Secretlab Atlas review

The Secretlab Atlas has a lot going for it. It fits snugly into a home office and it's very comfortable for use throughout the day (with regular breaks, of course). It's even good for a spot of gaming in the evening, if you're so inclined, providing you understand that this isn't explicitly a gaming chair. It's a task...

Google tells me a task chair is a chair designed for sitting at a desk. One website described a task chair as a chair specifically designed for doing tasks. Fascinating. Nevertheless, Secretlab is using the designation to separate the Atlas from the ever-popular Titan Evo, and in doing so, alluding to its sleeker form and more civilian appearance.

The Atlas looks excellent in situ. It's a smart-looking chair for the discerning gamer. It's halfway to a gaming throne and definitely passable in a modern office without raising eyebrows. Doubly so providing you pay for the premium model. Though this is where things get tricky for the Atlas.

The Atlas is on the expensive side for the features it offers, especially when compared to the Titan Evo. It's not easy to beat the best gaming chair of the past four years, and while the Atlas does serve a slightly different audience, for us gamers, the Titan Evo is yet to meet its match. It's not a whole lot more expensive than the Atlas—at times, I've even seen it going cheaper.

Buy if...

✅ You are limited on space: Any gaming chair takes up a lot of room, but the Secretlab Atlas definitely looks and feels a lot less dominating in a smaller space. It's pretty sleek.

✅ You want hardwearing materials: We've tested Secretlab's leatherette over many years of use and it's still looking great. NanoGen and SoftWeave versions similarly hold up well over long periods in our experience.

Don't buy if...

❌ You want the best gaming chair: If you want the best, that is still the Titan Evo. It has better ergonomics, replaceable armrest cushions, and a metal wheelbase. It's just an all-round better chair.

❌ You want adjustable lumbar support: The Atlas lacks any adjustable lumbar support, preferring a sculpted RE-CURVE backrest instead. We prefer the L-ADAPT four-way adjustable support on the Titan Evo.