This haptic chair has a fatal flaw… - Cooler Master Synk X
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Get a dbrand skin or grip for your devices today at shortlinus.com UPDATE: We heard from Cooler Master that the chair's casters are "Pressure casters" which prevent the chair from moving while someone is sitting on it for stability, and that the backrest's tilt structure may have been damaged during use as it is not meant to recline without using the seat tilt lever. Colton is away, so Jake snuck in to take a look at Cooler Master's upcoming Synk X chair that features RGB, Bluetooth connection, and Haptic Feedback for the "ultimate gaming experience." Can Cooler Master deliver the gamer dream, or should you stick to using your dining room chair? Learn more about the Cooler Master Synk X: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► SUBSCRIBE ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Do not drop 0:27 Unboxing the stinky chair 2:09 Adjustability and build materials 3:56 Laying back and getting comfy 5:26 Sponsor - dbrand 5:42 The control panel and RGB 6:46 Connecting it to the PC and trying it out 8:46 How to successfully set it up via Bluetooth 9:00 Gaming - Assetto Corsa 9:47 A big issue and overall thoughts 11:36 Outro
The video opens with an unboxing of the Cooler Master Synk X gaming chair, delivered in a large box with the presenter noting the stinky, pre-production packaging and the responsibility of power to operate the chair’s haptic system. The host examines the chair’s build materials, noting a wood and metal frame with high density foam and breathable fabric, and comments on the surprisingly heavy, sturdy base while criticizing the wheeled casters as poor and prone to grinding. He demonstrates adjustable features including a reclining back, a leg rest, and the armrests, and mentions the back’s 135-degree posture brace, questioning whether the back is truly reinforced for leaning. The review then delves into the chair’s main selling point, haptic feedback, explaining that the chair can vibrate in different zones and that the intensity and area of vibration vary during idle moments and active gaming, with the bass-like feedback being more pronounced in some contexts. Bluetooth connectivity and a wired option are explored, showing pairing attempts, Bluetooth modes, and the control panel with RGB illumination, volume control, and a 3.5 millimeter input, before the tester finally wires in headphones to experience the vibration while playing a racing sim. The tester runs Assetto Corsa to evaluate the immersion, noting that haptic feedback can be strong enough to shake the user during track deviations and that the back tends to vibrate more than the seat in certain scenarios, while acknowledging the benefit of tactile cues for racing. The evaluation concludes with a cautionary stance on build quality and a recommendation to skip purchasing the chair in its current form, citing the fragile back support, questionable caster performance, and potential structural issues, while leaving room for improvements in a hypothetical second version. The host closes with a lighter tease for future chair content and a final nod to the chaotic but entertaining style of the review, distinguishing it from more conventional, restrained product coverage.
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Questions answered
- Does the Cooler Master Synk X support Bluetooth connectivity and how is it paired?
- Yes, the Synk X supports Bluetooth, and pairing involves using the panel to enable Bluetooth mode and selecting the chair from available devices after turning on Bluetooth.
- What are the notable mechanical drawbacks observed in the review?
- The reviewer notes that the casters are poor and grind excessively, and the backrest appears insufficiently reinforced, bending when leaned back.