Second-Tier Premium: 5 Chairs from 2023 Noblechairs Collection
Noblechairs is one of the original premium gaming chair brands. Since 2015, this German-headquartered operation has gained steady acclaim among gaming chair connoisseurs. But beyond Europe, chair availability has been spotty in recent years. That has changed. American buyers can now buy directly from noblechairs.com. This guide brings U.S. buyers up to speed on the 2023 Noblechairs gaming chair collection.
In 2023, Noblechairs.com sells five gaming chairs. All come fully loaded with 4D armrests, a multifunction seat tilt lock, and a 2-year warranty.
- Hero: premium features, integrated lumbar, 330 lbs support, 11 styles. ($549)
- Epic: premium features, smallish dimensions, 264 lbs support, 10 styles. ($499)
- Epic Compact: a minified Epic with a sync-tilt seat; for sizes 4’1″ to 5’7″ ($519)
- Legend: extra-tall backrest, premium features, 330 lbs support, 4 styles. ($629)
- Icon: extra-tall backrest, premium features, 330 lbs support, 7 styles. ($499)
Noblechairs Brand Likes And Dislikes
A quick sit-down reveals excellent adjustability and superb padding. The flagship Hero chair has a 60 kg/m³ padding density. That’s slightly softer than Secretlab’s 65 kg/m³ padding, yet more stable than softer, squishier 55 kg/m³ DXRacer padding.
The biggest downside since 2019 has been spotty availability. Until last year, the Noblechairs website only served European customers. Meanwhile, the Noblechairs Amazon USA Store has gone out of stock for long periods.
Spotty availability is why Noblechairs models don’t rank in our Best Premium Gaming Chairs review. With uncertain availability, it’s been tough to recommend Noblechairs accurately for ChairsFX readers.
- Good build-quality: expect high-end parts and luxurious upholsteries
- Full-featured: all models have 4D arms and multifunction tilt
- Good padding density: the 60 kg/m³ padding density is a perfect blend of stability and softness
- Attractive: several classy and colorful styles are available
- Cheap warranty: only guaranteed for 2 years; other top brands offer 5-year warranties
- Unpredictable availability: U.S. chairs have often gone out of stock
- Aged features: others brands have 4-way integrated lumbars and magnetic headrests
- Questionable value for money: chairs with longer warranties and superior adjustability are available for similar prices.
My take: spending $500+ for a chair with a 2-year warranty in 2023 is extravagant. Other top brands like E-Win and AndaSeat offer superior functionality (magnetic headrests, height x depth-adjustable lumbar) with 5-year warranties for similar prices.
Noblechairs Gaming Chairs 2023
- Hero: premium features, integrated lumbar, 330 lbs support, 11 styles. ($549)
- Epic: premium features, smallish dimensions, 264 lbs support, 10 styles. ($499)
- Epic Compact: a minified Epic with a sync-tilt seat; for sizes 4’1″ to 5’7″ ($519)
- Legend: extra-tall backrest, premium features, 330 lbs support, 4 styles. ($629)
- Icon: extra-tall backrest, premium features, 330 lbs support, 7 styles. ($499)
Hero: Flat Seat, Integrated Lumbar
Amazon USA price: Price not available
Although there’s no official Noblechairs flagship, this is my pick. It has a flat, wide seat and sweet styling. Like other models, it also comes with a headrest and external lumbar support pillow.
The Hero’s integrated lumbar depth-adjustable was an innovative hit — back in 2019. These days, many brands (Secretlab, E-Win, etc) have depth x height-adjustable systems.
The lack of height-adjustability is annoying on one hand. On the other, Noblechairs compensates nicely by including an external memory foam lumbar pillow in the package.
Noblechairs HERO sizing
The depth of a gaming chair’s seat determines its fitting potential. In my experience, a 21.7″ depth works best for sizes 5’9″ or taller.
- Seat width x depth: 20.5″ (W) x 21.7″ (D)
- Backrest height x width: 35″ (H), 22.5″ (W)
- Floor to seat range: 18.9″ to 22.5″
- Total height: 51″ to 54″
- Size rating: 5’9″ to 6’3″
4’9″ to 6’5″; 330 lbs
Noblechairs HERO features
- Unique feature: integrated lumbar support (no lumbar cushion needed, although one is provided).
- Armrests: extra large padded 4D adjustable armrests.
- Recline: recline to 125°; 11° tilt-lock.
Hero Chair Advice
Functionally, the Hero hasn’t evolved. Other brands like Secretlab, AndaSeat, and E-Win have evolved. All 3 offer superior functionality and 5-year warranties for similar prices as the Hero.
On the positive side, the Hero is a solid chair. If you like the styling of a certain edition, you can count on a comfortable experience.
HERO on Amazon Price not available
Hero From Noblechairs For $549-$619 (depending on style)
To learn more about this chair, check out our detailed Noblechairs HERO gaming chair review.
Epic: A More Compact Fit
Amazon USA price: $539.00
Instead of a fancy integrated lumbar like the Hero chair, the Epic has an external memory foam pillow on straps. It also differs from the Hero with mild ridged edges instead of a flat seat.
Besides those differences, it has slightly smaller dimensions than the Hero. Otherwise, it offers a similar high-quality sitting experience.
EPIC sizing
The Epics external lumbar pillow mitigates the seat depth by around 2 inches. Even so, that leaves a 19.7″ depth that’s suitable for sizes 5’6″ and up.
- Seat width x depth: 20.5″ (W) x 21.7″ (D)
- Backrest height x width: 35″ (H), 22.5″ (W)
- Floor to seat range: 18.9″ to 22.5″
- Total height: 51″ to 54″
- Size rating: 5’5″ to 6’4″; up to 330 pounds
EPIC features
Features are comparable to the HERO, but you get a slightly deeper backrest recline to 135°.
- Functionality: 4D armrests; recline to 135°; 11° tilt-lock.
- Upholstery: PU leather with diamond pattern stitching on the backrest.
- Color options: white leather with black stitching; black leather with black or red stitching.
Buying advice
The Epic is a solid chair offering slightly smaller dimensions than the Hero, with a lower price as well. Even so, you’re likely to find a better fit, features, and warranty from Secretlab, AndaSeat, or E-Win.
Epic From Noblechairs $499-$569 (depending on style)
Noblechairs EPIC on Amazon $539.00
Learn more: Noblechairs EPIC gaming chair review.
Epic Compact: Super-Small
Amazon USA price: $299.99
This minified version of the Epic is the world’s smallest full-featured gaming chair. It supports sizes 4’1″ to 5’7″ 3D armrests, a 90-112° recline range, and a choice of PU leather or Anthracite Carbon Fabric upholsteries.
The Epic Compact goes a step beyond with two popular office chair luxury features.
These have never been seen on a gaming chair before:
- Seat slider: adjust the seat depth from 16-5-18.9″
- Synchronous tilt: the backrest reclines from 90-112°. With sync tilt activated, the seat tilts up by 1.7° with each degree of recline.
Epic Compact Specs
- Backrest: 90 to 112° recline
- Sync-tilt: 90 to 112° recline; 1.7° seat tilt with each recline degree
- Seat slider depth adjustment: 2.3″ (6 cm)
- Upholstery: PU leather or Anthracite Carbon Fabric
- Spinal support: lumbar and headrest pillows included
- Armrests: 3D
- Seat: 11″ (inner width) x 16.5-18.8″ (D)
- Backrest: 10.6″ inner width; 18″ outer width
- Seat height: 15.7-19.7″
- Size rating: 4’1″ to 5’7″; 265-pound weight capacity
Epic Compact Advice
The tiny size of this chair is ideal for kids aged 8 and older. However, the complex sync tilt, reclining, and seat slider functions are better for adults.
Other ultra-small gaming chairs do a similar job — with similar pricing — minus the sync tilt and seat slider functions. Given these facts, the Epic COmpact suits ultra-small adults looking for an alternative gaming chair sitting experience.
Epic Compact on Amazon $299.99
Also available from Noblechairs.com for $519
Icon: Extra-Tall Backrest
Amazon USA price: $539.00
The Icon has the same functionality as the Epic chair. Its sizing fits between the compact Epic and more spacious Hero chairs. The biggest difference is its tall backrest that extends above one’s shoulders.
Other than its tall backrest, it provides a similar sitting experience as other Noblechairs.
ICON features
- Functionality: 4D armrests; recline to 135°; 11° tilt-lock.
- Upholstery: PU leather with diamond pattern stitching on the backrest.
- Seat: 20.5″ (W) x 19.3″ (D)
- Backrest: 15.4″ (W) x 33.9″ (H)
- Seat height: 18.5-22.4″
- Size rating: 5’6″ to 6’2″; 330-pound weight capacity
Buying advice
Functionally, the Icon does a similar job as the Epic chair. But that model’s seat is 21.7″ deep; the Icon’s is a slightly shallower 19.3″. With the lumbar pillow in place, the usable depth should be around 17.3″.
Purely because of its seat depth, the Icon is a better fit for shorter sizes than the Epic and Hero chairs.
Also available from Noblechairs.com for $499
Legend: Extra-Tall Backrest (New)
Noblechairs Price: $629
The new Legend Series is an Icon chair variation with a slightly shorter seat depth and holes in the backrest. It also has an integrated, depth-adjustable lumbar support built into the backrest.
There are four styles clad in a special blend of high-tech PU leather.
Legend features
Besides its integrated lumbar support, the Legend also stands out with a shallow 18.9″ seat (better for those with shorter legs).
- Functionality: 4D armrests; recline to 125°; 11° tilt-lock.
- Upholstery: PU leather with diamond pattern stitching on the backrest.
- Seat: 20.5″ (W) x 18.9″ (D)
- Backrest: 20.8 (W) x 35.4″ (H)
- Seat height: 18.9-22.8″
- Size rating: 5’5″ to 6’2″; 330-pound weight capacity
Buying advice
This upgraded version of the Icon chair comes with a headrest and lumbar pillow included. Given its features and suitability for shorter sizes, it’s one of the most attractive Noblechairs models of the year.
Not available on Amazon
Are Noblechairs Worth It In 2023?
In a vacuum, Noblechairs are exceptional high-end gaming chairs. Each model is comfortable, adjustable, and attractive. But in the 2023 gaming chair market, the Noblechairs collection ranks as second-tier premium picks. Reasons:
- No flagship: there’s no clear flagship. Each of the 5 models seems a scattered mix that borrows concepts from other Noblechairs.
- Mediocre warranty: in an era when top brands offer 5-year warranties, the 2-year Noblechairs protection is weak.
- Old school features: other top brands now rock magnetic headrests and 4-way integrated lumbar systems.
Despite these realities, further growth of this brand seems apparent. For one thing, U.S. Store stocks have reached consistent availability. For another, the Epic Compact’s cutting edge features prove that this company still innovates.
European customers also enjoy a fresh influx of new styles. As U.S. stocks stabilize, many are now available in America as well.
Bottom line: Noblechairs remains a solid brand, although with room for growth. ChairsFX considers them a solid second-tier premium chair brand.
USA Customers can also shop for chairs @ Noblechairs.com.
