INTRODUCTION

   When we first started testing/reviewing gaming chairs just over 3 years ago we never thought they could actually replace office chairs but that's exactly what has happened to a large degree since gaming chairs have found their way not only into people's homes but also their office and work places (judging both from people we know and from what we see published online). Price and looks may have been the two most important factors for this (obviously) but we shouldn't rule out ergonomics/support since there are many gaming chairs out there that offer exactly what many people of all sizes have been looking for a long time. GAMDIAS released their very own line last year and after many requests finally today with us we have their top of the line ACHILLES P1 L Extraordinary RGB Illuminated Gaming Chair.

   GAMDIAS emphasizes on the fundamentals, complemented with creativity and service. GAMDIAS Technology was founded in 2012, successfully creating the gaming brand known as GAMDIAS. Not only do we aim to set the bar for quality and practically, but also to go above and beyond in our designs. Further supplementing our motto: Gaming Art in Motion, we will continue to invest heavily on designs, transcending GAMDIAS products to an artistic pantheon.

   The ACHILLES P1 L (L stands for large - the regular P1 is slightly smaller) may offer RGB illumination (thanks to two LED strips mounted at the rear of the chair - you can customize both the colors and effects via GAMDIAS HERA software) and thus improved looks compared to most other gaming chairs out there (especially for gamers) but that's not its only interesting feature. For starters the ACHILLES P1 L is available in 5 different colors (all black/white black/red black/blue black/yellow black) and features a PVC (Polyvinylchloride) leather cover (vinyl), metal frame for increased durability, good amount of foam padding (specific numbers are not available but judging from other chairs we've had here I’d say around 55-65kg/m3 for the seat and 55-60kg/m3 for the backrest - will update this part if we get any new information), 4D adjustable armrests (height, front/back and rotation), adjustable footrest, premium 60mm caster wheels, class-4 gaslift (supports up to 200kg total including the top body of the chair), height adjustment mechanism (can raise the chair up to 10cm), 5 star aluminum base, removable neck and back/lumbar support cushions, backrest adjustment (up to 150 degrees) and up to 12 degrees tilt function. As for size the ACHILLES P1 L may not be the largest one to ever reach our lab but it does come close since it features a tall (86cm) and wide (55cm) backrest along with a wide (54cm) and deep (47cm) seat.