If you’ve made it to this page, then you must be looking for the best gaming chair to rest your ass in when you play Overwatch (or any other game). This is a harder question to answer then you would imagine. With so many chairs being labeled as a PC gaming chair, we have to wonder if these manufacturers even take the time to build a chair that’s really meant for gaming or for your grandma to surf the internet on her dial-up AOL (if you don’t know what this is, you may have been born after the 1990s).
And what about those of us that don’t play PC games? What about those on the Xbox, PS4 or Switch (they’re gamers too, don’t be mean). We all deserve a place to sit comfortably so when our wives leave for the weekend, the only thing we have to do is get up for the pizza delivery and occasionally empty our bladders – the latter being completely optional. In the end, this is an investment and not just a purchase to make at the drop of a dime. By the end of this guide, you’ll have the knowledge and hopefully made up your mind about the best gaming chair for you.
Without further ado, lets get to the review to find you the best gaming chair.
At UnrivaledPro, we weren’t only interested in the coolest, most expensive chair, but wanted to identify the ultimate gaming chair. This means the coolest, the most awesome and also the most comfortable, long lasting and sensible chair for you. This also includes a much looked over metric – the recommended height of the person using the chair. I once got a computer gaming chair where my head rested on the neck rest. It was awkward, uncomfortable and made me spend even more money on a newer chair. We did research on what we think every good manufacturer of these chairs should do and then compared it to all the models out there – ergonomics as cited by spine-health.com, material, cost analysis and style.
What we reviewed
We looked at pain points in our bodies and paid particular attention to how a chair would help alleviate those. We also paid attention to the price factor – as this is an investment, we highlighted some lower cost options for you as well, they’re not bad but remember that the low costs do come with trade offs. In the nature of upping your game, we highlighted some of the ups and downs of these chairs as well. So buckle your seat belts and lets get on our way.
1. The Best Gaming Chair to Rule Them All
Our top pick in the category comes, maybe not surprisingly, from the well known DXRacer brand. The DXRacer Drifting Series is everything you can dream of – amazing ergonomics, easy assembly, extremely high quality vinyl and PU and can be sat in for hours without losing comfort. You’ll feel like you’re actually drifting in that 500 horse power Jaguar you keep locked up in your garage as you swivel through every turn in an RPG. There’s actually an upside to a racing car seat manufacturer making gaming chairs now – they’re so comfortable that you can sit in the DX Racer all day long with no soreness, tiredness or back pain as they’re slated for game play lasting LONGER than 8 hours. Honestly folks, it does not get better. Overnight gaming session? No problem, the chair reclines back for a power nap so you can get to it after crushing an energy drink or two. It has an extra high backrest to save your neck and spine from the awkward contortions you put it through daily. At the end of it all, I’ve never actually seen a cooler looking chair. It’s super easy to assemble and leaves you wanting nothing.
Ups:
- High back support
- Looks wicked cool
- Built with long gaming sessions in mind
Downs:
- Pricey, but not the priciest
- Not made for the larger gamers out there
2. What about a gaming chair for those of use who are looking for a little more room? For you, we have our number two!
Behind the sporty drifter, we have some old school American muscle with our second ranked PC gaming chair – the DXRacer King Series. This is the big kahuna of chairs. It literally has all the positives of the Drifting Series but is made for an audience which is closer to that six foot range (or likes to feel like they’re sitting in an over sized throne). We’re talking overnight gaming sessions, we’re talking amazing build quality and we’re talking about amazing ergonomic support. Some like Jaguars, some like imports, but you are driving the Dodge Hellcat at full throttle in this thing. It receives every accolade to make it our second best gaming chair. I’ve actually heard of owners of this chair claiming to fix their back pain (we can’t make this medical claim ourselves for obvious reasons – we’re not doctors). Do not buy some crappy, cheap chair and think you’ll ever get the same feeling of comfort that this chair brings.
Ups:
- Everything the Drifting Series has
Downs:
- Made for a select group of larger individuals
- Pricier due to it’s size
3. We get it, you like DX Racers… what about something comparable with a lower price tag?
It’s hard, really hard, to break away from the DX Racer branded chairs. But we’ve managed to do it with our third pick. I would be inclined to include this into a review of cheap gaming chairs if I ever take on that task. Introducing the Meerax Gaming Chair (we like to call it the Darth Maul). This option really stuck out to us because it honestly felt as good as the Drifting Series for the first few hours of game time. Of course we had a few unrelated caveats and had to set it back from taking the throne. This chair’s style, different from our top spot’s, is still inspiring and a bit more sinister. Since we’ve already crowned our top choice, here’s how we can compare it to the top choice. It’s also made of PU but no vinyl, so may feel less authentic, but it doesn’t affect performance. It actually is easier to put together then the Drifting, if you can figure out how it all comes together. The instructions really aren’t all that clear and may leave you somewhat frustrated. Also, in those extra long gaming sessions, this chair will start to compress if you decide to nap during your overnight session. Some call this chair comparable to our number one choice, and for the price it may be but you’ll be hard pressed to find anyone who has had it longer than a year. Once we gather more data and test it for a longer period of time, we’ll update the review.
Ups:
- Price is affordable
- Can easily replace in a year if it doesn’t last
- Ergonomics are top notch and it’s wider than the top pick
Downs:
- Can’t be guaranteed as a long lasting product
- Bad assembly instructions
4. So…. What’s next?
We all love options, and I’m going to give them to you. Number four in our ranking is the TOPSKY Gaming Office Chair. It’s cool cause it’s for the office, but it’s also for gaming. Some people really do think of it all. As a note, none of the chairs from here on out can really match up with the top choices, but they will save your wallet some and provide adequate features, support and comfort for you. The thing that sets this chair apart is that they are continually improving their designs and paying attention to customer feedback. This has allowed them to be ranked as our number four pick and also be a top seller online. You can be big (up to 320lbs per the specs) and still be okay in this chair – so for you all looking for an alternative to the King Series, this is your go to. You don’t have to be bigger for this chair though, they do a decent job of fitting anyone comfortably enough into it.
Ups:
- Comfortable
- Really flexible with the user’s size
- It has a footrest
Downs:
- Also that it’s really flexible with the user’s size
- May not be the best for all night sessions
5. Numero Cinco!
If you’re still reading, you either haven’t found what you’re looking for or really just like my writing. Since you’ve made it here, let me give you a special treat. Number five is something special and really differentiators at this point are like threading needles. The Ficmax Gaming Chair has something special for the trade off of long lasting comfort – a massager. Yeah, it has a built in massager! A gimmick sure, but a cool one at that. The seat is overly cushioned (fluffier is not always better, it doesn’t matter what your mom told you to make you feel better) and will sink in a lot, making it a good reason to get up after a couple hours and let it get its form back. In the long run, this does become a more permanent issue. But hey, a massager. Also, it’s a versatile chair for those that are taller but maybe not as wide as the first other options if you like that tight fit. If you hate it, they offer free replacements or money back for any reason within 30 days. There’s also a snazzy lifetime warranty on frame but not the sinking cushion.
Ups:
- Massager, duh
- Made for any height
- Return policy
Downs:
- Not wide for some of the bigger folk
- Cushion will wear out sooner than later
6. Oh… you’re still here? Here’s a gaming chair for adults only!
The sixth pick in the draft is the Homall High Back Video Gaming Chair. This is for adults only! It takes work to put together and is not the most comfortable but has excellent ergonomics. It won’t last more than a couple hours at a time, but as adults we don’t have the time to be sitting in our underwear all day on this chair. The seat is pretty firm and works well as a cheap gaming chair. This is currently a bestseller online for some good reasons including price to quality ratio.
Ups:
- The most badass looking chair here (in white)
- Can’t beat the price
Downs:
- Fixed armrest height
- Stiff as a m******f****** (it’ll break in though)
- Hard to put together
7. Another one!
The Coavas Gaming Chair has a few downsides for you at it’s super affordable price tag. It’s actually super comfortable and one of the few lower cost chairs that will not deform over time. You can’t lay back 180 degrees and nap, but this does allow you to rock back and forth when you’ve been flicking with your sniper all day. These chairs are less loud in their design but made with the same material as our previous options. It isn’t too hard to put together and has a unique color scheme. At best, we found the chair to have mediocre ergonomics but a decent comfort level. From this point on, it will be the case for the chairs left in this review.
Ups:
- Made with the same material as higher cost options
- Rocking motion
- Subtle Design
Downs:
- No full recline
- Fixed armrest height
8. Nice choices, but I’m a simpler person – give me a cheap gaming chair but it has to be the best PC gaming chair…
Okay okay, I get it. These chairs really aren’t for everyone and even the seventh pick comes off a bit too much for some. There is no really good middle ground so I’m going to group number eight and nine together here. You really do get what you pay for so these aren’t recommended to those streaming for hours, playing in long tournaments or LAN partying until the sun comes up. The FurnitureR and the AmazonBasics Executive Chair are our next two choices in no particular order. Yes, I said Amazonbasics – if you haven’t picked any of the earlier options we both know you’re really not here looking for the DXRacer gaming chair and that’s okay. We have for you, what I like to to call, just a good gaming chair. The trade off between these two chairs is the Amazon brand provides more comfort and much better ergonomic support with it’s high back while the FurnitureR brings that aggressive styling to the fore. It’s really your choice how to proceed from here. Neither of these chairs should be used for all day gaming but for a few hours, you’ll be just alright.
Ups:
- Affordable
- Get the job done
- Easily replaced
Downs:
- No really good ups
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