SECRETLAB OMEGA 2020 SERIES

You don’t have to be a gamer to appreciate the benefits of a great gaming chair like the Secretlab Omega 2020 series. After a couple of months of daily use, here’s why I think it’s going to be hard to find anything better.

- MARIBELLE ALBA

GAMING CHAIR

DESIGN

Secretlab designed even the packaging to be of the highest quality. When you open the box, the individual pieces are all nicely ensconced in black plastic foam cut out to securely — everything. It also comes with a large easy-to-follow instruction board, and even the needed tools came in a compact case that I’ve added to my toolbox.

The variant that I received came in a charcoal gray Softweave fabric made from dense short yarn with an ultra-soft and fluffy texture. Because it’s breathable, it does not get warm, and you don’t get sweaty. The full-length backrest and the seat itself have raised lateral supports reminiscent of racing seats, which not only look great but actually also add to the excellent ergonomics.

For additional comfort, the Secretlab Omega 2020 Series also comes with a separate head pillow made of memory foam with cooling gel and a memory foam lumbar pillow.

HARDWARE

Secretlab didn’t stint on the hardware that goes into the Omega 2020 Series. First, the steel frame is able to carry a load of up to 110kg. It rides on a balanced and reinforced aluminum wheelbase fitted with extra-large polyurethane (not plastic or rubber) caster wheels that are sturdy, wear-resistant, and quiet. The lifting mechanism is powered by best-in-class Class 4 hydraulic gas pistons for consistency, stability, and safety. The recline mechanism is made of a high-grade spring that allows you to lie back almost flat at 165o.