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Blacklyte
Athena Pro V1-Black
50 positive 0 neutral 9 negative
Based on 59 Reddit mentions
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Finally went for it... Why didn't I do it sooner, makes all other chairs inferior!
They’re pretty firm my cousin has one and the seat is kinda hard. I got the blacklyte Athena x and it has more cushion and is more comfortable in my opinion.
finesseboogie in r/gamingchairs
December 10, 2025 1:25 AM
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I need a recommendation on a chair I want to buy
Out if the 3 I’d go with the Razer. Have you checked Amazon for the TC-200? Also look into the blacklyte Athena x it’s similar to secretlabs but more comfortable.
finesseboogie in r/gamingchairs
January 4, 2026 7:31 PM
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Watched this Secretlab vs Blacklyte comparison, what’s everyone’s take on it?
My cousin has secretlab and I have the blacklyte Athena they really are similar but the secretlab is extremely firm and while the Athena is firm too it’s still a lot softer. I prefer the Athena.
finesseboogie in r/gamingchairs
January 24, 2026 8:25 PM
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What are the better chair brands now?
I really like my Blacklyte Athena chair but if I had the money Id spring for Fractal Designs Refine chair. It looks quality and comfortable and with all the features you would need for a good solid office chair.
Scrowdy10 in r/gamingchairs
April 5, 2026 8:22 PM
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Ergonomic Office Chair /Gaming Chair / KAB 24 Chairs which are actually best for a comfortable home office gaming setup?
Fractal Refine and Blacklyte athena Pro get good reviews for comfort and support, especially for long gaming. If you like sitting upright, they could work for you... KAB chairs are cool but feel different from regular office chairs, so it’s all about what you like. Check out ergonomicchairfinder for
...fergult in r/gamingchairs
December 15, 2025 5:13 PM
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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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Just need help finding the right chair
I had the secret lab for 2 weeks and returned it (lost 50bucks on return shipping- but overall support was fine for me- I see lots of bad reviews though). Believe the reviews about it being stiff- that's why I had to return it. I'm 6'2 300lbs and mostly lounge back playing with controller- the backr
...Potential_Fishing942 in r/gamingchairs
July 31, 2025 2:39 PM
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2 months with Secretlab and I wish I’d trusted my gut earlier
i have a blacklyte athena pro but i just got it recently. i do think its comfortable so far though!
ButtonMashingRoyalty in r/gamingchairs
August 28, 2025 8:47 PM
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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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What are the best gaming chairs worth the money these days?
I’ve had the blacklyte Athena x for a few months now and I really like it, it’s similar to the secretlab titan evo but it’s cheaper and more comfortable in my opinion
finesseboogie in r/gamingchairs
May 8, 2026 12:30 PM
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