Our Verdict
The Noblechairs Legend is a versatile and comfortable gaming chair that comes at a high cost and a lacking set of cushions, but the quality of the design and customization options more than make up for the high price point.
- Subtle, sleek design
- Incredibly comfortable
- Well-built
- Sounds rattly when it moves
The Noblechairs Legend 2022 series is the culmination of years of gaming chairs from the Secretlab competitor. It aims to combine all the subsequent seats into one sleek package, that trades any over-the-top designs for a chair might not be flamboyant, but is as functional as it gets.
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Assembly
As someone who’s gone through their fair share of office chairs, I can tell you that, unlike the best gaming chair, the Noblechairs Legend series is rather unassuming. Coming in a lighter box than you’d expect, it’s recommended that you build this with two people. I managed it on my own in an hour and with some rather smart balancing acts, but I’d heed Noblechairs’ advice and get another set of hands to hold some of the bigger pieces in place. It comes with an Allen key, and that’s all you need. None of the intricate parts come unbuilt, so it’s just a case of slotting a few pieces together and tightening some screws.
Design
The Noblechairs Legend manages to blend simple and clean design with ergonomic effectiveness. Some basic color options would feel at home in any office or gaming space, alongside a Spider-Gwen-looking mix of black, red, and white. I went with the black, and it blended right into my setup.
Compared to other gaming chairs, the Legend series is as unassuming as it gets. It’s even subtler than the other Noblechairs that preceded it. But I’m not one for fancy chairs that look like they belong in a Jackson Pollock painting if he lived in Cyberpunk 2077; I’d rather have something simple.
The great thing about the Noblechairs Legend series is that leather isn’t your only choice. There’s a soft fabric variant and a special material for the white model that makes it easier to clean too. The black version is also high quality, with the leather and stitching masterfully coming together to make a sleek-looking seat, so I imagine the other variants are the same.
Features
The Noblechairs Legend is a no-frills office and gaming chair. That said, there are a few places this falls flat. While the lower back lumbar support on the chair alone is good, the small cushion you’re given is uncomfortable. It was too small to give me any meaningful support and was just straight-up uncomfortable at any height on the back of the chair. The head cushion is much better, especially when your back’s against just the chair itself, but if you invest in a better chair cushion, the head cushion makes little difference.
It’s also quite the shame that Noblechairs hasn’t caught up to Secretlabs by using magnetic cushions, as they’re so much easier to juggle and look better without straps hindering the chair’s aesthetics, but that’s not a deal breaker by any stretch.
Without any of the cushions though, the chair is quite comfortable. You can sink into it easily and still sit upright, which is great for long-lasting gaming sessions.
While simple, there’s a lot to be said for the armrests. you can adjust them up or down, from left to right, and at an angle for when you’re using a controller and your arms are pointing closer together. Despite not having cushioning they’re also really comfortable, and allow your arms to remain easily level with your wrists while typing, which is a godsend.
There are all the classics of chair customization here: height adjustment, back angle adjustment, and incredibly smooth wheels that make pushing yourself around an office or gaming space much easier than you’d expect.
The only real issue I have with the chair’s design is the levers. The underside ones feel flimsy as the plastic shell that goes over the metal adjusters can easily come off and fall on the floor, while the handle on the side that lets you change the angle of the backrest can feel a little stiff in comparison.
Comfort
The foam underneath the outer layer makes for an almost bouncy and form-fitting chair that doesn’t fight against your body shape, instead conforming to it.
It’s clear, however, that the Noblechairs Legend is designed with several small but impactful ergonomic features in mind. The lumbar support, armrests, head cushion, and foam material all combine for an unassuming gaming chair that’s lighter than you’d expect – even if the lumbar pillow doesn’t pull its weight.
Verdict
The Noblechairs Legend series proves to be a solid choice for a gaming and office chair. It’s a high-quality build with a comfortable design and materials that trade out anything too flashy for a simple yet effective design. It’s not flawless, but a comfortable entry into an already robust portfolio of seats.
