I am not an expert on gaming chairs and I don’t claim to be - I’ve only tried out a couple in recent years, and while I can tell what is comfortable and what isn’t, I’m not familiar with the ins and outs of optimal chair design, ergonomic features, and how every brand compares to one another.
However, when I was asked if I wanted to take a look at the new Noblechairs Legend series, I was immediately intrigued. I’ve never been tempted by chairs with the straight-out-of-a-car look to them, and I haven’t found them comfortable when I’ve tried them at friends’ houses in the past. Still, something about the look of the Legend series drew me in, and I’m glad I had the chance for my mind to be changed.
There are various colours to choose from, including all black, all white, grey fabric, and Java. I tried out the black, white, and red version that uses German High-Tech PU material - something I can’t pretend I understand entirely, but I can tell you it feels damn nice. The chair is also a culmination of previous Noblechair designs, bringing together the best of each. I don’t personally have much to compare this to, but the quality of the chair is unquestionable, and I knew that as soon as I felt it.
First off is the chair assembly. It arrived in one large package, and was compactly stored and felt secure - one of the better ways I’ve seen furniture sent out, without a doubt. The overall box itself was heavy of course, but easy enough to get everything out bit by bit and take it to wherever you need it. With straightforward instructions and minimal hassle, I was able to assemble the chair on my own in around half an hour - and as we all know, furniture can sometimes take much, much longer, so this was a welcome ease.
As someone who has not been a fan of these general chair designs in the past, my initial impression was one of surprise. The chair is firm, with a high-quality build and material, and everything felt immediately comfortable. Anything that was slightly off can be adjusted, with the reclining lever, some arm adjustment, lumbar support with a dial for how pronounced it is, and the optional cushions for the lower back and head/neck. After a few minutes, I had a chair that was lovely to sit down in every time, and I never expected to favour it as much as I do.
While the material of the chair varies from colour to colour, such as the grey using fabric while others use more standard leather-like materials, the black/white/red design hooked me immediately. Not just the new PU material, which is apparently something completely new to gaming chairs in general, but the subtle and highlighted combination of colours caught my eye when I first saw it. Of course, it only adds to the aesthetic of a race car, which I still don’t care much for - but for some reason, this design just works for me.
One area I do feel the design is lacking, however, is in the armrest adjustment. While they can be adjusted up, down, left, right, and twisted on a set axis, it doesn’t feel like it does that much for comfort. Perhaps because I’m used to a chair that has full 360-degree adjustability and more exaggerated movements, but it feels like the less premium part of this otherwise premium design. Even if you want the arms to be out or in a little more than the buttons allow, you’ll need to go under the chair to adjust a couple of bolts to shift it. It’s not the biggest deal and this likely won’t be an issue for most people, but these quality-of-life adjustments are something I’d love to see in the future for Noblechairs.
Overall, I am much more pleased with the chair than I thought I would be. It’s a build of unquestionable quality and backed by years of experience in making it the best it can be, and it shows. It can be tweaked for your comfort in just about any way you could need, and while I do feel like it lacks a little in the armrest adjustments, this is less of a downside and more a suggestion for further bettering the overall design in the future - especially as other chairs on the market excel in that area already.
Perhaps another series of models will follow further down the line with these things in mind, but for now, the Nobelchairs Legend is a refreshing design with a quality that makes it a solid choice. Available for £459.95 (with cheaper options for the White Edition and the TX Anthracite model), it’s not the most expensive option on the market. It’s still a significant cost and investment, but compared to other brands out there, the quality and comfort on offer here make it more than worth the price.
This product was provided by Noblechairs for review.