Leatherette or Softweave (Plus)? - Which Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 Upholstery Should You Choose? 

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Hey! Thanks for the sub Zen :D Leatherette isn’t covered for peel protection anywhere but SG unfortunately :/ Mine hasn’t had any issues at all thankfully! I think the leather cleaner is great and i’d recommend it over using water because it’s just a smoother finish and it also maintains the covering better than if you’d just use water! If you choose to use the link in the description to pick up your chair, thanks so much in advance for supporting this channel and enjoy your chairs!✌️

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Hey thanks for watching, Benny! One of my chairs had the noise issue, which Secretlab resolved with the Barrier Kit. I received their barrier kit a while ago but I haven’t actually installed it yet because the noise hasn’t been that intrusive to me, but I’ll make a video of the installation if I do use it! Yup, it’s comfortable! I use this as my meditation and recline chair + the chair that I use for all console gaming :D

I like the leatherette more! That’s just a little more smooth to me :)

Hahaha glad that worked out!!

Hahaha! You are most welcome! Thanks for stopping by smallm!

Thank you so much for the support Lawrence! It really means a lot to me! I hope you enjoy the chair and may it keep your back well in days to come!! I’ve recently discovered the wonders of using it as a meditation x recovery style chair and that’s fun! Have an amazing day ahead! 👍😭

Haha glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching, dude! Yeah I bet!! I just assembled the Softweave Plus on a livestream haha, and it would’ve been cool to bring a dog along but alas, no dog 😂 One thing you could do is get an Arctic white chair and then get an additional Arctic white dog or perhaps even dye your dog’s hair white and then boom, no problem LOLOL

@@VictorTan Everything must be cookies & Cream! *Gets the paint out*

@@20storiesunder Cookies and Cream is just in general a nice looking chair, though maybe I wouldn't eat cookies and cream on it x)

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You don’t feel the lumbar, nope! It’s a soft and raised hump when it is extended but when it’s flat the back of the chair is essentially just completely flat :)

They’re going alright for me! No issues at the moment ^^ They do get dusty sometimes so they do need a beating occasionally!

Glad you enjoy it! Sorry for the late reply! :D

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Although that Batman titan 2022 one is looking VERY tempting😂😂

Softweave is wonderful as well! I just am a little bit more careful with it than I am with my other chairs - my recent one, I got it in Arctic White because I quote unquote ‘wanted a chair I could protect’ LOLLLLLL

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Enjoy the chair and thanks so much for watching!! Much love from Malaysia and have an incredible era of back support and comfort ahead! 🔥🔥🔥

hey, like u please update us : ) how’s the chair after about 2 months of using it? pro’s/ con’s?

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Thanks for watching! That’s the Aeron! I just made a new video about the Aeron vs the Titan - have a look here! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IUWJF4sKBzw.html

Hey dude! Thank you for the subscribe and thank you for coming back! ^^ The Aeron versus the Secretlab - there are a couple of differences that I’d talk about, such as the fact that Aeron is a chair that I overall prefer to the Secretlab chairs, and what I can see is a bigger array of ergonomic adjustments that I’ll talk about in another video. That said, Secretlab is truly wonderful for the price and is definitely worth a buy - please feel free to use my affiliate link if you’d like to help the channel at no additional cost to yourself! There are a couple use cases where Secretlab excels the Aeron such as sitting cross legged (difficult to do this with Aeron without feeling discomfort because of plastic edges), and angle of recline (lower with Aeron) - I actually slept in a Secretlab Titan one night just to see if it was possible), and there is no headrest support for the Aeron unless you buy something proprietary (though I would argue that that solution is superior to the lower cost pillow solution that Secretlab has in place). Lumbar support on the 2022 can also be adjusted, but if I’m to be perfectly frank I do have to say that there are times when I can’t feel it + it’s not flexible, though this is just the nature of the fact that SL creates high back chairs. :) Much more to say about this that I can’t really capture in all these words, but I hope this is helpful so far!

@@VictorTan Thanks man, really appreciate the response.Will definitely use your affiliate link if I decide to grab the Titan.

@@ConjureIsMe Thanks and appreciate it! 💪

Oh I’m so sorry for missing this! Hmm I like both! They are different though - I find Aeron to be slightly better for working (not necessarily extra 1000USD more worth it) overall, but tend to use my secretlab chairs for relaxing :)

@@VictorTan Thanks for the reply. I need to buy a Secret Lab chair.

@@user-bz8hr4lv7n That’s great! You will definitely enjoy it! Would you consider checking out using the affiliate link in the description? It would really help the channel out :) Thanks a lot - here’s the link! secretlab.co/?rfsn=5929758.6787ed&.6787ed

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@@VictorTan no problem I'll use the link 👍

@@mobfreelander6297 Thanks man! Enjoy the chair and thanks so much for the support! 🙏🖖

Haha yes, your cat is going to shred the entire chair otherwise especially if your cat is really scratchy!! If you’ve not gotten the chair yet, would you consider using the link in the description to make your purchase? Thanks a ton and look forward to showing you the next video! (In the works ^^)

@@VictorTan I’ve got the OG Titan softweave, I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth the upgrade from that to the 2022 version! You are totally right with the cat scratching everything my poor cookies and cream one looks like it’s been eviscerated already

@@LioStyx It’s a great chair! I actually experienced both the Softweave 2020 and 2022, and I can definitely feel a significant difference between the 2020 and 2022! More comfortable for sure, but it’s in the little details - 2020 isn’t UNcomfortable, but 2022 is even better if that makes sense!

@@VictorTan Does the 2022 SoftWeave Plus have any pros compared to the original SoftWeave?

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It’s a 4D lumbar support! Left knob controls how high the lumbar support goes, and right knob controls how deep so you can use them in combination to match your height and spinal curvature!

Wow! Maybe you could get secretlab chairs for your pet rabbits as well! For all we know, maybe the company should manufacture miniature chairs for your rabbits to sit in inside their compounds 😂😂😂 Jokes aside, enjoy the chair!! Good vibes from where I am to you and hope it gives you (and your rabbits) the awesome back support that y’all need!

How did it go? Is it good, any issues?

Glad you enjoyed!! Keep on taking joy in life and it was an honor to be a part of your happiness today!

Amazing! Enjoy your chairs and thank you for the support, Lauren! :D

I would recommend getting the Softweave if you’re worried about being warm! The leatherette is pretty easy to clean though, and based on my experience with it it probably won’t melt your skin contrary to the way people seem to describe it sometimes xD Enjoy your chair!! If you’d consider supporting my work, would you also consider using the link in the description to make your purchase? Thanks and may your chair serve you well for years to come!!

@@VictorTan What about the leather? can it peel off in really warm room?

@@vernkora3279 To be perfectly honest, it may - but nobody has owned the chair long enough to document any peeling experiences yet as far as I can see! This generation’s leatherette, I’ve heard, is much more durable compared to the previous one - I’ve not had peeling problems with my 2020 either (I also live in a hot climate - 35-40 Celsius, 2020 is not in a constantly air conditioned environment) and that’s still fine, but take it with a grain of salt! How you treat your chair greatly influences whether it will peel or not, so if you treat it with care, it will probably be fine! 💪

@@VictorTan thanks so much for your advice. I was searching for some review on this chair on Reddits and forums…. But not everyone live in super hot climates. Also now in Asia it’s super hot rn. I’ll consider investing my money on this chair. Thanks you for your honest review. Hope u enjoy urs too!

@@VictorTan Also I would like to add… Uncle Roger will be proud of u la 😂

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You have no idea how happy that comment just made me! Thank you, Taurus Ranger! Appreciate you, all blessings to you, and hope you’ll enjoy the chair when it arrives!! Which chair are you getting/have you gotten?

@@VictorTan I went with the Regular Titan Evo 2022 Hybrid Leatherette in Steath.

@@taurusranger Sorry I missed this earlier! That’s a sick design and always a classic!! Enjoy the chair when it arrives!

The seat Is a bit firm for an 8 hour day if that's what you're asking. After a few hours of gaming on that chair My butt starts to hurt a little. I think you should look elsewhere if you need to sit in it for 8 hours straight

@@orlfane1622 thanks!

The softweave will probably last longer if you get a darker color because at the very least, it won't stain and also it won't peel. The only issue is that the things that do stain will stay on the chair, so you do have to be pretty assiduous at cleaning it up, which is quite different from what happens with the leather, where you can just use some wipes and wipe off anything, though of course the leather will peel!

Hahah thanks my dude! Appreciate it :D Share it with a friend you know will enjoy it! I think you should just go with your gut feeling about the design you like best at the end of the day - it’s the one chair that you pick that’s gonna be the best one for you after all :P

Hey SarangKpop! I don’t have any experiences just yet, but that used to be something I was actually terribly afraid of when I was living in the US because it was quite dry - in the Chicago winter, you’d actually see me walking around with a key in my hand before touching any metal surface because I was actually paranoid of getting shocked by doors; I don’t have direct experience of this as I now live in Malaysia where it is more humid, but if you check out SL’s recent Softweave wipes, there’s a mention of how these are used to prevent static buildup so I’d say that that’s probably an issue if you live in a dry place - haven’t personally experienced it yet though!

@@VictorTan I live in Singapore, also afraid of static shocks since I saw some reviews saying there are but not sure if SG weather will cause static. any idea if the fabric cleaner and fabric wipes are there differences? And have you heard of Sihoo M57 chair? I'm still considering between Sihoo M57 which cost around 290 sgd or secret lab 2022 softweave(the problems I read gave me second thoughts for SL).

@@MrSarangKpop7 I would say that following the advice of this page: www.condair.com/humidifiernews/blog-overview/why-does-low-humidity-cause-static-electricity …I had a look at the humidity meter in my room and noted that it reads 56 percent right now and it goes to a low of say, 36 percent if I leave the AC on for two days straight. Based on the fact that the criterion for a static shock to take place is 40 percent humidity and below, I’d say that it’s unlikely that you’ll experience static shocks in our region unless you full blast air conditioning constantly albeit that’s assuming that my experience is representative of the Southeast Asia experience with these chairs in an air conditioned environment in general. For your case, you can buy a cheap humidity detector on say Shopee, then check it to see if the humidity goes below 40 percent in your room at any point. I haven’t tried the softweave cleaner yet - thank you for the reminder! I’ll try to get those sometime soon, but Softweave cleaner has been out of stock for a while - looking forward to trying those out!

@@VictorTan any idea which to choose between Sihoo M57 and secretlab softweave?

@@MrSarangKpop7 I’m not sure about Sihoo yet sorry! If you do go with secretlab and would be kind enough to support my channel (definitely not an absolute requirement!!) I hope you’d be so kind as to use the affiliate link in the description to make your purchase! Thanks for your support in that case, and enjoy whichever chair you will get!

You’re most welcome and thank you so much for watching!!! Wanna know something weird? Your question is EXACTLY what the next video is about! Stay tuned, hit like and subscribe, and look forward to the next video!

Sorry, went off schedule for a bit 😭 Video will be up latest Sat!

Hey Declan! I’ve not! I’ve tried pretty similar chairs but not the air mesh :) Hopefully at some point in the future when I can grow my channel + invest in every single chair out there though! What I can say though is that from watching videos on RU-vid and generally having a deep understanding of chairs, the hard plastic edges are likely going to eat into your sides though the seat may generally be comfortable, and it’ll definitely be more breathable through gaming sessions, though if you get the softweave it’s going to be relatively more breathable than Leatherette (though less than the Air) and in general be a more solid chair by feeling and also have depth adjustable lumbar support, which the DXRacer doesn’t seem to have (though it is height adjustable) That said, I do think that if you are looking for a more comprehensive opinion that you should consider some other reviews as well, though if you’d like to support my small channel, do consider using my link to purchase if you eventually decide on the Titan :D Thanks so much and have a great one ahead!

@@VictorTan thanks so much, appreciate it alot. Think I'm going to go with the secret lab titan evo, just like u said more lumbar adjustment, and easily replaceable armrests. Think its a safer purchase. Thanks alot, I'll get a mesh chair one day possibly xD. Keep up the great videos.

@@DeckinZ Mesh chairs are good in their own way for sure, and you might like them when you eventually choose to get one! Thank you so much for watching and for your support, and I look forward to serving you with more great content in days ahead!! With gratitude, V.

@@DeckinZ How is it after a month? Do you regret getting the titan evo 2022?

@@c1auridia391 I got it for Christmas, so haven't used it a lot but I really find it comfortable. Especially compared to my previous dx racer

Haha Softweave gang for the win!

And the amount of sweat i get no matter the weather makes me regret buying the soft weave as it gets stains and smelly

@@Gabriel-jg5wh Damn ok im def going leather

Omg never saw this - thanks a ton Peter!!

Do you turn on the fan AND the AC at the same time? I do sometimes xD You know something funny? Singapore’s prime minister actually declared the AC to be one of the most important inventions for civilization to flourish and I agree - it’s actually wildly unimaginable for me that people can do work in a hot environment which, unfortunately, would be Malaysia 24/7 if not for these 😭

@@VictorTan yup I tend to leave them on so my room can be just a literral walk in fridge😆. If I were to try to do any work in a hot environment I would most likely melt away 😂

Thanks a lot man! Hopefully this will mean I’ll be able to bring in more chairs in time and make more content that you and everyone else will enjoy! ^^

@@VictorTan I've messaged you on Facebook

@@VictorTan no discount though the affiliate link?

@@richardkanna5093 Hey Richard! You can apply any discount code you’d need by entering a coupon code! First, go to the referral link, copy a code, then after you click the affiliate link and you’re making a purchase, go ahead and paste the code in during checkout! Thanks so much for supporting this channel - it really means a lot to me! 🙏

Not from what I feel!

@@VictorTan ok thanks

@@MrMcGlinchey You’re welcome! If you’d like to help my channel grow and if you found this review valuable, do consider checking out through my link if you decide to pick up the Titan! Thanks for supporting my work!

Won't be for a little while yet but will do

@@MrMcGlinchey Hey thanks man! Appreciate it and hope you will enjoy your chair!

Hahaha thanks Arsyad! Hope everything is well with you :D How’s the Markus?

@@VictorTan still comfortable after about a year, the armrest looks disgusting though, not really sweat/water proof. Just getting even clean water on it causes a weird smear to build up and stay there, which just gets worse when you try to remove it lol. Other than that it's better than the wooden chair I used to use! Hope everything's fine with you and stay safe!

@@MuhammadArshad92 I see!! Everything is going great thanks dude! If you’re interested to look up other ergonomic chairs and to join Malaysia and Singapore’s largest ergonomic chair community to maybe do research for the future, consider searching up ergonomic chairs Malaysia Singapore on Facebook and join in on our discussions there! :D

GO FORTH INTO THE UNIVERSEEEEEEEE (and get the leatherette)!!! Enjoy the chair, Mitch, and hope it supports you well over the years! 😂

@@VictorTan AHAHA I love your energy. Already bought it. THANK YOUUUU ✨

@@mitchhug96 Enjoy the chair!!! ✅🔥

1.74 / 93kgs . do you think regular or xl will fit me better ?

I think the XL would be pretty great. Do consider using my link if you end up getting it! V

Haha that would be nice!

Beware beware the sentient chair!

That's a real possibility! You do have to balance the cleanability of the chair against the breathability to some degree when it comes to PU Leather vs Leatherette, but then Napa leather is a whole new ballgame - real leather doesn't peel and it does offer the best of all worlds in the sense of being cleanable but also stylish (albeit it only comes in black), though it's also more than twice the price D:

Thanks for watching Weeooo! :D I think it’s because the leather version isn’t available in the 2022 series and people tend to get that instead! Both are great chairs though :) The Napa leather version will probably last longer, I agree! :D If you’d consider supporting my work, do use the link in the description to check out and it’ll help me to grow my channel! Thank you so much and hope that you will enjoy your chair! ^^

Weeoo73 - I'm considering the napa in the 2020 series, as opposed to the PU (fake leather) in 2022 series. Which one did you go for in the end?

Haha oh dear! Yes, there is some smell, probably because of some process that they put the chair through - for what it’s worth, it was mostly gone after the first week in which I used it so no issues on that part 💪 Lumbar’s cool if you need to adjust it once in a while though it’s pretty subtle - enjoy your chair!

How did you fair with the lumbar support? I bought a DXracer master series to replace and older one. Instant repack lumbar feels like a log in the back rest.

bless steve and his most steveable heart and hopefully 28.5% more steveable chair

if they make a chair out of cheese and replace the napa leather let me be first to tell you I would buy

Hahaha! Either one should be good and I think you can’t go wrong! xD What makes the softweave stand out better to you?

I like the colour of them! And in the summer I think it would be much better 🤔

@@deanwalker321 I’m glad! Well, I hope that helped you out somehow! If you’d like to support my work, do consider checking out via the link in the description as it would really help my channel growth! Thanks a ton and hope that you’ll enjoy the chair! 🖖

Yea price increase has hit hard because of the increase in the cost of materials! Secretlab publicly declared this in October last year, but if I’m not wrong though, the chair has always been more expensive in Australia. I don’t claim to know why that’s the case though, sorry!

#EXTREMELYRELATABLE2021 😭😭😭😭😭 Thank you for watching!

You are absolutely right! Sorry about that and thanks for pointing that out! It’s actually not available in Malaysia and so I hadn’t encountered it, but I’ll write an additional descriptor about that in the video description :) For now, what I can say is that real leather doesn’t peel and that the thing is only currently available in black, and that’s pretty much it! (Unless Secretlab decides to send me a free Napa Leather chair lol)

NO TO COMMUNISM! YES TO FREEDOM!!

Hey man! Thanks so much for watching and I really appreciate it! Yes sure! Please DM me @victortanws on Instagram! (I do also have Twitter but am not as active there yet xD) Chat soon!