DXRacer vs SecretLab: Which One is the Best?

DXRacer and Secretlab are two of the best brands available when it comes to gaming chairs, but which brand really is the best? In this article, I’ll take a look at this topic in detail to help you to decide which brand to go for on your next gaming chair purchase

So, DXRacer vs Secretlab: Which one is the best? If you’re looking for the short answer, then it would have to be DXRacer. DXRacer is the oldest and most well-established gaming chair brand. They offer the broadest variety of high-end gaming chairs, all of which have stood the test of time due to superior build quality and ergonomic design. They have chairs suitable for all types of gamer, as well as offering some of the best chairs for bigger gamers on the market.

However, that isn’t to say that Secretlab isn’t an awesome brand too. Secretlab has created some really great chairs that some would argue are better value for money than what DXRacer has on offer. Each brand has its own merits, so let’s take a look at the main differences between the two.

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The 6 Key Differences Between DXRacer and Secretlab

Let’s start by taking a look at what makes DXRacer and Secretlab different:

1.DXRacer is the Most Well-Established & Oldest Brand

DXRacer began operating back in 2001 as a company that designed seats for supercars. Then, by 2006, they had developed into an office and gaming chair brand. This means they have over 15 years of experience in the industry.

SecretLab, on the other hand, was founded much more recently. They were founded in 2014 by a pair of keen gamers who saw a need for more comfortable gaming chair options.

2. DXRacer Has the Biggest Presence in the Gaming Community

Both DXRacer and Secretlab are used by professional gamers and eSports teams. If you’re into watching Twitch streams, eSports, or YouTube gamers, then you’ve probably seen a lot of both branded chairs on your favorite channels.

Secretlab collaborates with huge gaming companies such as Ubisoft, Playstation, and Riotgames, while DXRacer is used by eSports teams like Cloud9, streamers like DrDisrespect, and popular YouTubers like Jacksepticeye.

Out of the two, DXRacer has a slightly bigger presence in the gaming community, probably because it’s been around longer.

3. DXRacer Has a Broader Range of Chairs Available

DXRacer has 10 Series of chairs
Secretlab has just 4 Series of chairs

As you can see, DXRacer offers much more choice than Secretlab. They also have a lot of customizable options and different models within each series, so there are plenty of chairs to choose from.

4. SecretLab Offers High-Quality Upholstery

Most DXRacer chairs come with standard PU leather upholstery, whereas Secretlab allows you to choose your own upholstery. You can choose from 3 options on any Secretlab chair: Prime PU leather, Softweave fabric, and NAPA leather.

The NAPA leather is awesome but will cost you a pretty penny. The Softweave fabric is also great. If you want a little more choice with your upholstery, Secretlab is the way to go.

5. Secretlab is Priced More Affordably

It seems to me that Secretlab chairs offer better value for money than DXRacer when it comes to features. You can get high-end features like 4D armrests on lower-priced chairs made by Secretlab. Chairs with similar features on DXRacer tend to cost a little more

6. DXRacer is Better for Big and Tall Gamers

The maximum weight capacity out of all Secretlab chairs is 290 lbs, and the maximum height is 6’4”. That’s significantly less than DXRacer, whose sturdiest chair has a weight capacity of 450 lbs and a maximum height of 6’7”.

Now that we’ve talked about what makes these two brands different, let’s look at each of their chairs.

Secretlab Gaming Chairs

Secretlab offers 4 distinct Series of chairs. These are:

THRONE Series Gaming Chairs
OMEGA Series Gaming Chairs
TITAN Series Gaming Chairs
NAPA Gaming Chairs

The final of the four listed above is not exactly a Series, but rather a customization option. If you opt for the additional NAPA leather upholstery, you’ll be purchasing a NAPA Series chair.

You can add NAPA leather to any of the other 3 series, so it’s technically possible to get a NAPA-THRONE chair, NAPA-OMEGA chair, and a NAPA-TITAN chair.

The cheapest Series is the THRONE, and the TITAN Series is the most expensive. There’s around a $30-100 price difference between each Series and each price band represents a significant jump in build quality/features.

The OMEGA Series has a higher weight capacity, better casters, and a better tilt mechanism than the THRONE Series.

The TITAN Series has the highest weight capacity and recommended height, plus adjustable integrated lumbar support (something the other Series lack).

That about covers it, so let’s move on to DXRacer.

DXRacer Gaming Chairs

DXRacer has a lot more chairs available. Here are their 10 distinct Series of gaming chairs:

Formula Series
Racing Series
King Series
Valkyrie Series
Sentinel Series
Tank Series
Drifting Series
Iron Series
Boss Series
Classic Series

There are a lot of differences between these different Series – too many to mention. Each is designed for different kinds of users and purposes, and each comes with a different set of features.

However, the main difference between them is the body type they’re suitable for.

The Tank Series, for example, is for the biggest and tallest gamers. It has the highest weight capacity and the most durable build. The Racing Series, on the other hand, is designed for slimmer users with more average builds.

DXRacer King Series vs Secretlab TITAN Series

It’s difficult to compare DXRacer and Secretlab as they have so many different chairs available at different price bands.

Therefore, I figured the best way to compare these brands would be to pick one chair from each and compare the chairs side-by-side, rather than the brands.

I’ve chosen the DXRacer King Series (OH/KS11/N) ($439) and the Secretlab TITAN Series ($399) as they’re both similarly priced. The TITAN has the edge going into this comparison as it’s slightly cheaper.

I’m going to compare these two chairs side-by-side in five categories: comfort, build quality, weight capacity, ergonomics, and other features.

Comfort

Both of these chairs get high marks for comfort. Both have fairly wide seat bases for wiggle room, plush cushioning, and a comfortable backrest.

The DXRacer King Series uses high-density mold shaping foam filling for it’s cushioning whereas the TITAN Series uses cold-cure foam. Both are extremely comfortable but, in my personal opinion, the SecretLab foam is just a little bit more comfortable.

That being said, the TITAN Series comes with a velour headrest, whereas the King Series doesn’t, so Secretlab get bonus points for that.

Build Quality

Again, there’s little difference between the two in terms of build quality. Both chairs boast:

Class 4 gas lifts
Strong aluminum base
High-quality PU leather upholstery
Steel frames
PU coated casters

The TITAN Series ‘XL casters’ are probably a little bigger than the King Series 3” casters, but other than that, they both got top marks for build quality.

Weight Capacity

Here’s how the two gaming chairs compare in terms of weight capacity

DXRacer King Series: 240lbs weight capacity, 6’2” maximum recommended height

Secretlab TITAN Series: 290 lbs weight capacity, 6’4” maximum recommended height

As you can see, the TITAN Series has a larger weight capacity and recommended user height. However, it’s worth remembering that this DXRacer chair has been designed for the slimmer user, and they do have other chairs with much higher weight capacities.

Ergonomics

Both seats get top marks for ergonomics. They both have in-built adjustable lumbar support, fully adjustable tilt and seat height, high backrests, and are built following an ergonomic design that conforms to your body shape.

They’re designed with PC gamers in mind and will help you to maintain good posture during those long hours behind your desk.

Other Features

Other features that stand out on both chairs include 4D armrests and a multi-angle tilt mechanism. The 4D armrests can be adjusted in all dimensions to ensure that you can achieve proper wrist ergonomics, which is important for gamers. The multi-angle tilt lets you be more specific about your backrest angle.

Both the Secretlab TITAN Series and the DXRacer King Series have these features, so there isn’t much difference between them on this front.