Ethan Crossfield 
Gaming chairs are increasingly being asked to do more than support long sessions at a desk. They also serve streamers, creators, and musicians, whose needs can differ sharply from those of a keyboard-and-mouse player. Secretlab’s latest accessory targets that gap with the EasyFold Foldaway Armrest, a new option designed to preserve arm support while giving users more freedom to move.
A chair accessory built around flexibility
The Secretlab EasyFold Foldaway Armrest is designed for existing Secretlab chairs and adds a folding function to the armrest setup. Users can unlock the armrest, rotate it, and fold it down when it gets in the way. That makes the chair easier to adapt to activities that require a wider range of arm movement, including playing guitar or working with other instruments.
The approach is more practical than permanently removing the armrests. Standard armrests can provide valuable support during gaming or desk work, but taking them off creates a trade-off: users either lose that support or spend time reattaching the hardware whenever their needs change. EasyFold is intended to make the adjustment part of the chair’s normal use, without requiring special tools.
Why musicians may benefit most
A guitarist seated in a conventional office or gaming chair can find fixed armrests restrictive, particularly when holding an instrument across the body. Secretlab’s foldaway design addresses that specific source of friction while allowing the armrest to remain available for other tasks.
The accessory is not limited to musicians. Gamers, creators, and anyone who switches between desk work and activities requiring greater upper-body movement can use the chair differently depending on the situation. That broader appeal is important for a product category often marketed around a single use case: extended gaming sessions.
Compatibility and customization
The EasyFold Foldaway Armrests are available for Secretlab’s classic chairs and TITAN Evo models. Owners of TITAN Evo chairs can also choose separate EasyFold Foldaway Armrest Attachments, allowing them to add the folding capability without purchasing a complete new pair of armrests.
The armrests retain Secretlab’s 4D adjustability, while magnetic Cloudswap technology allows users to change the armrest tops. This gives existing chair owners two ways to personalize the upgrade: the folding mechanism changes how the armrests are used, while the interchangeable tops affect the contact surface.
Key points
- The EasyFold armrests can be unlocked, rotated, and folded out of the way.
- The design is aimed at musicians, gamers, and other desk-chair users.
- They retain 4D adjustability and magnetic Cloudswap armrest-top compatibility.
- Complete armrests support classic and TITAN Evo chairs, with attachments offered for TITAN Evo owners.
Expert View
Secretlab’s release points to a wider shift in gaming furniture: flexibility is becoming as important as padding, styling, or long-session comfort. By addressing a community request without forcing users to permanently remove their armrests, the company is positioning the chair as a more adaptable piece of equipment rather than a gaming-only seat. The product may also appeal to owners who already like their Secretlab chair but need it to work across gaming, music, and everyday desk use.
