VERTAGEAR S-Line 2000 Gaming Chair, Medium, White/Black

VERTAGEAR S-Line 2000 Gaming Chair, Medium, White/Black

VERTAGEAR S-Line 2000 Gaming Chair, Medium, White/Black

S-LINE
SL2000
Combination of form and function, Vertagear SL2000 focuses on
ergonomics, design, and functionality.

Volume 90%

Effortless Assembly

The Vertagear S-Line comes with a patent pending mechanical structure that requires no more than one\ person to assemble.

PENTA RS1 Casters

All Racing Series chairs are equipped with our Penta RS1 casters. The custom racing style casters are coated with PU for soft and smooth gliding on any surface. (color matching chair)

Solid Structure

The Racing Series chairs are constructed with steel frames for a durable complex. The 5-star base is composed of heavy duty aluminum alloy for lightweight stability.
Comfort Padding

For comfort and support, high density foam is used for the padding of the Racing Series chairs. An open-cell structure helps keep the chair cool and prevents heat build-up.

SL2000
Uniformed Aesthetics

While our competitors are still trying to make better looking plastic side covers, we completely decimated them. With our patent pending mechanical structure, we arranged all necessary parts inside leather cover to provide users a uniformed aesthetics. Users no longer need to align a tiny screw through a thick plastic cover with the tread buried deep inside leather and foam.

SL2000
V1 vs V2

Features

Designed to give wide range of adjustability, SL2000 provides gamers the best comfort and support in every gaming position for extended period of time. Tall backrest is designated for neck, shoulder and lumbar support.

Tilting with adjustable resistance and locking system

By turning the knob under the seat, our tilt tension can be increased or decreased to match your weight. This allows you to rock or tilt comfortably.

Adjustable Seat Height

To prevent repetitive stress, having the correct ergonomic posture is important when seated for long time. Seat adjustability enables users to adjust height to their unstressed posture. Good range of height adjustability ensures that you can be at the optimum angle in relation to your desk.

Adjustable Backrest

Either leaning forward during intensive showdown, or reclining backwards to relax, we have you all comfortably supported. Our backrest can be adjusted from 80 degrees up to 150 degrees for 80° to 150° your ultimate sitting experience.

Adjustable Armrest

Cushioned and contoured to the shape of arms with adjustability, armrests on SL2000 provide support to gamer’s arms and prevent repetitive stress.

Extra Accessories

Headrest and lumbar support cushions are provided for your comfort.

Dimensions

VERTAGEAR S-Line 2000 Gaming Chair, Medium, White/Black

Specifications

Model:	VG-SL2000
Colors:	Black Edition Blue / Carbon Black / Green / Pink / Red / White White Edition Black / Blue / Green / Red
Max Load:	150 kg / 330 lbs
Materials:	Steel (frame), High Density Foam, PVC Leather, Aluminum Alloy (base)
Package Dimensions:	89 x 71 x 38 cm / 35 x 28 x 15 in
Casters:	Racing Series Penta RS1 Casters 65mm
Overall height (incl. base):	1260-1360 mm / 49.6-53.6 in
Width backrest (shoulder):	540 mm / 21.3 in
Width backrest (lumbar):	290 mm / 11.4 in
Width seat:	520 mm / 21.5 in
Depth seat:	540 mm / 21.3 in
Net Weight:	23 kg / 50 lbs
Gross Weight	29.5 kg / 65 lbs

Learn more about the Vertagear SL2000 (VG-SL2000_WBL)

GeneralBrandVertagearModelSL2000 (VG-SL2000_WBL)TypeGaming Chair
Physical SpecificationPrimary ColorWhiteAccent ColorBlackMaterialPVC Leather
Physical SpecificationAdjustable Degree150 Degree TiltMax Weight Supported396.00 lbs.
Physical SpecificationArmrests IncludedYesWheelsGaming Wheels
FeaturesFeaturesLumbar and headrest support
Audio SpecificationAdjustable HeadrestYesErgonomicYesSwivelYesAccessories IncludedLumbar and Headrest SupportFrame ConstructionSteel

The sample we received is the Vertagear SL2000 in the Black/Red color combination, but you can also get it in Black/White, Black/Green, Black/Blue, Black/Pink and Carbon Black.

Here is a brief description of the Vertagear SL2000 and the key specifications.

A combination of form and function, Vertagear’s SL-2000 series focus on ergonomics, design, and functionality. Designed to give wide range of adjustability that gives gamers the best comfort and support in every gaming position for extended period of time. High backrest is designed to provide neck, shoulder and lumbar support.

Adjustable seat height
To prevent repetitive stress, having the correct ergonomic posture is important when seated for a longer time. Seat adjustability makes sure every type of user from different heights can adjust the chair to their unstressed posture. Good range of height adjustability to ensure you are at the optimum angle in relation to your desk.

Adjustable armrest
Cushioned and contoured to the shape of the arm with adjustability in height gives support to the gaming arm and prevents repetitive stress.

Adjustable back
Features independent back angle option. An angle-adjustable backrest to help you adjust your sitting position throughout the course of your gaming experience (up to 170 degrees).

Elegant Exterior
The SL2000 is made of high quality PVC leather, which makes it extremely durable and gives the chair a luxurious look. This material is easy to clean and maintain due to it’s stain- and water-resistant characteristics.

Comfort Padding
The SL2000 padding is made of high densed foam, which adds great support and seat comfort to the chair. The open-cell breathing structure, makes sure that heat arised from the human body temperature won’t get trapped inside. This gives great comfort to the user even when seated for extended period of time.

Solid Structure
The SL2000 is constructed from a steel frame that assures a solid structure. The aluminum 5-star base keeps the chair solid, stable and lightweight. Assembled with a Class 4 gaslift, indicates for better durability and ease of use. Our Class 4 Gas Lift has thicker walls to accommodate the higher pressure and stability.

Tilting feature with adjustable resistance and locking system
Our adjustable tilt tension mechanism allows you to increase or decrease the tension by easily turn the knob to match your body weight. This allows you to rock comfortably, without heavy pushing, reducing muscle fatigue.

Extra accessories
Additional neck support cushion and lumbar support cushion is included.

Soft-glide Wheels
Wheel is formulated for a quieter operation and greater resistance to foreign objects and debris.

Specifications
– Model: VG-SL2000
-Overall height (incl. base): 1280 – 1360 mm
– Width backrest (shoulder): 555 mm
– Width backrest (lumbar): 290 mm
– Width seat: 370 mm
– Depth seat: 540 mm
– Materials: Steel (frame), High density resilient foam, PVC leather, Aluminum (feet)
– Max. Load: 150 kg
– Colour: Carbon Black
– Net Weight: 20 kg
– Gross Weight: 24 kg
– Package dimension: 880 x 400 x 680 mm

Let’s take a look at how the Vertagea SL2000 Gaming Chair came boxed and see how many pieces you’ll need to put together.

The shape: aggressively ergonomic

The overall shape of the SL4000 – as you will have noticed looking at the picture – is just in-your-face with its uniquely designed, bold side boulders and ergonomic shaping of the seating surface. While complementing the race car aesthetic, these elements will most definitely also have an impact on the sitting sensation, but I will get into the field testing later.

Beautifully implemented carbon optic

The remarkable carbon optic you can find on pillows, side boulders, backrest as well as on the seating surface adds to the SL4000’s sporty overall picture. Even though I prefer dark, plain colours I like that fact that this chair is not “just black” but upgraded with these realistic looking carbon elements.

PVC instead of PU faux leather

I am not sure why but Vertagear decided to cover their S- and P-Line in PVC instead of the usual PU its business rivals have been using. What does that mean for us customers?

In theory, PVC is stiffer, more prone to wear from abrasion and less dirt-repellant while PU simulates the warm, soft feel of genuine leather more realistically – so quality-wise PU seems superior, PVC is just cheaper. I will examine if the practical use corresponds with this theory later during this review.

Boldly shaped shoulder area & vents

On the first look, the sweeping shoulder area is one of these design aspects that come to everyone’s attention. Furthermore, the two vents are also bigger and more pronounced than usual which adds to the stand-out character of the SL4000.

Base & casters

The alloyed aluminium base of all the S-Line chairs has a black powder coating. In combination with the steel frame and class 4 gas lift these components vest the SL4000 to carry a max load of 150 kilos – theoretically. The casters roll silently and should not put too much stress on you floorings; I would say that they are above average function as well as quality-wise. Optically the wheels were created after rims of a car with little gaps between the crossbars.

The casters roll silently and should not put too much stress on you floorings; I would say that they are above average function as well as quality-wise. Optically the wheels were created after rims of a car with little gaps between the crossbars. (Update: The rev. 2 of the SL4000 has an upgraded base and casters; for further information about the made changes read on)

Adjustability: The S-Line ’s Got It All!

4 directional armrests

In matters of adjustability Vertagear did not accept compromises, and so they equipped their SL4000 chairs with 4-directional armrests. Back when the S-Line was released this was a feature only way more expensive seats like the King were providing, and even today only GT Omega does sell chairs with 4D-armrests at a lower price.

As usual, due to their flexibility, these armrests are a little wobbly but not any more than it is the case with competing products except of course for the EPIC Series.

Lumbar & neck supporting cushions

Frequent readers might have noticed that I tend to complain a little about PU covered pillows here and there – fabric cushions like noblechairs uses them are just comfier overall. Anyways, this time it is PVC … and that does not make it any better. In practice, however, I would say that the SL4000’s PVC coated cushions are on the same level as pillows from the likes of DXRacer or AKRacing. The lumbar support is noticeably softer than most competing products which earns the chair a little bonus that makes up for the stiffer cover.

The decoration – carbon elements and logo prints – is very nicely done and finally, the affixing of the pillows is business as usual.

The magic lever
You can recline the backrest down to 150 degrees which is sufficient for any serious purpose. On the way down, it is lockable almost stepplessly at any point, and you can achieve a few degrees more via the rocking function that is also lockable – all through the little lever depicted above that adjusts the seat height as well in a 10-centimetre range. (Update: The sitting height of the SL4000 was also affected by the upgrade to rev. 2; I get more specific further down below)

What else?

This picture gives you a basic idea of how the whole construction was put together by Vertagear – all in all, very sturdy. You can also see the knob that allows you to regulate the sensitivity of the rocking mechanism according to your bodyweight.

Field-Testing The SL4000 For Nearly 2 Years

With my stature – 1.89cm & 85 kilos – the SL4000 is not the best fit for me. At least not for doing a long-term field-test of this chair. So once again I got a colleague involved who tips the scale at around 75kg and is 1.76 in height which is optimal for this seat’s measurements and shaping (find out more in the SL4000 Size Guide).

Long-Term Comfort

The sitting experience in the SL4000 is as racing like as it gets. Just take a look at that shaping of the mid-frontal part of the seat’s surface that sits between your legs – I have not seen that before. This gaming chair hugs your body through all it’s contact areas and gives you unparalleled support.

While this kind of support is desirable for racing enthusiasts, it can backfire during longer gaming sessions if your stature is not fitting the SL4000 optimally. If your shoulders or your thighs are a little wider, you will feel cramped after some time. So make sure you check out my SL4000 Size Guide in this review, and you will be okay.

The PVC cover has a different surface feel but does not damp down the comfort while seated. It just does not feel like leather when you touch it – it is stiffer, and the texture is different from common faux or genuine leather. So even though on paper PU wins the battle over PVC the latter did not provoke any discomfort during our testing period.

What about breathability? Well, even tough Vertagear claims that the special open-pores structure of the PVC upholstery enables it to breathe I can not say that there was any less or more sweating going on while seated.

Overall Quality-Level

I think the pictures speak for themselves: The manufacturing quality is beyond expectations for this pricing range. Very precise stitchings, no threads sticking out, no excessive wrinkling of the cover and the core construction is just very robust.

Now, what is there to improve? I still think a PU (or of course real) leather cover would upgrade the optics as well as the feel of the chair. It would also allow for an even more precise alignment of the cover with less play. Furthermore, ever since noblechairs proofed with their EPIC Series that you can attach 4D-armrests in a way that makes them less wobbly there is no excuse anymore for not doing that – keep in mind though, that noblechairs is the only brand realising that change yet and they are playing in a higher price range.

So all in all, I think that the quality – except for the cover material – is exceeding expectations in relation to the SL4000’s cost which renders it an attractive option for anyone who fits in.

Any Signs Of Wear?

I do not know if it is due to the stiffness and thickness of the PVC, but the SL4000’s cover does not show any signs of wear.

The rest of the chair certainly has a few scratches here and there but other than that it looks as good as new.

The Upgrade: SL4000 Rev. 2 – What’s New!?

The company kept its promises and implemented some minor changes as an answer to customer feedback. So, a few months after the initial release of the SL4000 they launched a second revision that comprises the following alternations:
Design changes to gas lift, base and casters: If you compare the picture above of the rev. 2 model with the original pictures in my SL4000 review you will notice that these parts have been given a much more refined and unique shaping. The casters now also feature a fitting two-tone design and the brand’s logo in the centre.
The height of the seat: To make their chairs available for an even bigger crowd Vertaear adjusted the mounting of the gas lift to lower the overall sitting height by a few centimetres.

Design Alternatives & Original Accessories

There are seven different designs available with either black or white as the foundation combined with a second colour like red, green, blue or white – and of course, there is the black carbon version that you can admire in my SL4000 review. I think the design aspect is something the S-Line trumps with and the colours look particularly vibrant and vivid.

Regarding accessories, there are several casters of the newer unibody generation available: A 65mm as well as a 75mm variant both with or without auto-lock functionality. The latter is triggered by the user’s weight and stops your SL4000 from slipping away while you are gaming. You can find all the accessories here: → Check out on Overclockers UK!

SL4000 Size Guide

As I said: The SL4000 is an excellent gaming chair with its own unique charms, and it certainly gives good bang for the buck. However, it is of vital importance that you pay attention to my size guide – anything else and you will be gambling with your future sitting comfort.

Height-wise everything up to a max of 1.90 meters is welcome. In matters of weight, you have to be more cautious if you want to profit from the SL4000’s ergonomic shape. Anything below average goes well with this chair, but 90 kilos is the absolute max even though it theoretically carries up 150kgs. Personally, I think if you weigh more than 80 to 85 kilos you should rather check out the SL5000 or the Triigger Series.

Product description
Color:White/Black

A combination of form and function, Vertagear Racing Series S-Line SL-2000 series gaming chair focus on ergonomics, design, and functionality. Designed to give wide range of adjustability that gives gamers the best comfort and support in every gaming position for extended period of time. High backrest is designed to provide neck, shoulder and lumbar support.