Corsair TC100 Relaxed review | PCGamesN

Earlier than beginning my Corsair TC100 Relaxed assessment, I couldn’t wait to improve my gaming chair from the quickly disintegrating discount seat I bought a number of years in the past to one thing decidedly extra premium. Now, having spent the previous couple of months sitting in it, it’s confirmed itself to be a veritable throne, and is definitely befitting of its “Relaxed” label.

Having spent many hours perched on the very best gaming chairs on the market, I can confidently say the Corsair TC100 is ideal for, let’s assume, the extra strong gamer, like myself. Whereas it doesn’t cease me from sitting cross-legged (don’t do it, it’s not so good for you), it does assist my horrible posture and dampens the again ache and stiffness I usually really feel after an extended day.

Suffice to say, it provides loads of consolation and stability, which is precisely what I anticipate from a gaming chair at this value level. There are some enhancements that might be made to it, in fact, however for a mid-range choice it’s nice worth for cash.

This assessment will cowl the next subjects – click on on one in all these useful hyperlinks in the event you’d wish to go proper to that part:

Corsair TC100 Relaxed design

Probably the greatest issues in regards to the Corsair TC100 Relaxed design is how beginner-friendly its building is. I’ve parked my posterior in a good few gaming chairs, however that is the primary time I’ve put one collectively myself.

It took me lower than an hour to place the Corsair TC100 Relaxed collectively. That is praiseworthy sufficient by itself, however this was with out directions. To be clear, this was an oversight on my half, because the chair does include a step-by-step tutorial that you could observe on-line by scanning a QR code. I’ve since checked my work in opposition to them simply to be protected, but it surely actually is an intuitive constructing course of that shouldn’t show difficult no matter your expertise.

As soon as all put collectively, the accommodating measurement of the TC100 turns into readily obvious. Its base is 54cm extensive, making it only a few centimetres narrower than rather more costly opponents, as detailed in our Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 sequence assessment. Whereas the width between the bolsters is barely 36cm, the lips themselves protrude at a large angle, providing loads of area to search out your excellent sitting place or deliver your legs onto the chair. That stated, you wouldn’t need any a part of you to relaxation instantly on high of the bolsters, as they’ve minimal padding.

The backrest can be welcomingly extensive, at 59.5cm. Like the bottom, the bolsters additionally tilt outwards, making the 33cm between them really feel rather more spacious than it sounds on paper. It offers the TC100 Relaxed a racing-inspired design, like many different gaming chairs. As a motorsport fan, I respect the look of the chair and really feel it wouldn’t look misplaced amongst increased priced seats. I significantly get pleasure from its hexagonal stitching and racing stripe, however I do want Corsair had included the identical patterns on the lumbar cushion.

The Corsair TC100 is offered with both a cloth or leatherette upholstery, with our assessment unit rocking a black-grey material end. The standard of the fabric instantly left a constructive impression on me, it nonetheless seems and feels pretty much as good as new after a few months use. The chair and its cushions are all manufactured from the identical “plush” material, whereas the armrests, in distinction to some earlier Corsair designs, are a clean black foam.

Corsair TC100 Relaxed options

Of all of the Corsair TC100 Relaxed options, the lumbar cushion is undoubtedly probably the most helpful. Positive, Corsair could have missed a trick by no more intently matching it as much as the backrest, however the firm’s work right here is in any other case stable.

The lumbar cushion is secured to the chair and made adjustable by backpack-like straps. I respect how simple it’s to regulate on the fly, permitting me to absent-mindedly modify it all through the day as wanted. There’s a great deal of peak changes obtainable, a lot as I can’t see why you’d wish to use it in its topmost place. But, I do want the lumbar cushion was barely deeper, as I typically really feel prefer it’s not supporting me as a lot it might, significantly on the decrease components of my backbone.

The reminiscence foam neck cushion has the other downside, nevertheless. It’s as comfy and supportive as you’d anticipate from any first rate gaming chair, but it surely lacks the adjustability of its lumbar counterpart. It attaches through a strap that’s fed by means of two holes within the backrest, which means it’s meant for use at a set peak. Whereas that is high-quality for me, at 5’10, taller individuals will doubtless have a problem. It’s a disgrace that the straps aren’t lengthy sufficient to wrap round the entire headrest, which might’ve simply solved this downside.

For me, the neck cushion got here in most useful when reclined, additional including to the Corsair TC100 Relaxed’s consolation ranges. The chair comes with a beneficiant 160-degree recline, which is greater than sufficient for me, even whether it is barely extra acute than some opponents that provide 180-degrees. It’s completely steady when totally reclined too, as is the chair’s tilt perform, permitting you to kickback and not using a second thought to stability. That stated, do watch out when rolling the chair in the event you’re not sat in it, because the anti-roll casters could be a downside in the event you’re not conscious.

My greatest gripes with the Corsair TC100 Relaxed are its 2D armrests. Their plastic tops could also be just about excellent for resting on for lengthy intervals of time, however I discover nearly every little thing else about them to be missing. Top adjustment is welcome, however the paddles used to boost and decrease the armrests are fairly noisy.

I’m upset to see now width or depth adjustment right here, as even my outgoing low-budget chair of yore featured a swivel mechanism. The shortage of the latter characteristic makes it troublesome for me to place the chair in order that I can attain my gaming keyboard and mouse whereas additionally benefiting from the lumbar assist, as I’m typically sat additional ahead. Whereas this received’t have an effect on each setup, it’s price allowing for for yours.

Corsair TC100 Relaxed efficiency

Within the months I’ve needed to take a look at the Corsair TC100 Relaxed’s efficiency, my again ache has significantly improved. Whereas I can’t advocate it in any skilled chiropractic capability, it offers a significantly extra comfy sitting expertise than my earlier gaming chair. It shines greatest as a seat to lounge in as you move the hours away on Discord or sit back with a PC controller recreation. It’s nice for sitting in too, in fact, however keep in mind that its relaxed nature nearly promotes slouching or cross-legged sitting positions.

I’d go as far as to say that the Corsair TC100 Relaxed made the method of writing up my Useless Island 2 assessment a lot simpler. Throughout that point, I spent as much as 14 hours at a time sat at my gaming desk, writing notes and taking part in by means of the sport. Whereas I used to be understandably drained on the finish of every day, I dread to assume what it could’ve been like in my previous chair.

Corsair TC100 Relaxed value

The Corsair TC100 Relaxed value is available in at $250 / £200, and it feels greater than justified. Positive, there are cheaper gaming chairs on the market, however, in my private expertise, few provide the identical consolation as this one. Would I moderately spend extra to get one thing just like the TC100 versus my earlier, cheaper, chair? Sure, definitely.

The place to purchase the Corsair TC100 Relaxed

The Corsair TC100 Relaxed gaming chair is offered within the US and UK, from Amazon and instantly from Corsair. Right here’s a round-up of the very best offers on the chair proper now:

Corsair TC100 Relaxed verdict

The Corsair TC100 Relaxed pairs top quality building and supplies paired with good lumbar assist for a snug sitting expertise that feels above its value level.

It’s barely let down by its 2D armrests and neck pillow strap, but it surely’s exhausting to argue with the worth it presents in any other case.

Execs:

• Comfy supplies and stable lumbar assist
• Huge seatbase
• Good lumbar assist

Cons:

• Inflexible neck cushion placement
• 2D armrests

Corsair TC100 Relaxed alternate options

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