Secretlab Atlas review - a classy new take on the gaming chair

The world of gaming chairs has, for a long time, been dominated by bulky, garish options with car racing seat-inspired designs, and Secretlab has been no stranger to this. Its Titan Evo gaming chair is excellent and is available in some subtle color options, but it's a big chair with mostly quite bold design options. The new Secretlab Atlas, then - the company's first new chair design in four years - is something a little different. The Atlas is Secretlab's first task-focused chair, as opposed to being explicitly a gaming chair. What does that actually mean? Well, as I explain in the FAQ of our best gaming chair guide, it's a bit of a gray area. But, essentially, gaming chairs tend to be focused on those features mentioned above, with a certain look, but also a versatility that means they can work well for laid back lounging, sitting up on while cross legged, or for taking a nap on - the Recliner Add-on for the Titan Evo transforms it into the ultimate napping gaming chair. Meanwhile, a task chair is more of a traditional office chair, with a stripped-back design and a focus on all-day, mostly upright sitting comfort, with occasional semi-reclined sitting. It's here that the Secretlab Atlas excels.