“Born to win” is translated to “Natus Vincere” in Latin and it is this battlecry-esque moniker that an eSports team based in Ukraine has adopted. Gaming peripheral manufacturer AndaSeat has partnered with the latter to make Natus Vincere-branded chairs, with the claim that it too is born to win and built to last whether it’s for game or work. Let’s take a closer look at how well this claim holds.

The AndaSeat NAVI Edition gaming chair comes at $450 at the time of writing and you will find the following items out of the box:

For the gaming chair’s dimensions, take a look at the image below:

AndaSeat’s Natus Vincere line of gaming chairs come in two flavours: yellow and black. While I personally like the look of the yellow version, I got to review the black version and this review will reflect on that model.

It took some time to assemble but the task was very manageable and completed in around 20 minutes with the assistance of a second person. And once set up, the chair was ready to be used.

Visually, it packs an original look, especially with the NAVI-branded design accents. You will find a checkered pattern on the backrest and seat base that somewhat gives the chair a racing car seat look. However, I personally prefer a more minimal design and the black NAVI chair design looks a bit edgy to me and might draw extra attention as an office chair. But if you are a fan of the NAVI team, I get that a chair with their motto can look more appealing.

   

Design aside, the AndaSeat NAVI Edition is comfortable to sit on for hours thanks to its well-padded backrest and seat base. The outer PVC leather that covers the body also adds to the comfort with its smooth texture. It is also said to be  scratch and stain resistant, while also being easy to clean. This makes the chair a comfortable and lasting peripheral that will justify the purchase.

Its durability is also enhanced by the solid steel framework underlying the cushions. It does not feature any cut metal but rather a bent frame that will stand the test of time.

This gaming chair is recommended for people measuring up to 200cm in height and can support up to 170kg while static and up to 130kg in rocking mode. Being myself within that range, I found the AndaSeat NAVI Edition to be very comfortable to sit on. The included lumbar and head pillows are also well positioned (and adjustable) to add to the overall comfort.

  

Also adjustable is the inclining angle of the chair, which can be tilted and locked between 90 and 160 degrees to your liking. There is also a rocking feature whose tension can be adjusted. The chair also packs 4D armrests that can be tuned in four dimensions (left & right, forwards & backwards, up & down, inward & outward tilt). These adjustments are all easily accessible while seated and make for a very user-friendly experience.

 

However, I found that each of these adjustments are not very smooth which is surprising given that it is advertised as a premium chair. I would not expect such a chair to have controls that could even be described as wonky. And given the price tag, it does not really deliver the desired premium chair image. Other chairs like the Noblechairs HERO TX Series are cheaper (albeit not branded), as comfortable (if not more) and even features integrated lumbar support.

The AndaSeat NAVI Edition does deliver a comfortable seat that you can easily use for gaming and working. Its sturdy build will also provide ample use to justify the purchase. But the extra price tag for the (edgy) branded design and rough adjustment controls make it tougher to recommend compared to the competition.