AndaSeat Kaiser 3 XL Elegant Black gaming chair has arrived on Cybersport.ru. We gave it a little test run and spent several shifts of work, as well as games of Dota 2, lying down (and even lying down for a while). By the way, the chair will not stay with us and will soon be with one of our readers – how to participate in his draw, find out here. Well, let’s talk about the characteristics of the chair itself and its differences from cheaper models in the Cybersport.ru material.
Assembly
If you study the reviews of gaming chairs (especially for budget options) in various markets, the assembly process often becomes the main reason for user dissatisfaction. It turns out to be extremely laborious, and sometimes completely impossible. This happens for a variety of reasons: someone does not get the necessary bolts, someone prevents the fabric from twisting the parts, and someone just has to show remarkable strength and ingenuity to combine the components. All this, of course, spoils the impression of the chair even before you sit down for the first time (or not sit down at all if the group is completely jammed).
Things are different with AndaSeat Kaiser 3. Here it is worth paying tribute to the manufacturer. Firstly, all parts and components are carefully packed in separate bags or boxes, so you don’t have to worry about their safety during delivery. Secondly, despite the abundance of these same boxes and bags, the assembly process is quite simple and will take you no more than 20 minutes. A 15-step visual instruction in Russian will not allow you to get confused. The only thing worth noting is point number 13, where we are offered to lift the reclining chair, holding it with one hand by the cross. Considering the chair itself weighs 60 lbs, this can be quite challenging for some.
AndaSeat Kaiser 3 XL Elegant black.
Otherwise, during the assembly process, all parts were inserted and screwed together without any extra effort or pressure, and the bolt connectors were clean and precise. Also, some parts are attached via magnets, so you’ll only need to use the hex key that comes with the kit a couple of times. So there are no complaints about the assembly of the AndaSeat Kaiser 3 and the chair gets an edge for this aspect.
By the way, during the assembly process, you can “get acquainted” with the chair and feel the materials from which it is made. The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 has a Class 4 gas strut, a sturdy aluminum cross and a 100% titanium steel rear frame. Therefore, you should not worry about the safety and reliability of the chair – it will not work to fly with it to the floor or break it (at least with proper operation). The chair itself can bear weight up to 180 kg.
The wheels of the AndaSeat Kaiser 3 have a diameter of 65 mm with polyurethane tread. If you translate into understandable, it was easy to move around the office in a chair – it does not stand still, and the movements themselves are smooth and silent. As for the upholstery, it is made of PVC faux leather and linen fabric. Obviously we did not find any protruding threads, uneven seams or other defects: the product is not of that level. It is difficult for us to answer how long such a coating lasts and whether it is difficult to wash it after just a couple of days of operation. However, purely visually it looks elegant, and most importantly – it is very comfortable to touch with such a coating. It’s not hot to sit in the chair and the clothes don’t stick to it.
Comfort and swing
The main indicator of the convenience and comfort of AndaSeat Kaiser 3 is that in it you forget about the existence of the chair itself and concentrate solely on your business or game. There is no need to constantly change position or fidget due to stiffness in the limbs. It is enough to initially choose a comfortable position and configuration and … sit down. And then AndaSeat Kaiser 3 will do everything by itself. This is probably the distinguishing feature of this model – it not only does not cause discomfort, but really gives comfort. And this concerns not only the absence of tension in the back after a long stay in the chair or a bunch of adjustable parameters, but also various little things.
Features AndaSeat Kaiser 3
The swings in the AndaSeat Kaiser 3 are generally worth mentioning separately. Not only are they quiet (and neither your colleagues in the office nor your family sitting in the same room with you will recognize the fact that you’re rocking in the chair), they’re also very smooth. In Kaiser 3 there is no reflex desire to stay at the table, rocking in a chair, and therefore such movements soon become literally an element of meditation. How much your performance in the context of games (or work, of course) will grow from this is a debatable question, but the fact that any activity in Kaiser 3 becomes much more pleasant cannot be disputed.
Special features
On the manufacturer’s website, you can get acquainted with a number of additional features of AndaSeat Kaiser 3. We tested their effectiveness and usefulness. One of the key features here is the integrated adaptive lumbar support system, which allows you to change the height and curve of the backrest in four directions simultaneously. The system is adjusted with the help of two handles located on the right and left on the back. Accordingly, one of them is responsible for the height of the mechanism, and the second for its bulge. On paper, the feature sounds cool, but in reality it’s quite difficult to immediately notice its effect – here it’s quite cumulative.
We, in turn, especially liked the possibility of reclining the back of the chair up to 165 degrees, indeed, almost to a horizontal position. Naturally, the scope of the function is somewhat limited – such a position is only suitable for relaxed watching TV shows. Also, despite the reliability of the AndaSeat Kaiser 3, it was quite scary to stretch out at such an angle in a chair for the first time. However, even if you don’t resort to extreme tilt angles, the very possibility of choosing the position of the backrest in such a wide range allows you to adapt the chair to any type of PC activity.
Go Seat Kaiser 3
But the 4D armrests with MagSwap technology have raised questions. The chair has the ability to change the position of the armrests in several planes. However, in our case, the standard position of the armrests, in fact, turned out to be optimal: it is quite difficult to find situations where the armrests need to be raised up and turned outward. The manufacturer’s website claims that such variability in the positions of the armrests is made in such a way that the user can install a magnetic table top that can turn the chair into a full-fledged workplace.
In addition, thanks to the ability to change position in many different ways, the armrests themselves are not fixed tightly and dangle slightly. This could throw off the eyes of fans of competitive games a bit.
Go Seat Kaiser 3
Separately, I would like to note such a seemingly insignificant detail as a neck pillow. AndaSeat Kaiser 3 has a magnetic one – there are no additional fasteners or Velcro. This allows you to freely change its location, replacing it under the head or under the neck, as needed. At the same time, it won’t move or slide by itself – the magnets hold it really tightly. And even with the backrest in a very reclined position, the cushion becomes the gamer’s best friend!
Go Seat Kaiser 3
Go Seat Kaiser 3 – a chair primarily for those who clearly understand what level of comfort they need when working at a PC or during a long gaming session and are ready to pay for it. This is not an occasion to brag about an expensive thing, but a conscious choice in favor of maximum convenience and peace of mind while sitting at the computer. And for those looking for the latter, the AndaSeat Kaiser 3 is perfect.
