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Honestly I love my omega. I don't care all that much about lumbar support, it just doesn't seem to do much for me, maybe because I have a strong core? But the problem is I do have lower back issues and also I'm skinny and my butt is bony. I've found the seat is the most important thing when it comes to my back. If the seat is firm, back is fine. If it's soft and plush my back is destroyed. So I did this dance for years of trying to find something firm enough to keep my back in good condition but without my butt hurting. I spent maybe four months sitting on a straight up wooden chair with a piece of yoga mat on it. For me, they've found the goldilocks zone. I can sit in this thing for 8+ hours and my back and butt are both fine, but I can see how for some people it's simply too firm, especially if you're heavier than I am. My only complaint is that I wish it had an adjustable headrest instead of the dinky pillow, cause my neck and shoulders do get a bit sore since they're not really supported by anything, my head is never really touching the pillow when I sit, unless I'm reclining.
thinking about getting the omega softweave too, but not sure after this review I'am 178cm and 55kg so more of the skinny tupe, and i think it wouldn't be an issue for me, whats your weight if you want to share ofc so i could get an impression if my assumption is right. thx in advance
@@QcDiablo hey maxime, do you mind me asking if you got the softweave or PU leather? I'm 178cm and 55kg. Been looking for something with a good lumbar support with a firm seat that feels like a car seat. Been looking for a chair that is like my car seat where I can drive 4-5 hours and my butt and back feels absolutely fine after. Appreciate if you can share :)
I’m 6’1 265 lbs, and that chair literally is a dream. I use to have lower back problems but sitting on a Titan for close to 2 years that is not a problem anymore. I have the fake leather one and it looks and feels brand new still.
I just got the Titan with the Napa leather and so far I’m loving it. It’s one of the most comfortable chairs that I’ve sat on but everyone’s body is different.
Thank you for the honesty!!! My tailbone and lower back have been killing me and have been looking for a new chair. Preferred a gaming chair but looks like I’ll go for comfort instead. Thank you again.
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one of the reasons I'm getting this chair is that its good for my height because the chair I got isn't at good eye level for gaming and the thing that broke my back was the fact my chair keeps leaning back, so I decided to make investment and get that chair for the heck of it since all the amazon chairs reviews seems as they where getting paid for stupid lies they were saying, but other then that thank you for this review, don't see lotta ppl keeping it real.
@@Braydev365 Do not get this Chair, its a scam. It Hurts So much to sit on, after 30 mins of sitting my head starts to hurt because my brain is telling me to get off this thing.
Hey guys! Just wanted to chime in a sec. For those of you coming with the "You should've gotten an Omega" argument, I hear you loud and clear, and while I feel the results would've been the same as they all use the same foam inside, rest assured I'll be following up when the eventual 2021 Omega series chair is released to give Secretlab a 2nd chance!
gAmInG ChAiR is really not the best for back support or good posture. I think I’m going for Ergo2. Herman Miller Aeron is way too much for a ergo chair
Hey, just got the chair today and yes I'll admit it was uncomfortable at first but after a few hours I discovered this trick where you can tilt the chair backwards and lock it in place by using the left lever. This tilted position will allow your back to just naturally fall onto the backrest on a comfortable position. But hey I just got the chair so I will have to spend more time on it to see if this trick will have lasting comfort.
@@Herbertti3 tried it doesn't work after a while ur ass just gets moulded into the shape of the lego, I prefer to stick a lit match into mine so every few mins i have to get up or be burnt alive or worse my chair is set completely on fire
Thanks for posting such an honest review. Having purchased the chair earlier this year myself, I truly believe this is BRUTALLY HONEST. Edit - I went on to sell the 2020 SL Titan and moved to the Herman Miller Embody (that I still use today).
i bought exactly the same chair : the 2020 black softweave. i'm 1,75 m and 85 kilos and the chair is perfect :) Yes the chair is firm. You definetly going to feel it right away, but after 5 hours of gaming it will exactly feel the same. By the way , staying for that long in a chair is something unhealthy and unatural no matter what chair.
Glad the chair worked out! And man, I did call center jobs for years sitting in chairs 8+ hours a day, agreed unhealthy! lol my Steelcase chair hasn't given me any issues so it worked out in the end
I have the same exact problem with my Autonomous... ass pain after about an hour of sitting. Had the Omega in the cart ready to go hoping it would be an improvement, until I watched your video. Thanks for saving me that return shipping when I'd have to return this thing!
It sounds odd but for me the back pain was a good thing. I bought a Titan based on my height and weight. The first few days I had lower back pain but it went away. It turns out I had horrible posture and was slouching for 12 hours a day in my old chair. This chair almost forces you to sit up straight. Now some weeks later, I sit up straight in my chair and I don't have any back pain even after sitting 8+ hours in it. Putting the included headrest pillow behind your back as a lumbar support pillow was helpful in the beginning. As a side note, I haven't seen any reviewer talk about how this chair can tip forward. If you're the type of person that sits at the very front edge of a chair, you might want to pass on this. I think due to the recline function, this chair can tip forward if you sit too far to the front. There's even a warning on the instructions saying don't sit in the front. But realistically, it's bad posture to sit in the front anyways so no big deal.
I’ve tried steelcase leap, Herman Miller, high end office chairs. Nothing let’s me sit for more than an hour without getting pain. But somehow when I go to school I can sit for 4 hours. I cant figure it out
@@damazsta I've reverted to a steelcase leap v1 with a refurbished cushion from crandall office furniture. I can sit for a good two or three hours now. I just don't think I was made to sit that long.
Just cancelled my order when i heard about it not being soft and comfortable to sit in. I use my chair for about 16 hours a day so if it is not comfortable then it´s a no go for me . Any suggestions to any other chair that fits that and is still fabric?
I have the PU leather one and yeah, it's very firm. The first few days my lower back was killing me, but after an adjustment period I sit on it for hours on end with minimal discomfort. One thing I have noticed is that my recurrent lower back pain is gone. I think that this chair has helped me tremendously to correct my posture and my back thanks it for it. My butt does get a bit sore from time to time but it's not to the point that it's unbearable. Good review!
I feel the same way. I've had my Titan for a little over 2 weeks. The first week was fine. But the last 5 days have been tough. I work from home and sit in this chair for 10+ hours a day (I know, a lot). It's probably longer than I should, but coming from a $99 office chair, I figured a $450 chair should be much better. I am hoping I can ride this discomfort out as it corrects my posture. It's taken a bit to get it dialed in, and I am still working on it. It is definitely very firm - I just purchased a lower back pillow from Amazon in hopes it will counter the firmness (although I am upset because for a chair this expensive, you wouldn't expect to have to buy a $25 pillow.
Everything that I write comes from personal experience since I own a titan softweave. I have owned it for 3 months now and I am pretty happy. First of all the materials are excellent from the base of the chair to the fabric you just have to take good care of it and not spill any drinks over it. As for the size because I am 6 1 it was no problem for me but i still contacted their support just to be sure. When I contacted them they sed that the size is one of the most important factors and a lot of people think it doesn't matter when it really does. As tou sed you had posture problems with your back and that's mainly from the size of the chair. The lambar support is especially built for the height recommend and anything over or under it will cause discomfort. I tested it with my mum she is 5 6 and she found it pretty rough. The structure is rough and as you sed it forced your body in a good posture angle which i find is really good since i had posture problems and they were all resolved. This chair is built for many hours of work or gaming and that's the reason why it is not puffy. Lastly it needs to be customised to your body. Dont think anything crazy thought. Just a few tweaks here and there from the height to the angle of the back seat. If you have any problem leave a comment i will be checking since i think this review is not accurate.
@@touka6456 I know have it for 5 months and it is holding pretty well. If you follow the recommendation given by the manufacturer I dont think you will have any problem. If tou get any damages that are in the warranty they will send you free replacement parts. Also make sure witch fabric tou want to get because each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Finally get the right size because it is the most important thing you might not realize it bow but it is the main factor to liking the chair. Otherwise you will end up like this guy. If you are not sure contact secret lab they will help you with everything you might need.
@@touka6456 Yes I agree it is hard to maintain them. Also these chairs are designed so as to force tou into having a good posture and I think this is a great advantage
Deadmau5, one of my favorite musicians of all time, promoted this chair on his social media. There's a deadmau5 Titan 2020 model which looks fantastic, so I took the gamble and bought it... big mistake! Everything about the chair is awesome except for the most important part, the comfort! The seat feels like a rock and my butt gets super hot after 10 mins of sitting on it! No joke! I'm tall, but not fat so I should not have any issues. I tried wearing different pants and shorts, and they all had the same result. I can't believe some people say they are able to sit in there for 8 hours and feel no discomfort at all. I'm gonna give it a few more days, but I'll most likely end up returning it. Whoever was looking for a sign, this is one to not buy this chair unless you don't care about comfort and standing every 10 minutes.
I have the exact same chair and I strongly disagree, but it should be noted that there is no one size fits all chair out there. I'm someone who deals with a lot of chronic muscle and joint pain, and my Titan Softweave has been a game changer for me. I tried about 50 chairs at an office surplus store locally, and I couldn't find one that could replace the Serta chair I had previously. The Serta chair was comfortable but deteriorated very fast. I ended up trying this one at my friend's place, and I immediately fell in love with the way it formed to my body and corrected my posture. I've had my Titan for 5 months and I'm extremely happy with the way it has made me feel. The build quality is also excellent, as they use a lot of metal components. It also has a decent amount of customization. I would personally would recommend this chair, but see if you can find a way to try it first before you drop that much coin on one.
I'm a bigger guy. I'm 6ft and 240 lbs. The Titan has been my favorite chair so far. I've tested a lot of chairs. I loved it so much I straight up bought two and brought one onboard the ship for deployment. I was in the Navy and we would sit in front of computer display for 12 hour watches but really more like 16 hours a day because we were undermanned. This chair was awesome for that. Yes it was a little uncomfortable at first but after a month it was broken in and super comfortable. Everyone would fight for it when I wasn't in the space. I left the Navy but left it on the ship and they love it still.
@@WdyWP Possible, but I've sat in all sizes of chairs all my life and have never had an experience like this, I still feel it was the hardness of the foam, not the size
@g STKD I use the regular. I also have an XL and it's more than big enough neither one feels restricting. The XL is a bit wider for the back rest and the seat though
@g STKD Yeah I have the standard and it's very nice. The XL I found to be just a little to big. So personal preference. Still very comfy I love my standard Titan. Mine is also leather. Which still looks brand new btw a year later.
I bought a respawn chair, and its fine, but i sit in it for alot of the day for work and the feaux leather stuff cracked and sucks now. For that reason, im looking at a secret lab chair or any "gaming" chair that doesnt crack. Does anyone know if this tupe of softweave will break arpart or anything?
I'm currently working on an 8 month review but can tell you my softweave shows no wear and tear, it's in the same condition as day one. Watch for that video in a few days, also should you buy it really helps my small channel when you use my link, please consider doing so, thanks!
@@JacobDarkOfficial It feels great. I like the lumbar support. I'm 5'6" and fortunately my feet reach the floor with the lowest height setting. The chair is very comfortable and I'm very satisfied with my purchase of the Titan 2020 Prime PU Leather.
@@JD_79 Same here. When you say tilt, I think you mean the left lever under the chair. When I unlock that then there's no resistance to lean the chair back.
I’ve had my Secret Labs Omega for 4 years and love it. I honestly wonder if your discomfort was due to you choosing the Titan which is meant for taller people. Either way I enjoyed the video and congrats on finding that sick deal on an office chair!
Needed this honest review, I suffer from scoliosis (horrible bad lower back) and I spend at least 4-6 hours a day sitting in my chair. Needing something. Don't know what to get, was going to buy this chair this week, glad I didn't, I would have been pissed. Mostly because of it's size and reclining ability.
Well there goes that idea of buying a secret lab, I own the steelcase leap v2 and I don't like it, but I have nerve issues and need something thincker but unfortunately I haven't been able to find a good comfortable office chair for years, if anyone knows of a good one please let me know
Thanks for this honest review. I've decided to purchase one anyways. I don't think the chair hardness will be an issue as my current one actually has rock hard plastic on the seat and back (and I've had that chair for two decades lol) so there's no way this is harder than that.
@@kcarl I've had it for ~2 weeks now and I honestly really like it. I guess I could see how some people think it's hard but for me it feels just fine and really comfortable. I've even taken a few naps on it without any issue. It's also really adjustable which is a big plus. I recommend it with the * that if you're used to very soft chairs, you might find it too hard.
@@ItReallyIsiPOD nooo man no negative no nothing, it was just a tip how to make ur feedback more effective! I did not mean anything negative with my reply bro! Peace love and so on, u misread me somehow i guess:)
Finally someone feeling the same as me! I am still withing the return window and wonder if I should keep it or give up because my butt really hurts sitting in it for a longer period of time. Something else I've noticed is that the seat reaches out too far, so if I not sit in a proper upright posture I start loosing blood in my legs, maybe because it's so stiff. To make it worse, the lumbard support is to far down for me so it doesn't give me any support at all but instead it gives a bulk in your back so is forced to not use it.
@@JacobDarkOfficial Yes, I am a pretty big and heavy guy and the sizing guide suggested me for either the Titan or the Titan XL. So I went with the XL to be on the "safer" side I thought. But now You got me scared with the return price. I checked it up and would cost me about 100 euro. Jikes! Used to good customer service with either free return shipping or very cheap fees here in Sweden. I guess they care more about customer reputation then a Singapore based one ;) Checking their customer rating and comments on Trustpilot was not a pretty sight.
I bought a 2022 version and surprisingly, it makes my lower back pain worse. I tried adding lumbar pillow, all the adjustments, etc to no avail. In the end I had to return it and they're nice about it, even sent a disassembly instruction. But even with the instructions, it's a challenge to remove the piston because it is designed to friction-fit on both ends. Eventually I was able to take it apart and ship it back. They gave me a full refund. Of course I had to pay return shipping myself. The amazing thing is, when they shipped it to me, the shipping label says 70 lbs. When I shipped it back, UPS weighted it to be 78 lbs -- it gained weight! After this ordeal I'm afraid to order another gaming chair. Now I have no gaming chair, I don't know what to do.
Sorry to hear that, for me the 2022 has been great while the 2020 was horrible, just more proof that no two bodies are alike,I'd recommend going to office Depot/Max and testing out different chairs
I'm curious how the chair is when broken in long enough. I bought a cheap chair off amazon and it was super uncomfy. 5 months later it's a lot better than it was when I first got it.
Same, and believe me I wanted to for the price I just couldn't, I've had many chairs over the years and this was the only chair I've had this experience with.
why did i not find this review before i purchased. I Swear i was looking for negative reviews and couldlnt find any. and the day the thing gets delivered to my door. BOOM this review pops up on my feed. tipical!
Yeah, you should have gone with the omega, even though the titan looks more comfortable, its about the ergonomics. Part of your sitting problem with the seat is because you got the wrong chair. If you remember ask you to check the length of your thighs as well. In general though I made the same mistake. I went with the titan, and I love it after a whole year. The foam takes some breaking into, but it helped my back alot. Ill be looking forward to getting an omega chair next to findout how it compairs!
I also have the Steelcase chair too. Its nice, but honestly I like the titan more for posture. Anyways, great video man. Hope you get a chance to try the omega chair.
I just ordered a black, softweave Titan. My issue is that I’m 200cm and weigh around 100kg. The Secretlabs website says that the Titan fits people who weigh less than 130kg, but are up to 200cm tall. Whereas, the Titan XL is better suited for people who weigh between 100 and 160kg, and are up to 208cm. Being on the cusp of a different size made it challenging to pick between the Titan and the Titan XL. The significant different in price also made the purchase process a little harder. I hope that I don’t regret my decision. I doubt that I will but I just wish the brand provided additional advice to those who sit literally right on the edge of different sizes... Great video btw, very informative :)
i really want a chair with back support that makes me sit straight because i have scoliosis and so my back hurts when i don't have a good seating position and my chair right now has basically no back support anymore and the cushioning is almost non existent
I bought my husbsnd a titan, it is extremely comfortable for him (6'4"), but the seat depth and support up the back is not right for me being alot shorter. Im confident though that when we save enough for a second investment an Omega will give me the correct support, everyone is different and the fact this company makes different sized chairs for different sized bodies is a huge plus to me.
You using a titan which is built for a larger person like me and my brother got one of these I've been using it up lately and it has been one the most comfortable chairs I've ever sat in my life it depends on your personal taste and your build
@@iusemodz1511 I went with Purple's Ultimate Seat cushion. I'd highly recommend it, but there's a chance you'd might find it a little too thick. The next one down, the Double Seat Cushion, might be a good sweet spot for a lot of folks.
@@Zm4rc0 It's almost perfect, but close to that "too big" line, does that make sense? From the backrest to the front of the seat pan, it fits perfectly and doesn't overhang, except in the corners (being a rectangular cushion on an oval set and all). I'd love to see SL enter into a partnership with Purple and produce a limited edition Titan that made a chair with Purple's cushioning underneath the fabric in the seat and lumbar region. That would be an incredible design, imo.
Just got my Titan XL yesterday and after sitting on it for few hours I can truly say that it really does not live up to the hype. Main issues are the lack of option to adjust compared to any proper office chair: - The seat is way too high (I am not a short guy, 185cm). Even at lowest position I can't reach the floor properly. - The arm rests can't be raised high enough. - There is no adjustments for height of back - There is no adjustment for seat (can't slide it back/forward) - There is no adjustable head rest. The pillow is not a solution. The main body is there only to make the company logo show in webcam. Regarding the butsupport: - The front of the seat is too square and is pressing against thighs, this combined to fact that the seat is too high (can't get feet to ground), it is making it very uncomfortable to sit. - The seat is SUPER firm. It is pretty close to sitting on styrofoam, as said. As such I like firm seat, BUT the XL model is so wide that the side support is not doing anything, so it is like sitting on a flat board of styrofoam. Regarding XL model: I am a big guy, the kind who can't fit to amusement rides but I have to keep all adjustments to minimum. Except the arm rests. I can't figure out for what kind of body this chair is designed for? Apparently for someone who has huge legs, is incredibly fat and has a very short torso. This propably is nice to sleep in, but to sit for a full day... No. The build quality seems ok and sturdy, but for example the paddles to adjust the seat are flimsy, the tilt mechanism is sloppy and wobbly etc. The packaging was outstanding, as were the instructions to assemble. I have quickly come to the conclusion, that although being a top end gaming chair, this still is a GAMING chair: - Looks nice - Great unboxing experience - Lots of hype - Cost more than it should - Isn't really that great when compared to proper high end products Without the huge return costs, I would return it. But I will probably end up selling it to someone locally, too.
So you and the guy that posted the vid both bought chairs not made for your height and you already have a weight issue.....and you blame the product. It’s like saying “don’t buy medicine x Bc it’s made for ppl that y issue and I who have z issue bought it and it didn’t work on me”.
@@Pineapplelesspineapplepizza it IS made for my height and weight, or so it claims (175 - 200cm, up to 180kg). But as a chair design, it is not really a good one; it is still a _gaming_ chair, all hype.
Isn't the Titan designed for people at a minimum of 5ft 9? Mightve been better for you if you went Omega, having your legs dangling mightve affected the comfort somehow.
If you're going to be sitting down for long periods of time you really need to look past the typicial consumer chairs and start looking at chairs rated for 12+ hours of seat time. I'm a 911 dispatcher that works 12 hr shifts, the chairs we have are insane, come with a hefty price tag but they save your back.
Honest review, but comparing it to $1,000 chairs seemed a little off. the mark up on office chairs is so crazy it actually makes gaming chairs look like a deal.
Companies like Steelcase/Herman Miller spend a lot of money designing chairs. They charge a huge markup for their engineering expertise and quality control. Gaming chair companies buy and resell generic chinese chairs off alibaba, they charge a huge markup for their marketing expertise. Either way you are paying a huge markup, at least in the case of high end office chairs you are getting something for your money. Of course if you are ok with generic chinese chairs and don't want to pay a huge markup. Thats what stores like staples/office depot are for. Plenty of inexpensive options and definitely the best bang for your buck.
Ive watched many TH-camrs review the titan, and you are the first one who was actually honest enough to say the chair was so uncomfortable enough that you had to return it. Thanks for being honest
hello jacob, can you help me by testing your chair in this manner : lock the tilt and then you can feel the slight tilting when you rock the chair front and back right? mine has that exact tilt feel but to the right whenever i lean slightly to the right of the chair. nothing to the left. alot of people told me they dont feel it
@@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384 so what I did was I bought the Titan because it's a pretty solid chair but I added the purple seat cushion to this, totally worth it if you have butt numbing or legs falling asleep issues like I do.
@@Boozerbear Sounds like a great compromise. I was thinking about this during the video; too hard, just add a seat cushion. Which purple cushion did you buy?
Meanwhile with the 2018 Titan I recognise the seat cushion as being unusually firm but it's not a huge issue. What I have problems with is the backrest which is super hard and painful. It just needs more padding. Why the hell didn't they give it more padding? It's common sense.
Brutally honest comment: Those chairs are designed in Singapore with an average Asian body shape in mind. Even the Titan which caters to the western population does so. And even tho the specs say it can be technically loaded with 220lbs, that does not imply it would be anywhere as comfortable as say with 120lbs. I think that especially heavier people will experience this as the material compression is just way higher. It would be interesting to see on each review the body weight and height of the user.
Got one years ago, it's incredibly uncomfortable, i didn't find any negative review back then and their tech support told me it would get better with time, it did not.
To be honest, I was about to pull the trigger on this chair a few months ago. A couple dozen hours of research in, and I'm sold on Herman Miller. One thing that really stood out to me was that all of the highest rated chairs were all engineered to offer support and stability from an engineering standpoint rather than a choice of material. Yes, material choice is important, but they don't rely solely on material to provide comfort and support. Also, I noticed that you had briefly displayed the very article from SecretLab that made me turn away from them completely. In that article, they kept highlighting how their choice of cold cure foam was the best for support. They also used a picture to show the proper sitting position using their chair but if you look closely, the only point of contact with the back of the user seems to be that lumbar pillow. I then decided that it would be silly to spend 500 bucks on a chair whose back rest I would only be using to prop up the thing that's actually giving me "support". Contrast this with the design of the Herman Miller chairs and you immediately see that the entire seat is designed to give support in a way that could be tailored to the individual rather than supplying pillows or other add-ons as a band-aid fix. There's also a huge difference in their warranty service. From what I could gather, SecretLab can be either very difficult or very easy to work with, but the user would still be responsible for actually executing any repair or part replacement. Herman Miller, on the other hand, will foot the bill for any needed repairs on their products. And I don't think I have to explain why Herman Miller's 12-year DEFAULT warranty is just the best in the business. What does SecretLab offer?... IF you do their social media gimmick nonsense, they'll give you a 5-year warranty and YOU foot the bill for any repair costs and shipment fees in the event that the product needs to be replaced. It's not even close, folks. I'd sooner pay $1,500 for something that is made by an industry leader and proven to last over a $500 hard-as-a-rock, unproven product that really is just appealing to the current "gaming" aesthetic.
People often compare to the double priced Aeron and I’m wondering why, of course if you want a better chair it would probably cost more. Does anyone have experience with the more similarly priced Herman Miller chairs like Sayl, Lino, or Mirra 2, which are all still more expensive but closer in pricing?
@@cwash08 My company has a set of Sayl chairs in our conference rooms. Comparing them to my friend’s Softweave Titan still isn’t close. The Sayl has all of adjustments you NEED and is still rated for 24/7 use. The SecretLab chairs have no documented hourly use rating and that stupid “sleeping” mode but I’d much rather just jump in bed if I was tired enough to need sleep.
Bit weird that mate if you're spending 1000+ on a chair... No excuse for whatever amount of money you have, why even give the makers of the chair that sum of money for something that is at most, slightly better than a 400 one, even 400 is outrageous for a chair.
@@thedarkriddler7318 It's more of a case of "to each their own". Terms like "slightly better" and "outrageous" are subjective and can vary greatly from person to person. If you're okay spending any amount of money on anything you like, that's fine. If you think that a particular product is overpriced and not worth your dollar, that's fine too. At the end of the day, do what you want with your money.
Great video. You had some really funny references in there as well. One thing to help out: change the location of your end screen elements (the two promoted videos). If they were at the top we could see your face at the end of the video.
All people are different, and chairs are like mattresses. I love my mattress, for example. It's firm and I sleep so well on it. My mother laid down in it after I first bought it and within 5 seconds said: "Dear god, I could never sleep on this, this is like a brick." So just because a chair has glowing reviews from most people doesn't mean that it will be the perfect chair for absolutely everyone. You gotta try it out. I like it how he didn't just bash the chair because for him it wasn't the right fit, but that he gave it a fair shot and then just said "it wasn't for me." That's good reviewing.
I have an ikea millberget served me well this long. Few weeks back mg back hurts like hell for sitting like 15hrs everyday. Probably my posture. Had it for 2yrs plus. Planned to get the exact chair as you, turns out u said itll probably also cause pain. So i think im gonna build custom loop for my pc lol
Keep in mind he bought the wrong size though, that means wrong dimensions, wrong distance between knees and back, can't even touch the ground with his feet, all and all a skewed review
I don't understand why you're criticizing the firmness of a seat that was designed for somebody nearly a foot taller than you. It's like sizing up on clothing and complaining that it doesn't fit...
@@JacobDarkOfficial sorry but I'm not going to watch it I just got gaming Lazy Boy and it sucked and was really really high so I do not plan on buying any gaming type of chairs and the chair I'm using right now is my old Lazy Boy I've had for years it feels 10 times better Lazy Boy I bought 5 years ago I have not felt this good for years since I started making videos. That lower back support it's what did it in for me and I like a comfortable seat I'm sorry but I'm not going to watch any of these videos but you did a real good one on this one
Good review I'm personally looking into game gamer recliner main fact I can fit underneath my desk but you do a really great prove you and saying the truth and I've heard a lot of good things about gamer recliners if that does not work I'm going with recliner. If you wondering I'm 35 years old with bad back problems my knees are going out I used to Camp used to do a lot of things can't do them anymore and yes I do have a cheap gaming chair feels like I'm staying out a rock. With your saying that tells anyone that all gaming chairs RX feel like you're sitting rock with a little bit of padding good work and thank you for the review
ive had my titan for about a year now and ive had nothing but issues with it, from constant cracking noises too the cushion itself the metal brackets inside weld's failing and causing a dip in the seat, alongside the backpain it has given my i regret buying mine.
I bought the secretlab omega softweave, and it was destroying my hips. I returned it for full refund and they paid for the shipping. Furthermore, I just bought the Titan XL softweave black. I'm hoping I won't regret this decision since they raised the prices.
Thank you for your honest review. I too am 5'6" but weigh around 240lbs which is right on the dividing line of the Omega series vs Titan series. I'm sorry your experience wasn't good. Although I'm still interested in the chair, do you think the comments saying you shouldn't have gotten a size up have any merit? Or do you stand by your thoughts of that the buttpadding should be the same throughout the chairs? Just curious! Thanks
The fact I came across someone who had an Omega and had a similar experience leads me to believe the result would've been the same. They advertise themselves as being a hard chair, with flip flops on I reached the ground no prob, it was purely a padding issue.
Came here to see anothers point of view on the chair. I have the same chair just different color and overall it's nice but I have the same issues with it hurting bottom/tailbone. If it had a memory foam or similar type seat it'd be perfect.
Thank you for an amazing review. 👍🏻 I have back issues, (3 surgeries) and need soft seat support. I actually use a memory foam pad in my car. They need to fix that and add some better foam.
in the same boat over here. so far after a few days of binging chair reviews, this keeps coming back as a top option. personally the biggest issue is i’m looking for a chair that sill fit me and my partner, who is nearly a foot shorter. but this review covering the pain under the butt cushion is keeping me from pulling the trigger just yet. i was about to buy it tonight. the search continues.
@@ebrown112 I started looking into Ergonomic Desk Chairs and Executive chairs. Had a chance to try some out at a local store and they are way better than these gaming chairs imo
@@saturnargentavis1901 it sux we cant test out secret labs chairs anywhere. I'm in the same boat rn. Did u buy 1 of the autonomous chairs btw? If so how do u like it?
tube (please read my update below this chair has been painful tbh) secret labs chair and so far it's ok. Not great not horrible. It is pretty firm and w having problems already I cant go like 8 10 hrs or any crazy stuff. Idk I'm giving it a try i still might get rid of it honestly. I'm just not sure.
Thanks for your HONEST review, as I was looking into buying the TitanXL myself to replace the AKRacing I currently have. I recently purchased the AKRacing MAX and I'm experiencing the same issue with the seat. It's harder than I thought it would be, but it also isn't as thick as I would like. I bottom out the cushion and can feel the steel support underneath. Also, the way the stitching is made on the inner side of the chair, it digs into my glutes and causes pain after sitting in in for less than an hour. I suffer from sciatica and my chair is worse than a Staples chair I bought 5 years ago. I really need to find a good chair, with a good cushion that will not cause me pain, any suggestions are welcome?
Hard to recommend because what works for me may not work for you. The Steelcase I ended up with is great, I'm sure Herman Miller would be great too. I find a lot of good deals on Facebook Marketplace, if you don't want used maybe just go to an Office Depot type of store and try them all out
@@JacobDarkOfficial I totally understand, what works for me won't work for everyone. I appreciate your review and feedback regardless. Take care man! 😎🤘
I ordered titan few days back. It's interesting how I haven't come across even single negative stuff till now when I have ordered it already :D. In my previous job I was sitting on DxRacer King, it was just a bit cheaper. Does anybody had a chance to compare these two? I don't expect the seat to be more firm than DxRacer.
In reference to the lack of negative reviews, SecretLab not only A. does paid reviews/sponsors for youtubers (which is to be expected) and the like but also B. they have things like extending the warranty if you give a good review, if you recommend it to a friend you get a cleaning kit, etc.
I have a 4yr old DXRacer Pro series chair that I've found very comfortable even with my lower back issues and have had no problems so far. FYI, I am 6'3" slim build, ~215lbs. One thing I did notice with the DXRacer, the seat foam was quite firm when I received it. But over a period of time, it molded quite nicely and became very comfortable. This brings me to my current situation. I'm giving this chair to my son and decided to purchase the Titan Softweave chair as my replacement. I'm hoping the seat foam is the same as the DXRacer I've had. Anyone else can confirm this? Cheers!
@@Gatsbyy I like it. I think it will be more durable then the pleather material and it feels better, especially against skin if you're sitting in shorts.
Man, I do not trust something I can’t return free of cost. Funnily enough, I ended up buying a leap v2 after trying it out at a showroom, and it completely destroyed my butt and legs. Returned it at no charge to me, which was nice, but the hunt continues. Really wish I could try a Titan first, but even then I wouldn’t necessarily know how it would fare over time. Ah well. For reference, I’m 5’11” 210lbs, but I have long legs and wide shoulders
Everyone is built different, I'd say give it a shot and if it doesn't work out for you, I sold mine within days, I'd bet you'd sell yours super fast as well
I'd try the omega if I were you..padding is thick on the seat part..I have the omega cyberpunk btw..and I've been having lower back pain lately and the lumbar pillow has been helping tremendously. Previously I had had a $150 for a month from amazon..but I'm happy with my secretlab omega..its helped my random lower back issue..without the lumbar pillow it does feel empty without it now but overall the chair is firm enough for posture and slightly soft enough to be comfy..just right to correct posture and work flow..
@@JacobDarkOfficial give the omega a shot...for the back rest it doesn't hug the body as most have been saying and I'm 5'6 180lbs but I can say the seat part is firm but comfy for work flow,that I can confirm for sure. The titan to me for some reason even though for taller bigger gamers..seems like the seat part is thinner to me..just from seeing another youtubers video..I work at home so I'm on the pc 8+ hrs plus I'll be building a pc later for gaming so thought I'd invest in a solid chair now,just sayin..honestly wish these guys had a store to walk into to test the chairs out for that right fitment and comfort
the titan and the titan XL have a leveled seat base, and the Omega is the only one that has what they call a snug fit seat base, I'm 90% sure that the leveled seat base was the problem to your lower back pains.
Possible but a leveled base would be my preference as every office chair I've ever owned has had them and from time to time I prefer to have a leg up on the seat, the snug seat wouldn't give me enough room.
I've had comments with similar body types say they liked the Titan so I think it's a matter of personal preference, some people are coming from sitting on wood chairs so it's not an issue while some like me have been in soft office chairs their whole lives so it seems hard. Either way I'll eventually be trying out an Omega and doing a follow up review
@@JacobDarkOfficial 2 days with the omega made my outer thighs feel bruised from pressing up against those hard upturned side pieces on the seat (i'm only 5ft 4, 135lb). Did the edges of the titan feel much more rigid? The omegas sides have some very hard padding - much firmer than the seat - it will sooner dig into you than give way at all. I don't understand how people are managing to sit on this, I find pressing my legs in enough to avoid touching those sides leaves me only 2 inches inner thigh gap - which I don't think is sufficient for anyone with male anatomy.
I'm not an expert or anything but I think the seat is more cushy on the omega and that's why u felt uncomfortable on the titan. They are built for different people in mind and while the titan may look comfier, its rlly for bigger people.
I have the PU leather Titan and I will admit that it is very firm. I’ve owned mine for almost 2 years and it hasn’t gotten any softer over time. The one negative I have is how relatively poor the leg support is either side of my thighs. I was it would be more contoured at the sides, like the omega. Overall the build quality is excellent, the materials used are second to none and PU leather is extremely durable and will resist daily usage very well.
@@isaactaylor1833 the problem is that omega has side supports that can be quite comfortable if one tends to shift in the chair. So that's the issue. If the Omega has another chair that does not have the support he would have gone for it.
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Honestly I love my omega. I don't care all that much about lumbar support, it just doesn't seem to do much for me, maybe because I have a strong core? But the problem is I do have lower back issues and also I'm skinny and my butt is bony. I've found the seat is the most important thing when it comes to my back. If the seat is firm, back is fine. If it's soft and plush my back is destroyed. So I did this dance for years of trying to find something firm enough to keep my back in good condition but without my butt hurting. I spent maybe four months sitting on a straight up wooden chair with a piece of yoga mat on it.
For me, they've found the goldilocks zone. I can sit in this thing for 8+ hours and my back and butt are both fine, but I can see how for some people it's simply too firm, especially if you're heavier than I am. My only complaint is that I wish it had an adjustable headrest instead of the dinky pillow, cause my neck and shoulders do get a bit sore since they're not really supported by anything, my head is never really touching the pillow when I sit, unless I'm reclining.
thinking about getting the omega softweave too, but not sure after this review
I'am 178cm and 55kg so more of the skinny tupe, and i think it wouldn't be an issue for me, whats your weight if you want to share ofc so i could get an impression if my assumption is right.
thx in advance
@@sorryey I am 175cm and 50kg and had a similar experience to the above with my 2019 omega.
@@QcDiablo hey maxime, do you mind me asking if you got the softweave or PU leather? I'm 178cm and 55kg. Been looking for something with a good lumbar support with a firm seat that feels like a car seat. Been looking for a chair that is like my car seat where I can drive 4-5 hours and my butt and back feels absolutely fine after. Appreciate if you can share :)
@@JY-mn7bd you probably decided by now but it depends on climate
I’m 6’1 265 lbs, and that chair literally is a dream. I use to have lower back problems but sitting on a Titan for close to 2 years that is not a problem anymore. I have the fake leather one and it looks and feels brand new still.
Did you go Titan or Titan XL?
@@fivenine1057 Just the Titan.
Did you sit on it shirtless? I'm wondering how durable the fake leather really is.
@@sayuas4293 I don’t. I’m always clothed when sitting in it
The 2018 Titan is what GAVE me back problems.
I bought mine in January 2020, and i couldn't be more satisfied, i sit more than 12 hours a day on it.
Right? I have the titan classic and work from home 4x11 hours and game few hours every other day or so. No problems whatsoever. Super comfy chair.
I bought it a few days ago and I can’t wait for it to come in. Right now I use a crappy chair that used to be in my dining room
@@parkxtra5901 maaaan exact same for me. an old fucking dining chair. I’m buzzing for my Titan
Saaaaame bought a £60 chair from Argos thinking my chair wouldn’t come till June, it’s coming tomorrow 😂👐🏽
so you dont take toilet breaks? wow..
I just got the Titan with the Napa leather and so far I’m loving it. It’s one of the most comfortable chairs that I’ve sat on but everyone’s body is different.
"everyone's body is different" TRUTH
Weird flex but ok
@@jj7045 😂
Just got my Titan Napa leather today too, loving it so far.
but i do have the Nappa leather hero chair from Noblechairs and it is i bet the most comfortable chair i have ever been in
Thank you for the honesty!!! My tailbone and lower back have been killing me and have been looking for a new chair. Preferred a gaming chair but looks like I’ll go for comfort instead. Thank you again.
Absolutely! Be sure you also watch my Titan Evo 2022 review, it's much much improved over this version and I've been using it for over 6 months now with no pain issues, if you decide to buy I'd super appreciate you using my links, they help to support the channel greatly!
@@JacobDarkOfficial do you have a promo code for this?
@@mzadreedee I do not, Secretlab doesn't do promo codes that give a discount but if you use my link in the description it helps greatly to support my channel and I'd super appreciate it!
one of the reasons I'm getting this chair is that its good for my height because the chair I got isn't at good eye level for gaming and the thing that broke my back was the fact my chair keeps leaning back, so I decided to make investment and get that chair for the heck of it since all the amazon chairs reviews seems as they where getting paid for stupid lies they were saying, but other then that thank you for this review, don't see lotta ppl keeping it real.
Hi, I'm thinking of possible getting this chair and I would like to know if you recommend it.
@@Braydev365 Do not get this Chair, its a scam. It Hurts So much to sit on, after 30 mins of sitting my head starts to hurt because my brain is telling me to get off this thing.
@@EsotericHashira thanks
Hey guys! Just wanted to chime in a sec. For those of you coming with the "You should've gotten an Omega" argument, I hear you loud and clear, and while I feel the results would've been the same as they all use the same foam inside, rest assured I'll be following up when the eventual 2021 Omega series chair is released to give Secretlab a 2nd chance!
Look up Maingear gaming chairs. They are really nice and comfortable
gAmInG ChAiR is really not the best for back support or good posture. I think I’m going for Ergo2. Herman Miller Aeron is way too much for a ergo chair
@@yeysbaws u can get a used 1 for about the same price as a secret labs chair
Hey, just got the chair today and yes I'll admit it was uncomfortable at first but after a few hours I discovered this trick where you can tilt the chair backwards and lock it in place by using the left lever. This tilted position will allow your back to just naturally fall onto the backrest on a comfortable position. But hey I just got the chair so I will have to spend more time on it to see if this trick will have lasting comfort.
you're telling me this chair forces you to occassionally get up and stretch your body? I'm sold :D
So does legos on your seat. Your welcome for the savings.
@@Herbertti3 tried it doesn't work after a while ur ass just gets moulded into the shape of the lego, I prefer to stick a lit match into mine so every few mins i have to get up or be burnt alive or worse my chair is set completely on fire
Thanks for posting such an honest review. Having purchased the chair earlier this year myself, I truly believe this is BRUTALLY HONEST. Edit - I went on to sell the 2020 SL Titan and moved to the Herman Miller Embody (that I still use today).
i bought exactly the same chair : the 2020 black softweave. i'm 1,75 m and 85 kilos and the chair is perfect :) Yes the chair is firm. You definetly going to feel it right away, but after 5 hours of gaming it will exactly feel the same. By the way , staying for that long in a chair is something unhealthy and unatural no matter what chair.
Glad the chair worked out! And man, I did call center jobs for years sitting in chairs 8+ hours a day, agreed unhealthy! lol my Steelcase chair hasn't given me any issues so it worked out in the end
@@JacobDarkOfficial you should do a follow up do the recommended sized chair
I have the same exact problem with my Autonomous... ass pain after about an hour of sitting. Had the Omega in the cart ready to go hoping it would be an improvement, until I watched your video. Thanks for saving me that return shipping when I'd have to return this thing!
I was actually debating between the Titan and Ergochair 2, glad I didn't get it
It sounds odd but for me the back pain was a good thing. I bought a Titan based on my height and weight. The first few days I had lower back pain but it went away. It turns out I had horrible posture and was slouching for 12 hours a day in my old chair. This chair almost forces you to sit up straight.
Now some weeks later, I sit up straight in my chair and I don't have any back pain even after sitting 8+ hours in it. Putting the included headrest pillow behind your back as a lumbar support pillow was helpful in the beginning.
As a side note, I haven't seen any reviewer talk about how this chair can tip forward. If you're the type of person that sits at the very front edge of a chair, you might want to pass on this. I think due to the recline function, this chair can tip forward if you sit too far to the front. There's even a warning on the instructions saying don't sit in the front. But realistically, it's bad posture to sit in the front anyways so no big deal.
Good feedback, thanks!
I’ve tried steelcase leap, Herman Miller, high end office chairs. Nothing let’s me sit for more than an hour without getting pain. But somehow when I go to school I can sit for 4 hours. I cant figure it out
Which do you prefer?
@@damazsta I've reverted to a steelcase leap v1 with a refurbished cushion from crandall office furniture. I can sit for a good two or three hours now. I just don't think I was made to sit that long.
Didn’t they tell you based on your height you should get the other one? Maybe that’s why you were sore
Just cancelled my order when i heard about it not being soft and comfortable to sit in. I use my chair for about 16 hours a day so if it is not comfortable then it´s a no go for me . Any suggestions to any other chair that fits that and is still fabric?
did u find a cloud like chair?
I have the PU leather one and yeah, it's very firm. The first few days my lower back was killing me, but after an adjustment period I sit on it for hours on end with minimal discomfort. One thing I have noticed is that my recurrent lower back pain is gone. I think that this chair has helped me tremendously to correct my posture and my back thanks it for it. My butt does get a bit sore from time to time but it's not to the point that it's unbearable. Good review!
I feel the same way. I've had my Titan for a little over 2 weeks. The first week was fine. But the last 5 days have been tough. I work from home and sit in this chair for 10+ hours a day (I know, a lot). It's probably longer than I should, but coming from a $99 office chair, I figured a $450 chair should be much better. I am hoping I can ride this discomfort out as it corrects my posture. It's taken a bit to get it dialed in, and I am still working on it. It is definitely very firm - I just purchased a lower back pillow from Amazon in hopes it will counter the firmness (although I am upset because for a chair this expensive, you wouldn't expect to have to buy a $25 pillow.
i was looking at this mainly because of the width of the seat, as well as being able to sit almost 90 degrees upright. do you find that holds true ?
Everything that I write comes from personal experience since I own a titan softweave. I have owned it for 3 months now and I am pretty happy. First of all the materials are excellent from the base of the chair to the fabric you just have to take good care of it and not spill any drinks over it. As for the size because I am 6 1 it was no problem for me but i still contacted their support just to be sure. When I contacted them they sed that the size is one of the most important factors and a lot of people think it doesn't matter when it really does. As tou sed you had posture problems with your back and that's mainly from the size of the chair. The lambar support is especially built for the height recommend and anything over or under it will cause discomfort. I tested it with my mum she is 5 6 and she found it pretty rough. The structure is rough and as you sed it forced your body in a good posture angle which i find is really good since i had posture problems and they were all resolved. This chair is built for many hours of work or gaming and that's the reason why it is not puffy. Lastly it needs to be customised to your body. Dont think anything crazy thought. Just a few tweaks here and there from the height to the angle of the back seat.
If you have any problem leave a comment i will be checking since i think this review is not accurate.
I been thinking about buying this chair but these video sort of pushing me away how is the chair holding?
@@touka6456 I know have it for 5 months and it is holding pretty well. If you follow the recommendation given by the manufacturer I dont think you will have any problem. If tou get any damages that are in the warranty they will send you free replacement parts. Also make sure witch fabric tou want to get because each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Finally get the right size because it is the most important thing you might not realize it bow but it is the main factor to liking the chair. Otherwise you will end up like this guy. If you are not sure contact secret lab they will help you with everything you might need.
@@harris7412 I did end up buying the titan and I do like but I find it only comfortable if u keep a good posture
@@harris7412 and I’m never buying leather chairs again I’ve had 2 and they’re to much maintenance they peel easily if you forget to take care of them
@@touka6456 Yes I agree it is hard to maintain them. Also these chairs are designed so as to force tou into having a good posture and I think this is a great advantage
Thx 4 your time. This will help me for my next gaming chair purchase.
I'm 5'9, would the pillow support my neck or would it be too high up?
Your height actually fits for it and I think it’s height adjustable with the strap
I would think it'd be fine. This guy should have gone for the omega!
Deadmau5, one of my favorite musicians of all time, promoted this chair on his social media. There's a deadmau5 Titan 2020 model which looks fantastic, so I took the gamble and bought it... big mistake! Everything about the chair is awesome except for the most important part, the comfort! The seat feels like a rock and my butt gets super hot after 10 mins of sitting on it! No joke! I'm tall, but not fat so I should not have any issues. I tried wearing different pants and shorts, and they all had the same result.
I can't believe some people say they are able to sit in there for 8 hours and feel no discomfort at all. I'm gonna give it a few more days, but I'll most likely end up returning it.
Whoever was looking for a sign, this is one to not buy this chair unless you don't care about comfort and standing every 10 minutes.
I suffer from sciatica L4 L5 herniated discs, which chair do you recommend then?
I have the exact same chair and I strongly disagree, but it should be noted that there is no one size fits all chair out there.
I'm someone who deals with a lot of chronic muscle and joint pain, and my Titan Softweave has been a game changer for me. I tried about 50 chairs at an office surplus store locally, and I couldn't find one that could replace the Serta chair I had previously. The Serta chair was comfortable but deteriorated very fast. I ended up trying this one at my friend's place, and I immediately fell in love with the way it formed to my body and corrected my posture. I've had my Titan for 5 months and I'm extremely happy with the way it has made me feel. The build quality is also excellent, as they use a lot of metal components. It also has a decent amount of customization. I would personally would recommend this chair, but see if you can find a way to try it first before you drop that much coin on one.
What do you disagree with? His subjective experience?
I'm a bigger guy. I'm 6ft and 240 lbs. The Titan has been my favorite chair so far. I've tested a lot of chairs. I loved it so much I straight up bought two and brought one onboard the ship for deployment. I was in the Navy and we would sit in front of computer display for 12 hour watches but really more like 16 hours a day because we were undermanned. This chair was awesome for that. Yes it was a little uncomfortable at first but after a month it was broken in and super comfortable. Everyone would fight for it when I wasn't in the space. I left the Navy but left it on the ship and they love it still.
I am 6' 250lbs and was hoping to see something like your post. I was wondering if his height was enough of an offset to not fit him properly.
@@WdyWP Possible, but I've sat in all sizes of chairs all my life and have never had an experience like this, I still feel it was the hardness of the foam, not the size
Have a titan I LOVE IT its a quality chair in every aspect
Edit: I'm 6'1 220lbs and it fits perfectly
I also have a Titan. I’m 511 230. I love this chair so much man! So comfortable.
@g STKD I use the regular. I also have an XL and it's more than big enough neither one feels restricting. The XL is a bit wider for the back rest and the seat though
@g STKD Yeah I have the standard and it's very nice. The XL I found to be just a little to big. So personal preference. Still very comfy I love my standard Titan. Mine is also leather. Which still looks brand new btw a year later.
@g STKD I have the 2020 Titan
What if you’d of gotten the recommended size. Would it had been the same issue ?
Imo yes, the foam is the same in all models, but I'll be looking to test an Omega later this year to find out
@@JacobDarkOfficial thank you for your reply and your honest review.
I bought a respawn chair, and its fine, but i sit in it for alot of the day for work and the feaux leather stuff cracked and sucks now. For that reason, im looking at a secret lab chair or any "gaming" chair that doesnt crack. Does anyone know if this tupe of softweave will break arpart or anything?
I'm currently working on an 8 month review but can tell you my softweave shows no wear and tear, it's in the same condition as day one. Watch for that video in a few days, also should you buy it really helps my small channel when you use my link, please consider doing so, thanks!
Thank you for the review! I'm also 5'6" and I also opted for the Titan.
Let me know how it goes!
@@JacobDarkOfficial It feels great. I like the lumbar support. I'm 5'6" and fortunately my feet reach the floor with the lowest height setting. The chair is very comfortable and I'm very satisfied with my purchase of the Titan 2020 Prime PU Leather.
@@HtS643KyS6555GxQ3edA That's great! We now know height wasn't the issue, it's most likely just body type and preference.
How is the tilt on your Titan? When I unlock the tilt mechanism and lean back at all the chair flops back with no real resistance at all.
@@JD_79 Same here. When you say tilt, I think you mean the left lever under the chair. When I unlock that then there's no resistance to lean the chair back.
How hard is the Titan to dissemble ... were u able to get the hydraulic piston thing out easily enough?
Never took it apart, sold it locally
I’ve had my Secret Labs Omega for 4 years and love it. I honestly wonder if your discomfort was due to you choosing the Titan which is meant for taller people. Either way I enjoyed the video and congrats on finding that sick deal on an office chair!
Thanks! I'm reviewing another gaming chair as we speak and still plan on reviewing an Omega once they drop a new version
@@JacobDarkOfficial When we getting that Titan Evo review my man?
This week! Aiming for Thursday
@@JacobDarkOfficial Thursday is here my man
@@mrtensed review is live!
Needed this honest review, I suffer from scoliosis (horrible bad lower back) and I spend at least 4-6 hours a day sitting in my chair. Needing something. Don't know what to get, was going to buy this chair this week, glad I didn't, I would have been pissed. Mostly because of it's size and reclining ability.
Check out my latest review, just uploaded yesterday
Well there goes that idea of buying a secret lab, I own the steelcase leap v2 and I don't like it, but I have nerve issues and need something thincker but unfortunately I haven't been able to find a good comfortable office chair for years, if anyone knows of a good one please let me know
Watch my review of the Titan Evo 2022 chair, much much improved, still using it today and if you end up buying one using my link helps greatly
Thanks for this honest review. I've decided to purchase one anyways. I don't think the chair hardness will be an issue as my current one actually has rock hard plastic on the seat and back (and I've had that chair for two decades lol) so there's no way this is harder than that.
Give us an update once you've sat on it and let us know what you think!
@@kcarl I've had it for ~2 weeks now and I honestly really like it. I guess I could see how some people think it's hard but for me it feels just fine and really comfortable. I've even taken a few naps on it without any issue. It's also really adjustable which is a big plus.
I recommend it with the * that if you're used to very soft chairs, you might find it too hard.
@@ItReallyIsiPOD put your update in main post, not in reply section
@@VoiceLegion Umm. No? Not when your attitude is that unfriendly.
@@ItReallyIsiPOD nooo man no negative no nothing, it was just a tip how to make ur feedback more effective! I did not mean anything negative with my reply bro! Peace love and so on, u misread me somehow i guess:)
Finally someone feeling the same as me! I am still withing the return window and wonder if I should keep it or give up because my butt really hurts sitting in it for a longer period of time. Something else I've noticed is that the seat reaches out too far, so if I not sit in a proper upright posture I start loosing blood in my legs, maybe because it's so stiff. To make it worse, the lumbard support is to far down for me so it doesn't give me any support at all but instead it gives a bulk in your back so is forced to not use it.
Did you order the chair recommended for your height and weight?
@@JacobDarkOfficial Yes, I am a pretty big and heavy guy and the sizing guide suggested me for either the Titan or the Titan XL. So I went with the XL to be on the "safer" side I thought. But now You got me scared with the return price. I checked it up and would cost me about 100 euro. Jikes! Used to good customer service with either free return shipping or very cheap fees here in Sweden. I guess they care more about customer reputation then a Singapore based one ;) Checking their customer rating and comments on Trustpilot was not a pretty sight.
@@danielpackalen6609 Post it for sale locally and see if you sell it, mine went fast
Can't tell whether I want firm or softer 😅 used to sitting in a very old leather office chair... guess I'll have to try to find one to sit on first
I bought a 2022 version and surprisingly, it makes my lower back pain worse. I tried adding lumbar pillow, all the adjustments, etc to no avail. In the end I had to return it and they're nice about it, even sent a disassembly instruction. But even with the instructions, it's a challenge to remove the piston because it is designed to friction-fit on both ends. Eventually I was able to take it apart and ship it back. They gave me a full refund. Of course I had to pay return shipping myself. The amazing thing is, when they shipped it to me, the shipping label says 70 lbs. When I shipped it back, UPS weighted it to be 78 lbs -- it gained weight! After this ordeal I'm afraid to order another gaming chair. Now I have no gaming chair, I don't know what to do.
Sorry to hear that, for me the 2022 has been great while the 2020 was horrible, just more proof that no two bodies are alike,I'd recommend going to office Depot/Max and testing out different chairs
Keep buying cheap used chairs from craigslist until you find the one you like.. worked for me
I'm curious how the chair is when broken in long enough. I bought a cheap chair off amazon and it was super uncomfy. 5 months later it's a lot better than it was when I first got it.
Same, and believe me I wanted to for the price I just couldn't, I've had many chairs over the years and this was the only chair I've had this experience with.
Love this review. Love your persona my man and you give an honest review! Love this content! Subscribed
Thanks! Currently working on the new Titan Evo review!
why did i not find this review before i purchased. I Swear i was looking for negative reviews and couldlnt find any. and the day the thing gets delivered to my door. BOOM this review pops up on my feed. tipical!
might help if you got the chair size recommended for your height and weight then make a review?
Yeah, you should have gone with the omega, even though the titan looks more comfortable, its about the ergonomics.
Part of your sitting problem with the seat is because you got the wrong chair. If you remember ask you to check the length of your thighs as well. In general though I made the same mistake. I went with the titan, and I love it after a whole year. The foam takes some breaking into, but it helped my back alot. Ill be looking forward to getting an omega chair next to findout how it compairs!
I also have the Steelcase chair too. Its nice, but honestly I like the titan more for posture. Anyways, great video man. Hope you get a chance to try the omega chair.
Thanks for sharing. Your review helped me with my decision 👍
@@anasvint I went with Steelcase. Was going to purchase the Titan you reviewed, but had to wait 2-3 months for Secretlab to ship.
Would this chair work for me? I am 6 foot 6 100kg.
you're 6'6 and only 100kgs.... are you slenderman?
How about you go to secret lab website and see for yourself
I got the xl. Best chair I ever sat in. I like the firm though.
PU or soft weave?
@@sparco4 soft weave.
I just ordered a black, softweave Titan. My issue is that I’m 200cm and weigh around 100kg. The Secretlabs website says that the Titan fits people who weigh less than 130kg, but are up to 200cm tall. Whereas, the Titan XL is better suited for people who weigh between 100 and 160kg, and are up to 208cm. Being on the cusp of a different size made it challenging to pick between the Titan and the Titan XL. The significant different in price also made the purchase process a little harder. I hope that I don’t regret my decision. I doubt that I will but I just wish the brand provided additional advice to those who sit literally right on the edge of different sizes... Great video btw, very informative :)
Do you find a difference in how your neck feels after sitting, seeing as the office chair you ended up with hasn't any head/neck support?
hey what studio monitor stands do you use? can't seem to find the link on ur desc. thanks!
Here you go! amzn.to/3mzRGZT
i really want a chair with back support that makes me sit straight because i have scoliosis and so my back hurts when i don't have a good seating position and my chair right now has basically no back support anymore and the cushioning is almost non existent
This chair will definitely make you sit straight, it's just a matter of is the foam too hard for you or not. For me it was, for others it isn't
I bought my husbsnd a titan, it is extremely comfortable for him (6'4"), but the seat depth and support up the back is not right for me being alot shorter. Im confident though that when we save enough for a second investment an Omega will give me the correct support, everyone is different and the fact this company makes different sized chairs for different sized bodies is a huge plus to me.
You using a titan which is built for a larger person like me and my brother got one of these I've been using it up lately and it has been one the most comfortable chairs I've ever sat in my life it depends on your personal taste and your build
Grab a seat cushion from Purple. I've had one in my Titan and it's like sitting on a cloud. Highly recommended. Those cushions last forever.
Which cushion do you recommend?
@@iusemodz1511 I went with Purple's Ultimate Seat cushion. I'd highly recommend it, but there's a chance you'd might find it a little too thick. The next one down, the Double Seat Cushion, might be a good sweet spot for a lot of folks.
@@TonyFrancis does it fit the titan seat? Is it too small, to big or just perfect?
@@Zm4rc0 It's almost perfect, but close to that "too big" line, does that make sense? From the backrest to the front of the seat pan, it fits perfectly and doesn't overhang, except in the corners (being a rectangular cushion on an oval set and all).
I'd love to see SL enter into a partnership with Purple and produce a limited edition Titan that made a chair with Purple's cushioning underneath the fabric in the seat and lumbar region. That would be an incredible design, imo.
Why buy an expensive chair to buy a cushion for it?
Just got my Titan XL yesterday and after sitting on it for few hours I can truly say that it really does not live up to the hype.
Main issues are the lack of option to adjust compared to any proper office chair:
- The seat is way too high (I am not a short guy, 185cm). Even at lowest position I can't reach the floor properly.
- The arm rests can't be raised high enough.
- There is no adjustments for height of back
- There is no adjustment for seat (can't slide it back/forward)
- There is no adjustable head rest. The pillow is not a solution. The main body is there only to make the company logo show in webcam.
Regarding the butsupport:
- The front of the seat is too square and is pressing against thighs, this combined to fact that the seat is too high (can't get feet to ground), it is making it very uncomfortable to sit.
- The seat is SUPER firm. It is pretty close to sitting on styrofoam, as said. As such I like firm seat, BUT the XL model is so wide that the side support is not doing anything, so it is like sitting on a flat board of styrofoam.
Regarding XL model: I am a big guy, the kind who can't fit to amusement rides but I have to keep all adjustments to minimum. Except the arm rests. I can't figure out for what kind of body this chair is designed for? Apparently for someone who has huge legs, is incredibly fat and has a very short torso. This propably is nice to sleep in, but to sit for a full day... No.
The build quality seems ok and sturdy, but for example the paddles to adjust the seat are flimsy, the tilt mechanism is sloppy and wobbly etc.
The packaging was outstanding, as were the instructions to assemble.
I have quickly come to the conclusion, that although being a top end gaming chair, this still is a GAMING chair:
- Looks nice
- Great unboxing experience
- Lots of hype
- Cost more than it should
- Isn't really that great when compared to proper high end products
Without the huge return costs, I would return it. But I will probably end up selling it to someone locally, too.
Thank you for the detailed reply
why did you get Titan XL? Titan is from 175 cm to 2m ppl?
@@matony19 because I am 185 and weight a ton
So you and the guy that posted the vid both bought chairs not made for your height and you already have a weight issue.....and you blame the product. It’s like saying “don’t buy medicine x Bc it’s made for ppl that y issue and I who have z issue bought it and it didn’t work on me”.
@@Pineapplelesspineapplepizza it IS made for my height and weight, or so it claims (175 - 200cm, up to 180kg). But as a chair design, it is not really a good one; it is still a _gaming_ chair, all hype.
Isn't the Titan designed for people at a minimum of 5ft 9? Mightve been better for you if you went Omega, having your legs dangling mightve affected the comfort somehow.
I'm now reviewing the Titan Evo in small, my recommended size and my feet still barely reach the ground. Full review coming soon
@@JacobDarkOfficial Oh cool, look forward to it. Any spoilers for if it exceeds your expectations? lol
@@OneTwoMark I'm about 9 days in and conflicted at this point lol, it'll be interesting for sure
If you're going to be sitting down for long periods of time you really need to look past the typicial consumer chairs and start looking at chairs rated for 12+ hours of seat time. I'm a 911 dispatcher that works 12 hr shifts, the chairs we have are insane, come with a hefty price tag but they save your back.
What are they?
Honest review, but comparing it to $1,000 chairs seemed a little off. the mark up on office chairs is so crazy it actually makes gaming chairs look like a deal.
Companies like Steelcase/Herman Miller spend a lot of money designing chairs. They charge a huge markup for their engineering expertise and quality control.
Gaming chair companies buy and resell generic chinese chairs off alibaba, they charge a huge markup for their marketing expertise. Either way you are paying a huge markup, at least in the case of high end office chairs you are getting something for your money.
Of course if you are ok with generic chinese chairs and don't want to pay a huge markup. Thats what stores like staples/office depot are for. Plenty of inexpensive options and definitely the best bang for your buck.
Ive watched many TH-camrs review the titan, and you are the first one who was actually honest enough to say the chair was so uncomfortable enough that you had to return it. Thanks for being honest
Absolutely
hello jacob, can you help me by testing your chair in this manner :
lock the tilt and then you can feel the slight tilting when you rock the chair front and back right?
mine has that exact tilt feel but to the right whenever i lean slightly to the right of the chair. nothing to the left.
alot of people told me they dont feel it
Thanks for the review, I need soft cushions so I guess I'll keep looking.
Same. I want to find a chair which is soft as clouds.
@@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384 so what I did was I bought the Titan because it's a pretty solid chair but I added the purple seat cushion to this, totally worth it if you have butt numbing or legs falling asleep issues like I do.
@@Boozerbear Sounds like a great compromise. I was thinking about this during the video; too hard, just add a seat cushion. Which purple cushion did you buy?
Meanwhile with the 2018 Titan I recognise the seat cushion as being unusually firm but it's not a huge issue.
What I have problems with is the backrest which is super hard and painful. It just needs more padding. Why the hell didn't they give it more padding? It's common sense.
Brutally honest comment: Those chairs are designed in Singapore with an average Asian body shape in mind. Even the Titan which caters to the western population does so. And even tho the specs say it can be technically loaded with 220lbs, that does not imply it would be anywhere as comfortable as say with 120lbs. I think that especially heavier people will experience this as the material compression is just way higher. It would be interesting to see on each review the body weight and height of the user.
Got one years ago, it's incredibly uncomfortable, i didn't find any negative review back then and their tech support told me it would get better with time, it did not.
Agreed it was horrible for me, the 2022 is much improved
I smell a bunch of confirmation biased shills in the comments. Thanks for the honest, not bought out review, saved me a lot of trouble.
The guy also didn't buy the chair recommended for his size and admits as much, that definitely plays a factor.
@@vault_guy He also bought the chair, rather than being gifted it and not disclosing, a rare thing.
To be honest, I was about to pull the trigger on this chair a few months ago. A couple dozen hours of research in, and I'm sold on Herman Miller. One thing that really stood out to me was that all of the highest rated chairs were all engineered to offer support and stability from an engineering standpoint rather than a choice of material. Yes, material choice is important, but they don't rely solely on material to provide comfort and support.
Also, I noticed that you had briefly displayed the very article from SecretLab that made me turn away from them completely. In that article, they kept highlighting how their choice of cold cure foam was the best for support. They also used a picture to show the proper sitting position using their chair but if you look closely, the only point of contact with the back of the user seems to be that lumbar pillow. I then decided that it would be silly to spend 500 bucks on a chair whose back rest I would only be using to prop up the thing that's actually giving me "support". Contrast this with the design of the Herman Miller chairs and you immediately see that the entire seat is designed to give support in a way that could be tailored to the individual rather than supplying pillows or other add-ons as a band-aid fix.
There's also a huge difference in their warranty service. From what I could gather, SecretLab can be either very difficult or very easy to work with, but the user would still be responsible for actually executing any repair or part replacement. Herman Miller, on the other hand, will foot the bill for any needed repairs on their products. And I don't think I have to explain why Herman Miller's 12-year DEFAULT warranty is just the best in the business. What does SecretLab offer?... IF you do their social media gimmick nonsense, they'll give you a 5-year warranty and YOU foot the bill for any repair costs and shipment fees in the event that the product needs to be replaced. It's not even close, folks. I'd sooner pay $1,500 for something that is made by an industry leader and proven to last over a $500 hard-as-a-rock, unproven product that really is just appealing to the current "gaming" aesthetic.
People often compare to the double priced Aeron and I’m wondering why, of course if you want a better chair it would probably cost more. Does anyone have experience with the more similarly priced Herman Miller chairs like Sayl, Lino, or Mirra 2, which are all still more expensive but closer in pricing?
@@cwash08 My company has a set of Sayl chairs in our conference rooms. Comparing them to my friend’s Softweave Titan still isn’t close. The Sayl has all of adjustments you NEED and is still rated for 24/7 use. The SecretLab chairs have no documented hourly use rating and that stupid “sleeping” mode but I’d much rather just jump in bed if I was tired enough to need sleep.
Bit weird that mate if you're spending 1000+ on a chair...
No excuse for whatever amount of money you have, why even give the makers of the chair that sum of money for something that is at most, slightly better than a 400 one, even 400 is outrageous for a chair.
@@thedarkriddler7318 It's more of a case of "to each their own". Terms like "slightly better" and "outrageous" are subjective and can vary greatly from person to person. If you're okay spending any amount of money on anything you like, that's fine. If you think that a particular product is overpriced and not worth your dollar, that's fine too. At the end of the day, do what you want with your money.
Great video. You had some really funny references in there as well. One thing to help out: change the location of your end screen elements (the two promoted videos). If they were at the top we could see your face at the end of the video.
Honestly I hardly mess with them, I just add them and save, good feedback, thanks!
All people are different, and chairs are like mattresses. I love my mattress, for example. It's firm and I sleep so well on it. My mother laid down in it after I first bought it and within 5 seconds said: "Dear god, I could never sleep on this, this is like a brick." So just because a chair has glowing reviews from most people doesn't mean that it will be the perfect chair for absolutely everyone. You gotta try it out. I like it how he didn't just bash the chair because for him it wasn't the right fit, but that he gave it a fair shot and then just said "it wasn't for me." That's good reviewing.
I have an ikea millberget served me well this long. Few weeks back mg back hurts like hell for sitting like 15hrs everyday. Probably my posture. Had it for 2yrs plus. Planned to get the exact chair as you, turns out u said itll probably also cause pain. So i think im gonna build custom loop for my pc lol
Keep in mind he bought the wrong size though, that means wrong dimensions, wrong distance between knees and back, can't even touch the ground with his feet, all and all a skewed review
I don't understand why you're criticizing the firmness of a seat that was designed for somebody nearly a foot taller than you. It's like sizing up on clothing and complaining that it doesn't fit...
You do deserve more Subs and Anne likes and this is the only video I'm going to watch and I sub
Appreciate it! I'm about to upload another gaming chair review in a day or two, stay tuned!
@@JacobDarkOfficial sorry but I'm not going to watch it I just got gaming Lazy Boy and it sucked and was really really high so I do not plan on buying any gaming type of chairs and the chair I'm using right now is my old Lazy Boy I've had for years it feels 10 times better Lazy Boy I bought 5 years ago I have not felt this good for years since I started making videos. That lower back support it's what did it in for me and I like a comfortable seat I'm sorry but I'm not going to watch any of these videos but you did a real good one on this one
Good review I'm personally looking into game gamer recliner main fact I can fit underneath my desk but you do a really great prove you and saying the truth and I've heard a lot of good things about gamer recliners if that does not work I'm going with recliner. If you wondering I'm 35 years old with bad back problems my knees are going out I used to Camp used to do a lot of things can't do them anymore and yes I do have a cheap gaming chair feels like I'm staying out a rock. With your saying that tells anyone that all gaming chairs RX feel like you're sitting rock with a little bit of padding good work and thank you for the review
ive had my titan for about a year now and ive had nothing but issues with it, from constant cracking noises too the cushion itself the metal brackets inside weld's failing and causing a dip in the seat, alongside the backpain it has given my i regret buying mine.
Does.... Anyone talk about How HARD the chair feels? Its like sitting on a rock.
I bought the secretlab omega softweave, and it was destroying my hips. I returned it for full refund and they paid for the shipping.
Furthermore, I just bought the Titan XL softweave black. I'm hoping I won't regret this decision since they raised the prices.
Good luck, let me know how it turns out
Yea pls tell us. Is it better?
Hey Jon, how is going with your Titan XL?
Hey which office chair are you using right now? I spent like 10-12 hrs sitting
Steelcase Leap V2
Thank you for your honest review. I too am 5'6" but weigh around 240lbs which is right on the dividing line of the Omega series vs Titan series. I'm sorry your experience wasn't good. Although I'm still interested in the chair, do you think the comments saying you shouldn't have gotten a size up have any merit? Or do you stand by your thoughts of that the buttpadding should be the same throughout the chairs? Just curious! Thanks
The fact I came across someone who had an Omega and had a similar experience leads me to believe the result would've been the same. They advertise themselves as being a hard chair, with flip flops on I reached the ground no prob, it was purely a padding issue.
Came here to see anothers point of view on the chair. I have the same chair just different color and overall it's nice but I have the same issues with it hurting bottom/tailbone. If it had a memory foam or similar type seat it'd be perfect.
Agreed, I wish the foam was softer and had a more plush seat
I was about to say exactly the same thing. As I sit here with my tailbone being crushed by the hard-as-a-brick seat.
Thank you for an amazing review. 👍🏻 I have back issues, (3 surgeries) and need soft seat support. I actually use a memory foam pad in my car. They need to fix that and add some better foam.
Well I sit on a super uncomfortable fully wooden chair right now and my ass and legs are fine so im assuming this would be just fine for me.
I think so lol
But if you're gonna spend that much maybe you shouldn't settle for a compromise
so what you're saying is you're thicccc
Best review I've seen in awhile anywhere, thanks man. Im looking for a chair as I have a bad back. No idea what I should shoot for atm
in the same boat over here. so far after a few days of binging chair reviews, this keeps coming back as a top option. personally the biggest issue is i’m looking for a chair that sill fit me and my partner, who is nearly a foot shorter.
but this review covering the pain under the butt cushion is keeping me from pulling the trigger just yet. i was about to buy it tonight. the search continues.
@@ebrown112 I started looking into Ergonomic Desk Chairs and Executive chairs. Had a chance to try some out at a local store and they are way better than these gaming chairs imo
@@saturnargentavis1901 it sux we cant test out secret labs chairs anywhere. I'm in the same boat rn. Did u buy 1 of the autonomous chairs btw? If so how do u like it?
@@ZippedGnome I saw bad review for the Autonomous chair. th-cam.com/video/0wlU1jVwnhs/w-d-xo.html
tube (please read my update below this chair has been painful tbh) secret labs chair and so far it's ok. Not great not horrible. It is pretty firm and w having problems already I cant go like 8 10 hrs or any crazy stuff. Idk I'm giving it a try i still might get rid of it honestly. I'm just not sure.
I got a 2020 Titan 9 months in and now its giving me back pain.
Thanks for your HONEST review, as I was looking into buying the TitanXL myself to replace the AKRacing I currently have. I recently purchased the AKRacing MAX and I'm experiencing the same issue with the seat. It's harder than I thought it would be, but it also isn't as thick as I would like. I bottom out the cushion and can feel the steel support underneath. Also, the way the stitching is made on the inner side of the chair, it digs into my glutes and causes pain after sitting in in for less than an hour. I suffer from sciatica and my chair is worse than a Staples chair I bought 5 years ago. I really need to find a good chair, with a good cushion that will not cause me pain, any suggestions are welcome?
Hard to recommend because what works for me may not work for you. The Steelcase I ended up with is great, I'm sure Herman Miller would be great too. I find a lot of good deals on Facebook Marketplace, if you don't want used maybe just go to an Office Depot type of store and try them all out
@@JacobDarkOfficial I totally understand, what works for me won't work for everyone. I appreciate your review and feedback regardless. Take care man! 😎🤘
Wonder if the omega would have worked better for you
As soon as they release the 2021 versions we'll find out!
I ordered titan few days back. It's interesting how I haven't come across even single negative stuff till now when I have ordered it already :D.
In my previous job I was sitting on DxRacer King, it was just a bit cheaper. Does anybody had a chance to compare these two? I don't expect the seat to be more firm than DxRacer.
In reference to the lack of negative reviews, SecretLab not only A. does paid reviews/sponsors for youtubers (which is to be expected) and the like but also B. they have things like extending the warranty if you give a good review, if you recommend it to a friend you get a cleaning kit, etc.
I have a 4yr old DXRacer Pro series chair that I've found very comfortable even with my lower back issues and have had no problems so far. FYI, I am 6'3" slim build, ~215lbs. One thing I did notice with the DXRacer, the seat foam was quite firm when I received it. But over a period of time, it molded quite nicely and became very comfortable. This brings me to my current situation. I'm giving this chair to my son and decided to purchase the Titan Softweave chair as my replacement. I'm hoping the seat foam is the same as the DXRacer I've had. Anyone else can confirm this? Cheers!
How’s the soft weave
@@Gatsbyy I like it. I think it will be more durable then the pleather material and it feels better, especially against skin if you're sitting in shorts.
Man, I do not trust something I can’t return free of cost. Funnily enough, I ended up buying a leap v2 after trying it out at a showroom, and it completely destroyed my butt and legs. Returned it at no charge to me, which was nice, but the hunt continues. Really wish I could try a Titan first, but even then I wouldn’t necessarily know how it would fare over time. Ah well. For reference, I’m 5’11” 210lbs, but I have long legs and wide shoulders
Everyone is built different, I'd say give it a shot and if it doesn't work out for you, I sold mine within days, I'd bet you'd sell yours super fast as well
Does your SecretLab Titan squeak a lot straight out of the box?
BAM! This!
I had mine less than a week & it started to squeak yesterday: when I rock back & forward...
VERY annoying...
@@Zm4rc0 I never regret buying a $300+ ergo chair. SecretLab Titan looks cool and all but it's still a Gaming chair.
I'd try the omega if I were you..padding is thick on the seat part..I have the omega cyberpunk btw..and I've been having lower back pain lately and the lumbar pillow has been helping tremendously. Previously I had had a $150 for a month from amazon..but I'm happy with my secretlab omega..its helped my random lower back issue..without the lumbar pillow it does feel empty without it now but overall the chair is firm enough for posture and slightly soft enough to be comfy..just right to correct posture and work flow..
I may give them a 2nd chance in the future when the next series releases and do a follow up
@@JacobDarkOfficial give the omega a shot...for the back rest it doesn't hug the body as most have been saying and I'm 5'6 180lbs but I can say the seat part is firm but comfy for work flow,that I can confirm for sure. The titan to me for some reason even though for taller bigger gamers..seems like the seat part is thinner to me..just from seeing another youtubers video..I work at home so I'm on the pc 8+ hrs plus I'll be building a pc later for gaming so thought I'd invest in a solid chair now,just sayin..honestly wish these guys had a store to walk into to test the chairs out for that right fitment and comfort
the titan and the titan XL have a leveled seat base, and the Omega is the only one that has what they call a snug fit seat base, I'm 90% sure that the leveled seat base was the problem to your lower back pains.
Possible but a leveled base would be my preference as every office chair I've ever owned has had them and from time to time I prefer to have a leg up on the seat, the snug seat wouldn't give me enough room.
So you should have bought an Omega?
I've had comments with similar body types say they liked the Titan so I think it's a matter of personal preference, some people are coming from sitting on wood chairs so it's not an issue while some like me have been in soft office chairs their whole lives so it seems hard. Either way I'll eventually be trying out an Omega and doing a follow up review
@@JacobDarkOfficial ill sub and keep an eye out for when you do that review then :)
@@JacobDarkOfficial 2 days with the omega made my outer thighs feel bruised from pressing up against those hard upturned side pieces on the seat (i'm only 5ft 4, 135lb). Did the edges of the titan feel much more rigid? The omegas sides have some very hard padding - much firmer than the seat - it will sooner dig into you than give way at all.
I don't understand how people are managing to sit on this, I find pressing my legs in enough to avoid touching those sides leaves me only 2 inches inner thigh gap - which I don't think is sufficient for anyone with male anatomy.
I'm not an expert or anything but I think the seat is more cushy on the omega and that's why u felt uncomfortable on the titan. They are built for different people in mind and while the titan may look comfier, its rlly for bigger people.
I have the PU leather Titan and I will admit that it is very firm. I’ve owned mine for almost 2 years and it hasn’t gotten any softer over time. The one negative I have is how relatively poor the leg support is either side of my thighs. I was it would be more contoured at the sides, like the omega. Overall the build quality is excellent, the materials used are second to none and PU leather is extremely durable and will resist daily usage very well.
what if you put one of them ikea cushions?
would that solve the issue?
Perhaps, but the chair is long gone
I had the omega and i found the longer i had it the more bottom of the chair kinda softened
What chair would recommend
hey Jacob, could you make a guide through some chairs and make a good comfort- / Price list for good chairs?
Many may not be aware, but the warranty on the SL chair is non-transferrable. It applies only to the original purchaser.
then he recommends a chair that is literally 3 times the price of the omega
Actually he tells people about a deal he got for a good chair. Take away here is Secretlabs is just hype.
@@simplyscholar21 wow who knew you could get a good chair if you spent $1000
6:34 lmfao
As someone who owns a $1700 Herman Miller Embody and also a Secret Labs chair, I can tell you that you absolutely get what you pay for.
@@gregorymiller7083 cringe
I wondered if getting a foot rest would help
I wonder if the OP just listened to secret labs and got what his short ass should’ve got from the get go
@@isaactaylor1833 the problem is that omega has side supports that can be quite comfortable if one tends to shift in the chair. So that's the issue. If the Omega has another chair that does not have the support he would have gone for it.