Today we will be taking a closer look at Anda Seat’s Dark Knight Series Gaming Chair. However, I want to start off by saying I am usually one of those people who would tell you that the best gaming chair is whatever you have at your desk. Personally having gone through at least 6 different name brand gaming chairs in my life and several standard office chairs which usually seem to provide more than adequate support during long sessions at a desk. In my opinion, it’s always been the gamer’s skill that really matters but I think I now have to take that back.
Who is Anda Seat? Well based on what’s on their website they had an interesting start as a manufacturer in 2007 and focused on building Racer chair for enthusiasts. In 2012, they saw an opportunity to jump into the gaming space and took the leap manufacturing for others. Then in 2016 Anda seat was born as there in house brand and have been expanding globally since.
Now let’s get started.
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After 6 months of HEAVY use.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Model Name | Dark Knight AD12XL-01DARK-B-PV/C-PRO | Maximum Seat Depth | 21.65” |
| Foam Type | High Density Mould Shaping Foam | Minimum Seat Depth | 20.08” |
| Adjustable Back Angle | 160° | Maximum Seat Width | 22.83” |
| Foam Density | 60-65 Kg/M³ | Minimum Seat Width | 16.14” |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Maximum Arm Height | 15.63″ |
| Chair Cover Material | Carbon Fiber / PVC Leather | Minimum Arm Height | 12.76″ |
| Base Type | 5-Star Metal Base | Backrest Height | 34.21” |
| Caster Size & Material | 3″ Caster/PU | Backrest Shoulder Width | 23.82″ |
| Armrest Pad Size | 10.6″L X 3.9″W | Gross Weight | 73.85 Lb / 33.5kg |
| Mechanism Type | Multi-Functional Tilt | Net Weight (Approximate) | 72.75 Lb / 33kg |
| Seat Size | 16.14″W(Front) X 14.96″W (Back) X 19.29″D | Gas Lift Specification | 65/50 |
| Recommended for | Height: 5’6″ – 7″1″ Weight >350 lbs – 441lbs | Gas Lift Class | 4 |
The reality is a good chair, in general, not only provides extra cushion for your rear end but more importantly your back and neck. Making a huge difference in gaming, comfort, and health. As we take a look at Anda Seat’s Dark Knight I will also be breaking down what made such a huge impact for me.
As mentioned I have used a total of at least 6 different gaming chairs over my lifetime. The sad reality is that I personally didn’t think much about them when purchasing them other than, will it support me properly since I am a big guy.
Let’s take a look at key features to look for when purchasing a gaming chair.
- Height control – A fairly standard function on nearly all office chairs. But not all provide an SGS certificated Class 4 hydraulic piston for us bigger guys. Which provides great stability.
- Materials: the Dark Knight Line combines polyurethane (PU) leather with carbon fiber-textured vinyl accents for its coverage and uses a high-density mold shaping foam that feels like you have tons of padding. While we can’t attest to the long-term sturdiness of the materials, they seemed pretty strong. Specifically the PU leather, I found it to be the most dense-feeling and leather-like compared to other chairs used in the past. Only time will tell.
- Pillows – Yes, I said pillows. which provides added lumbar and neck support. Anda Seats did an awesome job with their unique design covering just the right amount of my lumbar area while being comfortable. The unique neck area feels great and gives me just the right amount of support letting me rest without leaving my seat.
- Capacity – The Dark Knight Black can impressively handle 441lbs and features a deeper 21.65″ seat, so it’s worth considering if you prefer space or if you are just a bigger guy.
- Assembly – Like every other gaming chair ever built, the Dark Knight Black ships unassembled. It’s split into four main parts: the seat, Backrest, armrests, and the base.
- It’s fairly straight forward, but you really get a feeling for the quality during the building process from the materials to the construction.
