Note: This review was first published on 27 May 2024.
The Swift X Pro isn't the best chair to recommend in terms of features and comfort, but at $279 it's a compelling alternative.
What makes a good gaming chair? The reasons can be different for everyone. Some want a good lumbar support for their backs, others are just happy with a comfortable seat. Then there are also those who just want a good chair that won’t break their bank.
The TTRacing Swift X Pro is one such gaming chair that seems to fit the last two categories. It’s certainly does not ooze “premium” in the way as the Razer Iskur V2 or Secretlab’s Titan Evo Lite do, but I think that’s okay because I’ve spent a few weeks with the Swift X Pro and I find that despite its lack of an adjustable lumbar for ergonomic support it’s a chair that should work for most people. And get this; the Swift X Pro can be purchased for just S$279.
The Swift X Pro succeeds the older Swift X, and TTRacing has made some noticeable key improvements that boost comfort and functionality. One of the most significant changes is the enhancement in ergonomics. The backrest and seat base have been redesigned to offer better support – and help to maintain a good posture during prolonged use.
The adjustable armrests are foam padded.
Reclining the chair does not quite have the smooth motion that I have experienced on Secretlab and Razer gaming chairs.
Additionally, the new foam-padded armrests allow the usual height adjustments but it’s not “3D adjustable”, so you cannot move it forward and backward nor towards or away from your torso. I wanted to say this is an odd omission, but then I remember: $279.
TTRacing offers the Swift X Pro in PU leather and fabric upholstery, and in different colours and designs. The PU leather options include Black, Red, Grey, Stealth, and Brown, providing a range of styles to suit any setup. Meanwhile, the fabric variant is limited to Dusk and Dawn colours (the latter of which was sent to us for review). The brand also occasionally offers designs that are made in collaboration with the likes of Marvel and Star Wars, but these are generally more expensive.
More adjustable options with the head pillow will be nice.
The memory foam lumbar pillow offers very limited back support.
In terms of comfort, the Swift X Pro gets the job done as I’ve mentioned earlier. The seat base is spacious for most Asian-sized users and wide enough for you to sit crossed-legged on it, and I found the comfortable enough even after a few hours glued to it while writing this review. Sure, there isn’t an adjustable lumbar support but the ergonomic backrest works decently well, although not quite at the same level as Secretlab’s second-tier Titan Evo Lite – but that chair is also almost $200 more expensive. The chair does come with a separate memory foam lumber and headrest pillows, but they don’t amount much to be honest, and the headrest pillow is almost impossible to get it adjusted to a suitable height that my neck can rest comfortably on.
The gaming chair only reclines to a limited 135-degree.
The Swift X Pro has all of the basic functions you would expect of any gaming chair, at least.
Interestingly, the Swift X Pro's reclining ability has been adjusted to a 135-degree limit, down from the almost-flat, 165-degree range of the original Swift X. Personally, this change doesn't seem like a drawback as I do not recline to such extremes but if you love dozing off on your gaming chairs then this is worth taking note of.
So, what do I make of the TTRacing’s Swift X Pro gaming chair? For starters, I think with a starting price of $279 ($299 if you opt for fabric upholstery) it’s an easy decision for those on a tighter budget to make. And at that price, there are a few features that were left out – such as 3D-adjustable armrests, adjustable lumbar and head/neck supports – and I think that’s okay. But if you suffer from lower back pain and bad posture, then I do suggest saving up and going for a gaming chair. Your back will be very thankful for that.
The castors don't always move in the direction that I'm steering them to.
That’s not to say the Swift X Pro’s quality is compromised at the expense of cost either. For its price, the gaming chair offers good comfort and the breathable fabric upholstery did not feel uncomfortably warm. I don’t even have complaints about the build quality as its steel frame offers stability and strength (TTRacing says the maximum supported weight is 150kg), but I do wish that the castors were better as they don’t seem to move in a straight line when I pushed the chair.
I would still not hesitate to recommend either the Secretlab Titan Evo or Razer’s Fujin Pro, which personally to me are still the best chairs for your overall well-being. But TTRacing’s Swift X Pro is a great alternative if you do not need all the ergonomics’ bells and whistles and has a tight budget.
Note: The Swift X Pro can be ordered online at TTRacing’s e-store.
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