The Newskill Fafnir is a new chair that the Spanish brand has added to the catalog of peripherals and accessories that has not stopped growing in recent years. A mid-range model with a focus on Playingbut which can also be used for any computer, professional or leisure activity.

We’ve talked several times about the need to balance budget and value the peripherals and accessories we use when designing a work or leisure position. It is unreasonable to spend a fortune on internal PC components to get a handful more FPS or tenths of a GHz, and then neglect others that are ultimately very important. The most important in peripherals is undoubtedly the monitor, but we must not forget the keyboards or mice, which are ultimately the center of interaction with the personal computer.

Even those of us who have worked long hours and decades behind a desk know this The importance of a good work chair. The same can be said about those players who spend endless sessions in front of the monitor with their favorite title. Both know that investing in comfort and health should not be skimped on.

And it will depend on her the future health of our backs, necks and loins; convenience of use; productivity when talking about work tasks or the general experience when we devote long sessions to our favorite games. Newskill gave us a unit of this Fafnir and here we leave you with our impressions after trying it out last week.

Newskill Fafnir, feature

Newskill has a very complete set of chairs in its catalog that covers all ranges of the market. From the basic and economical ‘Nayuki’ and ‘Eros’ to the most advanced ‘Neith Pro’, users will find it difficult to find what they are looking for in terms of features, finishes and budgets.

Newskill Fafnir is focused – like all other manufacturers – on the world Playingbut in this case yes “professional style model” who tells us can be used for both work and leisure. The chair is large, but not gaudy, in a size that we think is ideal for use on any type of computer desk.

That concept all terrains we see it too elegant overall design, but more discreet than shocking other Newskill chairs. The idea behind this model was to achieve an overall look that would allow it to fit into any environment.

The entire design is designed to improve ergonomics with a form of backrest suitable for any type of user. To our credit, the top has extra padding that doubles as an integrated cervical pad, which saves Newskill and other manufacturers supplying it separately on some of their models. Both the seat and the backrest are upholstered breathable fabric with colorful details on center band and seams.

The set is based on a reinforced metal base with five large wheels, while the height adjustment is quite wide and possible thanks to the included gas piston. It also has a tilting support and solid polycarbonate armrests.

We leave you with a summary of them main specifications:

Construction

Newskill supplies everything you need in bulk and well packed to ensure your components are not damaged in transit. Installation is simple and completed in a few minutes. One person can do it, although with the help of another, four hands are always better than two.

We are looking for a dependency with enough space for comfortable work and we will place all the elements.

The manufacturer includes a sheet of paper as instructions for quick assembly and various instructions available on the Internet. As you’ll see below, it’s no more difficult than following the steps, starting with inserting the five pressure wheels into the star metal base to begin assembly, adding the gas piston and a small accessory to decorate it. ..

We fasten the height and tilt adjustment mechanism in the lower part of the seat with four screws and the Allen key that is included in the delivery.

We mount the armrests to the seat in the same way. We attach the backrest to the seat with the appropriate screws, and the chair is practically assembled:

All that remains is to connect the seat and back assembly to the base by inserting it into the gas piston housing. Simple and fast as you have seen.

user experience

The Newskill Fafnir offers what we demand from a mid-range chair: comfortable to wear for long leisure/work sessions; with good protection of our suffering backs; robust from the base; with breathable materials of sufficient quality and visually attractive, which is another point that many users appreciate.

Starting with the seat, it must be said that its surface is very comfortable and breathable materials minimize the accumulation of heat and moisture with solubility. Its width of 50 cm and its depth of 47.5 cm are suitable for maintaining a comfortable and uniform posture.

The backrest is also correct, with the right height (78cm) and width (48cm) to provide support without restricting movement. The lumbar arch incorporated into the same chassis made of metal, it is strong and very well made, so there is no need for additional accessories for the lower back, which can always be added in any case.

As is common with all chairs, the hardness index of the seat is slightly lower than that of the backrest, which requires a greater sense of comfort, while its density is firmer and requires more strength. The star-shaped metal base with five wheels offers a great feeling of security carry several kilograms of weight.

The height adjustment It is required on every chair and on the Fafnir it is done from the typical lever located at the bottom of the seat. The adjustment is very simple and allows users of different heights to keep their feet on the ground without putting pressure on the lower thighs. Its travel length is sufficient and the placement of another footrest is not necessary.

It can also be an armchair tip back releasing the mechanism located on the same lever we use for height. The incline depends on the pressure the user applies towards the back and is not adjustable in degrees. Normally this capacity is something reserved for higher end and price chairs.

We liked the armrests less than the rest of the components. They are completely solid, cannot be adjusted and their polycarbonate material is of high quality. Here again, it is necessary to point out that you have to invest significantly more than the cost of this model to get better quality armrests that can be adjusted up and down, forward and backward, left and right or rotated in or out. It’s clearly a section where Newskill had to skimp to be able to offer an adjusted selling price.

Finally, note that the chair its use is very convenientfeels very robust to withstand long gaming or work sessions, easy to adjust and visually attractive, both in terms of design, materials and details such as the textured finish in your chosen color that give it a special touch of personality .

Availability and price

Newskill Fafnir is available at six different versions according to the color design to suit each user’s taste or configuration depending on where it will be installed. The manufacturer offers three versions based on black and details in red, green and blue; and three more with a gray base and details in pink, white and gray.

The chair can be purchased now on the Newskill website for €149.95. It has free shipping and financing options if needed. Well built and finished, with a modern design, a look that won’t beat on any desk, and a reasonable price for its features, it’s a product to appreciate for the discerning middle class, where the function/price ratio is very important. and here Fafnir passes the test with flying colours.

we insist. Don’t skimp when buying a gaming chair, whether it’s for gaming or any computing task. Ease of use, general experience and above all your health will thank you in the future.