I think the Secretlab Atlas is a brilliant office chair — precisely because it’s a terrible gaming chair

Why Secretlab's first true office chair strips away everything gamers love, but succeeds for desk workers

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Features By Steve Clark Published 30 July 2026

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When gaming chair maker Secretlab announced the release of its very first home office chair, I wasn't shocked.

There's been a gradual trend with office chair makers like Herman Miller teaming up with Logitech to create a gamer-focused version of the Embody, alongside brands like FlexiSpot and Eureka Ergonomic launching its own line of gaming chairs.

On the flips-side, companies like Boulies, which has a long gaming heritage with its Master series, have branched out into office chairs (I still think the EP200 is the best value all-rounder, after over a year of constant use). With the rise of hybrid and remote working, it seemed like just a matter of time before Secretlab got in on the action.

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I've been using mine for over a month now, and, as resident office furniture expert here at TechRadar Pro, I think the company nailed it. It's a world away from the magisterial Titan Evo, and I suspect Evo fans may not appreciate what the Atlas is doing here. But it's one of the top office chairs I've used precisely because it's such a terrible gaming chair.

The anti-gaming silhouette

I'm obsessed with gaming chairs that look right at home in an office. I've covered stealth gaming and office chairs for years. Those understated seats that don't draw attention on a Zoom call with the boss, but are perfect for late-night play sessions (the Corsair TC100 Relaxed is a good budget example).

On that score, the Secretlab Atlas is a total success. Now, it's not a gaming chair. But you can see it's taken inspiration from the Titan Evo. Sit them side by side and it's clear they share the same brand heritage, with those cleanly carved and subtle contours.

However, the design skips on two aggressive elements you'll find on pretty much every gaming chair: the racing-style bucket seat bolsters and the shoulder wings. Both are designed to lock you into position that's perfect for precision play on controller or M+K.

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