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Corsair Launches $199 TC80 Gaming Chair Built To Take A Beating

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Following up on its initial summer teaser, Corsair's new and battle tested TC80 gaming chair is now available to buy. Priced at $199.99, the TC80 sits on the slightly more affordable side of Corsair's gaming chair lineup. It also notably ditches traditional race-bucket styling seen in favor of a wider, flatter seat base and commercial-grade office furniture durability.

Beyond just marketing claims, Corsair says it validated the TC80 against rigorous BIFMA X5.1 and EN 1335 testing protocols, including a barrage of more than 30 durability and safety tests. More specifically, Corsair points to the following test results:

  • Drop Load Proof Test: 136kg (300lbs) dropped onto the center of the seat.
  • Backrest Load Test: 1,001N is applied to the backrest for a minute.
  • Forward Overturning Test:600N at points most likely to result in overturning.
  • Rearward Stability Test: 13 heavy discs are loaded against the backrest.
  • Seating Durability Test:100,000...

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