Whether you are sitting in an office all day or kicking some butt in video games, ergonomics is important.
Ergonomics is the study of efficiency in a working environment. Gaming is work too, right?
It's no secret (heh) that our team has loved all editions of the Titan gaming chair so far. We've sat comfortably in both the classic PU version, as well as the SoftWeave one:
Much like its brothers, the Secretlab Titan NAPA edition from 2020 is a perfect blend between comfort, classy style, and solid support.
What does the difference in material mean, though? And are any features present in the other Titan recliner models different than the ones here?
Let's find out.
Decked out in NAPA leather, the Secret Lab Titan offers a supportive groove that adjusts to your body and makes for comfortable long sessions on the console or at the PC.
The 2020 edition carries over a lot of features from its previous incarnation, the Titan NAPA chair. The leather is so smooth you’ll swear you're sitting on silk.
As always, this is a recliner perfect for bigger gamers - it goes up to 6'4 (193-194cm) and 286 lbs (~130 kg).
The seat is also pretty wide at more than 21 inches.
The Titan NAPA 2020 Edition
You can see how Secretlab took their ergonomics inspiration after getting frustrated with your standard gaming chairs. This beauty offers more than just solid back support; it has flaps on the side that carry your sides without sacrificing comfortability.
It's like getting a hug from behind, where the hugging party is a soft leathered beast for a few hundred bucks.
The NAPA 2020 follows Titan traditions by standing on top of a secure steel frame. The chair is supported by rubber-coated rolling wheels that can handle hardwood floors or most carpet varieties.
Carrying over from the Titan, the NAPA 2020 edition also offers adjustable lumbar support. The lumbar is the lower back and a prominent area for back pain. Rather than it being a fluffy pillow base like other chairs, there is a side dial that allows you the great movement of the lumbar system.
You find a fit that’s perfect for your body. The larger armrests also have a slight dip to help elbows rest in a naturally comfortable position.
The best part about this feature is that these are also adjustable. They have a 4D adjustment axis, up-down, forward-backward, left to right and angle left and angle right.
The only potential downside comes with the caster wheels. Though they glide across solid floors well and are very quiet, they are not great on very thick carpets.
If you don't have a thick carpet, then that is not an issue. If you do then you may want to find a mat that can be placed under your chair. That will keep the rug from getting ruined, anyway.
The Secretlab Titan NAPA is a strong and secure chair. With the constant turning and shifting, you could do in a chair, you need something more than a bucket with a backrest and wheels. The wide base gives the chair the ideal center of gravity, so even if you are shifting or leaning to grab something, you won't tip over and fall out of the chair.
You can easily adjust the recliner to find the most ideal position (or just goof around) while waiting on the loading screen, chatting it up with your viewers (if you’re a streamer) or sitting waiting for your death timer to go away.
No gaming chair is perfect without a reclining back and the NAPA does not disappoint, much like the standard Titan models.
It can recline back to near-bed position and allows for a relaxing spot to watch films, vines or your favorite meme videos on YouTube. The tilt is between 85 and 165 degrees and when put together with the wide wheelbase, you feel secure no matter where you are.
Some may balk at the price tag but this glorious blend of luxury, sophistication, and artful design is more than worth it. The cold-cured foam is support seconded by none and the special cut calf NAPA leather sets up for a smooth finish.
NAPA leather is usually found in high-end cars and designer bags because of how soft and smooth the texture is. The standard leather found on the usual Titan is a great feature:
However, the NAPA edition takes the leather experience to a whole new level. Smoother, silkier, and way more durable - the trifecta of a premium recliner made with attention to detail.
Speaking of detail - there's even custom microfiber lining on the sides to boot!
The foam isn't your standard material - we're talking about cold-cured foam. This specific type is more durable than standard compressed foam. It's also easier to accommodate your body and then bounce back to its original shape when you stand up.
Think of a very good memory foam mattress: that's how the NAPA 2020 feels like due to its cold-cured foam.
As far as assembly goes, we've talked about the medium complexity of Secretlab chairs. Here's a helpful video showcasing how to get the Omega NAPA up and running quickly. The Titan doesn't differ too much:
The NAPA line does have a limited availability, however, because Secretlab wants to assure it only passes along the finest in quality to their customers. They have strict criteria when it comes to material selection and you won’t find yourself disappointed because they have cut no corners on its quality.
All in all, the NAPA Titan 2020 retains what the standard Titan edition showcases: Secretlab's take on a larger-scale game chair with all the bells and whistles.
The question is: do you want to pay a premium over the usual PU leathery goodness of the TItan line? For gamers who want to go the extra mile, we can say it's absolutely worth it. The smoothness of NAPA leather goes even beyond the cushy feeling of the SoftWeave fabric.
Up to you, after all. This one's the limousine of Secretlab recliners. That's for sure.
Conclusion
This chair speaks quality and in the gaming world, quality is King. For additional Secretlab reviews, check our Omega review, or our review of the standard edition of the Titan.
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