Asus ROG Destrier Gaming Chair Review: Comfortable and Configurable, for a Price
The Asus Rog Destrier is the latest addition to the company’s line of gaming chairs for enthusiasts. Previous entries from Asus included the ROG Chariot Core and ROG Chariot RGB.
Asus doesn’t have an established pedigree in gaming chairs, but the Destrier is a valiant effort thanks to the combination of high-quality materials used and advanced or configurability.With a $899 price tag, the Destrier is not cheap, but is the price of entry good enough to keep it from us? best gaming chair list? Read on to find out how the destriers stack up and if they should earn a spot in front of your desk. 4K gaming monitor.
Assembling the Asus ROG Destrie
My Asus ROG Destrier review sample arrived in a huge box that weighed over 70 pounds. ) and everything was well protected during transit. Everything arrived in factory new condition, so different protective materials worked.
Asus includes a large double-sided assembly/feature guide with a destrie that makes the process of assembling the chair relatively easy. I was never in a hurry, but following the step-by-step instructions with detailed drawings and text, I assembled the chair in about 25 minutes.
One mistake was made in step 5, attaching the armrest with 6 screws and 6 washers. I forgot to install the washer as it was not clearly mentioned in the instruction manual. However, to Asus’ credit, the attached image showed the washer installed. I didn’t realize my mistake until I tightened all the bolts and moved on to the next step. However, it didn’t take long to undo the failure and complete the build process.
My only other issue during the build came when installing the acoustic panels. It took quite a bit of force to secure it to the seat base and I was afraid the fabric would tear, but after some careful massaging the acoustic panel snapped into place and the final two of his I fixed it with a screw.
It’s also nice that Asus provides a spare parts bag (one of each type of screw and washer) in case you lose one.
specification
| upholstery | High tension mesh, PU foam |
| Overall height (including pedestal) | 50.78 – 54.25 inch / 129 – 138 cm |
| Height from floor to seat | 18.5 – 21.5 inches / 47 – 55 cm |
| armrest adjustment | 3D |
| reclining | Backrest adjustability 90 to 135 degrees |
| Backrest length (not including headrest) | 25 inches/63 cm |
| Backrest width (shoulder width) | 14 inches/36cm |
| Seating area width (total) | 22.44 inches / 57 cm |
| Seating area depth | 19.68 inches/50cm |
| armrest width | 4 inches/10.16cm |
| armrest depth | 10 inches/25.4cm |
| Armrest height (from floor) | 28.75 – 34.37 inches / 73 cm – 87 cm |
| caster | 2.95″ – 7.5 cm Polyurethane |
| Maximum recommended weight | 330 pounds / 150 kilos |
| weight | 54.34 lbs / 24.65 kg |
| guarantee | 2 years |
| MSRP / Price at time of review | $899 |
| release date | available now |
Design and construction
It may not be for everyone, but I like the look of the destrie. Asus describes it as having a “cyborg futuristic aesthetic,” which is easily identifiable by its angular design. A sophisticated chair with an aluminum frame and a 5-wheel base. The frame, wheelbase and 3D armrest attachments are finished in a shimmering gray paint job. The remaining hard pieces are finished in matte black plastic.
The top of the armrest has an integrally molded polyurethane foam padding. A high-tension mesh suspension system is used for the seat cushion and backrest. The headrests and acoustic panels are black plastic covered with padded fabric. Asus breaks up the gray and black color scheme with red ROG logos on the headrests and red/white stitching on the adjustment straps for tilt/depth/height controls.
The chair weighs 54.34 lbs (24.65 kg) fully assembled and supports up to 330 lbs (150 kg). I’m 5 feet 10 inches and weigh about 165 pounds. The Destrie fits snugly even at maximum seat height.
comfort and adjustment
This detrier comes equipped with many of the adjustments you would expect from a chair in this price range. For example, the backrest is adjustable from 90 degrees to 135 degrees, within which there are four lockable steps (90, 105, 120, and 135 degrees). There is also a 3D armrest that rotates 360 degrees and is height adjustable (14 cm adjustable).
At its highest setting, the Destrier is elbow-high, which Asus says is good for mobile gaming. The armrest moves back and forth and stops at 5 points. However, its advanced adjustability has some drawbacks. First of all, the armrests don’t feel very stable. A vertical stanchion swings freely on a metal base. There is also a lot of play in the height adjustment mechanism where the armrest rotates 360 degrees.
However, the biggest problem with armrests is that they easily move back and forth. Sometimes just leaning forward with my elbow resting firmly on the armrest would dislodge my elbow and move on to the next pain. This was a ticking noise that happened a lot and I wished there was a way to lock the horizontal position of the armrest.
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The right side of the seat cushion has a strap that adjusts the chair height via a class 4 gas strut. You can raise or lower the cushion by pulling up on the strap. A bar with knobs for adjusting seat tension also sticks out. This controls the ease of recline of the backrest, but there is no number indicating tension level. Instead, the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ indicators tell you if you are increasing or decreasing the tension.
There are two additional straps on the left side of the seat cushion for depth and tilt adjustment. Lean back in a chair and pull up on the tilt strap to lock him in one of four positions. To return the chair to its default 90-degree position, pull the strap down and tilt it all the way back. It then bounces back into place. To adjust the depth of the seat cushion, pull up on the depth strap and move the cushion forward or backward.
The seat has no padding as it uses a comfortable fabric mesh suspension system. I’m used to a moderately plush office chair, so it took me a while to get used to the firm feel of the Destrie. The seat is 22.44″ wide and 19.68″ deep (570mm x 500mm) with plenty of room to wiggle. More importantly, the chair has enough room to sit cross-legged. Not the most ergonomic seating position, but I find it comfortable (at least for short spurts). My mini schnauzer loves to curl up and sleep on my lap when I sit like this.
Asus includes Destrier’s adjustable lumbar support, which is controlled using two knobs. The soft fabric covered lumbar support can be adjusted in height (7 cm movement) to fit your back perfectly. It can also be moved back and forth (2cm) to increase or decrease pressure/support.
The headrest is similarly customizable, with depth adjustment up to 6cm and height adjustment up to 12cm.
There are optional acoustic panels behind the headrests that help block out distracting sounds from the sides of your chair. No, but your mileage may vary.
For comfort, we left the seat base depth at its default position and the seat height at its maximum level. left. With these settings, I could sit at my desk during the week and play a few games after hours without getting tired. I even tried Asus’ suggestion of reclining the seat and placing the armrests in the highest position for gaming on my phone.To my surprise, I used Xbox Cloud Gaming to play Grand Theft Auto V on my phone Ergonomically it worked very well when I was wearing it.
Conclusion
The Asus ROG Destrier is a great chair, with lots of things you can adjust to fit your body. The materials used throughout the chair are of high quality, a mixture of plastic, polyurethane foam, mesh, padded cloth and aluminum. I especially like the adjustable lumbar support which helps my aging back. The extended headrest proved comfortable even on long shifts.
The included acoustic panels, on the other hand, seemed more there for style than really providing a noticeable difference in noise reduction. I hope so. But perhaps the biggest drawback is the price. At $899, the Destrier is hundreds of dollars more expensive than alternatives like the Razer Iskur and Herman Miller x Logitech G Vantum.
However, the comfort of the Destrie is undisputed. The chair spoiled my butt and back. Plus, the chair looks really cool without being flashy. Choosing a gaming chair is a much more personal decision than analytical purchases like the best graphics card for gaming or the best CPU for gaming. But if you can get past the price and a few niggling issues, the Asus ROG Destrier would be a great addition to a gamer’s hardware arsenal.
