Corsair Launches TC80 Gaming Chair for $199.99 After Passing Over 30 Durability Tests

During the recent COMPUTEX, Corsair showed us its new option when it comes to gaming chairs, the TC80. This chair arrived with the clear aim of offering a durable chair for gamers, with Corsair even carrying out extensive tests to check its strength in everyday use. Corsair has announced that the TC80 is now available with a recommended price of $199.99.

The TC80 is a combination of a comfortable and durable chair, ideal for gamers, content creators, and users who spend several hours in front of their PC. More than 30 durability and safety tests have been carried out, meeting the BIFMA X5.1 and EN 1335 standards.

The New Corsair TC80 Gaming Chair Has Passed 30 Durability Tests

It has a wide seat with plenty of padding, covered in breathable fabric with synthetic leather details that add durability to the seat of this new chair. It comes with a removable neck cushion and self-leveling armrests, which offer a more comfortable position even when the chair is reclined.

The base is made of steel and has 5 spokes and 50 mm wheels, along with a class 4 gas lift. You can adjust its height by up to 100 mm and recline its backrest from 90 to 115 degrees, allowing you to set a position for greater comfort. In addition, it is designed for quick and easy assembly, so when you receive it, you can start gaming right away.

More than 30 durability and safety tests have been carried out. These are some of the tests performed:

• DROP LOAD PROOF TEST – 136kg (300lbs) dropped onto the center of the seat.
• BACKREST LOAD TEST – 1,001N is applied to the backrest for a minute.
• FORWARD OVERTURNING TEST – 600N at points most likely to result in overturning.
• REARWARD STABILITY TEST – 13 heavy discs are loaded against the backrest.
• SEATING DURABILITY TEST – 100,000 cycles of 57kg (126lbs) falling onto the seat.
• TILT MECHANISM TEST – The chair is tilted with109kg (240lbs) on the center of the seat for 300,000 cycles.
• ARMREST DURABILITY TEST – 60,000 cycles of 400N applied to each arm.
• SWIVEL TEST – 122kg (269lbs) is applied on the seat at both its maximum and lowest height for 120,000 cycles.

The new Corsair TC80 chair is now available with a black fabric and leatherette finish, from Corsair’s own website or from the brand’s authorized distributors.