Usage Experience

The Vernazza is supposed to be able to hold a user of up to 145 kg (320 lb), and it does seem quite spacious. However, we still believe that it needs to be wider, both along the backrest and the seat's base. The Vernazza's dimensions are about the same as for other gaming chairs capable of holding much less weight, which has us worried. The contoured edges on the backrest and the seat's base tend to point outward, which had none of the users who tried this chair point these out as problematic, but none of the people who used this chair weigh more than 80 kg (176.36 lb).

Even though the chair's dimensions are wide enough, the chair appears slim overall, which could make it a good choice for spots where space is a real commodity.


The PU cover tries to imitate real leather, but at some points, mostly on the backrest, are faults that are hopefully only particular to our sample. The PU cover is nearly folding in on itself, which probably happened at the factory during assembly. Other than that, the PU has the same texture as leather, at least visually since you immediately feel the difference once you touch it. Additionally, the PU cover has no perforations, so you might start sweating if it is hot and you've been using this chair for a while. We tried this chair out for eight hour straight while wearing long pants and ran into no such problems, but our room was neither too cold or too hot.


The backrest can recline by 160–170 degrees, which is very satisfying, and it drops back quite smoothly. The rocking mechanism is also sleek, and one can easily use it as long as one's weight exceeds 70 kg (154.32 lb). The class 4 gas lift seems to be well lubricated and goes through all height adjustments efficiently. The armrests are 3D, have a button, each, and can be adjusted in various ways. Anyhow, we found it a bit stiff to adjust in terms of height. A bit more lubricant is more likely needed there. The caster wheels are of the same diameter as for most gaming chairs we have come across so far and roll on demand. We didn't feel as though the chair would start rolling unintentionally. We tried this chair out on a flat wooden floor, and it felt quite stable. Things will be a bit different on a carpet, though. However, the chair's rolling difficulty depends on the user's weight.


The neck cushion's design is one of the weirdest we have come across thus far, but it does offer very good neck support. The cushioning on both the neck pillow and lumbar support cushion is adequate, but many users prefer removing the latter in order to properly touch the backrest. Even though the Vernazza—like most mainstream chair models—has no lumbar-support mechanism integrated, many users prefer their back to be up against the backrest to ensure there is no gap between their back and the chair's backrest, nor any pressure by the lumbar support pillow on the lower part of the spine. As a result, no spine curve occurs while seated. However, I personally prefer using a lumbar-support cushion; a flexible and not very thick one.


Lastly, since the Vernazza is one of Arozzi's high-end gaming chairs, we expected the plastic components to be of a higher quality. The plastic bits that cover the seat's base, along with the plastic dust cover shroud, seem to be really light and thin. Hopefully, they won't break after months of use.

Accessories

Even though an abundance of accessories and spare parts are offered on the company's official website, hardly any are compatible with the Vernazza. Only a neck-support cushion is compatible and available for purchase from their website, should the one the chair comes with be lost or get damaged; it is priced at €14.95 ($18.53).