Game chairs are dozens, and Andaseat is trying to establish a leading brand on the market. Mainly Iseat Kaiser 4 XL, which sets a high standard, but its high price is almost 579 USD (550 GBP / 1050 AUD) makes it too bonus for most of us. So when Andaseat reached out to test his newer, cheaper And the fresh asset The chairman – who has USD 249 (235 GBP / 450 USD) – I was more than curious how it is targeted. Suffice it to say that there is a significant compromise in the features and comfort that explain why it is literally half of the chair of his siblings.
After removing from the box, a acute figure strikes – panels, pristine seams and integrated indicating the head indicating “ergonomic” without providing lining. But although his design language suggests premium convenience, the reality of sitting on it is a frustration exercise: he occupies this lonely piece between “good value” and “useful terror”.
The assembly is refreshingly painless: the gas cylinder slides into a solid five -star base, based on a bowl on the seat, it tries, and the double armrests hit the place without a protest. The voltage knob is set so tightly that finding a useful resistance requires several revolutions. I tested the gas elevator at different heights; It is smoother than many budget models, and the center of gravity of the chairman seems stable even at full unfolding.
However, the first tip appears that Iseat cut the corners of comfort: the box is devoid of support additives. Without a pillow on the head, without a lumbar pillow, even a sachet wrapped by fabric to soften the impact. Achieving the seat reveals the basic problem: dense plate, “high cold medical density” foam, which practically dolds to test its boundaries. The lithe front of the seating can encourage a watchful attitude, but without softness under the bones, it seems that it rests on a carved rock shelf. At least the rear can tilt through a huge range of 90 ° -165 °, blocked in any position, but there is no rocking mode.
New specifications
Surgery range: 90 ° -165 °
Material: Fabric/ Pu skin
Armrests: Movement up
Additions: No (without lumbarbon pillow or head)
Price: USD 249 (235 GBP / 450 AUD)
Uncle cried fifteen minutes after the pelvis; An hour later, my thighs sang an aria of discomfort. For comparison, Kaiser 4 Contours with memory foam, creating an oasis of softness, and even Razer iskor x—Cheaker at around $ 350 (275 GBP / AUD 525 USD) – uses a stronger foam that covers your shape rather.
This selection of the design transfers the support of the spine of the chair – or the lack of it. The built -in headrest of the backrest is handsome in its minimalism, but without a pillow on the head little more than pressing frigid plastic on the neck. The lower, rear panel is relatively flat, devoid of the basic custody S, which even economical office chairs do. Andaseat markets 40 USD (30 GBP / 60 USD) Memory-Foam lumbar pillow, but paying for basic support resembles buying A La Carte seat belts. If you’ve ever experienced the Kaiser 4 lumbar system, which allows you to improve the pressure in the middle of the session, or 5D of the lumbar Razer in the V2 V2, the indifferent Novis album will have a deliberate insult.
The armrests on Novis only offer upward movement. This is as basic as possible, but if you have ever experienced the joy of 4D, it will be wise. I could never find the right position for these shoulders in relation to my desk – there was simply enough movement to make everything correctly. Meanwhile, the four -axis rest of Kaiser 4 allow you to turn and turn in at will and without these degrees of freedom, the Novis arm rest, it seems to be an apology rather than a deliberate ergonomic feature.
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When it comes to appearance and materials, Novis fabric deserves real applause. The gray fabric version I got is breathable – especially welcome in the sticky heat of Brisbane. After weeks of apply, there are no signs of breeding or wear; The texture still seems freshly on bare skin. Aesthetically, it is versatile enough to blend in with a home office or living room without screaming “Rig Gaming!” But I can’t talk about how straightforward this material is for cleaning, because Novis does not seem to be washed in the washing machine, like some Secretlab chairs.
Buy if …
✅ You prioritize aesthetics: First of all, you like a good -looking chair and don’t spend too much time in it.
✅ Your budget: You don’t have defects nearby and you just want a budget -friendly game chair
Don’t buy if …
❌ You value comfort: If you need ergonomic lumbar and main support during long work and games sessions, it’s not for you.
❌ You need adjustment: You like to have a chair that can adapt to you, no matter how you decide to sit in it.
Prices are the final clincher. At 249 USD (375 GBP / AUD 720 USD), and Assyat raises Novis straight into people who want to feel Premium without the full premium price – and almost escapes with it. However, for $ 350 (275 GBP / AUD 525 USD) you can catch the X, which provides core comfort and integrated lumbar support. If your budget is really set, iskor X is a clever compromise; If you can stretch, Kaiser 3 is worth paying.
Ultimately, the Novis chair nails aesthetics, solid construction and some functional regulations, but trips on the finish line. Foam comfort, the circumscribed arm rests and the lack of lumbar support contribute to a chair, which looks much better than it seems. The promise of the chair for the gaming is to disappear under your body, allowing you to lose yourself in the game or work without dispersion. Novis refuses to disappear – this is a constant reminder of himself in the form of pressure pain and relentless support. This is definitely far from the best, Iseeat has to offer, but I think the saying is true; You get what you pay for.
