Anda Seat Dark Knight Gaming Chair Review

Today we will be taking a closer look at Anda Seat’s Dark Knight Series Gaming Chair. However, I want to start off by saying I am usually one of those people who would tell you that the best gaming chair is whatever you have at your desk. Personally having gone through at least 6 different name brand gaming chairs in my life and several standard office chairs which usually seem to provide more than adequate support during long sessions at a desk. In my opinion, it’s always been the gamer’s skill that really matters but I think I now have to take that back.

Who is Anda Seat? Well based on what’s on their website they had an interesting start as a manufacturer in 2007 and focused on building Racer chair for enthusiasts. In 2012, they saw an opportunity to jump into the gaming space and took the leap manufacturing for others. Then in 2016 Anda seat was born as there in house brand and have been expanding globally since.

Now let’s get started.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Model Name	Dark Knight AD12XL-01DARK-B-PV/C-PRO	Maximum Seat Depth	21.65”
Foam Type	High Density Mould Shaping Foam	Minimum Seat Depth	20.08”
Adjustable Back Angle	160°	Maximum Seat Width	22.83”
Foam Density	60-65 Kg/M³	Minimum Seat Width	16.14”
Frame Construction	Metal	Maximum Arm Height	15.63″
Chair Cover Material	Carbon Fiber / PVC Leather	Minimum Arm Height	12.76″
Base Type	5-Star Metal Base	Backrest Height	34.21”
Caster Size & Material	3″ Caster/PU	Backrest Shoulder Width	23.82″
Armrest Pad Size	10.6″L X 3.9″W	Gross Weight	73.85 Lb / 33.5kg
Mechanism Type	Multi-Functional Tilt	Net Weight (Approximate)	72.75 Lb / 33kg
Seat Size	16.14″W(Front) X 14.96″W (Back) X 19.29″D	Gas Lift Specification	65/50
Recommended for	Height: 5’6″ – 7″1″ Weight >350 lbs – 441lbs	Gas Lift Class	4

The reality is a good chair, in general, not only provides extra cushion for your rear end but more importantly your back and neck. Making a huge difference in gaming, comfort, and health. As we take a look at Anda Seat’s Dark Knight I will also be breaking down what made such a huge impact for me.

As mentioned I have used a total of at least 6 different gaming chairs over my lifetime. The sad reality is that I personally didn’t think much about them when purchasing them other than, will it support me properly since I am a big guy.

Let’s take a look at key features to look for when purchasing a gaming chair.

• Height control – A fairly standard function on nearly all office chairs. But not all provide an SGS certificated Class 4 hydraulic piston for us bigger guys. Which provides great stability.

• Materials: the Dark Knight Line combines polyurethane (PU) leather with carbon fiber-textured vinyl accents for its coverage and uses a high-density mold shaping foam that feels like you have tons of padding. While we can’t attest to the long-term sturdiness of the materials, they seemed pretty strong. Specifically the PU leather, I found it to be the most dense-feeling and leather-like compared to other chairs used in the past. Only time will tell.

• Pillows – Yes, I said pillows. which provides added lumbar and neck support. Anda Seats did an awesome job with their unique design covering just the right amount of my lumbar area while being comfortable. The unique neck area feels great and gives me just the right amount of support letting me rest without leaving my seat.

• Capacity – The Dark Knight Black can impressively handle 441lbs and features a deeper 21.65″ seat, so it’s worth considering if you prefer space or if you are just a bigger guy.

• Assembly –  Like every other gaming chair ever built, the Dark Knight Black ships unassembled. It’s split into four main parts: the seat, Backrest, armrests, and the base.
• It’s fairly straight forward, but you really get a feeling for the quality during the building process from the materials to the construction.

The Anda Seat Dark Knight gaming chair is a large, well-made piece of furniture with dense padding and impressive faux leather. Great for larger users. I personally was impressed by its build quality, which feels a bit more solid and sturdy than the other chairs i have had (a few of which were top name brands).

Pros:

Unique kneck and lumbar memory foam pillows.

Premium PU leather with carbon fiber-textured vinyl

Multi-Functional tilt mechanism

Dense, generous foam padding.

King size 65 mm PU covered wheels

441lbs weight capacity.

Sturdy build

Lifetime Warranty on the frame | 6 Years Warranty on the parts.

Cons:

Price is on the high side at $429.99