E-Win Flash Normal Series FLC Ergonomic Office Gaming Chair

A GREAT UPGRADE FOR A HOME OFFICE.

A few years ago I transitioned from using a standard desk/computer chair at work to a ‘gaming’ chair. I thought it made sense to use something that was not only designed for long-term use, but also for comfort since I spend most of my waking hours sitting at a computer desk. In my last job, some of my co-workers were actually jealous of my PC gaming chair because it held up so much better than the standard-issue computer chairs. A little over a month ago, I transitioned into a new position with a new company and given the environment we are all navigating with the COVID-19 pandemic, I found myself setting up a long-term workspace at home. Part of that workspace was a new gaming chair from E-Win Racing.

DETAILS

The FLH-XL model gaming chair from E-Win Gaming is made with stain resistant 2.0 PU leather. It’s designed to be able to be cleaned repeatedly and not cause surface damage. This material also surpasses industry performance standard for strength abrasion, hydrolysis, and UV stability. The interior cushion is made with a cold-cure, high-density foam. It’s engineered to be 2 times heavier per cubic foot than regular foam. This means the foam is close to the same quality as memory foam. The arm rests are designed to rotate in/out, adjust front/back, lift up/down, and move sideways. The seat can also be adjusted by height and tilt. The chair is designed to provide an option for users to nap, too, with the adjustable backrest. The back can reach a reclining position of 155º. Because this chair is graded as “XL” it can hold weight up to 550 lbs and has a 22-inch seat base.

USER EXPERIENCE

The Flash XL Series (FLH-XL) Ergonomic Computer/Gaming/Office Chair is essentially the upgrade to the Flash XL Series (FLC) model, which we reviewed in 2018. The two chairs are made with the same premium materials, but the seats are designed differently. With the FLC model, the seat is 23.6 inches wide, but only 16.5 inches of that is actually ‘seat’. The rest of it is sides to the seat. With the FLH-XL model, the seat is flat across the base. Therefore, the entire 22-inch seat is available for someone to sit on. For me, this was a big improvement over the FLC model. I really did not like the raised sides on that version of the chair because I felt constrained.

Assembly of the chair wasn’t difficult although the instructions could have been a little more clear. It seemed as though the instructions were generic in nature and not written specifically for this gaming chair. One of the things I like about this chair assembly is that most of the bolts are pre-installed. You have to remove them to use them, but it ensures that you don’t mix up screws during the process. The first set of steps has you attaching the back to the seat. You do this by removing the aforementioned screws from the back and then screwing them back through the metal bracket from the seat.

Once the back is attached to the seat, you will then place the plastic cover over the metal bracket. I have to admit that when I first went to install this piece, I didn’t look at the parts closely enough and didn’t notice they were different — but they are. The instructions aren’t particularly clear about which one goes on which side, but when you look at them and the differences in the sides of the chair, you will be able to tell. Once those plastic guards are in place, you turn your attention to the base. You will remove the bolts from the bottom of the chair (only the four in the center and not the ones that hold the arms in place) and then use them to attach the adjustment assembly.

Finally, you will push the wheels into the 5-star base. This base is all metal (with the exception of the actual wheels) and I can speak from experience when I say that it can withstand a lot of use. It’s very sturdy. I do wish the wheels were larger. I am actually currently using the chair on the carpet and surprisingly enough, the chair moves quite well (better than my previous chair) and the carpet is not getting torn up. Once the wheels are all snapped into place on the base, you will flip the base over and put the hydraulic cylinder into the center and then the plastic sleeve on top of it. Last, but not least, you will lift the back/seat assembly onto the base, and then the chair is ready to go.

I really liked the previous version of this chair with the exception of the seat sides that I already mentioned. Since this updated chair has a flat seat, it’s nearly perfect. I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now for work and I’ve found it to be much more comfortable than my previous gaming chair (not an E-Win brand). I have some chronic back issues so having a sturdy comfortable chair is essential for me. I love the soft seat cushion that is also very supportive. This chair also comes with two detachable cushions — one for the back and one for the neck. I like the back cushion because it helps me sit up straighter. I do remove it from time-to-time so that I can sit back farther in the chair. The only thing I don’t like about this chair and could see it being improved is the location of the hydraulic cylinder. It ends up being off-center and toward the back of the seat. So, when you go to sit in the chair, if you are too close to the front edge, the chair can actually slide out from under you. This has happened to me a couple of times and thankfully was never hurt. While some people may not have problems with this, I wanted to address it since I did have issues. My fiancé will steel the chair from me after my workday to use it through the night for gaming. He says it’s super comfortable and wants to order one just for his gaming station. Nick says the ability to rock in this gaming chair is so wonderful, it keeps him calm when playing intense games.

CONCLUSION

The E-Win Flash XL Series (FLH-XL) Ergonomic Computer/Gaming/Office Chair is a wonderful option for home offices, traditional workspaces, or gaming areas. It’s comfortable, sturdy, and made with premium materials. I’m looking forward to using it for several years to come. MacSources readers can get 20% off by using the code Mac.

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It has been said in the past that I’m a little tight with money. Hardware, peripherals, the 2DS – if there was a cheap version of something, it was good enough for me. My last chair was from Costco, and cost about £150. I forget what brand it was, or if it even had a brand. As I say, I needed a chair, and it was good enough.

When E-Win got in touch about their gaming chair, I’ll admit my curiosity was piqued. There are no shortage of gaming chairs, but being extremely frugal I’ve of course never tried one of those: I was happy to try E-Win as my first one. They sent over one from the Flash range, and given my measurements they decided the Normal size would be best. 183cm and 91 kg, in case you wondered.

Being a chair, it arrived in an absolutely huge box. I could have comfortable shipped two of my kids off in it – the non-tween ones. It was packaged neatly, and there was just enough padding to keep it in one piece.

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You get gloves, the back, the seat, feet, middle pole and five wheels, as well as three screws and two end caps. Oh, and two hex keys, because two of the screws are slightly smaller than literally every other screw… Yes, I said gloves, they’re to stop you getting your new chair sticky while you assemble it. And probably in case a part nips your skin…

Assembly is pretty easy, and since most of the screws are already in place, you just have to unfasten them and put things in their correct position. It took me about half an hour with following the clear instructions. I had a little trouble with getting the angle right with one of the screws, which ate into my time.

Once constructed, the Flash is very stable. I mean really – I pulled the handle and leaned back in one smooth motion, and my wife burst out laughing because she thought I was about to topple over backwards. Yeah, and you judged me for talking about putting my kids in a box, didn’t you? Anyway, whilst in full recline I felt totally safe. Ironically, if you lean forwards on the chair and sit on the edge of the seat, it does tip forwards, so don’t pick things up off of the floor in front of you.

However, due to the range of movement in the arms and all of the buttons attached to them, they do feel pretty wobbly. I suppose if they were too stiff they would be more difficult to move, but it doesn’t feel great.

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What surprised me most was how high the Flash is. On it’s lowest setting, it’s only just below what my old chair was on the highest. At it’s highest, my toes don’t even touch the floor, and I pretty much have to tiptoe to get up onto it. Having completed a Health & Safety course years ago, I remember that your eye line should be with the top of your monitor. Well, thanks to this chair’s lowest setting, my eyes are there.

I think the only thing I haven’t mentioned yet are the two cushions which came with the Flash. There’s one near the top for your head, and a larger, firmer one for your back. Unfortunately, because it’s adjustable, I don’t really know where to put it. Where is your “lumbar”, anyway? It has aided my posture, though, so I’m not too upset.

For the week that I’ve had it, E-Win’s Flash has been firm and comfortable, no matter if I’m sitting, lounging or lying in it. The fabric covering it is like a soft faux leather, which is better than real faux leather (is that a thing?) in that I don’t have to peel my skin off of it when wearing shorts and sat with my leg beneath me.

I was prepared to complain loudly about anything I found wrong with this chair, and I honestly have. It spins smoothly, the wheels are nice and chunky to allow it to glide across the carpet, and it’s comfortable when sat in for extended periods of time. I really like the Flash E-Win Racing gaming chair, and feel good in recommending it.