User Experience

The Duke AeroSuede is a gaming chair with a ravishing upholstery and the typical ergonomics. It has attractive visual details, and while it initially feels like real suede, it is comprised of a fabric made out of non-woven materials and microfibers. The company states that the upholstery is breathable, but it does not have open cells. That having been said, we spent several hours on it without any sweat-related issues, and it is comfortable. Water accidentally spilled on the AeroSuede upholstery was immediately absorbed, which I am not sure is a good thing, especially if a larger quantity of liquid is accidentally spilled on the chair.


The backrest is wide, and the suede-leather-like touch-feel of the upholstery is amazing, luxurious even. However, its foam density is not that great—squeeze the backrest's upholstery lightly almost anywhere and you will feel the metal frame underneath.


The backrest recline maxes out at 180°, and while the chair feels quite stable even at this angle, I would not suggest large users make use of it. The lever used to tilt the chair backwards is quite small. Finally, when it comes to the rocking mechanism, it operates well even if you weigh less than 70 kg (154.32 lb).


The chair's armrests are long, but not very wide. These are two-dimensional (2D), but keep the price in mind—some compromise is inevitable. The padding is enough, and their middle section is lowered for a more comfortable grip.


The base of the seat is huge. Foam density is also high, and it is amazingly comfy, as if sitting on a couch, which is why I would not suggest this chair for an office or work environment. It will relax you to where you might just want to fall asleep! Additionally, I noticed that the chair is not stable if you sit on the front half of the seat. Four different people tried out this chair and faced the same issue—two fell because the chair slipped backwards and almost flipped over, while the other two managed to get up before it happened.


I noticed a few visual flaws in the stitching, but what is even worse is the way the upholstery is secured underneath the seat. It looks as though a stapler was used, and the result is sloppy.


The casters are the typical 60 mm diameter across and capable of rolling easily and quietly. However, like all other casters, it is difficult to roll the chair across carpet, especially if the user is heavy.