Genesis Announces Nitro 890 Gaming Chair

[btarunr]

The Genesis Nitro 890 is an armchair designed for demanding gamers. They will surely appreciate a wide array of settings, for example for the lumbar area, a configurable deflection angle of the back, as well as a durable fabric resistant to abrasion, which provides optimal ventilation.

The Genesis Nitro 890 gaming armchair is a metal design filled with cold foam. The backrest and the seat are covered with an abrasion-resistant material, which translates into proper ventilation in all conditions. Its profiled backrest with a regulated support of the lumbar area and an ergonomic head cushion provides all sensitive body parts with optimal conditions.



The Genesis Nitro 890 gaming armchair is equipped with a mechanism with a rocking function and a position lock for any angle, as well as the option to change the angle of the backrest. Users can configure the height of the seat to their height. The armrests are comfortable and can be set to three different directions. A wide seat with red trimming and eco-leather elements is supported by a riser that can withstand up to 150 kg.

The designers made sure that the metal structure is durable, and its cold foam filling translates into prolonged duration of use. The armchair can be moved on large wheels. It is covered with plastic that will not scratch surfaces. The whole set weighs 22.5 kg. Potential buyers will not have to wait long. The Genesis Nitro 890 gaming armchair will be available at the stores in the coming days. Its price is set at 359€ / 389$.

Technical specification:

• cover: fabric and eco-leather
• available colors: black/red
• maximum load: 150 kg (gas spring: class 4)
• cushions: head
• lumbar area regulation: yes
• armchair height: 125 - 131 cm
• back height: 84.5 cm
• back width: 56.5 cm
• seat height: 45 - 51 cm
• seat width: 56.5 cm
• seat depth: 52 cm
• wheels: 60 mm diameter
• weight: 22.5 kg

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[claster17]

Lokking at the underside, this looks to be yet another rebranded generic chair from the same OEM as all the others.

 

[TheDeeGee]

Another racing seat that's not designed for desk work, because it pushes your shoulders forward.

They will never understand.

 

[ComedicHistorian]

"They will surely appreciate a wide array of settings...a durable fabric resistant to abrasion..."

Ah yes, the much vaunted "fabric" setting. wtf? lol. How would one go about adjusting this setting?

 

[Octavean]

Just buy a Herman Miller chair and be done with it,....

Your backside (lower back, shoulders and so on) will thank you,....

 

[TheLostSwede]

Just buy a Herman Miller chair and be done with it,....

Your backside (lower back, shoulders and so on) will thank you,....

I'll have one, if you sponsor it.
I mean, I wouldn't buy this crap, but most people don't have the money to buy a Herman Miller.

 

[TheDeeGee]

Just buy a Herman Miller chair and be done with it,....

Your backside (lower back, shoulders and so on) will thank you,....

I got a GiroFlex myself, bought it back in 2007 for a 1000 bucks.

Pricey sure, but i never have back pains.

 

[CrAsHnBuRnXp]

Nothing new here. Nothing to see.

 

[neatfeatguy]

I can't justify how folks would spend any kind of money on a chair without being able to try it out in person.

I can walk into a local Office Max/Office Depot and try the chairs they have on the floor to see how they feel, work and look in person. Some of the nicer chairs they carry tend to run upwards of $500+.....that's horribly expensive for my taste and the less expensive ones are around the $250-300 range and they're just awful for extended periods of use; uncomfortable, bad back support and so on. I do need a new chair, but I need that in person experience to decide if it's a good fit for me or not.

I couldn't drop any kind of money on a desk/computer chair online. I'd hate for it to show up, then I'd have to assemble it and then only to find out it's a POS. Now how do I go about returning in it because I hate it? Take it apart, put it back in the box and pay shipping to send it back?

 

[Chrispy_]

There are plenty of metal-framed, full mesh, adjustable, ergonomic chairs from $250 upwards.

If you want to throw away $389 on some uncomfortable plastic landfill then that's your choice but don't pretend you're doing it because it's a good chair.

I'll have one, if you sponsor it.
I mean, I wouldn't buy this crap, but most people don't have the money to buy a Herman Miller.

Now is the best time to buy a Herman Miller Aeron.

Normally, full refurbs with warranties start at about $500, but so many large offices are being permanently closed and their contents sold off so you can find used Aerons in decent condition for $200 or less.

I don't advocate an Aeron as the best ergo chair; I'll accept it's very good if you ignore the price but there are hundreds of big and small brands making decent-quality, ergonomic, 24-hour chairs (that's a class of work chair that gaming chairs don't even encroach upon)

 

[Operandi]

I can't believe people still buy this shit. Also can't believe there are any margins left at this point since these are all basically they same rebranded garbage made by the same handful of companies, and having a aggressive looking racing bucket seat chair isn't exactly novel anymore.

A aggressively bolstered racing seat makes absolutely no fucking sense for sitting at a desk for reasons that should be completely obvious. I bought one of Hermin Miller's cheaper chairs like 5-6 years ago, maybe a bit more. I can't remember its name but its an all mesh design and when I vacuum it out it looks and functions like the day I got it. It was the first chair I ever bought with my own money and the only one I've used at home that wasn't a POS Office Max. Also check out Steelcase and Eurotech, both make good chairs for ~$400 by people who have a clue about ergonomics.

 

[Vayra86]

I'll have one, if you sponsor it.
I mean, I wouldn't buy this crap, but most people don't have the money to buy a Herman Miller.

Second hand office stores.... its a gold mine. My butt cheeks are firmly installed on something upwards of a grand, bought for 200 eur. Okay the fabric is just about ready to be replaced after 2 years, but even if I get that done professionally... this will probably last another 3-5 years. And this chair gets serious abuse, I literally fall into it every day

There are plenty of metal-framed, full mesh, adjustable, ergonomic chairs from $250 upwards.

If you want to throw away $389 on some uncomfortable plastic landfill then that's your choice but don't pretend you're doing it because it's a good chair.


Now is the best time to buy a Herman Miller Aeron.

Normally, full refurbs with warranties start at about $500, but so many large offices are being permanently closed and their contents sold off so you can find used Aerons in decent condition for $200 or less.

I don't advocate an Aeron as the best ergo chair; I'll accept it's very good if you ignore the price but there are hundreds of big and small brands making decent-quality, ergonomic, 24-hour chairs (that's a class of work chair that gaming chairs don't even encroach upon)

This person knows it too.

I couldn't drop any kind of money on a desk/computer chair online. I'd hate for it to show up, then I'd have to assemble it and then only to find out it's a POS. Now how do I go about returning in it because I hate it? Take it apart, put it back in the box and pay shipping to send it back?

The neat stuff with office chairs is, they all adhere to similar standards to even apply as a serious chair so the bottom line is pretty much the same or similar if you get something half decent. The choices left are upholstery/fabrics, armrest and backrest options etc. But the seat and all is generally just all the same.

 

[evernessince]

For educational reference:

 

[Octavean]

I'll have one, if you sponsor it.
I mean, I wouldn't buy this crap, but most people don't have the money to buy a Herman Miller.

No need for any of that,....

I have two which were purchased used some time ago. You can get one for a couple hundred if you look. My Wife bought them from someone she knew. Might buy a couple more yet still.

Edit:

If you want to buy one of those generic gamer "add branded name here" quasi racing chairs go ahead but its a waste of money and almost a guaranteed disappointment.

 

[Caring1]

"Eco Leather"
Do they harvest that from Eco Cows?

"They will surely appreciate a wide array of settings...a durable fabric resistant to abrasion..."

Ah yes, the much vaunted "fabric" setting. wtf? lol. How would one go about adjusting this setting?

Reading not your strong point?

 

[Gmr_Chick]

No need for any of that,....

I have two which were purchased used some time ago. You can get one for a couple hundred if you look. My Wife bought them from someone she knew. Might buy a couple more yet still.

Edit:

If you want to buy one of those generic gamer "add branded name here" quasi racing chairs go ahead but its a waste of money and almost a guaranteed disappointment.

Going to have to politely disagree with you on this point I highlighted. Bought one of Secret Labs' 2020 special edition "Omega" chairs around this time last year (when they added the Game of Thrones editions) and been using it since then, sometimes 10 hours (or more) a day, every day, and I consider the $420 I paid for it to be money well spent. Fits me like a glove. The head and lumbar pillows arm memory foam and extremely comfortable (I mostly use the neck pillow, but if I'm doing a lot of typing, I'll use both pillows to help keep posture). The chair has a slight firmness to it, but isn't uncomfortable. I love this chair

@evernessince thanks for that video. GN content never disappoints.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

Another racing seat that's not designed for desk work, because it pushes your shoulders forward.

They will never understand.

"back straight, chest out!" march...

 

[Caring1]

Another racing seat that's not designed for desk work, because it pushes your shoulders forward.

Where does it say racing seat in the write up?
In fact it doesn't resemble a typical racing seat at all.
Perhaps your bias towards square slabs is influencing your perception.

 

[Gmr_Chick]

Where does it say racing seat in the write up?
In fact it doesn't resemble a typical racing seat at all.
Perhaps your bias towards square slabs is influencing your perception.

I guess they see the overall shape and immediately think "racing seat", when in actuality racing-inspired chairs actually look as if somebody ripped one out of an actual race car and decided to slap some legs and castors on it and call it a day. Meaning, they'll usually have two large holes in the back where the shoulder/neck harness would go in a racecar seat. The sides of the chair will also be quite bolstered so as to keep dem cheeks and legs secure.

It might just be me but I like to think there's straight up "gaming chairs" and then there's "Gaming/Office" chairs. I'd consider mine of the latter category.

 

[TheLostSwede]

There are plenty of metal-framed, full mesh, adjustable, ergonomic chairs from $250 upwards.

If you want to throw away $389 on some uncomfortable plastic landfill then that's your choice but don't pretend you're doing it because it's a good chair.


Now is the best time to buy a Herman Miller Aeron.

Normally, full refurbs with warranties start at about $500, but so many large offices are being permanently closed and their contents sold off so you can find used Aerons in decent condition for $200 or less.

I don't advocate an Aeron as the best ergo chair; I'll accept it's very good if you ignore the price but there are hundreds of big and small brands making decent-quality, ergonomic, 24-hour chairs (that's a class of work chair that gaming chairs don't even encroach upon)

No such thing as refurbs here. Sorry but not everyone lives in the US.

 

[B-Real]

I'll have one, if you sponsor it.
I mean, I wouldn't buy this crap, but most people don't have the money to buy a Herman Miller.

TBH, generic gaming chairs aren't much cheaper than a HM chair like this. It's around $308 including world record high 27% VAT. Actually, this Genesis Nitro chair is $389 EXCLUDING VAT, meaning it would cost ~$494 here (Hungary). 308 vs 494. And it's not the HM chair that costs $494.

 

[TheLostSwede]

TBH, generic gaming chairs aren't much cheaper than a HM chair like this. It's around $308 including world record high 27% VAT. Actually, this Genesis Nitro chair is $389 EXCLUDING VAT, meaning it would cost ~$494 here (Hungary). 308 vs 494. And it's not the HM chair that costs $494.

I have a more ergonomic version of what you linked to, set me back less than a quarter of a fully kitted out Herman Miller Aeron 2.0 here. The Embody which Logitech is also doing now, is even more expensive here.

 

[Chrispy_]

No such thing as refurbs here. Sorry but not everyone lives in the US.

I don't live in the US, either so I have no idea why you brought that up...

Quick search on Ebay for Aerons in Europe and I have ~200 auctions currently live and more buy-it-now for several hundred more.

Ebay's not even the best place to buy a used aeron. Google "Aeron refurb" and switch to the shopping results and you have plenty of ads and listings for refurbs for less than this stupid Genesis Nitro (or any other pointless gamer chair)

Like you, I have a nicer chair (IMO) than an Aeron and I paid only €290 for it brand new. Aeron is just the benchmark that other things are measured against, it in no way represents the best anything and is usually as an example because it's popular and most people have sat in one before. I've seen them in Universities, labs, offices, homes, conference venues....

 

[TheLostSwede]

I don't live in the US, either so I have no idea why you brought that up...

Quick search on Ebay for Aerons in Europe and I have ~200 auctions currently live and more buy-it-now for several hundred more.

Ebay's not even the best place to buy a used aeron. Google "Aeron refurb" and switch to the shopping results and you have plenty of ads and listings for refurbs for less than this stupid Genesis Nitro (or any other pointless gamer chair)

Like you, I have a nicer chair (IMO) than an Aeron and I paid only €290 for it brand new. Aeron is just the benchmark that other things are measured against, it in no way represents the best anything and is usually as an example because it's popular and most people have sat in one before. I've seen them in Universities, labs, offices, homes, conference venues....

No such thing as Ebay here either. Even PayPal is illegal here...

I guess I could jump on Yahoo auctions, but I don't really know how to use that...

The Aeron is in many ways much better, if you start looking at the details. Herman-Miller has really spent some time working out a lot of little things you wouldn't even think about, until you sit in one of their chairs. They use much better mesh material for one and it's fitted to the seat in a different way that will most likely make it last much longer.
I used to have one in the office at a previous job and I know exactly how good they are, but they're simply too expensive for most people.

 

[Chrispy_]

The Aeron is in many ways much better, if you start looking at the details. Herman-Miller has really spent some time working out a lot of little things you wouldn't even think about, until you sit in one of their chairs. They use much better mesh material for one and it's fitted to the seat in a different way that will most likely make it last much longer.
I used to have one in the office at a previous job and I know exactly how good they are, but they're simply too expensive for most people.

Yep, used an Aeron for over a decade and had one at home for several years too. I moved to a Knoll Generation just because that's what's in the new office. I'm well aware of what Aerons are and how well they're made, but they're neither the best value nor the best adjustability, nor the best comfort. Two of those are objective and one of them is subjective.

Herman Miller is often brought up in these arguments against gaming chairs the way an Apple is brought up in comparisons to windows PCs. Apple may not have the best product or be the best value but they are recognisable "high quality" solutions. When cheap competitiors start to charge this premium pricing, it's only natural to make the comparison with those premium brands.

If you can smack down these gaming chair pretenders like the Genesis Nitro even using the overpriced Herman Millers, then you know instantly that it's a bum deal. No, you don't have to buy a premium-brand 24h office chair like the Aeron, but it's an option for most people instead of a $390 gaming chair. If your region doesn't have easy access to Aerons at $390 then fine, just buy a different 24h task chair that is available in your region for less than the $390 Genesis are charging for 'yet-another-relabeled-$60-gaming-chair-from-that-one-shitty-factory-in-Guangdong-China'. These premium "gaming chairs" are the very definition of "lipstick on a pig".