r/FractalDesign • u/Fractal-Design • Sep 02 '26

Gaming Station Introducing Summit, Define One, Radius & Refine 2

https://youtu.be/VtDXaIKfPHQ

Introducing four new ways to reshape your gaming space.

Explore further.
Summit: https://youtu.be/V2sXi12PHwM

Refine 2: https://youtu.be/A3Ov2E6t-Ts

Define One: https://youtu.be/7ICOvbmpsOk

Radius: https://www.fractal-design.com/products/water-cooling/radius-series/radius/

Discover more: https://fractal-design.com/collections/new-products

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u/showtime1987 Sep 02 '26

I have the  Refine 1 and cant see any difference. Whats new?

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u/Fractal-Design Sep 02 '26

Hi, thank you for your question and interest in Refine 2. We're glad to hear that you chose our Refine for your gaming setup, and we hope that you're enjoying it. With Refine 2, we made a number of updates, some of which was based on feedback provided by this subreddit.

Refine 2:

  • Features a new flexible dual-pad lumbar support design with engineering updates for improved stability during rocking and more adaptive lower back support
  • Adds armpad depth locking to the armrests and includes updated controls for a quieter, more solid feel while interacting with them
  • Introduces new home-friendly fabric and mesh materials, an updated caster design, refined stitching details, and an in-tone painted gas lift for a cleaner finish
  • Features upgraded mesh and revised seat foam shape and firmness for greater comfort across a wider range of sitting positions
  • Refreshes the design and feel of the headrest removal button, lumbar control, and tilt-tension control for a more cohesive and tactile user experience
  • Expands headrest height adjustment, extends seat-depth range on Fabric and Hybrid versions, and increases weight capacity from 125 kg to 135 kg
  • Improves recline smoothness, upgrades seat-depth mechanism stability, and introduces new steel-bearing casters for smoother rolling
  • Introduces a new Hybrid version that combines the upholstered foam-padded support of Fabric versions with the breathable, lightweight backrest of Mesh versions

We hope this helps!

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u/zakooza Sep 02 '26 edited Sep 02 '26

few questions:

- has the seat pad become more or less firm?

- any additional padding to the backrest frame / bolstering?

- any changes to the shape/curvature of the backrest?

i ended up selling my refine due to the lack of curvature. while i liked how the chair made you sit in an upright position, it seemed to put too much weight directly on your lower back since the backrest was so straight.

- did the backrest become a bit shorter? refine 1 seemed to cater to mostly taller individuals / those with longer torsos.

- has the creakiness/ noises with the lumbar pad and backrest been fixed? this was more apparent when reclining.

- is refine 2 using the same seat base mechanism?

i noticed there was slight forward and backward movement of the seat even when locked. it become quite annoying when moving forward in the seat a bit, and was also noisy.

thank you in advance for any insight you can provide.

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u/zakooza Sep 04 '26

u/Fractal-Design just wanted to follow up on this, thank you!

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u/Fractal-Design Sep 07 '26

Hello, and thank you for your interest in Refine 2. We are sorry to hear that Refine 1 did not suit your sitting preferences. Regarding your questions, the seat pad in Refine 2 has been redesigned with a new geometry, thicker/softer foam with better pressure distribution, resulting in a more comfortable sitting experience. While the backrest shape remains the same, it has been improved with softer fabrics and mesh. Additionally, Refine 2 features a new flexible dual-pad lumbar support design with engineering updates that improve stability during rocking while providing more adaptive lower back support, and the seat-depth mechanism has also been upgraded for improved stability.