Gaming: Breaking Thunderx3 Solo 360 Review

Simply the best budget gaming chair I've had the pleasure to perch upon. Though not the showiest seat, a package that offers highly adjustable 3D x 360° armrests and a supremely comfortable synchronous tilt for only £200 is tough to argue against—especially when it's often on sale to boot.

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A reasonable price, something actually comfortable, a range of adjustability options, a small-ish box and an easy build. When it comes to a number of budget gaming chairs, it can feel like a case of 'pick two—and be thankful you got two'. The ThunderX3 Solo 360 is different. Instead it asks, 'why choose?'

But before I really start singing the praises of this budget perch, it's worth noting one major caveat: this gaming chair is not yet available in the US. With an MSRP of £200/€220, the ThunderX3 Solo 360 enjoys a similar price point to our top pick for the best budget gaming chair, the Corsair TC100 Relaxed, but is unfortunately not as widely available. So, if you are a US-based PC gamer, let me tell you what you're missing out on.

First things first, the ThunderX3 Solo 360 rocked up in a box that was easily half the size of the last chair I built, the DXRacer Martian XL. The purposefully scaled-up size of that chair makes for maybe not the fairest comparison, but the difference between its considerable cardboard cube and the Solo's supersized cereal box was stark.

As for construction, the Solo lived up to its name; I found this chair super easy to construct as a one woman band. Typically, I'll often have to call on a colleague to help mount the backrest onto the seat, or place the fully assembled seat onto the piston, but all parts of the Solo proved lightweight enough to assemble without assistance.

Rec. height: 155—195 cmRec. weight: 50—125 kgFeatures: Synchronous tilt, multi-angle recline lock, 3D x 360 adjustable armrests, car seat structure headrestMaterial: Multi-layer breathable fabric upholstery (Loft Air—reviewed), Breathable mesh , Leatherette Armrests: 3D x 360, with retract and lateral adjustmentsColours: Loft Air Light Gray, Loft Air Dark Gray (Reviewed), Mesh Black, Modern Black, Modern Blue, Modern Red, Racer Black, Racer BluePrice: £200/€220

On a construction process side note, I found the visual instructions mostly easy to follow—though unfortunatel

Source: PC Gamer