EWin Champion Series Ergonomic Computer Gaming Chair: Introduction
Just about anything in the computer world has a gaming version. Monitors, keyboards, mice, motherboards, cases, and even entire laptops can be dedicated to gaming. And what gamer wouldn’t like that? Manufacturers figured out years ago that gaming versions of their products help sales, so they put extra effort into making their gaming lines as appealing as possible to existing and potential gamers. Of course, gamers want the extra edge, no matter how small it may be. One thing that gamers do (myself included) is spend a lot of time parked in front of their monitors, blasting away enemies or trekking through elaborate maps in RPGs. But you have to be comfortable. You can’t be distracted by a creaky old office chair. So what better way to game than in a gaming chair?
EWin Champion Series Ergonomic Computer Gaming Chair: Closer Look
There are four lines of gaming chair styles in the EWin product line up and they are all available in different trim and accent colors. The different series include the Champion, Calling, Hero, and Flash. Today we have the Champion Series in blue. Other color options include red, white, orange, and pink. The chair comes disassembled in a plain cardboard box. The “plain” ends quickly as you get the box open and start going through the components. On top is the base, which is well-protected with individual bubble wrap pouches.
As soon as you lift the base out of the box you realize that this all metal – no plastic. The website says it is aluminum, but I was able to get a magnet to stick to it, and aluminum is not magnetic. Regardless, it is robustand solid. Next is the seat back, which is also well-protected in plastic.
With the plastic bag removed, the rich PU leather and blue accents grab your attention. There are two pillows attached, but they are easily removable by disconnecting the elastic straps on the back. So far, the qualitylooks excellent. That leather sure is soft.
The next component is the seat base. The soft leather and blue accents continue across the seat cushion. Now we are ready to attach the seat back to the seat base and then the base with the wheels.
Before assembly begins, it is a good idea to go through the hardware kit and, of course, the instructions. The instructions go over each step and clearly list the components and hardware. The pictures do a fine job of walking you through each step. A few minutes spent with the instructions will shorten the assembly process.
The assembly process is rather straightforward and in less than 10 minutes you can have a chair ready for some gaming action. While I am presenting this as a gaming chair, it is technically called an Ergonomic Computer Gaming Office Chair. Regardless of what you call it, I am ready for some seat time. But first, let’s look at some of the details.
A closer look at the pillows shows that the same care and quality that go into the chair go into the pillows. They are both adjustable and completely removable, if you like. The EWin logo embroidery looks very nice. All of the stitching and seams look great.
Here is the lever to raise and lower the chair. Height adjustment is simple and similar to any office chair. Sit down, pull the lever, and the seat lowers. Stand up, pull the lever, and the seat raises. The Class-4 gas lift cylinder can handle the lifting job up to 330lbs. Push or pull this lever in or out and you lock or unlock (Free / Lock) the tilt mechanism. Looking at he picture on the right, there is the pull lever to recline the chair. This adjusment ranges between 85 and 155 degrees. I call the 155-degree position “nap mode”.
The wheels are smooth and quiet when you roll around. On the right is the tilt adjustment. It is spring-loaded and you can adjust the tilt resistance by twisting the knob. The lift lever shown above can be set to Lock or Free which enables or disables the tilt function.
The armrests are independently adjustable with four degrees of freedom, which include: raise / lower, forward / back, in / out, and rotation. These are easier to demonstrate in the video below.
Ah, yes, here we are fully reclined or in what I call “nap mode.” Besides the overall comfort, a big thing that I noticed with this chair is how quiet it is. You can move around and shift your weight from side to side or forward and back and there is pretty much no sound. No rattles, no popping – just plain quiet. Even when you roll around it is quiet. This is a big plus for me.
Now it is time for the video review. It is much easier to go over the features and demonstrate the chair functions in a video, so click here to learn more.
EWin Champion Series Ergonomic Computer Gaming Chair
Specifications:
Chair Type:
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Gaming/Office Chair
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Foam Type:
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High-Density Separated Foaming
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Foam Density:
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55kg/m3
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Frame Color:
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Black
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Frame Construction:
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Metal
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Adjustable Armrests:
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4D
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Mechanism Type:
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Multi-functional Tilt
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Tilt Lock:
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Yes
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Tilt Angle Lock:
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Yes
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Gas Lift Class:
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4
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Chair/Seat Back Style:
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High-back
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Adjustable Back Angle:
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85-155 Degrees
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Base Type:
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5-star Wide Aluminum Base
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Caster Size & Material:
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2″ Caster/PU
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The inner workings are exposed here in these graphics. The steel frame construction provides a firm foundation for the foam cover. The foam is what really brings this chair to life – just sit in it and you will see what I mean.
These graphics from the EWin website show the dimensions and adjustment range for this chair.
EWin Champion Series Ergonomic Computer Gaming Chair Features:
- 4D Adjustable Armrests: PU Surface, Front/Back Left/Right Sliding Functions, Clockwise/Counterclockwise Rotations, Vertical Adjustments.
- Height Adjustable: To raise seat height, stand up and pull the lever and the seat will rise. Release the lever at the desired height. To lower seat height, sit on the chair and pull the lever and release at desired height.
- Lever Operated Back Recliner: Pull recline lever up, lean backwards on the seat back to achieve desired angle. Chair allows 85 to 155 degree adjustment.
- Tilt Lock & Tilt Control Mechanism: Tilt lock mechanism. Tilt-tension Control. Installed with a stability and safety Class 4 Gas Lift Piston that supports up to 330lbs.
EWin Champion Series Ergonomic Computer Gaming Chair Conclusion:
The best way to test a chair is to just sit down and use it, which is just what I did. There is certainly a lot of subjectivity when it comes to rating something like a chair. When I test cases or CPU coolers, I can get some hard numbers from the thermal testing and compare the results to other cases or coolers. But how do you rate a chair? What do you measure? What is soft or comfortable to me may not be to someone else. That is like trying to pick clothes for someone else, but what I can do is simply tell you about my experience.
So, here it goes: I love it! To me, it is very comfortable, very accommodating, and certainly makes my gaming experience and even plain old web browsing more pleasant. Some of my excitement may come from the fact that my old chair was a low-end office chair that I had actually recovered a couple of times to extend its life. So going from that to the EWin Champion chair is like going from a skateboard to a Cadillac. Well, maybe not that drastic, but my point is that this chair definitely delivers the comfort. Pull the lever, lean back to the full recline position, and in a few minutes, it’s lights out for me. The different accent colors that are available also allow for some variety.
All of the components were well-protected in the box and arrived in perfect condition. The assembly process was fairly simple with the help of the instruction sheet, and in just a few minutes you can go from the box to a ready-to-use chair. The included white gloves are a nice touch and help to keep the chair clean during the assembly process.
I have short legs, so I have to set my chairs to the lowest position. A quick pull of the height adjustment lever and I am at the right level. After a few other adjustments of the armrests to find the sweet spot, I could spend my usual gaming sessions without having to shift around to get comfortable as I did with my old chair. Fewer distractions mean better focus on your game. I used the head and lumbar pillows at first, but after a while, I found that the lumbar pillow wasn’t right for me and, fortunately, it can be removed easily. I was fine with the head pillow so I left it in place. And after years of using what I will call a noisy office chair, this one from EWin is whisper quiet. I could shift my weight from side to side and move all around and not hear any noises. For me, that is a big plus. I can say that once you use a chair like this, there is no going back.
The retail price of $359 may seem a bit high at first, but you can find it on sale for a more palatable $279US. If you are like me and spend a lot of time in front of your computer, then an investment in a good chair makes sense. Is your current gaming chair ready to be replaced? Or maybe you are ready for a serious upgrade from an old office style chair? Either way, this is one you should check out. Plus, if you use promo code OCC at the EWin Racing store, you save 15% on your order.
Pros:
- Smooth, quiet operation
- Comfortable seat and back
- Can recline to 155 degrees
- Vertical adjustment
- Armrests can independently adjust in four dimensions
- Removable lumbar and head/neck support (pillows)
- Great quality of materials and workmanship
Cons:
- None
NOTE: This is a review post from overclockersclub.