I bought the AndaSeat Dark Demon chair in November of 2020 because the pandemic looked like it wasn't going anywhere and I was tired of sitting on the current chair. I was struggling with pain in my back, neck, and legs and generally not enjoying the home setup very much, mostly due to an office chair that was 14 years old and showing its age and usage. It was time to do something about it and the most effective option, with the biggest benefit I could think of, was a new chair.
Chairs are not cheap items if you want a good quality one and represent a real investment in your comfort and health. I eventually decided on the AndaSeat Dark Demon model due to the good reviews, ergonomic features, and how adjustable it was in terms of positions and movement. Another selling point for me was the idea that it was a ‘gaming chair'. It made sense to buy a chair that was used by people for long periods of time and made for comfort, whilst still having good looks and more attractive features than a boring old office chair with a blue fabric cover.
Design
The Dark Demon chair is a good-looking item with bonded PVC leather which is scratch and stain-resistant. My chair can attest to this having been put through its paces by my cat who enjoys using it to sleep and stretch! Anda Seat uses the same leather material on their gaming seats as they used when they manufactured race car seats.
A few specifications on the Anda Seat Dark Demon Gaming Chair:
- Maximum weight 200kg
- Maximum height 210cm
- Premium PVC leather
- Steel frame with lifetime guarantee
- Aluminium base
- High performance class 4 hydraulic pistons
- High quality, silenced PU rubber 60mm wheels
Comfort
With a removable headrest and lumbar support cushion, the chair sports a headrest that is perfect for me as I am 5ft6″ and I can pull it down to provide support where I need it on my neck and upper shoulders. I like how it supports my neck as I am inclined to work like a manic tortoise with my head poking forward towards my screen. This encourages me to sit up straight and rest my head comfortably. I could not get on with the lumber cushion at all, finding it unwieldy and extremely uncomfortable. It felt like there was a giant ball pushing into the small of my back! The chair is great without it for me but you may find this to be different for you depending on your unique posture and needs.
AndaSeat's Dark Demon is fully adjustable, this is one of its best features. The chair has 4D armrests which really do support your forearm by adjusting through a full range of positions. They move up and down, side-to-side, rotate, and move forwards and backward depending on what you need and find comfortable. This also makes the chair easy to store as you can adjust the armrests down and backward giving more space to store the chair under your table or desk. This is an under-promoted feature in my opinion as it really helps increase storage space in a small home-working area and makes it far easier to move around behind the chair and desk.
The chair reclines at the pull of a lever between 90 to 160 degrees and it locks into place in 5 different positions with a 360-degree swivel action (this is highly recommended for spinning around). This upright position is perfect for more focussed work and then using the recline for phone calls or to stretch out your back using the rocking-pressure motions the chair offers. The seat height adjusts up and down with a level underneath, depending on your height and desk preferences. Finally, the chair has a lifetime framework guarantee and a 2 year cover for all other parts.
Verdict
I have used the Dark Demon nearly every day since purchasing it in November 2020 and it still feels and looks like it is brand new with all the different functions working very well. The seat has also retained its shape and comfort level which is a good testament to the quality of the chair and its durability since my cat would like to claim it full-time as his own. One of the things I am most impressed by is how the front edge of the seat has kept its shape and firmness as I have found that this is often one of the first areas to lose shape in most office-type chairs.
The Dark Demon is certainly a chair that I can recommend. Sure, it's not the cheapest chair but then again it's also nowhere near the most expensive. Whether it's for a gaming setup or home office, AndaSeat's Dark Demon Chair will slot right in and provide a sturdy yet comfortable sitting space for years to come.
You can currently pick up the Dark Demon directly from the AndaSeat Store for $299 or £270 on Amazon UK.