Fractal Design Refine Chair Review

Rating: 9.0.

Fractal Design is known for its cases and coolers inspired by Nordic design principles, but the company is moving into new markets with the Refine, a gaming chair announced back at Computex 2024. The Refine features adjustability just about everywhere you’d want it, but can it stand out among the mass of chairs already on the market?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:53 First impressions of the Refine
02:12 Head cushion and core design features
03:06 Colour and finishes
04:45 5-spoke base and overall design thoughts
05:47 Adjustability and real-world usage
08:17 Armrest controls
09:02 Headrest and overall comfort
11:56 Build process
12:29 Build quality
13:56 Closing thoughts

Specifications:

• Frame – Glass fiber reinforced (20-30%) PP/PA
• Seat – Cold cured foam (Mesh: Mesh)
• Back – Cold cured foam (Mesh: Mesh)
• Headrest – Memory foam
• Wheelbase – Aluminum
• Casters – Hubless 65 mm with soft PU wheels
• Gas Piston – 120 mm Class 4
• Mechanism – Synchro-tilt
• Armrests – Plastic cover with aluminum mechanism and steel bracket
• Arm Caps – Soft PU foam with TPU cover
• Lumbar Support – Height and depth adjustable
• Fabric Cover – -Mesh: Nylon reinforced mesh, Fabric: Woven non-organic fabric, Alcantara®: Alcantara®

You can buy the Refine gaming chair from Scan in the UK for £474.98 (Fabric & Mesh) and £779.99 (Alcantara) HERE.

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Pros:

• Gorgeous design.
• Good build quality.
• Extensive adjustability.
• Easy to assemble.

Cons:

• Armrest depth adjustment is a little too loose.

KitGuru says: The Refine is an excellent chair for both gaming and work. 

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