INTRODUCTION

   Gaming chairs have remained pretty much the same ever since we first started testing/reviewing them several years ago (not much to change really) with one sole exception, design. So although the type of covers used (PU leather, PVC leather, real leather and fabric) haven't changed nor have the types of gas lifts (class-3/4) and swivel-tilt mechanisms (butterfly and Z) design is something that almost never stays the same. Sure the core design of most models is still the same (we are talking about chairs after all) but manufacturers tend to add new features/things all the time to make them even more appealing not only to gamers but consumers in general. With RGB gaming peripherals leading the market currently it's no surprise than some gaming chair manufacturers also released models featuring RGB illumination and after testing the quite intriguing Achilles P1L by GAMDIAS today with us we have the UC5 HEX (UC stands for UltraChair) by ThunderX3.

   ThunderX3 designs and creates gaming peripherals including gaming chairs and is a division of Aerocool Advanced Technologies Corporation based in Taipei. We aim to deliver new products for the gaming community that break new market standards and complement the eSports scene. Quality, design and technological excellence are the pillars sustaining our philosophy. Are you ready for the gaming revolution? Find out more at www.thunderx3.com

   ThunderX3 currently offers the UC5 HEX in three different colors (black/cyan, black/red and all black) and markets it as a large gaming chair (90cm tall, 60mm wide backrest and 52cm wide, 56.5cm long seat) designed for people who weigh up to 125Kg. The UC5 HEX also features PU leather cover, metal frame, high-density foam padding (unfortunately we don't know the exact numbers), class-4 gaslift supporting up to 150Kg (backrest and base included), 3D adjustable armrests (height, position), removable head and lumbar pillows, 65mm nylon caster wheels, backrest adjustment (up to 160 degrees), HEX multi-color module (7 colors) and the typical butterfly tilt (up to 18 degrees) and height adjustment mechanism used with most desk chairs.