ASUS is increasing its gaming chair lineup with the brand new ROG Destrier introduced at CES this week, a gaming chair that’s much less like the normal racing fashion design and extra just like the ergonomic workhorses that received’t let your again down. The Destrier, from a design standpoint, is equal components modern and menacing with its ergonomic influences and that futuristic, cyberpunk aesthetic that applies to so many ROG merchandise.
Whereas in some ways that is simply one other ergonomic gaming chair, ASUS is including its personal distinctive contact. There are a few cool options that set this chair aside from the competitors and, make the Destrier price noticing. On the floor, avid gamers will admire particulars which have turn into synonymous with related choices. Just like the high-tension mesh materials for the again and an adjustable headrest.
Not like these different choices, ASUS took into consideration some parts that, whereas unconventional, it feels are key to the general expertise of this chair. We’re not fairly certain we agree but, however they’re positively intriguing.
The ASUS ROG Destrier contains a removable acoustic panel
That enormous, all-encompassing piece of plastic and cloth sitting behind the headrest isn’t only for present. It truly serves a objective. It’s a removable acoustic panel that’s meant to reinforce the sound of your audio whereas gaming to make it extra immersive. ASUS claims it “shields you from distracting sounds from behind you.”
That is one thing that must be skilled first-hand to actually see how nicely it really works. However in principle it looks as if it may very well be a reasonably neat function in case you actually benefit from the audio out of your video games. Although, it actually received’t matter in case you nearly at all times put on a headset. Nonetheless, it may very well be nifty for occasions if you don’t.
Along with the removable acoustic panel, the Destrier additionally has a particular mode for the armrests. When you’re gaming on a cell machine like say, the ROG Telephone 6 Professional, you possibly can increase the armrests up increased (as much as 14cm) to a extra comfy place when holding a cellphone. ASUS additionally utilized some further padding behind the armrest to maintain your elbows comfy.
Other than these two options, there’s your extra frequent ergonomic detailing current. Like an adjustable lumbar help. On the Destrier it may be raised as much as 7cm vertically and 2cm in depth. This could assist to account in your distinctive backbone curvature. You can too regulate the seat depth and top, the headrest angle and top, and the 3D armrests rotate 360-degrees. And naturally, the again can recline and lock in place for that extra laid-back gaming session.
ASUS hasn’t but introduced pricing or availability for the ROG Destrier. However that is certain to be a chair many avid gamers are going to think about.