Secretlab Titan Evo NanoGen Assessment

In my final submit I highlighted how nicely my older Secretlab collection chairs have held up over the previous 5 years and, on this submit, I’m going to assessment Secretlab’s latest Titan Evo NanoGen version chair.

Additionally, Secretlab is working a Vacation sale proper now, so for those who’re contemplating choosing up one among their chairs they’re at the moment at a heavy low cost. Extra on that sale on the finish of this assessment.

Test Out the Secretlab Titan Evo NanoGen

Unboxing & Meeting

Earlier than we get into what this chair is like to take a seat in and all the options it comes with, let’s first go over the unboxing and meeting expertise…

One factor that at all times stood out to me with my earlier Secretlab chairs was how nicely Secretlab handles the unboxing expertise.

The whole lot is well-packed and, in unboxing a Secretlab chair, you get the texture that you simply’re opening a premium product.

The very first thing you’re greeted with when unboxing any Secretlab product is a big black card that has Secretlab’s brand on it.

On first look it’s a pleasant piece for branding, however for those who flip it over it has a big set of clearly laid out directions to assemble your chair.

Meeting

Meeting is a fairly straight ahead course of.

With out together with the set up of the recliner add-on, it took me about 30-40 minutes to assemble the bottom version of the chair, however as I was recording the unboxing the method, you’ll be able to in all probability assemble it even sooner.

I additionally acquired Secretlab’s recliner add-on to check out in addition to their OTTO leg relaxation, which is principally a mini ottoman on your chair, and each of these add-ons have been packaged simply in addition to the Titan and each have been very straightforward to meeting.

Extra on these in a bit.

Many Adjustments at Secretlab

Rather a lot has modified with Secretlab’s chairs since I acquired my Secretlab 2020 version Titan Evo 5 years in the past.

On this part I’ll focus on a number of the many new choices Secretlab provides, together with what the NanoGen version chair comes with.

Upgraded Leather-based Choices

Secretlab has upgraded the leather-based their chairs include, switching from their Prime PU Leather-based to their NEO Hybrid Leatherette for his or her customary version chair, which is 12x extra sturdy than the Prime leather-based they used earlier than, and now in addition they supply an much more upgraded leather-based, which they dub their NanoGen Hybrid Leatherette, which is 14x extra sturdy than their older leather-based.

Right here’s a comparability of Secretlab’s completely different leathers and the way they stack up.

As you’ll be able to see the NanoGen Hybrid Leatherette is Secretlab’s softest and most sturdy leather-based to this point.

And, I’ve acquired to say from sitting in it, this upgraded leather-based does really feel very nice.

Now, for those who noticed my final video on my YouTube channel (see under) you’ll know that even their Prime PU Leather-based has held up completely over the course of 5 years, so I anticipate the brand new NanoGen Hybrid Leatherette will deal with me nicely, too.

NanoFoam Composite Seat Base

The upgraded NanoGen Titan Evo additionally makes use of a higher-end seat base than the usual mannequin.

They dub this seat base their NanoFoam composite seat base. Secretlab says their modern new cushion provides one of the best of each worlds, giving a superb mix of each softness and help.

Only a notice, the NanoGen Hybrid Leatherette and NanoFoam Composite seat base are solely out there on the upgraded NanoGen Version chair, and it prices a pair hundred greater than the usual Secretlab Titan Evo does, and the usual version options the NEO Hybrid Leatherette and Secretlab’s common cold-cure foam seat base.

I’ve been sitting within the NanoGen for a few weeks and after adjusting the chair to my liking and breaking it in a bit, I’ve discovered the seat base to be very snug and supportive to take a seat in.

New 4-Manner L-Adapt Lumbar Help System

Secretlab has since additionally launched a brand new lumbar help system for his or her NanoGen version and customary version Titan Evo. They dub this method their 4-way L-adapt lumbar help.

The older Titan EVO’s had lumber help techniques that could possibly be adjusted inwards and outwards, permitting you to extend and reduce how far out the lumbar help protruded.

On my older chair this was fantastic because the lumbar help hit me on the proper spot on my again. Nevertheless, I may see how a taller individual might not have favored the place the lumbar help hit them on the older model Titan EVOs.

Thankfully, the brand new 4-way L-adapt system fixes this by offering a second lumbar help adjustment knob that lets you regulate the lumbar help up and down. This implies most people ought to be capable of dial in Secretlab’s new lumbar help system to swimsuit their physique kind.

New Sizes Obtainable

Additionally, Secretlab has added an additional giant and small model of the Titan EVO, so that they’ve made it straightforward each by way of the completely different sizes of chairs AND adjustment choices, to make their chairs match for all physique varieties.

Simply notice, although, that the upgraded NanoGen Titan is just out there in the usual measurement and the additional giant measurement.

CloudSwap Arm Relaxation Pads

One other actually cool characteristic that Secretlab has dropped at the desk is their new cloud swap expertise for his or her arm rests. Basically, as a substitute of getting everlasting arm relaxation pads, Secretlab makes their pads swappable. Their arm relaxation pads connect to the arm relaxation base with 4 sturdy magnets.

It is a actually nice characteristic, as for those who have been to wreck your pads, it will be so simple as buying new ones and swapping them out together with your broken pads. A extremely nice approach to protect the worth of your chair.

Proper now, there are a handful of various arm relaxation pads you’ll be able to swap out for, however I think about Secretlab has plans to supply extra choices right here, simply as they provide a ton of customized chair designs.

My chair has the all black reminiscence foam plush arm rests pads and so they really feel very nice to relaxation your arms on. However, you can too get a reminiscence gel model of the arm relaxation pads as nicely.

Secretlab Skins

Secretlab additionally launched chair skins awhile again and that is one other nice possibility they’ve that can assist you protect the worth of your funding.

Skins are primarily material sleeves—they use Secretlab’s SoftWeave materials—that match over your present Titan Evo to both change the aesthetic of your chair, or for those who have been to by chance harm the leather-based in your chair, you would simply swap on a brand new sleeve for a model new look.

Shield Your Funding

So, with each their cloud swap arm relaxation pads and skins, Secretlab provides lots of methods so that you can refresh your chair.

With different chairs, in case your arm relaxation pads have been to get broken, or your seat materials acquired ripped or stained, your form of caught with it and if it actually bothers you, your solely actual answer can be to buy an entire new chair.

So, these two further merchandise provide the means to maintain utilizing a chair that’s in different smart good situation.

Aesthetic Choices

I opted for the all-black model of Secretlab’s NanoGen Titan Evo, however you can too get it in all white as nicely.

Because the NanoGen is a bit newer mannequin, there aren’t as many customized aesthetic choices for the chair.

If you wish to get one of many many customized designs Secretlab provides, you’ll want to think about the usual Titan Evo version.

Different Options on the NanoGen Version Chair

Together with all the superior options the NanoGen version Titan Evo comes with, it additionally provides the identical core options that you simply’d anticipate finding on different premium gaming chairs.

It has 4D metallic arm rests, which could be adjusted up and down, backwards and forwards, aspect to aspect, and at an angle.

The NanoGen version chairs arm rests ARE upgraded over their customary version chair as nicely, choosing what they name their heavy obligation arm rests, which supply a 50% enhance in peak adjustment vary so you’ll be able to actually dial in the correct arm relaxation peak on your physique.

And, like the opposite editions of Secretlab’s Titan EVO, the NanoGen can recline backwards as much as 165-degrees and it options tilt and lock performance.

The common measurement model of the NanoGen can maintain weight capacities of as much as 285 kilos and the additional bigger model can maintain as much as 395 kilos.

Secretlab additionally switched from a reminiscence foam head pillow that had straps on it to attach it to your chair, to a magnetic pillow. There’s a magnet on the highest of the chair and within the pillow and the pillow sticks in place simply.

This cleans up the look of the chair in my view.

Chair Add-Ons

Secretlab now provides numerous chair add-ons as nicely. As talked about earlier, I acquired each their recliner add-on and OTTO leg relaxation to check out.

The recliner add-on attaches to the underside of any Titan Evo chair and principally turns it right into a legit recliner. It is a welcome boost for those who prefer to chill and watch content material.

The OTTO leg relaxation serves primarily the identical function, however does so within the type of a stand-alone otto man that isn’t hooked up to your chair.

It in all probability doesn’t make sense to get each of those add-ons, however both can be a superb addition to your setup in case your use case requires kicking again and enjoyable.

Is the NanoGen Version Chair Value It?

Now, I’ve been sitting within the Secretlab Titan EVO NanoGen for a few weeks now and my preliminary impressions are that that is an extremely well-built chair, even moreso than my earlier Secretlab chairs—which I’ve at all times felt have been high quality merchandise.

The entire adjustment choices Secretlab provides are unbelievable, particularly when you think about the place gaming chairs as a product have come from.

And Secretlab’s dedication to give you extra customization choices and extra methods to protect the worth of your funding are world class.

In the end, I can’t suggest this chair sufficient and with Secretlab’s big Black Friday Occasion happening proper now, you’ll be able to at the moment get a Titan Evo at a extremely good worth.

Secretlab Vacation Sale

The NanoGen version Titan Evo usually prices $799, however it’s on sale for simply $749 in the meanwhile with Secretlab’s present Vacation sale. The usual version chair usually prices $579, however you’ll be able to decide it up proper now for simply $499.

When you’re out there for a chair, I can’t suggest Secretlab’s choices sufficient. And with their present sale, now is a good time to choose one among their chairs up.