I was sent the fabric version in black, which the chair wears beautifully.
Whether you will like this or not is entirely personal preference.
Luckily though, the actual cushion within the seat pan is firm but very comfortable.
I sat in the chair for multiple 5+ hour sessions and never experienced any numbness or fatigue.
Unfortunately, that lumbar cushion just ain’t doing it for me.
The headrest pillow also misses the mark by being way too firm and weirdly shaped.
Cheap-feeling armrests aside, I really like the overall build quality of the Blacklyte Athena at its price point.
It’s a sturdy chair with materials that feel durable.
That being said, again, your mileage may vary.
The unboxing experience was a breeze, and the included instructions were very detailed and straightforward.
