Gaming chairs do a similar job as ergonomic office chairs at supporting good posture. But the best ergonomic chairs also have sliding seats and fancy tilt functions. In a huge development, Noblechairs has evened the playing field with the new Epic Compact. It brings a sliding seat and synchronous tilt to the classic racing-style chair!
The Epic Compact is an exciting new gaming chair recently announced by Noblechairs. It’s an ultra-small gaming chair rated for sizes 4’1″ to 5’7″ (125-170 cm).
On the surface, it looks like a minified version of the original Noblechairs Epic chair. Both have a similar design. Each comes bundled with memory foam lumbar and headrest pillows. Two powerful functions set the Epic Compact apart.
Epic Compact from Noblechairs $399-$419
Noblechairs Epic Compact Specifications
The Epic Compact is the first gaming chair in the world with a sliding seat and sync-tilt functionality!
Sliding seat: people with longer legs can slide the seat forward with a 58 mm (2.28″ range).
Synchronous tilt: the backrest has a recline range of 90 to 112°; the seat tilts up by 13°. With sync-tilt active, the seat automatically tilts up as you recline in the backrest.
For comparison, here’s the (world’s best) sync-tilt on the Herman Miller Aeron:
Epic Compact Features
- Backrest: 90 to 112°
- Seat tilt: maximum 13°
- 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
Epic Compact Dimensions
Here’s how the Epic Compact compares with the regular Epic chair:
Measurement | Epic Compact | Epic |
Seat | 11″ (inner width) x 16.5-18.8″ (D) | 13.75 (inner width) x 19.5″(D) |
Backrest | 10.6″ inner width; 18″ outer width | 11.5″ inner width; 21.5″ outer width |
Seat height | 15.7-19.7″ | 19.5-23.4″ |
Size rating | 4’1″ to 5’7″; 265-pound weight capacity | 5’5″ to 6’2″; 265-pound weight capacity |
How to Buy
At present, the Epic Compact is available in three styles from the Noblechairs website. In the future, look for these in the Noblechairs Amazon Store as well.
The blue and black PU leather chairs cost $419. The Anthracite Carbon fabric edition costs $399.
Conclusion
In recent years, Noblechairs suffered extended stocking issues. As a result, they fell off the radar on ChairsFX. Luckily, the company has sorted its issues and is back in the mix.
Beyond exciting new products like the Epic Compact, the original Epic is also making waves. It’s the official gaming chair of elite German squads like Mousesports and Sprout Esports. As well, Pokimane recently ditched a Herman Miller Aeron for an Epic.
Check out our updated review for a look at the Noblechairs Epic collection circa 2022: