The Secretlab Titan Evo McLaren Edition is a supremely comfortable chair, which thrives during gaming sessions and office use, while it's McLaren-focused design gives it a unique look that's perfect for F1 fans.

Secretlab is a brand that's become synonymous with high-quality gaming chairs and desks, and after reviewing its premium standing desk recently and giving it a 5/5 in my Secretlab Magnus Pro review, it seemed like it was about time I tried out its premium gaming chair option, too. The Titan Evo has been around for a while now, having been released back in 2021, with the design remaining largely unchanged.

But back in January, Secretlab announced a McLaren collab, which kicked off with the release of the Titan Evo McLaren Edition, a chair which takes the Titan Evo and gives it a papaya makeover, in what is the world's first McLaren-inspired gaming chair. It's not cheap, coming in at £734 / $799 / AU$1200 (approx), which is significantly more than the £469 / $499 / AU$750 (approx) for the Titan Evo with hybrid Leatherette.

READ MORE: Razer BlackShark V3 Pro review – a premium, feature-rich option geared for FPS performance

READ MORE: Best wheels for F1 25 – top budget and premium wheels and wheelbases for sim racing

The McLaren Edition boasts the same features as the standard Titan Evo, but with some added touches that make the chair unique as an offering. Like all Titan Evos, this chair features cold-cure foam, which is medium-firm and is optimised for weight-distribution, pressure relief and support in the long term, rather than just for the first few weeks. It's also got the pebble seat base and the four-day lumbar support, which moves up, down, in and out to support the natural curvature of the lower back (20-45 degrees), 4D armrests, 165-degree recline back rest and a magnetic memory foam head pillow.

But what makes the McLaren Edition special is that it has carbon fibre leatherette panels in the design and is wrapped in a soft microsuede rather than the hybrid leatherette, soft weave fabric, or leather that features on the standard designs. And, of course, there's also the unique colour scheme, with the iconic papaya orange featuring heavily all over, even in the stitching! The backrest also sports the McLaren logo and the McLaren-inspired papaya hexagonal grille pattern, which looks super cool. From any angle, this chair is absolutely gorgeous, provided you like orange!

Putting the chair together was also pretty self-explanatory, with detailed instructions that are printed on a massive McLaren poster, which is a lovely touch, as you can hang up the poster afterwards, which is exactly what I've done! You may need someone else's help to lift up the chair or support the wheels while you lift, depending on your build.

The build quality is super impressive, with every material used on the chair feeling premium. Whether it's the microsuede, which feels so, so soft, or the armrests, and even the plastic that coats the metal frame, everything just feels high-end and built to last. And it's the same story with the comfort of the chair, which, although initially felt pretty firm in the first few days, especially compared to my older gaming chair, now that I've got used to it, it's supremely comfortable and, more importantly, supportive in all the right areas.

The lumbar support is also excellent. Two knobs on either side of the backrest control the height and intensity of the support, giving you control over how much or how little you prefer. The one small gripe I have is that the knobs are a bit uncomfortable to reach when actually sitting in the chair, as in you have to bend your whole arm back to reach and twist them, but it's a pretty minor inconvenience.

I've used this chair day and night for around a month and a half, and whether I'm gaming for long periods or sitting at my desk working, it's just a lovely place to sit.

If you're looking for a gaming chair that gives ultimate comfort while being built to last, the Titan Evo is a superb option. It's obviously a significant outlay initially, but compared to other gaming chairs that are nowhere near this level of comfort, it's easy to recommend investing a little more in this chair, particularly for the long term, due to the high-end materials that will survive all-day use for years to come.

But the McLaren Edition takes this to another level, with the extra carbon fibre details, unique microsuede, and the stunning McLaren colour scheme, making this an even better version of what is already one of the world's best gaming chairs. It's not cheap, but for F1 fans, it's a dream.

Secretlab Titan Evo McLaren Edition review score: 5/5