Secretlab Titan EVO 2022: Comfortable and Well Designed Gaming Chair

Secretlab Titan EVO 2022 Review

Secretlab is upgrading its gaming chairs and presenting a new EVO 2022 range bringing a few additional improvements.

Previously the manufacturer offered only one model, now available in three sizes. Exit the old Omega, Titan, and Titan XL ranges, replaced by Titan EVO in Small, Regular, and XL format.

From now on, regardless of the size selected, you benefit from the same options with, in particular, the presence of new lumbar support directly integrated into the backrest. The choice will therefore be made solely according to your size.

In terms of price, the Small and Regular models start at $499, while the XL version starts at $549. All are available with different coverings slightly reworked for this 2022 version, with a choice of imitation leather, fabric, or NAPA leather.

The EVO 2022 model includes:

Do you already know the previous Secretlab armchairs? For those in a hurry, we quickly list the main new features of this Titan EVO 2022 version:

  • New integrated lumbar support system, with depth and height adjustments
  • New foam padding in the seat
  • Magnetic headrest cushion
  • Interchangeable armrest cushion via a magnetic system
  • Improved leatherette and fabric upholstery
  • Shortened class 4 cylinder

Once the set is unpacked:

  • The seat of the Titan EVO, already equipped with its two armrests
  • The folder
  • The tilt mechanism
  • The class 4 cylinder and its protective cover
  • The 5-spoke metal foot
  • 5 XL wheels
  • The headrest cushion
  • Two magnetic covers for the armrests
  • A box containing the screws and tools necessary for assembly
  • An assembly guide

Specification secretlab

This new version takes up what we had already discovered on the brand’s latest armchairs for assembly. Thanks to a well-thought-out design and a few little tricks, assembling the chair here without outside help in about fifteen minutes.

After unpacking all the parts, we recommend that you recover the large sheet of foam to protect your floor and the various elements of the chair. We start by turning the star foot over, and then we insert the 5 wheels by fitting them firmly.

Design & Finishes

At first glance, it isn’t easy to point out the new features of this EVO 2022 version compared to the previous 2020 models that have already passed through our hands. Secretlab retains the general look that has forged the success of its range, and it is a multitude of small details that come here to improve a chair already considered to be one of the most successful in the sector.

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Other changes are not directly visible to the naked eye, such as the padding or the completely reworked lumbar support system. We will come back to this a little later in this presentation.

Visually, there are, therefore, no significant revolutions for this Titan EVO 2022 chair, and we remain on a “racing” type model, but with a relatively sober general look. Faced with specific models with much more pronounced looks, the Secretlab seat knows how to be discreet depending on the color selected.

Precisely, the brand offers several choices in terms of coverings, and players can opt for versions in imitation leather, fabric, or even more premium-looking NAPA leather. On the occasion of the release of these new armchairs, these different coatings are reworked, and there is always a multitude of colors, including many special editions in the colors of certain games or specific esports teams.

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We won’t give you any feedback on the new imitation leather coverings, but the brand announces even better durability. Rather auspicious, this coating holds up perfectly.

As for the new software Plus Fabric covering, Secretlab is now switching to a “3D” weave and promises a more breathable result and 3.5 times stronger than on the old model. In practice, this new version indeed seems airier, but we prefer the softness of the previous coating. As for durability, it’s hard to get an accurate idea after ten days alongside the chair, but the SoftWeave coating of our old Secretlab Omega remains flawless after several years of use. In the photo below, the old coating on the left and the new one on the right.

As for the general finishes and, in particular, the seams, not much to complain about. As on the previous models, we remain on an excellent quality of manufacture and the different materials seem of better quality than with most competitors. 

Finally, a small point concerning the templates targeted by the different models:

  • Size S is recommended for players between 150-169cm tall and weighing 90kg (supports up to 130kg)
  • The Regular size is recommended for players between 170 to 189 cm tall and weighing less than 100 kg (supports up to 130 kg)
  • Size XL is recommended for players between 181 and 205 cm tall and weighing 80 and 180 kg.

Compared to previous models, the S size is smaller than an Omega, and the Regular size is between an Omega and a Titan.

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With 178 cm for about 68 kg, we have the Regular version today. We will try to present the other versions to you soon, and in particular, the S model may be more suitable for young players.

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For this new generation, the seat of the chair has been slightly reworked and benefits from somewhat more curved lines. As for the dimensions of the armchair, we are here halfway between the design of the old Omega and Titan models. Opposite an original Titan, the seat is refined but retains this “one block” design, with slightly flared edges. The Omega, Titan EVO, and Titan models are in the photo below from left to right.

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Visually, the whole thing is a little more aesthetic than the older generations, and you benefit from large enough space to sit comfortably in the chair. It is also possible to sit cross-legged without any problem.

The backrest is similar to what we discovered on the Secretlab Omega chair. The lines are quite close but with curves a little more subtle once again. On this “Regular” model, the height of the backrest is approximately 85 cm and allows the entire back to be supported without any problem. The maximum width is 53 cm for a flat part of 28 cm.

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As for the small details, note the presence of a few inserts with different textures or colors depending on the models selected. Here, for example, we find areas in black velvet. There are also some embroideries on the front and back of the backrest, with the Secretlab logo or even that of the model in question.

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On the side of the armrests, this 2022 version inaugurates a new design where the upper part can be removed thanks to a magnetic system. On the one hand, the idea is rather interesting to make it possible to replace a somewhat tired armrest and open the door to possible additional coatings. It remains to be seen whether the brand will soon offer other models for sale from its site.

The leg of the chair remains identical to that of the previous Omega and Titan models, with a 5-star aluminum structure. Again it’s solid and little risk of seeing it break in two compared to plastic models.

No change on the side of the wheels, with models of 60 mm in diameter having a coating limiting the traces on the ground. Finally, the latest inclusion is the headrest cushion, which is also equipped with a magnetic attachment. For the first time, we finally abandon those cursed elastic straps, and all you have to do is place the cushion at the height of your choice so that it stays in place as if by magic. 

The cushion is still excellent, with generous memory foam that perfectly hugs the head. It also benefits from a new layer of rather pleasant cooling gel during long gaming sessions. Once again, we appreciate the presence of a cushion of such quality compared to what most other armchairs in the sector offer.

Ergonomic adjustments

On the ergonomic adjustment side, the Secretlab Titan EVO 2022 retains the main strengths of the previous Titan and Titan XL models while improving the integrated lumbar support system.

Among the settings available, it is possible to adjust the seat’s height between 45 and 52 cm using the lever positioned on the right, under the seat. Compared to previous generations, the cylinder has been slightly shortened, and the adjustment is a little shorter.

You can then unlock the general inclination of the chair via the second lever positioned under the seat but on the left side. This option makes it possible to “tilt” the entire chair, and it is possible to lock it in several positions. The resistance of this rocker can also be adjusted via the wheel placed under the chair, in particular, according to your weight.

The third adjustment is available: the inclination of the backrest. Here a lever on the chair’s right allows it to be tilted up to 165°. As for the previous models, several notches are available to opt for a more or less relaxed position.

On the side of the armrests, we remain on traditional 4D models. Therefore, we can make them go up or down, move them forward or backward, rotate them, or even adjust their spacing. Nothing new here, except for the magnetic covers detailed above.

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Finally, the absolute novelty is at the backrest level, with a redesigned lumbar support system. There is no cushion behind the back but a mechanism directly integrated into the backrest.

The EVO 2022 model, Secretlab, goes a little further and offers the possibility of adjusting the height of this support for the first time.

You can perfectly position the lumbar support according to your morphology when choosing the correct size from the three models available. This allows Secretlab to stand out a little more from its competitors, especially since the system works relatively intuitively thanks to two wheels positioned on each side of the backrest.

Comfort in use

After a good ten days alongside this Secretlab Titan EVO 2022, it is now time to take stock of its comfort of use. Unsurprisingly, it is still there, and the various new features come to reinforce this feeling.

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Besides the improvements to the lumbar support, one of the main differences is on the seat side. The new foams used to seem a little softer and hug the buttocks perfectly when you sit on the chair.

However, the whole thing remains firm enough to provide reasonable support during long gaming sessions, and the brand seems to have found an interesting middle ground here.

The backrest is a little more rigid but allows you to maintain a good posture in addition to the adaptable lumbar support. Depending on the different inclinations, one can opt for a more or less relaxed posture, and the chair ultimately adapts to most situations.

Admittedly, we may not yet be at the level of an actual ergonomic chair in terms of support or posture. Still, if you make an effort to stay well seated in the EVO 2022, you should be able to enjoy durable comfort while effectively relieving your back.

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The 4D armrests also help to position yourself well in front of your keyboard, while the new head cushion is a model in terms of comfort. For once, not much to complain about, and among the many gaming chairs passed under our buttocks; this new version naturally stands out as the benchmark in the sector.

Conclusion

By making discreet but significant improvements to one of the very best gaming chairs in the sector, Secretlab once again confirms its expertise in this area.

This new Titan EVO 2022 range is a real success. The simplification of the vocabulary makes it easier to choose your chair, and regardless of its size, you now enjoy the same comfort and the same options.

The addition of a height adjustment of the lumbar support also makes it possible to better adapt to different sizes. At the same time, the new foams at the seat level are even more comfortable. On the look side, we appreciate the unique softer curves of the armchair and the many available coverings.