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For serious gaming sessions, comfortable glutes are just as important as flexible thumbs - so pick the right chair for your fundamental needs

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Secretlab Titan Evo 2022

from £544 / stuff.tv/Evo2022

Secretlab is a well-respected name in gaming chair technology, with this flagship product showcasing just how comfortable a piece of nerd furniture can be. It’s available in three upholstery options: Neo hybrid leatherette, SoftWeave fabric or the eye-wateringly expensive (like over £800) Napa leather.

Whichever one you choose, it feels incredibly comfy thanks to a built-in back support, 4D armrests and a comfortable base for your hard-gaming jacksy. The lumbar support can be adjusted up and down as well as outwards, so you’re sure of the right fit for your spine. There’s also an exceptional magnetic head cushion that can be attached at several heights.

An ideal alternative to awkward straps, the head cushion is the highlight of a well-designed chair. Elsewhere, a full-recline mode is ideal when that 8hr gaming session catches up with you but you’re too frazzled to go to bed, while the materials used throughout are durable and robust. There’s no memory foam but Secretlab uses cold-cure foam to ensure it’s moderately firm and provides even weight distribution and pressure relief.

It’s a pricey investment, but the Titan Evo 2022 does come with a five-year warranty so it’s sure to last you a long time – no matter how much time you spend getting killed in it.

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As well as a choice of three upholsteries, the Titan Evo 2022 comes in a range of colours and three sizes to cater for different heights.

STUFF SAYS

Pricey… but like sitting on a cloud and cocooned from the world

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