Skip the Titan Evo for work – of all the chairs I own, only the Secretlab Atlas brought my pregnant wife any back pain relief
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Secretlab's running a big back-to-school sale right now, with discounts on furniture like the Magnus Pro standing desk and the excellent Titan Evo – the most comfortable gaming chair we've ever tested.
But if you're looking for a true office chair, I strongly recommend the Secretlab Atlas, which starts at $519. That's $10 cheaper than the sale price for the base Titan Evo. In the UK, the Atlas is priced from £429 right now.
Confusingly, it's not part of the back-to-school sale, but in my experience it's a more refined seating experience for work. And it absolutely saved my wife's back pain thanks to its supportive design.
The Secretlab Atlas is one of those office chairs that genuinely impresses me every time I use it. I actually look forward to sitting in it. It's not some ultra-padded and cushioned gaming chair designed for reclining during long play session like the Titan Evo is, and I reckon it's all the stronger for it.
There are several reasons why I think Secretlab nailed it with the company's first true office chair.
The main reason is that my wife has been suffering back pains during pregnancy (if you know, you know).
Of all the chairs I have around my house – armchairs, office chairs, everything – the Secretlab Atlas was the only one that brought her any relief while working from home.
This chair is surprisingly firm and surprisingly comfortable. That's absolutely critical for sitting with the proper posture for an eight-hour work day where you need true back support.
Sinking into an ultra-padded office chair tends to feel comfortable at first. But because it doesn't offer full support where it's needed most, after a short amount of time it becomes a nightmare especially if, like my wife, you're trying to relieve back pain.
So, in real-world performance, the Atlas has absolutely delivered.
In his 4-star review, our gaming editor Dash called it "a capable Herman Miller competitor," highlighting the style, reasonable price, support, and premium build.
Having one in our home office, I agree with all of that. It feels a whole lot more premium than the price might lead you to believe – especially when compared to chairs retailing for over $1000, like the Steelcase Leap, another excellent office chair for back pain relief.
The Atlas also has a sleek silhouette that doesn't look out of place in a home office. It simply doesn't dominate the scenery the way bulky gaming chairs do.
