professional chair freeANCER Z9 From the Zone 51 brand is a universal solution that is suitable for both gamers and office employees thanks to quality materials, ergonomic landing, many adjustments and the presence of very interesting additional functions – massage and heating. We had an option in black for a review.
The equipment and assembly
the chair is delivered in a collapsible form in a large durable cardboard box with the brand logo. Its weight is equal to 29 kilograms , and the dimensions do not allow it to be carried one, therefore, if you are going to take a package from the point of delivery on your own, then take a cart with you or ask a friend to bring the box to the car.
Inside the box, all parts of the chair are packed separately into a plastic film and cardboard inserts, and the most vulnerable elements are additionally protected by foam, which minimizes the probability of damage during transportation. The supply kit is already included in the hexagonal key, so you do not need to prepare any additional tools for assembly.
The assembly process itself is extremely simple and is accompanied by detailed instructions presented in the user guidance. The chair can be collected alone, but it is still recommended to have an additional couple of hands to hold some elements when twisting the bolts. For the whole assembly, you will take about 15-20 minutes .
all the main mechanisms are already fixed on the chair, so their separate assembly is not required. Small problems can only arise with the headrest, since according to the pictures from the instructions it is not entirely clear how exactly it needs to be reinforced to the chair. First of all, the headrest itself should be attached to the back, and only then install a plastic support below and fix both with a bolt.
appearance and functionality
specification
To begin with, we submit official information about the chair. Its sizes can be found in the image below. Visually, it looks less bulky than standard gaming chairs, and actually smaller than most of them, which will be a plus for those who are important to save space in the apartment or at the workplace.
The table below indicates the key characteristics of Frelancer Z9, including manufacturing materials.
The base and rollers
wheels with a diameter of 50 mm are made of polyurethane, so on such even surfaces as laminate or parquet they move smoothly and with low noise . Despite the smoothness of the movement, the rollers are firmly standing still, that is, light movements will not lead to the fact that the chair constantly moves away (this suffered from my past armchair with ordinary plastic wheels). The cross -country ability is average, and the carpet is low, but almost all the videos suffer from this.
The wheels are attached to the base using metal pins. The cross itself is made of high -strength steel and has a mirror surface, which looks spectacular, however, you will have to at least sometimes clean it of dust and dirt. In general, the design is felt extremely reliable and is not in doubt that can withstand weight up to 150 kilograms .The seat width is 500 mm, and we are talking about the useful space, and not like that of playing chairs narrowed on the sides, and the depth is 440 mm, which, on the contrary, is slightly inferior to playing chairs, which may at first may seem that it is not enough. However, thanks to the possibility of adjusting the lumbar pillow and a slight rounding in the front of the seat you quickly get used to it, and then no discomfort does not occur.
made the seat from stretched elastic grid , which provides ventilation. The landing is soft, but not failing, and even after a long sitting retains its main form. Apparently, all thanks to the complex structure of the grid with a special type of weaving. Under the seat there is a retractable leg arrangement, which is fixed on a carbon steel beam, so it can withstand a significant load without deformation.
The armrests are made of strong plastic and each of them is attached to the base of the seat with three large bolts, so in these places it will not be playing and fastening, however, in areas where the armrests are connected to the racks, there is a small backlash. Plus, the material of the upper part of the armrests is slightly disappointed – the polyurethane, of course, is soft, but it still looks and feels cheap.
but the armrests have a deep adjustment in three directions (3D) – You can raise or lower them, put forward or move and turn them left or right (clearly shown in the image above), which makes it possible to easily configure the armrests for your working or playing place.
The back and the headrest
Massage unit we will analyze below, and here we will pay attention to lumbar support. Unlike the back and seat, it is inhabited by pleasant to the touch fabric . Even after a dozens of hours of use, there were no signs of wear on it, so it can be assumed that in terms of resistance it is not much different from the same grid.
the pillow supports the lower back, plus, you can regulate the lumbar stop using a pen located on the right side of the seat.
The back is made of the same mesh material as the seat, so it also has ventilation and high strength. It is slightly curved around the edges, but, fortunately, it does not have lateral support like that of playing seats, so you do not feel clamped in it. We add that the back can be adjusted by inclination in the range from 90 to 155 degrees .
The headrest is also made of a grid and is regulated not only in height, but also in inclination, which allows you to configure it for yourself without problems. True, the pillow itself is quite rigid, so it will not be possible to lie on it for a long time. It is about lying, when the back is maximally inclined, that is, in the usual sitting position the headrest does not cause any discomfort.
We add that behind the headrest is placed a plastic support that is capable of performing the function of the hanger where you can, for example, hang your jacket.
Massage and heating
of one of the key features of the Freelancer Z9 is the presence of of the massage unit with heating
The button in the middle is responsible for massage, and two different modes are built into the program (to switch between them, you must press the button). One massage session lasts about 12 minutes , after which the process is automatically completed. To continue it, you need to press the button again. If you do not have time to do this within 3 minutes, then the massager will turn off, and the massage indicator will go out.
to enhance or reduce pressure on the lower back, use the handle on the right side of the lumbar pillow. Twisting it clockwise, you will put forward massage videos , increasing the pressure on the back. In the pictures above, it is shown how the pillow looks if you unscrew the handle until the stop. The video below at the same time demonstrated the work of the massager itself.
The last button allows you to enable heating, which gradually heats only the lumbar pillow, and not the whole back or seat. He can work with massage. At the same time, after the initial heating, the temperature remains unchanged and at the levels comfortable for the lower back.
works all this good from the built -in battery, the capacity of which is 5000 mAh. Its requires full charging for about 5.5 hours . With a full charge, you can use the massager of 4 hours without a break, and if you turn on the heating, then the working time will decrease to 2 hours 11 minutes.
The supply of the USB cable is already included in the delivery kit, but the charger will have to be purchased by yourself or use it from another gadget. However, almost any adapter from a smartphone is suitable here. We add that during recharge, you can not use massage and heating – this is protection against heating. The system will automatically turn off as soon as you connect the cable.
Settings and adjustments
All the main elements of the chair control are on its right side, namely:
- height adjustment. Pull the lever under the seat up to configure the height of the chair.
- Back adjustment. Move the lever under the seat to the right or left to fix or unlock the back of the chair.
- Adjusting the lumbar stop. Twist the handle near the massage unit clockwise or counterclockwise for extending or hiding massage rollers.
- adjusting the swing mechanism. Twist the handle at the very bottom of the chair to tighten or soften the swing of the back of the chair.
Once again, we recall that in Freelancer Z9, in addition to everything else, you can adjust the armrests in three planes, as well as lower the back up to 155 °, as well as change the height and slope of the bevel.
personal Impressions of use
design
Freelancer Z9 has a classic design for modern professional seats. He does not have bright elements, aggressive appearance and other details characteristic of gaming chairs. Some can calculate this minus, but I personally like it more likely such an easy and laconic appearance in the style of minimalism.
There are chairs on sale in two color options: black and gray. The second dust is less noticeable, and it looks great next to white assembly computers, but it costs a little more. The black version looks more office, but it will look harmonious next to the gaming table.In view of my kind of activity, I often have to sit at the computer for 8-10 hours a day and on the usual gaming chair by the end of the day I usually already aches my lower back. Plus, due to lateral supports I constantly feel clamped. When I first sat behind the Freelancer Z9, then at first it seemed harsh due to mesh material, but my back almost immediately became easier.
In view of the absence of soft pillows and other subpoons, the lower back always remains in the correct position, so even after a 8-hour working day I did not feel any discomfort. In addition, massage in this chair really helps, and not just added for a checkmark (I especially liked the second mode). By tilting the back by putting forward a bandwagon and turning on the massager, you can really relax, imagining that you are in the SPA-Salon.
Note: I’ll add that the massager does not work silently, but still makes a small noise that reminded me of the sounds of the tower’s walk at the end of the first part.
It is a pity only the volume of the battery turned out to be quite small, plus, it does not support the fast charging function. With active use of massage, I had to charge it once every 4-5 days. However, I just left him for charging at night. By the way, you can find out that the massage unit can be charged according to the blue indicator near the connector.
Conclusions and price
In the official Zone 51 store, the black version of the Freelancer Z9 chair costs almost 75 thousand rubles , and the gray 80 thousand . If you are not limited in the budget and look for a universal chair with a ventilated structure and a large number of adjustments, then this model can be the best choice for you. It will be much more pleasant for you to spend your time at your desktop or long gaming sessions.
However, on other sites it is quite possible to find this model with a discount and buy it for 55-65 thousand rubles that makes such a purchase more justified for those who are limited in finance. The table below indicates the main pros and cons of this chair.
| Frame material | composite materials, carbon steel |
| Materials of the finishes | grid |
| type of gaslift | 3 class |
| type The mechanism | asynchronous mechanism |
| The recommended weight, kg | up to 150 kg |
| steel | |
| wheels | polyurethane, 50 mm |
| headrest | there is |
| type of filler | |
| grid | |
| adjustable armrests | yes, in three directions (3D) |
| adjustable back | yes, 90 ° – 155 ° |
| The swing mechanism | yes |
| lumbar support | is |
| cervical support | is |
| Seats | is |
| adjustment of the back tilt | there is |
| foot stand | is |
In general Freelancer Z9 can be called a premium model for all occasions in which everything is done for the user felt as comfortable and relaxed as possible during sitting on it.
| Advantages | |
|---|---|
| Syden material, backs and backs and backs and backs The headrest, which provides the user with ventilation. | High cost in the absence of discounts. |
| The anatomical form, repeating the bends of the body, which reduces the load on the back and supports the correct posture. Farewell to the lower back. At the same time, the full charge is enough for only 4 hours of massage. | |
| The presence of a truly relaxing massage for the lower back. Heating will be useful in the winter period of time. | The armrests will play a little and look cheap. |
| The ability to adjust the height, inclination of the back, lumbar stop, armrests (in three planes) and the stainor (height and slope). | |
| A strict classic design that will look good both in the office and next to the gaming table. | |
| Relative light assembly with understandable instructions. |