Between the RESPAWN-900 vs. Vitesse; which gaming chair is the best?
Here it is ladies and gentlemen. Two highly popular gaming chairs side-by-side facing off. While each chair has its standard ups and downs, they also have their own unique benefits.
Depending on what you’re looking for in a gaming chair will determine which one of these might be the best choice for you. After extensive research, personal experience, and reviews; We formulated an in-depth comparison between each one. May the battle commence!
But first…
What To Look For When Getting A Gaming Chair?
- Type of Chair: Does it have wheels, is it a rocker, or is it a stationary chair with a recline
- Comfort: The ability to remain comfortable for extended periods of time without fatigue
- Build Quality: The overall durability and longevity of the chair or the incorporated electronics (If it has any). This also includes the size and weight capacity
- Built-in Speakers: Many gaming chairs don’t provide built-in speakers, but the ones that do have an upper hand. Also, how good are the integrated speakers?
- Massage Capabilities: Some chair’s provide massage capabilities, others don’t.
- Appearance: Let’s face it, when you’re sitting down going into a gaming battle, you need your gaming chair to look cool and enhance the vibe of your room.
We compared and contrasted each of these factors for the RESPAWN-900 & Vitesse
Type of Chair
There are a few types of gaming chairs. There are rocker chairs that typically sit closer to the ground and pleasantly rock back and forth. Then there are stationary chairs that might or might not provide a few levels of incline. And finally, there are gaming chairs with wheels with many similarities to a standard office chair. Each of the three has its own benefits. There isn’t necessarily a better or worse style as it comes down to your personal preference.
Vitesse
Similar to a standard recliner sofa, this is a reclinable gaming sofa that’s best used for console gaming. Nonetheless, few people also use it on their PC without reclining the integrated footrest. If you lean up, the chair leans up and vise versa. You can sit in this chair in one of three ways. The first and most basic way is without any incline at all. Next, it can recline by simply pushing back as the legs lift up and the backrest reclines backward. And finally the last stage, you can fully recline all the way back like a bed. Many people love the overall comfortability of both the second and last stages. Especially if you want to take a nap, the full recline gives you the option to do so.
RESPAWN-900
A hybrid between an office PC gaming chair and a sofa, the RESPAWN-900 is a nice mixture of both. It has a pedestal base, a drink carrier, provides swivel capabilities, and lets you recline backward by 135 degrees. Considering it’s the same height as most PC gaming chairs, you can use it for computer gaming as well as console gaming. Keep in mind, you can also get this chair as a rocker, as well.
Overall, the Vitesse is a reclinable sofa which is better for console gaming on a TV. However, the RESPAWN-900 is optimized for PC gaming.
Comfort
The ability to remain comfortable in your gaming chair for extended periods of time only makes your gaming or movie experience that much more enjoyable. If the chair possesses different recline levels or tilt, it’s also important to note which of the levels are comfy and which aren’t.
Vitesse
This gaming sofa is one of the few that gets more comfortable after a few weeks. Once broken in, this sofa is stupendously comfy for all sizes. You’ll have no issues at all for gaming for several hours straight. The lumbar support is a bit harder than the rest of the chair. However, it’s thick very supportive. You’ll also love the headrest and three stages of recline. If you’re a larger individual and want a sofa gaming recliner, this might be your best bet. Out of 10, we give it a 9.5 for comfort.
RESPAWN-900
The comfort of this chair is essentially on par with the price as it doesn’t overperform or underperform. For taller people, the headrest is a bit low but it’s adjustable. The padding is a bit stiff as some people prefer it for gaming. Others however are not a fan of the stiff material. The recline is quite nice. Out of 10, we give it a 9 for comfort.
Overall, the Vitesse is more comfortable.
Build Quality
What good is your comfortable gaming chair with various features if it breaks sooner than you’d expected? The overall durability and longevity are crucial for any investment you make. Also, if the chair has any built-in electronics or speakers, it’s important they last long, as well. Another noteworthy attribute is the chair’s weight capacity and size. Some chairs might be a better fit for larger people, other chairs are better for medium to smaller people.
Vitesse
Right out of the box, this sofa is one of the easiest and quickest to assemble on the market. But aside from that, the build quality is impeccable, as well. The frame is made out of metal and hardwood. Additionally, the surface PU leather seems of good quality, as well. Compared to its price, the sturdiness and materials outperform the price by a long margin. You’ll also enjoy the side pocket for accessories or books. Overall, we give the build quality a 9.4 out of 10.
RESPAWN-900
There are a few key takeaways with the construction quality; Each armrest is padded nicely, the headrest is ventilated, the left armrest has a convenient drink holder, and the entire chair along with the footrest is constructed of faux leather. As far as the overall quality, it’s pretty sturdy but nothing too surprising. For the price, I was expecting a bit higher quality material. The best part of the build is the added drink holder. Overall, we give the build quality an 8.8 out of 10.
Overall, the Vitesse has a better quality of construction.
Built-in Speakers
Some gaming chairs provide built-in speakers and others don’t. However, many people believe that gaming chairs with incorporated speakers are more valuable for gaming since it enhances a surround sound effect. But there are a few critical questions to keep in mind for chairs with built-in speakers. Are they wireless, or do you have to plug the chair in via cord? How good is the sound quality? And my personal favorite, does the chair have an integrated subwoofer that vibrates the chair according to the game?
Vitesse
Doesn’t provide integrated speakers.
RESPAWN-900
Doesn’t have built-in speakers.
Overall, neither provide integrated speakers.
Massage Capabilities
Some gaming chairs offer massage capabilities. While most don’t have this feature, it’s certainly a splendid option to have. Some people must have a massage chair, others don’t.
Vitesse
Doesn’t have massage capabilities.
RESPAWN-900
Doesn’t provide massage capabilities.
Overall, neither offers an incorporated massage feature.
Appearance
Gaming chairs can either dramatically enhance the overall vibe of your room, or not. Many gamers don’t care too much about how their chair looks. But if you’re like me and prefer a cool chair to sit down and battle aliens on your game, then the appearance is quite essential.
Vitesse
With a sleek modern design, this chair will surely satisfy your visual needs. It’s not too overbearing. However, the color patterns and simplistic designs are eye-pleasing enough to get compliments from your friends. The armrest isn’t too curvy either giving it a less-cheesy style.
RESPAWN-900
You can get this chair in one of five colors. However, the blue and red choices are best for enhancing your gaming setup. We believe the overall visual design is slightly above average. The primary thing that turns me off visually is the leg rest. However, the leg rest is also exceptionally comfortable.
Overall, we like the Vitesse visual aesthetics slightly more.
Our Winner
Between The RESPAWN-900 vs. Vitesse
Keep in mind that our opinion is not the end all be all. Like mentioned earlier, everyone has different needs, requirements, and budgets for their gaming chairs. However, our winner is the Vitesse due to the enhanced comfort, better build quality, and overall appearance.
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