SecretLab Overwatch 2 Collection - Tracer Edition Impressions
After releasing that eye-catching D.va-themed pink gaming chair a while back, SecretLab is back with a new collection from the Overwatch franchise to coincide with the recent launch of Overwatch 2. The company has expanded its Overwatch-themed line of chairs with a Genji and Tracer edition; and we’ll take a look at the latter model here.
While the Tracer Edition is a brand-new product available to pre-order on the official SecretLab website, it is based off the SecretLab Titan Evo 2022 that we recently reviewed. I’d recommend taking a look at the full review as well before diving in this impressions piece!
While the Tracer Edition is a brand-new product available to pre-order on the official SecretLab website, it is based off the SecretLab Titan Evo 2022 that we recently reviewed. I’d recommend taking a look at the full review as well before diving in this impressions piece!
Starting at €674, the Tracer Edition is fairly easy to set up and I could manage to assemble it on my own within half an hour. The package included a handy printed step-by-step guide which doubles as a nice poster on the flip side. I found this to be a nice touch as the poster matches the chair’s colour palette to further help customise your setup and its dual use also helps reduce waste!
Once set up, the chair is ready to be used and SecretLab doesn’t disappoint on the comfort. Out of the gaming chairs I’ve tried, the Titan Evo 2022 is definitely the comfiest I’ve used. It quickly turned into my favourite chair whether I’m working at my desk, gaming on my Xbox or even on my Switch. This is largely thanks to SecretLab’s proprietary cold-cure foam mix that hits the right spot of softness and support. The level of comfort is truly unprecedented and you'd be hard-pressed to find a similar feel elsewhere.
You can further adjust the chair to a personalised fit by tilting the backrest, positioning the armrests and configuring the integrated lumbar support. The latter is a real winner as you can adjust its position and curvature based on your preference.
The included neck pillow also adds a nice touch as it is magnetic, allowing you to really position it based on your liking. This is in contrast to other elastic ones that I found to be too high up or too low; but never adjustable at the optimal position. Finding that optimal position is now totally possible with SecretLab’s magnetic pillow and I hope this becomes the norm from now on.
Such attention to details and ergonomic design indicate SecretLab’s crafting expertise and it’s on full display with the Tracer Edition. Of course, what sets the Trace Edition of the Titan Evo 2022 apart is the Tracer theme. The chair’s colour accents and patterns are inspired by the character. Like Tracer’s leggings, the chair features subtle honeycomb patterns on the backrest and seat while the majority of the chair’s upholstery adorns the off-white, orange, yellow and blue colour palette of the character’s outfit. The rear side of the backrest further features a motif that is reminiscent of Tracer’s Blink ability that stands out with its bright blue gradient leatherette.
Despite loving the unique look of the Tracer Edition, I couldn't help but notice how the neck pillow stands out as it does not bear a similar colour scheme as the rest of the upholstery. At the very least, one that bears a passing colour resemblance to that of the chair would be welcome to make it a better fit. That said, the magnetic positioning of the pillow greatly helps overlook this visual hiccup.
This Tracer Edition’s look is purely aesthetic in nature and you can always get the regular Titan Evo 2022 version and save considerably. But this model packs a unique look that you surely won’t find elsewhere, especially with the comfort it delivers. It does have a premium price tag but this is reflected on the overall quality, design and ergonomics of the chair. If the SecretLab Overwatch 2 Collection - Tracer Edition strikes you fancy, it will deliver an unprecedented level of comfort while packing a unique look.
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