CONCLUSION

   When GAMDIAS announced their gaming chair line we were among the very first to express our interest in checking them out and although as you already know it took a very long time for that to happen the ACHILLES P1 L did arrive in our lab roughly two weeks ago. What matters however is not when the chair got here but just how good it really is and so although the ACHILLES P1 L combines great looks (especially if you’re a gamer) with comfort (due to its large size) and a nice set of features (adjustable footrest, 4D armrests, RGB LED strips) its build quality left us with mixed feelings. I am of course referring to the PVC “vinyl” cover used which really doesn’t feel or look as durable as it should. It goes without saying that “proper” testing would take months but since right out of the factory the chair arrived having some tiny issues with both its PVC cover and its stitching we obviously feel GAMDIAS should pay more attention to this specific aspect of the ACHILLES P1 L (of course this could be an isolated issue with our sample so when and if we get more chairs by GAMDIAS it will be easier to check that out).

   Availability on the ACHILLES P1 L Gaming Chair by GAMDIAS may not be great but you can still find it for around USD399 inside the USA (Wallmart.com – Price depends on the color) and for 299.90Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de). At the end of the day the GAMDIAS ACHILLES P1 L may not be perfect and it certainly has room for improvement (for example we would like to see a retractable mechanism for the adjustable footrest – no other gaming chair has something like that so it’s something we’d like to see introduced in general - along with a more “durable” PVC cover) but thanks to its looks, overall quality, size, set of features and available color combinations it’s still well worth of our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality (PVC Leather / Steel Frame)
- Size / Comfort (Large Version)
- Design / Looks
- Z Support Mechanism (Durability / Sturdiness)
- Features (RGB LED Strips / Adjustable Height / 4D Adjustable Armrests / Tilt Function / 150 Degrees Backrest Adjustment / Adjustable Footrest)
- 5 Available Color Combinations
- Head & Lower Back Removable Pillows

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- PVC Faux Leather Durability
- Current Availability