GoKawiilCorsair's $200 TC80 gaming chair passes 30+ durability and safety tests
Corsair has released the TC80 Gaming Chair, a $200 seating option built for PC gamers that it says has passed over 30 durability and safety tests meeting BIFMA X5.1 and EN 1335 office chair standards. Testing included dropping heavy loads onto the seat, repeated weight cycles on the seat and armrests, and swivel tests with over 100kg applied at varying heights.
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Gaming chairs are frequently an afterthought in setups despite being used for hours daily, and rigorous stress testing signals Corsair is trying to differentiate on longevity and safety rather than just aesthetics or branding. This could push competitors to publish similar engineering benchmarks, giving buyers more transparency in a market often criticized for flashy marketing over substance.
- The TC80 costs $200 and meets BIFMA X5.1 and EN 1335 office chair standards.
- It survived tests like a 136kg seat drop and 120,000 swivel cycles with 122kg loads.
- Features include a 90°-115° recline range, adjustable seat height, and a detachable neck pillow.
Corsair TC80 Gaming Chair — This is the chair the article is all about inhaling punishment in Corsair's lab, from repeated seat drops to backrest load tests, and it meets BIFMA X5.1 and EN 1335 office chair standards. If you're logging marathon sessions at a PC, the TC80 is built to keep you comfortable without the price of a luxury "throne.
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