The ultimate adjustable desk and gaming chair setup from Blacklyte
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If you've got yourself a flashy new gaming rig and a nice-looking monitor to go with it, the next thing you need is the perfect desk to place them on, and a throne suitable for the perfect gaming setup. With these two products from Canadian brand Blacklyte, you can not only get the most out of your gaming space ergonomically but enhance the immersive experience through the intelligent lighting system of their Atlas Gaming Desk, which syncs up with the games you're playing.
The adjustable Atlas Gaming Desk
The Atlas Gaming Desk is Blacklyte's effort to take on the titans of the market like Secretlab with their own high-quality, metal-constructed, electronic adjustable desk. It even comes with its own full-size magnetic mouse mat that sticks onto the desk, covering most of its surface area, and has a trick up its sleeve with its intelligent lighting system. Read below for all the features of this impressive piece of kit.
- Height Range: 720mm-1375mm (28.4-54.1 inches)
- Weight Capacity: Up to 120 kg (264.6 lbs)
- Materials: Steel frame, ABS plastic, MDF desktop
- Weight: Approx 28.5kg (62.7lbs)
- Dimensions: 1500 x 700 mm (59 x 27.6 inches)
Design and Build Quality
The Blacklyte Atlas Gaming Desk has both an impressively robust construction and an expansive surface area. Measuring 150 x 70 cm, it offers ample space for multiple monitors and gaming peripherals. The desk’s steel chassis ensures durability, supporting setups that can weigh up to 120 kg. Its sleek design has earned recognition from design awards such as MUSE, IDA, and K Design.
Height Adjustability
Equipped with a precision electric height adjustment system, the Atlas allows users to transition smoothly between sitting and standing positions. The dual motor mechanism provides a height range from 72 to 138 cm, accommodating various ergonomic preferences. Users can store two custom height presets for quick adjustments, enhancing comfort during extended gaming or work sessions.
The desk’s control panel is equipped with an LCD display and buttons for height adjustment and lighting control. A lock function prevents accidental changes, ensuring settings remain consistent. The desk also includes collision detection technology, enhancing safety during height adjustments.
Cable Management and Power Integration
A standout feature of the Atlas is its comprehensive cable management system. A full-length cable tray at the rear of the desk provides ample space to organize and conceal cables, maintaining a clutter-free workspace. Additionally, the desk includes a fully integrated power supply column, allowing users to power devices directly from the desk, reducing the need for multiple external power sources.
Intelligent Lighting Interactive System
The most unique feature of the Blacklyte Atlas Gaming Desk is its Intelligent Lighting Interactive System. This RGB lighting system is integrated into the desk's structure, with LED light strips around the front and sides plus magnetic triangular modules on the corners. These lights can display up to 1600W true color, across a whole spectrum of colors and lighting effects.
What makes this system so unique is that using the integrated software (downloadable from the Blacklyte website), the lights respond dynamically to in-game events and audio cues. For instance, they can flash red during intense moments, pulse in rhythm with music, or shift color schemes to match the in-game environment. This real-time feedback adds a new layer of immersion in your gaming experience. The lights are not only reactive but fully customizable: users can tweak brightness, patterns, and colors to suit their personal taste or match the rest of their setup.
Enjoy premium comfort with the Blacklyte Athena Pro chair
The other crucial component of our Blacklyte setup is their Athena Pro chair, which comes with a range of features that sets it apart from more budget gaming/office chairs.
- Max recommended user height: < 190cm/6'2”
- Max recommended load: < 150kg/330lbs
- Seat width: 59.5cm / 23.4”
- Base width: 71cm / 28”
- Reclining angle: 90-168°
- Lumbar support: 4-way, built-in adjustment
- Armrests: 4D detachable magnetic armrest
- Adjustable seat height: 47.5-53.5cm (6cm range) / 18.7-21.1”
- Adjustable full height: 125-131.5cm (6.5cm range) / 49.2-51.8”
- Weight: 29.5kg / 65.1lbs
4-way adjustable lumbar support
The Athena Pro features a 4-way adjustable lumbar support system, allowing users to fine-tune both the height and depth of the support to align perfectly with their spine and promote better posture. This customization helps reduce lower back strain during extended periods of sitting.
4D adjustable armrests
Additionally, the chair includes 4D adjustable armrests that can be moved in multiple directions – up and down, forward and backward, left and right, and rotating horizontally – to provide personalized arm support.
The reclinable backrest
Tailored to accommodate a wide range of body types, the Athena Pro is recommended for users between 165–190 cm tall and up to 150 kg. The reclining function offers a range from 90° to 168°, enabling users to find their preferred angle for gaming, working, or relaxing, with a built-in tilt mechanism that offers a “carefree mode” for gentle rocking between 1° to 13°.
Premium Materials and Finishes
Buyers can choose between breathable fabric or durable leatherette upholstery. The high-density foam seat base provides a balance of plush softness and firm support, allowing you to stay focused and relaxed through marathon sessions.
Magnetic Head Pillow
The memory foam head pillow for the Athena Pro stays in place thanks to dual magnetic points. It offers soft, skin-friendly support for your neck and head without needing awkward straps.
Built to Last
Every detail of the Athena Pro is designed for longevity and ease of use: from its Class 4 hydraulic gas lift and PU-coated wheels to the aluminum alloy base. The chair arrives with easy-to-use installation tools, and a 3-year warranty provides peace of mind with every purchase.
Where can you buy the Blacklyte Athena Pro and Atlas Gaming Desk?
Various different online retailers sell both the Athena Pro and Atlas Gaming Desk, however, the best place to buy both is from the official Blacklyte store, as they are currently offering discounts on both within their Spring sale.
Right now you can get £70 off the Athena Pro and £150 off the Atlas Gaming Desk.
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