Secretlab SoftWeave Fabric: Worth the extra $30?

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If you've done any research into Secretlab gaming chairs, you've probably seen the option between PU leather and SoftWeave fabric. The SoftWeave fabric is $30 more but is it worth the upgrade for your chair? In this video, I compare the two gaming chair materials to figure out which one is best for you.
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[@codyrousseau5265]

Can confirm that mine arrived about a full month ahead of schedule. Was a pleasant surprise!

[@ianbroeren6178]

It was expected to deliver after a whole month? Why was that? I ordered mine 2 days ago and it will arrive tomorrow

[@meowcheese1238]

@@ianbroeren6178 probably because it was out of stock and they got an earlier restock than they expected

[@Lonjemoco]

Dam you’re giving me hope😂

[@A-C_Cold]

@@Lonjemoco right mine isn’t expected to ship till may 27th

[@Lonjemoco]

@@A-C_Cold mines jun 30th so I still got a longs way to go lol

[@GokouZWAR]

I got my soft weave version delivered in 3 days. It was shipped same day as I ordered. I got the black soft weave titan evo 2022 xl. Ordered it last Thursdays and I got it Sunday. Very impressed with the build quality. I’ve never had a chair this easy to build, sturdy, quiet, and comfortable. If you got everything else, this is the best investment. Your ass will thank you.

[@harry7166]

I’m tempted to get the exact same what are your thoughts one month in?

[@orlfane1622]

@@harry7166 I've had mine for a couple weeks. Fantastic chair. Very happy with the purchase. I was a little worried after watching some of the videos trashing this style of gaming chair and them saying you should get a good office chair. Well, those office chairs are double the price. I'm not spending a grand on a chair. This chair is very comfortable and sturdy. It's a quality item and it looks very cool. I've sat in the cheaper gaming chairs at office max and they are terrible. No comparison. Spend the extra money and get the 2022 evo. Don't cheap out and get a 250.00 chair. Get the fabric material. The fake leather is not worth it and the real leather is ridiculously priced at 1000 bucks. I have the black one and it looks great. I'm not into any of the other color combos they have.

[@fc_key]

may I ask how tall you are don't know if i should get the XL

[@TechAuditTV]

I would not start considering the XL unless you are AT LEAST 6'5" or over 280 lbs.

[@DevinAswani]

What about your experiences with it's back support? Is it comfortable or does it not help if you have back problems?

[@SammySuperStar]

Great Video! Like the new desk setup with the lights! :)

[@TechAuditTV]

Thanks Sammy! Yeah the new setup is coming along!

[@jlmonterrosa14]

I think the charcoal blue looks the nicest out of all the chairs. Much more subdued and not so loud like the leather ones. Heard the fabric is much more comfortable overall. Will be going to the softweave for sure.

[@hogrideeeeer]

Any updates on the chair?

[@jlmonterrosa14]

@@hogrideeeeer I can't speak about the leather. It the softweave feels fantastic. Super happy I went with it. Fabric looks just as good as when I first bought it a few months ago. Very breathable and definitely comfortable.

[@hogrideeeeer]

@@jlmonterrosa14 it is also the one i was looking at. I have heard people have problems with how firm the seat is, what do you think? And also how is the lumbar support - i heard its only good for tall people (i am 5'7

[@jlmonterrosa14]

@@hogrideeeeer I'm 5 foot 8. And the lumbar support is adjustable so I can't imagine that being an issue for you. Fabric is soft. And I guess the seat is decently firm. That's a good thing in my opinion. It will last longer and still feels great. I care alot about ergonomics. Since I work from home I spend 8 hours a day on it plus and extra curricular time at the desk. My only complaint would be that the lumbar support seems to make a creaking noise sometimes when I lean back on it. Functionally perfect though.

[@hogrideeeeer]

@@jlmonterrosa14 ok thank you man!

[@lollkirtz1978]

Thanks for your honest review! Made my decision much easier!

[@payshi]

Decided to splurge and buy it. Thanks for the review. You pointing out how your back pain has gotten better is a BIG winning factor for me.

[@TechAuditTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Every body is different so for some it's amazing, others it's "meh". That's the weird thing about reviewing chairs, very subjective. I hope you see the same benefits I saw!

[@RynoDinero]

Did you get the soft weave?

[@payshi]

@@RynoDinero Sorry for the late reply. I did! I am not a fan of leather. Mine should ship by 01/28, had to preorder.

[@RynoDinero]

@@payshi mine won’t ship until 2/25 lol I pre ordered the black3 softweave

[@payshi]

@@RynoDinero RIP 🙏 it's hard waiting lol

[@GOGS-zg7rd]

I ordered the exact softweave chair you showed. Ordered 23/04/2021. Website said could be up to 26/05/2021 for delivery. I was sittiing in it on 28/04/2021. Great chair so far but glad I was available to take delivery so early.

[@keluargakerenpriyambodo6905]

Really like how you communicate! 👍

[@TechAuditTV]

Thank you!

[@baweasel]

great review, these type of videos really help. I did go for the Napa leather one in the end as intend, would recommend!

[@thosediamonddreams]

I just got this chair last week and they shipped it literally an hour or two after I placed the order, so they def figured out whatever was going on last October lol

[@Orni151]

I'm after purchasing the soft weave variant! 2 months is a long wait for a pre order but I'm sure it'll be worth it!

[@RobertDitLeBob]

Came in 28 days after in Québec Canada

[@vagron1127]

Had the Softweave Titan for about 1,5years now; love it

[@noxvalentine6520]

I'm buying a titan 2020 chair for my gaming room and I was leaning toward the fabric one because my skin won't stick to it and it won't be hot in the summer but you mentioned that the fabric chair is hard to clean and I have an aussie who sheds nonstop... so I'm going with the PU Leather. Glad I checked out your video ✨️

[@brandonbreuer6589]

The newest softweave fabric color, black3 is very neutral and should fit in most gaming setups unless you want a very specific color combination for your chair, which seems a little silly to me, but to each his own.

[@HoptimusPrime]

People are spending like 600 bucks+ on these chairs it only seems natural they get color combos they like. The new softweave colors look ok but they cant compete with some of the editions of the PU leather

[@Love4ourFamily]

We use Scotchgard on our fabric chairs. Thank goodness Scotchgard has protected our gaming chairs from stains. We clean & respray them every few months.

[@willarias]

Great review, mate. Thanks. Any thoughts about the Titan Evo 2022 or pros and cons of the new leatherette vs. SoftWave Plus? Cheers! 🙏

[@dylanhulsey919]

Was gonna go with the Softweave until the pet point, my dogs shed like crazy and i know it would attract all of their fur.

[@FrVitoBe]

im more afraid of my cat digging its nails in the PU version like it did with the current pu different brand 1 i have.

[@RobertDitLeBob]

I've covered it up.

[@piiinkDeluxe]

Secret lab themselves recommend the weave for pet owners. I also saw another guy who said his dog hair doesn't stick to his chair.

[@dylanhulsey919]

@@piiinkDeluxe I haven't had any issue with my pu yet with my dogs, but I can understand why it would be suggested for cat owners

[@Aaron-bb5gi]

I just bought mine, hope its awesome!

[@shawnadams1965]

I purchased a softweave skin for my PU chair. For two reasons. 1. To enjoy the feel of fabric 2. To protect the PU from wear. As far as staining and spills go... scotchgard or ballistol is your friend.

[@mjsheen8445]

PU is a deal killer for me as I have learned through purchase of many chairs and sofas that any PU leatherette would crack over time. I saw their abrasion test on the webpage but that is only half the test. PU cracks develop as the air cycles through dry and humid. Cheap ones would crack within the first 3 years and better ones may last another 2~3. Very high quality leatherette used in premium car seats last longer but those premium car seats start from a thousand dollars to few thousands and also you drive only so much. It is not if, but when it will crack and start peeling off. Also, faux leathers are not breathable and sticks to your bare skin if you wear shorts. Good thing they have fabric option but I wish they used double flock fabric which is water and stain resistant.

[@Sarah_Kinz]

I'm mad cause I got a gaming chair from Amazon for like $100, and not even in a year the stupid leather already cracked and it looks so ugly. Would have rather saved the $100 and bought a nice fabric chair like this one (or the dva edition) now, idk what to do :(

[@willharris1012]

Scotchguard on the soft weave when you first buy it. Remains soft weave with the hydrophobic surface like PU leather.

[@kierakara69]

how i wish the softweave version have more option...

[@HtS643KyS6555GxQ3edA]

Yeah I also picked the PU leather because of the larger variety in colors and styles compared to the softweave.

[@leonthesleepy]

Same, it just has nicer designs, is easier to clean, and i got used to the stiffer more sturdy feel

[@j0ltc0lajunki3]

Speaking as someone living with a soft weave chair for the last two years, it's been great, except in the winter months. It's a freaking nightmare for static and I've seen a ton of complaints.

[@MrMichaelFerrell]

"Maybe you're sitting naked, I hope that's not a thing" is what earned my thumbs up haha. But seriously, great video man! I just preordered the all black PU leather Omega. Seems like it's easier to keep clean and probably has the better material for durability and longevity.

[@RobertDitLeBob]

I've covered it up so I don't worry to be nude on it Lolll

[@RedVelocistar]

PU leather is possibly the worst material for durability and longevity. It's a horrible cheap material that will flake after heavy use and delaminate from the surface.

[@RobertDitLeBob]

@@RedVelocistar Not the new one but if your hot you will sweat in it.

[@RobertDitLeBob]

@@RedVelocistar Not the PU 2.0 but for sweat yes in deed.

[@nalaredneb78]

@@RedVelocistar and it gets sticky and grinds into the floor.

[@monlopez4082]

this is the type of review i was looking for. Thanks mate!

[@Lou7rin12]

Now that you've sat in both the Ewin chair and the Titan are the chair firmness about the same or is the Titan firmer?

[@0xC47P1C3]

I like the black because I don’t like the gaming chair aesthetic. So having a color that is more low key is something I’m all for

[@jonbarker1819]

One of the things that I didn't consider the soft weave is they don't have that many designs that come with the soft weave.

[@RobertDitLeBob]

Thank you very much I'll go whit the soft weave, I don't like it wen it sticks nude but whit my shorts in summer Ha! Ha! The biggest down fall is not be able to try them in a store. ( Canada, Qc. )

[@pbualily4010]

I ordered the PU, but changed mind after i saw the pink softweave as well as so many reviews about sliding issue. However, trying to contact their CSR is very challenging as they dont have call center. By the time they check emails , too late. Right now i dont even know where is the chair i ordered. It seems they try to reroute the shipment back to their wear-house so that they can process my cancellation. It is my bad, but wish they have a call center you can call.

[@ep4713]

You convinced me to get the Titan XL soft weave. Thanks!

[@johndoe5229]

how do u like it?

[@simply9877]

i own the titan soft weave, super comfy dont get hot or cold, really worth the price

[@TechAuditTV]

Glad to hear it! My wife has been using the SoftWeave since I reviewed it and she has loved it. If they had a cool orange/black design I'd probably buy a SoftWeave for myself as well.

[@FrVitoBe]

@@TechAuditTV yea shame they dont have more versions, only special 1 is the diva 1 not my taste :(

[@PrinceDavid]

I just ordered the leatherette one. I do get hot in my room but i like the look of the leather plus i have a cat that likes to hop on my chair, plus i eat at my chair too lol

[@WAPOverdoze]

I have the 2020 omega softweave version and will be getting a titan evo soon for my other room. I'm thinking of getting the leather just because I know i'll be having the air-condition almost always turned on.. You think it would be smart to go with the leather or should I still stick to the softweave? I noticed that my chair got a bit lighter in color (specially the base/part where you seat on) perhaps due to the clothing i wear + due to how long i've been sitting on it..

[@James.E90]

I love ultra blue so the color is great looking to me so imma go order it now thanks :)

[@radishxiv]

How is it?

[@James.E90]

@@radishxiv hasn’t arrived yet they have shockingly bad customer service and I’m just gonna refund it i do NOT reccomend Ive been waiting nearly 6 months for it to arrive

[@h445]

@@James.E90 lies; you made your original comment 5 months ago. lol we can all see the time stamps, kid. apparently SL is so good they have other companies paying users like radish to lie about their products.

[@James.E90]

@@h445 what?

[@h445]

@@James.E90 heheheheheh

[@casparmckibben9311]

Great vid 👍

[@TechAuditTV]

Appreciate the love!

[@io2194]

you need to do commercials on your own, great music, great vocals, great everything, good job

[@AEWNECKBEARDS420]

I got the dark Knight special edition titan and I kinda wish it came in soft weave

[@Toastcook1212]

You did a good job

[@tenglei2]

But do you slide when u rest backwards on the pu leather?

[@sabercat4239]

Yeah I went on head and order myself a Titan Evo 2022 Secretlabs gaming chair yesterday. I went with a fabric one but quickly contacted their support team to see if I could change my order to a leather one but couldn't change anything on the order so they put in a cancel ticket for me. Now I have to wait for them to respond to the ticket and cancel my order but I went and order a leather Joker themed one before they sold out.

[@sabercat4239]

I know this was posted 10 months ago but thx for the honest review on the chairs. These videos definitely help a lot of people out including myself when it comes to which version to buy of something.

[@HoptimusPrime]

Can you imagine sweating on a hot summer day but still wanting to game or work. The softweave will just soak up sweat unless you spray it regularly with a hydrophobic spray. The PU leather wont absorb but you will have to use leather wipes in order to keep it "fresh"

[@orlfane1622]

I just got the black one. Very happy with it. Glad I didn't go with some funky color scheme.

[@TechAuditTV]

You can't go wrong with black. Hope you enjoy the chair and thanks for watching!

[@MrChronick17]

I was trying to get "The Witcher" edition, but unfortunately it sold out twice. So I grabbed the "Cyberpunk 2077" Evo XL Edition. And it hands down is the best chair I have ever sat my butt in

[@martinstevenson5796]

Had both and soft weave is much better for the gooch doesn’t sweat nearly as much

[@nalaredneb78]

I bought the silk/titanium weave chair.

[@Mr.Bassman]

Hey, are you able to comment on the "skins" for these seats? If i was to get a leather seat and get the softweave skin, is it the same experience as just getting the softweave?

[@hamp7803]

I've been looking for some great chairs for my wife and I since we both work from home now. At first I didn't want to blame Secretlab for shipping delays, because of the pandemic. I didn't complete the order because the difference in time for my wife chair and mine to arrive.

[@georgedejongveg]

how about Dust? does the softweave collects dust? (like through the fabric into the seat/chair)

[@weyalb4931]

does comfortability factor in or does it not matter?

[@brenl422]

Hi if you sweat a lot would it stain the softweave????

[@cyberneticorganism.]

I do sit in my chair a lot in Al Bundy style lol, only not so much during the winter period. It's a hot room in the spring / summer so... I should order a softweave fabric then ;-)

[@dabzpaintball4478]

Have you ever Is had any tears in the fabric of the chair just wondering and how is holding up

[@JeanPaul-NoPixel]

i bought the PU leather for the simple fact that the soft weave is all preorders and there are no good colour options for it

[@MrKilitar]

I was very dissapointed with my DX racer chair. Was perfect for about year. Then, little troubles started with mechanism Then - PU leather goes off right 2 months after warranty ends. Now, after 5 years it almost rips appart. It was model up to 150kg and I have 85kg, so "overweight" is not an issue. I dont care about colors, as long as it is black based :), i am looking for quality. I am not going to risk another PU leather. Well, the Secret labs one might be better than DX racer one. It is a shame Secretlab is sold out in case of SoftWeave. Not a piece on stock, 2 months preorder time is bit too much. Lets hope my "really not best buy" dx racer can hold together for 2 months...

[@RobertDitLeBob]

You should ask for a credit or discount on a new one much better.

[@DEATHROW222]

i have a AkRacing Master Premium chair also in PU leather. i have that chair now for almost 6 years and when it was in its third year the leather started to show cracks here and there. now at this moment its missing pieces of the leather all over :P. the next one im looking for is the Secretlab TITAN Evo 2022 serie SoftWeave. and if its going to be any other chair its never going to be PU leather again :P

[@RobertDitLeBob]

2021.01.00 Just bought the Titan SoftWeave® ( Canada ) after looking at many reviews like yours the conclusion is YES ! Thanks for your honest review ;) ( 1.80 m. 77 kg ) 2021.05.17 Received the chair I'm still adapting since. Coming up for a full review. --------------------------- 2021.01.00 Je viens d'acheter le Titan SoftWeave® (Canada) après avoir lu de nombreuses critiques comme la vôtre, la conclusion est OUI! Merci pour votre avis honnête;) (1,80 m. 77 kg) 2021.05.17 Reçu la chaise que je m'adapte toujours depuis. À venir pour un examen complet.

[@Marcus-gx4yk]

Same here, though once im university (hopefully get accepted next year) I’m probably going to save for a Herman Miller Aeron.

[@RobertDitLeBob]

@@Marcus-gx4yk Really spend that much money for a chair that you can't stretch out your body.

[@Marcus-gx4yk]

@@RobertDitLeBob im taking an accounting course so it’s a good long term investment for a home office

[@RobertDitLeBob]

@@Marcus-gx4yk Buy both loll

[@Marcus-gx4yk]

@@RobertDitLeBob haha I probably will tbh

[@dirtytechie]

So I just sold my HermenMiller Aeron chair to get a SecretLab Evo 2022 R PU Leather, but after hearing your thoughts on kids, pets etc I want to get the fabric but I know my daughter or cat will damage it.

[@StrikeFreedom1920]

I don't have toddlers but I'm clumsy as heck so the nice breathable fabric is a no-go for me lol

[@RobertDitLeBob]

I've covered it up so I don't worry to be nude on it Lolll

[@ioanniskousias8866]

what is the brand on the lamp u have on the side of ur desk it looks great

[@TechAuditTV]

It's an awesome lamp. It's a HEKTOR lamp from IKEA

[@piiinkDeluxe]

Secret lab doesn't recommend pu leather with pets. And i saw another review where the person said his dogs' hair doesn't stick to the weave. So i would prefer the weave as a pet owner.

[@TinTin_57]

These are the 2020 range, typically when do Secret Labs update the chairs? Annually?

[@NocholasP]

i heared they update every 2 years

[@goomi8908]

The 2022/2023 version is out now.

[@maccunningham497]

Bought one on the 15th, says its gonna arive tomorrow, the 19th. 4 days! I hope it comes then, that would be amazing! I was gonna guess 2 weeks or so.

[@sneg__]

how is it?

[@maccunningham497]

@@sneg__ fantastic, lower back doesnt hurt anymore, plus I took a few naps on it. Worth it 100 percent for me.

[@sneg__]

@@maccunningham497 awesome, just ordered mine today :)

[@Thunder_Blitz]

So does the leather chair crack over time?

[@STKhero]

Please update your recommendation under "WHAT GEAR DO I USE?" For some reason, I don't see what chair you actually chose in any of your lists on amazon. Thanks!

[@thescientition9165]

How tight are the shoulder parts that jut out on the side of the chair, do they make you feel like your shoulders are pushed forward?

[@TechAuditTV]

Not at all! My shoulders don't even touch them!

[@cortex7024]

the reason i brought the fabric instead of leather is because where i live it get hot as fuck during summer (Australia) and so when I'm wearing shorts and stuff while sweating my ass off my legs get stuck to the leather so i got the fabric instead to avoid that.

[@One_Winged_Warrior]

Okay so I am confused. I want the cosy material because I hate the cold leather feel (my room is cold) BUT i worry about spills etc as i eat at my desk....the design doesn't bother me much so and neither does the cost increase really....

[@ivokoimecs]

Nice! ... 😀👍

[@Refice.]

Which one lasts longer homie?

[@N0strapapas]

Man you just saved me. As someone who's regularly shirtless (and hot blooded) I was going to buy the weave chair, but I have 2 cats and a 3 year old so.... Leather it is.

[@conyo985]

Softweave fabric is more suited for hotter places. PU leather will peel no matter what. It might take longer because it's high quality but it will.

[@roblettinga3504]

The problem I'm facing is that my cat likes to jump up on the back of my chair and use it as a scratching post. I have a leather office chair right now and it gets shredded up pretty bad. I feel like the softweave wouldn't get torn up as much or be less noticeable. Anyone able to confirm?

[@robertdallas1908]

Would not spend $400-500 on a chair your cats are going to rip apart period.

[@danielthemaniel7461]

Double sided masking tape. Apparently cats hate it, cus it sticks to their claws.

[@dlear85]

I have purchased 3 cheap chairs and returned them all and am on the fence on spending so much on a chair. I hear they are very hard but good for back and better long term. Is it really worth it?

[@yg78t76t7]

Yes. It is not “hard “ per se, it’s firm. Firm is better for your skeletal structure than chairs that are way too soft.

[@dlear85]

@@yg78t76t7 I got a softweave titan in the end and it's been great. In it hours a day and had no issues. 👍

[@cloutgodwompy]

Does the 2020 Titan come with a head pillow? Or no?

[@TechAuditTV]

Yep!

[@gussnatthawat8335]

Could I ask for your high please, I am concerned about the omega and the titan. Even there is a chart on the official website to suggest your weight and high but I was worried because I am a muscular guy. My high and weight is matched with the omega but I scare it will not comfortable as the titan at seat base width. I am 5 feet and 6.93 inches high, 163 lbs. Thank you for the answer.

[@goomi8908]

Go for the omega, they recommend for it for people at 5”11, 200lbs and below.

[@elementneon]

Strange setup, we have been conditioned to expect the leather version of a seat to be the upgrade to the fabric version. Interesting that they flipped it.

[@theSato]

The base model is faux-leatherette PU. Imitation material that is cheaper than real leather. Just like all gaming chairs. SecretLab does offer a genuine NAPA leather version that is far more expensive than SoftWeave though, if you want leather.

[@Sixpack32a]

Buyers beware. I was about to go for the PU leather and there is a quite a lot negative reviews on how the PU leather is peeling. So even if one would be taking extra care of its leather, it basically means that over time (2, 3 , 4 years), it will peel. I have had my fabric chair for 10 years now and it still in very good condition except for the harm rest. Will go with the fabric because of that. Too bad, the PU leather does look way better then the fabric. At least they have the black with blue accent.

[@Tomassvanags]

Thanks for the advice!

[@matthewkwong3365]

Most of the negative comments are about the old PU leather though. Secret Lab claimed they are using a newer version of the PU leather which should last longer.

[@Sixpack32a]

@@matthewkwong3365 Indeed, so instead of wearing off after 1 years it will be 2, or 3. This is a really expensive chair. The chair I bought 10 years ago (fabric) at staples is still fine, and I paid about 150$ for it. At the end of the day, I am just really informing ppl about the cons, each should be after being well informed...

[@Cmoney91]

People stay away from PU leather. No matter what, that material will peel after about 3 years. You’ve been warned.

[@brandonbreuer6589]

@@Sixpack32a if you are risk averse you can avoid the new pu material, but the reality your "it will peel in 2 or 3 years" comment is pure speculation. You don't know how long the new material will last and it also can depend on your location. The reports of the old pu chairs peeling were from hot humid climates. Not everyone lives in Malaysia.

[@UnhingedCanadian]

I sweat a lot for some reason always have since I was like 4 years old. Always hated leather chairs they make me hot but I didn’t wanna trade my kidney for a Herman Miller chair with mesh. So I ordered the soft weave secret lab chair can’t wait for it to come in.

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

If you’re constantly sweating in a material chair I have no idea how that would be preferable over leather, weave material will trap odours, meaning the chair will stink after a while.

[@UnhingedCanadian]

@@InfamyOrDeath-__- does fabric or leather breath better? Why do we wear fabric clothes and not leather clothes? Because fabric breaths and will keep you cool and if it does start to smell a bit, that’s why people invented febreeze fabric freshener.... 😂

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

@@UnhingedCanadian I never said anything about which fabric breaths better, of course fabric breaths better. I’m saying that if you sweat a lot (which you said you do) then sweating in a fabric chair is not a good fit. You can sweat all you want in a leather chair & just wipe it.

[@UnhingedCanadian]

@@InfamyOrDeath-__- thing Is I won’t be sweating as much in a fabric one..... you clearly aren’t getting what I’m saying. And if I do sweat a bit it will be less then leather and there is easy options for odour removal from cloth

[@RobertDitLeBob]

I've covered it up so I don't worry to be nude on it Lolll

[@TheI3lacky]

The only reason I am watching a comparison is of how sweaty the Fabric gets. :D Big Guy, sweating during summer... Leather does not sound good to me! We´ll see! :D

[@herbertplars1724]

The problem with pu leather is when you have cats who loves to sharpen their claws on it. Every piece of my old leather chair is destroyed and flakes. With soft fabric, its just not that fun for a cat to scratch. So im going for the soft fabric

[@James-lw3gi]

I really don’t like the softweave look… at all. I presumed the PU leather was more expensive than the fabric when I first saw them. I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered and had mine delivered within a week :)

[@undertaker343]

Any1 has any peeling problems with the PU leather? im so afraid to take it ;(

[@PaulXPZ]

It’s going to happen eventually. That’s just the reality of the material. For their part Secretlab claims their PU leather is more durable than other brands, make of that what you will. If you’re not hurting for money they do have a genuine leather option for double the price :))

[@RobertDitLeBob]

Not for the new one, see on there site.

[@tallatalli1091]

Everyone has, even if you take care it might last some years, but sooner or later it will crumble.

[@JamesBond-vi2eh]

SITTING BUTT ASS NAKED IN MY TITAN TYPING THIS. THANKS TECH AUDIT TV!

[@Larseus]

The PU chair looks great, however all PU chairs I have ever owned tend to just crumble after a few years which is very disappointing. I even watched some videos with the Secrelab PU chairs doing the same thing. Softweave is the way to go honestly, it will likely last longer then the PU ones. It's unfortunate because like I said the PU ones are great looking, but forking up $400+ dollars, I would expect a longer life, and the extra $30 will be a wise decision.

[@brandonbreuer6589]

Too be fair, in 2020 secretlab switched to their new "pu 2.0" which is supposed to be much more durable than the pu used on previous models.

[@Larseus]

@@brandonbreuer6589 That will be good, I have the Softweave now, and I love it. I hope the PU does step it up, it's a big amount of money to spend, and the materials should be much better to make it last.

[@RedVelocistar]

@@brandonbreuer6589 It's still PU leather which means it's garbage and will continue to be a garbage material.

[@rhystudordavies]

@@brandonbreuer6589 Check google images in 2023.. you'll be glad to have gone softweave over the PU leather

[@danmorgan4934]

@@brandonbreuer6589 It could be "PU 2.0" or "PU 10.0", the difference in longevity will be minimal. It's just a selling tactic to allay your fears. PU de-laminates crumbles, and breaks up over time, especially in humid environments, it's just a fact. I've had 5 such chairs in my lifetime, and they all end up the same way. The SecretLab model will do likewise. It may last longer than a budget PU leather chair, but it will degrade eventually and probably long before any of the other parts on it begin to fail (like the gas-lift cylinder, for example). You might stain a fabric chair and/or it might fade and start pilling up (which can be fixed with a fabric razor gadget anyway), but the material will survive longer than PU, however cleverly it's marketed. So to answer the question this video poses... Yes, the extra $30 is worth it. If you want leather, pay the full price and get the Napa Leather one, it will be more cost effective in the long term vs. having to buy a new chair once the old one starts breaking up after only a few years of use. Remember: You get what you pay for. The PU "Leather" a.k.a "Faux Leather" or to be completely accurate, "False Leather" is the cheapest price for a reason; It's the lowest cost/quality option of the three.

[@FlamboyanToPossuM]

Yes

[@Moistkebabs]

witch makes less noise? odd queston. your reviews are awesome just the only deciding factor left for me is witch is quieter

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

What do you mean? Make noise how? I have the leather Joker Omega & it makes no noise whatsoever.

[@giantmilkshake1718]

Hi. I have the lightgray softweave for a while now and i love it. But i cant help but notice that u say that secretlab sent u a chair for free, that it's not a sponsored video, and that it has 'zero control over what you say'... i dont wanna bash on you or the video or anything, but that sounds wrong on so many levels XD

[@kumaSOevl]

just me here sitting naked lol

[@joshgordon8734]

What you up to there....

[@RobertDitLeBob]

I've covered it up so I don't worry to be nude on it Lolll

[@edwardkoch9813]

It looks like the SoftWeave has zippers. If so I have three questions about the SoftWeave: 1) Is it removeable? 2) If it is removable... What's under it? and can you put it in the washer?

[@MrRschalker]

" The softweave is soft" Hmm, did not expect that. :P

[@LostLarz]

Lmao

[@mowhmo]

"Really" soft.

[@sunsande]

the new chair (May 2021) with SoftWeave fabric Titan Charcoal Blue smells awful (plastic chemical smell) and it takes weeks for the stink to get away

[@patrickgf8406]

I would like to order a Secretlab chair in EU, but I've read online that the delivery often is very problematic and the customer support is horrendous. Does anyone have experience?

[@gyorgyl6872]

Be careful with the softweave fabric. Look for reviews online yourself where you can find an issue about static discharge. Under the arm rest there are metal parts, and every single time you sit down or stand up (not just on carpet) you'll get zapped :) I've just sent mine back today because of this issue and I've tried it on 3 different floors, different clothings (ESD protect clothes as well) and ESD mat. Nothing helped, so I've just ordered a PU leather instead. Will see how that will work out.

[@abigailvalle6494]

That's crazy, I've never had that happen! I live on carpet with socks on, blankets everywhere and I've yet to be zapped, but wow that sucks! I'm glad you're getting yourself out of the zapper.

[@gyorgyl6872]

@@abigailvalle6494 Yeah there must be something wong with some of these fabric ones. I can imagine a batch number of these products have some defected parts in them. I'm pretty sure not every single one of tham would have zapped me. Sad, but now waiting for the Ash version.

[@njordvlogtube9845]

@@gyorgyl6872 Are you using a Macbook? those give off lots of static while charging.

[@gyorgyl6872]

@@njordvlogtube9845 Nope, desktop. But My keyboard is metal, and I never had statick shock when I touched it before. It happened only with the fabric version of this chair. Anyway it's history, the Omega PU is coming.

[@gyorgyl6872]

@@SaraChanLw2022 Well.. Secretlab customer service is nice but probably the slowest on Earth so I can't recommend them at all. I've spent months looking after chairs and honestly I was just a click away from buying a Herman chair ( I was looking at the Logitech one). After looking for some solutions for the fabric one luckily I've found a comment on KZbin where a guy mentioned "rubbing dryer sheets to the fabric makes the problem go away temporarily". For him it works for a few week, for me 2-3 days only. But still this is the cheapest solution. Other than this obviously you can wear better quality clothes and have a better quality flooring as well. But no matter how much money you spend on these fabric-to-fabric will always generate some static :/

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

I got the Joker Omega (I’m so happy with it), no way I’m buying the weave, I’ll spill stuff all over it, it’ll get destroyed & end up stinking, can you imagine spilling something like milk on it? Shit no. I also prefer the Omega over the Titan, I love the shape of the side cupping base on the Omega over the flat bottom of the Titan.

[@SorinPascar]

Please help ! Omega or Titan for someone 176 cm tall as I fit in both of them based on their website ?

[@piiinkDeluxe]

This videos got your question covered really well kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaanpqCCltyoodk

[@rprojects8162]

I'm too tall for the titan and too light for the XL... if I'm under 100kg is that a big deal for the XL? I'm sure I'll get fatter in the next ten years...

[@TechAuditTV]

How tall are you?

[@kiwibird1980]

I think its more to do with where the back supports etc are for the height, the weight limits go up as typically taller people might be heavier. I am about to put through an order for my husbands birthday present and he is 6'5" so a Titan will be perfect I hope, just making that decision between PU snd Softweave :)

[@thirteenthgrade508]

I’m 6’4 190lbs and ordered the XL haven’t gotten it yet but seems like best choice

[@uplplaylist2123]

I wish they did some custom designs more for soft weave. That's prob biggest downside to fabric 99% of their designs are in leather so if im not a DVA main or minecraft addict im SOL for cool design cvhair

[@jakesteck606]

I live in Utah so it shows up in 2 seconds

[@hey01e5]

i don't like edgy, gamer-y colors on my setup, so i prefer my gaming chair to be black. that said i prefer to have an easy-to-clean chair, so i'll be getting the PU leather

[@nicholascook5686]

Your personal preference is fine. But someone liking lots of color expression isn’t edgy.