Blacklyte
Athena Pro V1-Black
Based on 59 Reddit mentions
$429.99
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2 months with Secretlab and I wish I’d trusted my gut earlier
I can recommend you check out Steelcase Leap v2 if you look for office chairs. Got one in my office, and goddamm it's so comfortable. I also have a Blacklyte Athena at home, and had a Razer Iskur v2 X earlier, both felt pretty comfortable to me once you adjust them properly, but ik some people don't
...nschdeva in r/gamingchairs
August 29, 2025 7:35 AM
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2 months with Secretlab and I wish I’d trusted my gut earlier
I have regular Blacklyte Athena (you can see a pic of it on my profile), and I love it. I went with normal Athena based on the fact that I wanted fabric and the blue color, and the bigger seat than the pro. Also, I heard that people who had the pro version noticed that the steel frame dug into their
...KittxyReddit in r/gamingchairs
August 29, 2025 10:15 AM
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Secretlab vs. Blacklyte - Support / Durability?
I dont have experience with Secretlab, and I've only had my Blacklyte athena pro for like 3 weeks, but I'm enjoying it so far. Came nicely packaged and assembly was easy. Build quality seems good, haven't had an issue. Has a good amount of lumbar support that's adjustable enough to find a comfy spot
...berta_rebel in r/gamingchairs
March 31, 2026 11:42 PM
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6’6” 250lbs, can’t find a good chair!
The Blacklyte Athena Pro and Secretlab Titan XL are good choices for taller people. lots of them like how they feel, but you should try them out if you can. If you're not sure, look at some office chairs with adjustable seat depth and lumbar support. I heard about ergonomicchairfinder, which might h
...paul-techish in r/gamingchairs
March 11, 2026 3:56 PM
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Secretlabs produces its chairs in China and ships them to distribution centres worldwide for delivery to customers.
Only have experience with the Secret Lab Titan Evo and Blacklyte Athena. Secret Lab chairs are overpriced, but you do get one of the most premium chairs on the market. It's super comfortable, materials feel premium, and have pretty amazing adjustability. Blacklyte Athena is more affordable, but this
..._Ok_-_ in r/avoidchineseproducts
February 23, 2026 8:42 PM
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Blacklyte over Secretlab?
I went the blacklyte athena route vs secretlab Here is a quick hit review. The good: - Materials are higher quality than I would have thought. Build quality is nice with not many plastic parts, the castors are nice (esp if you have non-carpeted floors) and it doesnt feel like its gonna break on you
...Ched_R in r/secretlab
April 30, 2025 1:57 AM
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