Secretlab Titan EVO 2022: Why I'm Not Buying It

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The new Secretlab 2022 Titan Evo is here and many have asked if I plan on buying it. The answer is no. However, the reason might be different than you might assume. let's talk about it!

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[TechAuditTV]

Big thanks to Elgato for sponsoring today's episode! Do yourself a favor and pick up an Elgato Wave mic:

PS, what do you think about Secretlab chairs?

[Gattsu]

I had a budget Ikea chair and then upgraded to a budget amazon chair, I've basically had budget chairs for the last 7 years or so then took the plunge about a week ago on the new Titan Evo 2022. It's the best chair I've ever owned, the premium build quality and the comfort levels are unmatched!!! If you're considering upgrading, just do it, it's an investment for your health and just way more comfortable!!!

[alizamaniyan]

Dude I have the fabric 2020 titan. I always put my foot on it so the stitches became worn a bit. I claimed the warranty and they said it’s not covered by warranty but we give you a complimentary new sit part. Their product is amazing the costumer support is too good

[Deatomizer]

I'm 5'10" and about 220lbs. I just bought the 2022 XL and it is perfect. The seat is wide and comfortable and the best thing is the arm rest not only can be moved inwards, were the armrest attach to the bottom of the chair can slide inwards as well. Love it.

[OneBlissCrochet]

That reclining position you got into has me sold on Secretlab. The construction of the chair looks amazing!

[mongoosemcmongoose]

In regards to the armrests being magnetic, makes them super easy to replace.
I have a2 year old budget gaming chair, the armrests aren’t replaceable, Ava are compressed and worn out
Every chair I’ve owned the armrests get nuked.
This makes the benefit of ez swap magnetic great for longevity

[jaredweiman]

When it comes to office and gaming chairs you have a few options in the $500 range and the rest are in the $1, 200+ range. The latter is not even an option for most people. So the competition for me is mostly in the $500 range.

[YnvTubz]

Received my 2022 Titan XL a few days ago after sitting in bs office chairs for the better part of a decade and I gotta say.. WOW. That’s literally it. Just, WOW

[identitythefthunter]

Should I get Omega 2020 or Titan EVO? and What size EVO should I get?
I am 5'6

[BLACKSYNTH]

I had an AK Racing gaiming chair since 2015 was never good for my back the lumbar pillow was usless so used it without. was only comfy when reclined watching films. Made a HUGE mistake reading reviews of Secret lab and people saying they are over priced, uncomfy same as any other cheap gaming chair. so I splashed out on a £1000 Ergonomic chair which almost destroyed my back. fast forward I have a Titan evo 22 and anyone who tells you it's just an overpriced gaming chair are either lying or have somne other motive. This thing is soo good for my back I can sit in it all day with no lower back restlessness/fatigue. was firmere than I'm used too but got used to it after 2 days.

[WiFeYBurGLeR]

I have a 2022 TITAN EVO and honestly the chair is dope. They sent me the wrong right armrest, and customer support was great about it. They sent me out two new armrests and I didn't even have to send in my original ones.

[LeanProblems]

I got my titan evo 2022 about a week ago and couldn’t be more unhappy with it. Upon delivery I received multiple emails from secret labs telling me my chair was part of a batch that might have extra sanitizer residue on the leather, and also known issues with the chair making lots of noise. When it delivered it did notice small spots on it but it wiped off. After a few days of using it the backrest/lumber support squeaks insanely loud Everytime I sit back or move around and it’s so distracting and annoying. The arm rests are also very loose and while I’m typing or gaming it’s very annoying too. Lastly, the chair is extremely uncomfortable. I found that my back pain got even worse and I can’t sit in the chair for more than an hour without it becoming unbearable. I contacted support and never got a response. I feel really stupid after hearing so many positive reviews but if you do some further research you’ll see that this thousands of other people with the same issues as me and secretly labs has done nothing about it. If you’re thinking about buying this chair, PLEASE stay away. It’s not worth $500 and you’ll regret buying it.

[stevemulcahy]

Just ordered a Titan EVO XL 2022 to replace my broken cheap Staples home office chair, saw this title and thought I made a huge mistake! But watching this, it makes sense. I feel like an expensive office/gaming chair should last 5 years at least and the added features this has over your one if you already own it aren't worth replacing it.

[SuperSemirage]

First time in 2 years I have had back pain, was after going back to my office and sitting in the crappy chair at me desk at work.
My Titan 2020 is the best thing I have bought for my home office/gaming room.
The one issue I did have, was the arm rests tore (I must have bony elbows, but I have seen there are a few reports of this happening).

SecretLabs replaced them instantly, and were amazing with their support, though the entire armrest including supports had to be changed.

This however would explain the new magnetic armrest covers ;-) No longer need to replace the entire side arms, etc, but only get a new top cover for a fresh new look and feel. Cheaper, quicker, everyone is happy.

[DayVidsVlogs]

Thanks for breaking down the size and height differences! I went with the TITAN Evo Empire Regular, I’m 5’5 so I was worried about the size but I think I’ll be fine 😅😂

[ibsn]

EDIT: UPDATE! My lumbar support does creak if extended fully outward. They need to fix it for future designs. Is it a deal breaker. No. Is it slightly disappointing… yes.

Your the first guy I’ve seen talk about the sizes in this way. I just got rid of my 6 month old immaculate 2020 XL. And ordered the R 2022.

I’m 6”6 and the XL was waaay too wide. I weigh 209 pounds/95kg and the armrests at full adjustment inward was too wide on the XL. There was zero side support.

I spent ages comparing the new model because the new model tells me to get the XL. (Previously the 2020 said xl was only for over 100kg…

I would say. Don’t get the new XL unless your wide and overweight haha.

I’m worried about the backrest noise concerns on the new model though…….

[imdogfood]

I never tried the 2020 chair but just bought the 2022 and My only complaints are the arm rests wobble with the "4d" features and the magnetic head pillow falls off sometimes even like lightly sitting down I wish they used stronger magnets.

[hodak_tattoo]

Same situation with my chair, 2 years of hard use(16h per day) and it looks like it's came out of shop. Best given money ever .

[umanoid]

I bought the XL EVO 2022 and it arrived two weeks ago. Im 6 2 and 300 pounds so wanted the XL. Loving it. I had an issue with the back/ base connector (One screw hole was misaligned) and after a few emails they’re sending a replacement. ive been sitting in a terrible broken office chair for a couple of years and my entire body was not happy about it. I spent a year of looking at different reviews and i was very close to ordering a herman miller for $1500. Ive had them before and they’re great. They’re also way overpriced. The Evo was cheap compared to that and to be honest its a vital piece of equipment since i sit in front of my computer mist days, all day.

[Zfinx]

Amazing video, there's just one thing that changed with the 2022 edition that you missed, the lumbar support is now also adjustable in heigth.