comfort and plenty of adjustments.
Cons: None.
William Lobley is a Content Writer and reviewer for What's The Best, specialising in technology, gaming, and outdoors. He also writes for Empire Online.