Recently, the noblechairs brand launched a new chair, the Legend, their flagship if you will. With this new model, the brand combines all its know-how in a single reference. The Legend is a synthesis of the Epic, the Icon and the Hero. A new successful chair? We tell you everything without further ado!
Presentation:
As we said, the Legend chair is a kind of synthesis between all existing chairs of the brand. Indeed, noblechairs takes the distinctive elements of each chair and brings them together in the same model! The general shape is inspired by the Icon, while the Epic series has an opening for a sporty touch. Finally, the Hero also goes through the integration of the adjustable lumbar support via a wheel on the right of the backrest.
Despite everything, it is intended for a wide range of morphology since the manufacturer mentions, on its site, a maximum weight of 150 kg for a height of 2 m. However, as we will see later, the chair remains more compact than a Hero. How will this impact the comfort? We’ll get to that.
As with the Hero, we find a lumbar depth adjustment system directly integrated into the back of the chair. We know the mechanism because we were able to put it to the test during the Hero and Hero TX test. Nevertheless, the brand continues to promote its 4D armrests, which can be adjusted in all directions. Similarly, we can also mention the presence of additional cushions dedicated to the lumbar and cervical.
Materials used
As far as the materials are concerned, we have a careful manufacture using qualitative materials. In fact, the frame is made of steel for reasons of sturdiness while the padding is always made of high density cold foam. Of course, this provides a firm comfort, even very firm, but it is also the guarantee of having a chair that will last over time, see: our feedback on Hero and Icon after three months of use.
Otherwise, this model comes with two distinct coverings, textile and the famous high-tech synthetic leather. While the first choice only offers a charcoal gray color, the second is already much richer. You can choose between full black and full white. This set is completed by a Java Edition in brown and a second one that combines a clever mix of black, white and red with texture change!
Legend dimensions:
If the chair is intended for people up to 2 m tall and weighing up to 150 kg, it remains more compact than the Hero, especially its backrest. It is indeed less wide, especially at the level of the shoulders where we lose 10 cm to settle at 47 cm. For the back, we have 28 cm against 32 cm and, finally, at the level of the hips, we have 52 cm instead of 57 cm of the Hero. In addition, the backrest a little higher from 89 cm to 90 cm for the Legend.
On the other hand, no change concerning the dimensions of the seat with 52 cm of width for 48 cm of depth. However, the sides of the latter are more raised compared to the Hero TX seat.
Finally, we note the presence of a total of five nylon/polyurethane casters of 60 mm in diameter. They are intended for hard and softer floors such as carpeting for example.
[nextpage title=”Assembly”]Installation of the foot and the jack :
As with many seats, we begin the assembly with the base. For this, we use the five legs foot and then we push the wheels at each end. We will have to force them in… A little… Before they are perfectly in place. Nothing insurmountable, besides, if we wish, they will be easy to remove by simply pulling on them.
Once the wheels are mounted, we turn the whole thing over since it is time to attack the assembly of the cylinder and its cover. Again, nothing complicated since we will deposit this last one in its hole. Once in place, it does not remain any more but to deposit the mask around.
Seat assembly, jack and rocker mount installation:
In order to facilitate the packaging, the seat arrives with an armrest removed on both, so it will be up to us to put it back in place before continuing the assembly. This is not complicated since we simply tilt the seat on the side and screw the armrest underneath. Note that we can manage the spacing of a few millimeters if necessary.
Now that the armrest is in place, we can turn the seat over to mount the rocker support on it. Again, no particular difficulty, you just have to pay attention to the mounting direction. As a reminder, the hole, which will be used to receive the head of the jack, must be positioned towards the back of the seat: towards the backrest. Otherwise, if you activate the rocking chair function, the chair will swing forward.
Before positioning all this beauty on its jack, we will take care not to forget to position the control handles for the rocking chair and the height of the chair. The assembly is simple, we simply plug them on the steel rods that protrude. As for the direction, the flat part must point to the front of the seat.
Now that everything is ready, we can move on to the next step which consists of placing the seat on the jack. This step is normally quite easy to do, but don’t hesitate to ask for help. The seat being top-of-the-range, the materials are of quality what is inevitably felt on the weight. You will have to make the head of the jack coincide with the hole on the rocking support.
And as usual with the chairs, once the seat is mounted, there is nothing more to do. The weight of the parts and of the user is enough to make it all fit together. Besides, it holds very well, try to disassemble the jack of a chair, you will understand that there is no need to do more.
Backrest installation:
We pass now to the assembly of the file. However, in order to reinforce the safety aspect, the lever controlling the inclination of the backrest is now screwed. Before proceeding, you must remove this screw and then operate the lever. Be careful, this will release the tilt mechanism, avoid having your hands in the middle when it goes up!
Then, we proceed to the assembly of the backrest which will have to be positioned between the tabs of the seat, then screw the whole by the sides. By default, the screws are already present on the backrest, you just have to remove them before fixing the backrest. Again, don’t hesitate to ask for help to hold the backrest in place during assembly.
Some finishes
We finish the assembly of the seat by installing the side covers, which hide the backrest mounting tabs. As usual with noblechairs, you have to screw them on. Honestly, we would have appreciated a SecretLab-like system, magnetic, to facilitate the installation.
[nextpage title=”Comfort and ergonomics”] It’s time to test the comfort and ergonomics of the noblechairs Legend. Here we go!
High tech synthetic leather round 2!
This is the second time that we have to deal with the high-tech synthetic leather of noblechairs. As a reminder, the latter was designed in Germany. Its objective is to get as close as possible to the feel and texture of Nappa leather. With this, the brand plays on the breathability of its material, while highlighting its clean construction without phthalates or solvents.
In fact, the bet is successful because we have a coating very pleasant under the fingers. This last one reproduces rather faithfully the leather effect although being a little softer. Nevertheless, the durability should be good because this coating is still 1.4 mm thick. Just like the PU of a Hero or an Icon, the durability should not be a problem, on the contrary.
As you know, it is now winter and the temperatures in our offices tend to drop quickly. Despite the cooler temperatures, the coating is not cold, at least it does not stay cold for long and this fake leather warms up quickly. Another aspect, it will not be slippery as it can be the case of some real leather chairs and will not stick to the skin either. No, frankly, it’s a great success!
Comfort
Let’s face it, one of the main comfort features of this Legend is its adjustable lumbar system. Like the Hero series, we have a mechanism that bulges the bottom of the backrest to hollow out the lower back, in order to keep it straight. This mechanism is controlled by a large knob located on the right side of the backrest. Moreover, when you are seated, it is not easy to reach since you will have to contort yourself to reach it.
Nevertheless, I find this mechanism more pleasant to use than the usual cushions that come with gaming chairs. This system gives, in my opinion, a more natural shape to the backrest as opposed to the cushions that dig too much into the back.
Compared to the Hero (I know, I compare a lot to this chair, but what do you expect? It’s the one I prefer), we have a different ergonomics. Indeed, the backrest being a little less wide, we are more guided, less free. In fact, it reminds us a lot of the comfort of the Icon that we tested a few years ago. As for the seat, it reminds us more of the comfort provided by the Epic Black Edition whose sides are slightly raised.
In use, the comfort is more guided than a Hero, but what it gives us as a sensation is to be like in a cocoon… Especially after the chair has warmed up. Once you’ve settled down, you don’t want to move.
As for the firmness of the foam, as usual noblechairs uses firm, high density foam. However, the Legend ‘s foam seems softer than that of the Hero TX. Then, when we say softer, on a scale of 0 to 100, we go from 4 to 6. Even though it is softer, it is still firmer than what we found on the Titan Evo XL 2022 from SecretLab. Personally, I like the firmness of the noblechairs, as it provides a good support, but it also guarantees a good longevity of the chair, as the foam is less likely to deform with time.
Cushions too much after all..
With the lumbar adjustment, the cushion in the lower back is clearly superfluous. This is an observation I’ve made since 2018 with the Hero PU test, but also more recently with the TX version and the SecretLab Titan Evo XL 2022, both of which have a similar system.
However, the Legend goes one step further by making the use of the cervical cushion, the one used for the head, obsolete. On this seat, the headrest is more pronounced, it is clearly more prominent than the one on the Hero that I use daily. If I add this extra cushion, my head is forced forward and it is clearly not comfortable. So I take the cushion off and it’s much better.
What about the settings?
As far as settings go, the Legend comes with everything you need. The height range is enough to get me up to my desk, which is higher than average. As a reminder, the top of the desk is 83 cm above the floor. To be perfectly comfortable, I need to adjust the seat to its highest position.
On the other hand, if you are a short person, even in its lowest position, this model might still be too high. I had the opportunity to test it with my wife (1,65 m), her heels did not touch the ground for the small anecdote.
Finally, the jack, which is new, ensures a smooth ascent and descent when you activate its control on the right side of the seat. Of course, you should not hesitate to put a little grease on it from time to time.
A quick word on the aesthetic aspect of the Hero TX :
From an aesthetic point of view, I find the Legend clearly successful, especially in its high-tech synthetic leather upholstery tricolor. In the latter, the chair displays three colors that are black, white and red with different textures. If the black and white coverings are smooth, we quickly notice that the burgundy red bands are sewn so as to give squares. Clearly, this brings a bit of contrast to the whole both on the textures and colors.
Speaking of texture, we note the presence of an opening in the top of the backrest circled by a piece of gray metallic plastic. Clearly, this is the same material as theEpic Black Edition, but it brings a little something extra.
Moreover, among all the versions proposed for this chair, this is clearly the most successful color in my opinion. The other models are too smooth and a bit too minimalist according to the visuals available on the brand’s website. Moreover, its rounded shapes and its general aspect make it fit in any kind of environment: personal or professional.
Otherwise, we will remember the presence of a cylindrical handle, massive, stainless steel, the same material as the Epic Black Edition. However, it is bigger and fits well in the hand, especially since it does not show any play unlike the TK700 from Oraxeat.
Nevertheless, this steel is also found as a coating on the lumbar adjustment knob, as well as the front armrest adjustment knob.
Let’s talk about the armrests:
For their part, the armrests do not change and are similar to those of other models of the brand. This translates into dimensions of 10.5 cm wide by 27 cm long. They also offer many adjustments since they can be moved forward/backward, sideways, inward or outward or up/down. All these adjustments allow you to adjust them as well as possible and to always have your elbows on them, whatever your position.
Nevertheless, I still find them very hard to use. Over long periods of use, it can become painful. In this respect, I can’t help but find the armrests of the SecretLab Titan Evo XL 2022 superior with their soft covering.
[nextpage title=”Conclusion”]
We have come to the end of the test of the Legend from noblechairs. It is time to conclude about it.
An attractive new design!
With the Legend, noblechairs offers us an entirely new chair, combining elements found on each of its previous chairs. This new design is sober, and clearly, we are not dealing with something that claims to be ” gaming ” like what we can have with AK Racing for example. No, here the Legend is usable, both in a personal and professional office.
Moreover, for this version, noblechairs opts for a new color never seen before (at the brand) with the famous high tech synthetic leather. In black/white/red, we find well-managed, classy and ideally contrasted colors. Unlike a Hero TX or an Epic Black Edition, we will not find this model sad. Especially since the burgundy red parts benefit from seams giving them square shapes.
In use, the high-tech synthetic leather is very pleasant and especially warm. For those who have a cool office, the chair warms up quickly when you sit in it. In addition, this material breathes well so that we don’t get stuck on it if we are in shorts for example, and it replicates the leather well!
Cushions made obsolete!
Nevertheless, the last production of the noble chairs is accompanied by new shapes which make the supplied cushions completely useless in my opinion. If we add the one for the cervical, with the shape of the headrest, it is not comfortable… Same thing for the one for the lumbar with the adjustable support!
While we’re on the subject, it’s always nice to see this support appear on the brand’s references. It allows for finer adjustments and gives a more natural shape to the backrest, while improving comfort.
A chair for all body types?
Of course, the Legend is not a seat adapted to all morphologies, you will have to be at least tall to fully enjoy it. If you are too short, your heels may not touch the ground. Once again, the brand has designed this model for people up to 2 m tall and weighing up to 150 kg.
And the comfort ?
In use, the comfort is good, very good even since once at the bottom of the chair, you feel like in a cocoon. This is a change from the Hero, which offered an “open” seat and backrest. Here, we are faced with something a little more confined, without falling into the extremes of the usual gaming chairs. No, the compromise is also very good.
However, if you like softer foams, this might not be the reference for you. Even though it is softer than a Hero, it is still very firm. Personally, I love it!
Nevertheless, the most damaging aspect remains the armrests which are still too hard. Beware of elbow pain during prolonged use… Unfortunately, this is something we often find. Only SecretLab products gave us full satisfaction on this subject.
A very high price
Now we come to the thing that always annoys: the bill. For this model, several prices are at work since the black versions, Java Edition and black / red / white synthetic leather High-Tech are selling for 539.90 €. Only the white version is more affordable with a price tag of 519.90 €. Finally, to get the most affordable version, you will have to turn to the TX version at 489.90 €.
Clearly, we are facing high-end prices, but the chair is as well. The finish is top notch, the upholstery is very pleasant, and the comfort is there. Finally, with such an invoice, it is positioned against the Titan Evo XL 2022, depending on the finish.
noblechairs Legend black/white/red:
We liked:
- The new design of the Legend
- The high-tech synthetic leather very pleasant and warm!
- The possibility to adjust the depth of the lumbar
- The quality materials, stainless steel handle, etc..
- The contrasts brought by this black/red/white color
- The shapes given to the seams of the red parts
- The overall comfort provided by this model
- The 4D armrests allowing adjustments in all directions
We liked less :
- The armrests are still too firm
- The cushions not pleasant to use
- Beware of the price!
When noblechairs combines all of its expertise in one chair, the result is the Legend. Clearly, it’s a successful reference with a devastating look. With its black/red/white high-tech synthetic leather upholstery, we have a chair that is ideally contrasted and very classy. The comfort is also very good, especially since we will not worry about its longevity. It’s a pity that the cushions are not pleasant to use and that the armrests are still too firm, even if we grant you that it’s a matter of taste!
Thanks to noblechairs !
