At time of review, Ive used the Fantasy Lab Big Tall 400lb Massage Memory Foam Gaming Chair for 1 week and 2 days; Ill update this review over time, if needed. I was very surprised how comfortable and well made this chair is. Only time will tell if it lasts, but it feels and appears to be good quality for the money.
Assembly / easy, especially if youve built furniture before. If you have zero experience, follow the instructions; theyre written drawn decently. Should take 20/30 minutes for the handyman among us; 45 minutes to 1 hour for the less experienced.
Parts / large bolts and thick metal (steel) throughout the chair. It should last. The hydraulic seems easy enough to replace when it goes out, as they ALL go out with time / use vice grips / channel locks to pull the hydraulic from the base of chair and stand; dont go cry squeezing on the hydraulic tube as its pressurized! Measure the hydraulic at a few points and order a new replacement (class 4 hydraulic); no need to buy a brand new chair! Watch some YouTube videos on office chair hydraulic replacement.
Comfort / was really surprised how comfortable this is! Ive used cheap(er) office chairs for years, but they would break after 2/4 years of use (all plastic frames/bases) and were not as comfortable as the Fantasy Lab chair. The foam is very firm, which I like for better support, and they tend to last much longer than soft(er) foam. Very happy!
For comparison: Im 63 and 220 lbs with broad shoulders and average build. It fits me well. I was worried about the racing seat style as many chairs are very narrow and tight fitting around the shoulders. This chair is more broad, open and the angular sides arent restrictive as others / that matters to larger / broader shouldered people!
Why gaming chairs need to be racing chairs makes no sense, as Ive sat behind the wheel of real race cars / racing seats are designed to LIMIT your movement with your hands/arms elevated towards a steering wheel; they are not very comfortable for long periods! Why would you want that as a gaming or office chair． Dont follow trends; most trends are dumb. This chair has the look of a cool racing style chair without the uncomfortable design.
Armrests / the 3 directions are very useful. The padding is very firm, but does give a little (cushion); I prefer that over soft armrests, but after market pads can always be added if needed. Has a slick, rubbery/plastic feel.
Tilt / Rock / fully adjustable and seems very solid. Has a bit of a side/to/side wobble that I didnt notice until the 4th or 5th day, but isnt bothersome, and likely related to the rocking function (adjustable as well).
Aesthetics / The black with red stitching and gold/bronze stitched lettering looks fantastic. Some may not like the stitching of the guns and knife, but I do! The only thing I didnt like was Slayer stitched on the back, but others might. Could that be customized? I didnt see that as an option but may have missed it. Regardless, its an impressive chair!
Final thoughts / most Chinese/made chairs are made from the same handful of companies with the same general design, yet, prices vary from 120 up to 600 with few meaningful differences. There arent many big and tall chairs, regardless of manufacturer origin, and this seems to be the better option for the money. I would have preferred a US made (or Canada made) chair, but they are very expensive (500 / 1200), however, the quality and warranty is much better. Sadly, those prices are too rich for my blood.
This is a good alternative for those on a budget and in need of a heftier/roomier chair.
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At time of review, Ive used the Fantasy Lab Big Tall 400lb Massage Memory Foam Gaming Chair for 1 week and 2 days; Ill update this review over time, if needed. I was very surprised how comfortable and well made this chair is. Only time will tell if it lasts, but it feels and appears to be good quality for the money. Assembly / easy, especially if youve built furniture before. If you have zero experience, follow the instructions; theyre written drawn decently. Should take 20/30 minutes for the handyman among us; 45 minutes to 1 hour for the less experienced. Parts / large bolts and thick metal (steel) throughout the chair. It should last. The hydraulic seems easy enough to replace when it goes out, as they ALL go out with time / use vice grips / channel locks to pull the hydraulic from the base of chair and stand; dont go cry squeezing on the hydraulic tube as its pressurized! Measure the hydraulic at a few points and order a new replacement (class 4 hydraulic); no need to buy a brand new chair! Watch some YouTube videos on office chair hydraulic replacement. Comfort / was really surprised how comfortable this is! Ive used cheap(er) office chairs for years, but they would break after 2/4 years of use (all plastic frames/bases) and were not as comfortable as the Fantasy Lab chair. The foam is very firm, which I like for better support, and they tend to last much longer than soft(er) foam. Very happy! For comparison: Im 63 and 220 lbs with broad shoulders and average build. It fits me well. I was worried about the racing seat style as many chairs are very narrow and tight fitting around the shoulders. This chair is more broad, open and the angular sides arent restrictive as others / that matters to larger / broader shouldered people! Why gaming chairs need to be racing chairs makes no sense, as Ive sat behind the wheel of real race cars / racing seats are designed to LIMIT your movement with your hands/arms elevated towards a steering wheel; they are not very comfortable for long periods! Why would you want that as a gaming or office chair． Dont follow trends; most trends are dumb. This chair has the look of a cool racing style chair without the uncomfortable design. Armrests / the 3 directions are very useful. The padding is very firm, but does give a little (cushion); I prefer that over soft armrests, but after market pads can always be added if needed. Has a slick, rubbery/plastic feel. Tilt / Rock / fully adjustable and seems very solid. Has a bit of a side/to/side wobble that I didnt notice until the 4th or 5th day, but isnt bothersome, and likely related to the rocking function (adjustable as well). Aesthetics / The black with red stitching and gold/bronze stitched lettering looks fantastic. Some may not like the stitching of the guns and knife, but I do! The only thing I didnt like was Slayer stitched on the back, but others might. Could that be customized? I didnt see that as an option but may have missed it. Regardless, its an impressive chair! Final thoughts / most Chinese/made chairs are made from the same handful of companies with the same general design, yet, prices vary from 120 up to 600 with few meaningful differences. There arent many big and tall chairs, regardless of manufacturer origin, and this seems to be the better option for the money. I would have preferred a US made (or Canada made) chair, but they are very expensive (500 / 1200), however, the quality and warranty is much better. Sadly, those prices are too rich for my blood. This is a good alternative for those on a budget and in need of a heftier/roomier chair.