E-Win’s Champion Series gaming chair doesn’t look too different from many other gaming chairs. At least not until you take a closer look at the details. With its sturdy build and a couple of high-quality features, it hits a sweet spot between pricier premium models and flimsier, featureless entry-level chairs.
The Champion gaming chairs come in two editions: Classic and Revolutionary. I tested a $369 version of the Classic edition, just $10 above its starting price of $359 and £284 in the UK (AU$552, converted). The Revolutionary edition uses the same frame as the Classic but has several upgrades that bring the price up to $419. E-Win uses the sturdiness of its chair frames from the cheaper competition. It’s made from coated steel instead of bare steel and wood. The coated steel helps prevent rust and deterioration, while the all-steel frame, along with its class-4 gas lift, helps it support people up to 400 pounds.
The wide base keeps the chair stable at any angle.
The wheels rolled smoothly over hardwood floors and low-pile carpet. They have a hubless design, too, so you can see straight through them, if that’s something you want to do. It’s certainly a different look, but unfortunately, the shiny plastic covers kept popping off on my chair, instantly becoming toys for my cats to bat around the house.
The Champion series has 4D armrests, meaning they can be moved up and down, forward and back, in and out and sideways. They move without difficulty but also not without some rattle from the plastic. Still, 4D armrests are usually one of the first things to go when a manufacturer wants to save on costs, so it’s nice they made the cut here.
The stitching on the Champion is a nice touch for its price.
The foam cushion is supportive but not too firm. The polyurethane “leather” cover is soft and doesn’t get too warm after sitting on it for extended periods. It looks good, too, but if you’re more into fabric, E-Win offers that as a cover option. And, as part of the Revolutionary upgrades, E-Win says the cover materials and cushion foam are improved for greater comfort and durability.
