CONCLUSION

   The ONYX Deluxe is currently not only AK Racing's flagship gaming chair model but also one of a handful of models covered with real leather (even if it’s just the front) so naturally we had very high expectations from it. Well from a quality standpoint (both when it comes to quality of leather and overall sturdiness) the ONYX Deluxe features the best we’ve seen to date surpassing even that of the excellent X-COMFORT by Tt eSPORTS which at least for me is its primary competitor (at least from all the models we’ve received to date). Unfortunately however in terms of padding it does not and although it’s a very comfortable chair the X-COMFORT is slightly more so if you care not about quality I think Tt eSPORTS has a more “suitable” solution for you. Size is not really an issue since even my brother who’s just under 2 meters in height and weighs roughly 95kg had a great time using the ONYX Deluxe (I’m 1.82 meters tall and 84kg heavy so nothing special in terms of size). Having 3D armrests as opposed to the 4D of the X-COMFORT (and other models) is really not big deal especially since I never really used the last option when testing the Tt eSPORTS model (ability to position them closer and further from the chair). Certainly it would be nice to have even if just to further “boost” its features sheet but again I don’t consider it as a deal breaker. The “naked” 5 star aluminum base was also a good surprise since after receiving over a dozen gaming chairs this is the very first one to feature one like that.

   Prices for faux leather gaming chairs can go all the way up to USD500/500Euros so it really goes without saying that real leather ones will cost quite a bit more and the ONYX Deluxe does. To be more specific you can currently get the ONYX Deluxe Premium Gaming / Working Chair for USD699 inside the USA (directly from AK Racing USA) and for 549Euros inside the EU (directly from AK Racing EU) a price tag which is indeed quite hefty (especially in the US). Of course at the end of the day it once again comes down to what you want so if you’re looking for a real leather gaming / working chair with a very good warranty (AK Racing covers the chair with 5 years and the frame with 10) the ONYX Deluxe is among a handful of choices currently in the market. Overall leaving out its price tag in the US (for which we had to deduct some points) we have nothing really bad to say about the ONYX Deluxe and so we’re happy to give it our Golden Award.

PROS

- Excellent Build Quality (Real Grain Leather / Steel Frame)
- Elegant Design
- Comfortable
- Z Support Mechanism (Durability / Sturdiness)
- Size
- Features (Adjustable Height / 3D Adjustable Armrests / 18 Degrees Tilt Function / 160 Degrees Backrest Adjustment)
- Polished Aluminum 5 Star Base
- Head & Lower Back Removable Pillows

CONS

- Price (In The US)
- Real Grain Leather Only At The Front
- Only Available In Black (For Some)