Secretlab finally has a new gaming chair, and it's a bit 'lighter' on your wallet
Jan. 24, 202420% cheaper than the original Titan Evo? What’s the catch here?
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Part of the reason Boulies supplanted Secretlab was due to value. The originalSecretlab Titan Evowill set you back $549 / £469, while Boulies offers its premium seat for well under that. However, for this new Lite variant, Secretlab will charge a more affordable $449/£389.
The Titan Evo Lite is available in the classic Secretlab colorways - Stealth, Black, Cookies and Cream, Charcoal Blue, and Softweave Black. In terms of upholstery, the Lite model is available in Secretlab’s PRIME 2.0 Leatherette and its SoftWeave Fabric.
Other than that, both models will share Secretlab’s patent-pending cold-cure foam in the seat cushion, the proprietary pebble-shaped seat base, multi-tilt mechanism, steel frame, and 5-year warranty.
At present, it would seem that all those fancy officially licensed designs that arguably set this brand apart will only be available for the full-fat Titan Evo. In fairness, these bespoke designs always hike the price up anyway, so the classic Secretlab hues are where you tend to see the most value. The good news is that Secretlab’s chair “skins” are compatible with the Evo Lite, meaning there are ways to change your chair’s looks without going for a custom design.
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Ian Ang, Co-founder and CEO of Secretlab compared the two Titan Evo models to BMW cars, saying: “Think of it like a BMW 3 series versus 5 series. One has slightly more bells and whistles than the other, but both are still premium cars and still deliver a fantastic, similar experience.”
On the face of it, it sure seems as though this new Titan Evo Lite is designed to combat emerging brands like Boulies that offer extremely comparable seats for much cheaper, as Ang noted:
“Many fans have asked us for a cheaper version of a Secretlab chair. To be honest, it would have been easy for us to do that. Put together a chair with the cheapest materials, forgo durability, and pay no attention to how the design, features, and overall experience all come together.
“These compromises are also what you would find in knockoffs posing to provide ergonomic comfort and support. But we were very clear that we would not compromise on the Secretlab experience that fans love Secretlab for”, he concluded.
The Titan Evo Lite is available online from today via theSecretlab store. For other gaming chairs, check out our price comparison widget down below.
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One of my earliest memories is playing SuperMario64 and wondering why the controller I held had three grips, but I only had two hands. Ever since I’ve been in love with video games and their technology. After graduating from Edinburgh Napier University with a degree in Journalism, I contributed to the Scottish Games Network and completed an Editorial Internship at Expert Reviews. Over the last decade, I’ve been managing my ownYouTube channelabout my love of games too. These days, I’m one of the resident hardware nerds at GamesRadar+, and I take the lead on our coverage of gaming PCs, VR, controllers, gaming chairs, and content creation gear. Now, I better stop myself here before I get talking about my favourite games like HUNT: Showdown, Dishonored, and Towerfall Ascension.Location: UK Remote
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