Athena Pro V1-Black

Blacklyte

Athena Pro V1-Black

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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

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nschdeva in r/gamingchairs

August 29, 2025 7:35 AM

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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

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Ched_R in r/secretlab

April 30, 2025 1:57 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

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berta_rebel in r/gamingchairs

March 31, 2026 11:42 PM

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Whats the best gaming/office chair out there?

for $800 the best cushioning and support you can get in my opinion would be the secret labs titan nanogen (and it’s on sale rn) if your on the budget the blacklyte athena pro or regular version if you don’t care for lumbar for around $300. but do not get the regular titan its seat feels like a brick

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Ok_Instruction5449 in r/gamingchairs

February 15, 2026 3:51 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

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paul-techish in r/gamingchairs

March 11, 2026 3:56 PM

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