14 Best Gaming Chairs (Review) In 2021

Functional and refined are two words that come to mind when you spend some time in the noblechairs ICON gaming chair. It’s extremely comfortable and fully adjustable in the armrests and seat back. The PU leather upholstery is smooth and firm, just the way you want a gaming seat to be. And when you need to take a break it reclines to 135 degrees. The profile of the chair is lifted from high-performance luxury automobiles and is void of some of the more needlessly ‘extreme’ touches you’ll find in other gaming chairs. As such this puppy will look as good in your office as it does in front of your 3 oversized gaming monitors.

This is a professional gaming chair with a weight limit of 330 pounds. It rolls around on tough but quiet PU casters and features a dependable pneumatic gas lifting mechanism. While there is nothing here that is particularly groundbreaking what’s remarkable about this chair is that it provides such a high level of comfort with such outstanding build quality for a fraction of what some other, less comfortable, less ergonomically pleasing gaming chairs cost. As such it’s our Best Choice. You can combine this with one of the best gaming desks from our list.

The X Rocker 51259 Pro H3 is a classic rocker-style computer gaming chair that features immersive 4 speaker audio, a high degree of platform compatibility, soft faux leather upholstery and integrated motors that sync up to the subwoofer and really rattle the hell out of you during times of peak action. There’s a built-in wireless receiver and transmitter as well as a pair of RCA ports. Audio is fully adjustable and those vibrating motors built into the chair can be toggled on and off as you like.

From a comfort perspective, the upholstery is generous without being too squishy. The high back gives you plenty of head and neck support. The armrests, while not padded, are perfectly positioned for most average sized gamers and the back folds completely over for easy storage. There are more expensive rockers out there and ones with HDMI compatibility rather than RCA. But the audio experience created by the 51259, when combined with the high degree of compatibility and the comfort level makes this an excellent choice if you’re a budget-conscious console gamer.

With this chair, DXRacer makes an argument for themselves as one of the top gaming chair manufacturers out there. The RW106 feels great the second you plop down onto it. And 8 hours later it still feels great. That’s a testament to the designers who put an emphasis on lumbar support and promoting good posture. The chair features 3D adjustable armrests, an extra tall seat back for outstanding head and neck support and mesh/PU leather upholstery that cradles you while it breathes.

Build quality is excellent throughout with a 5 point steel base providing stability. The 2 inch PU casters are durable and quiet and the back reclines when you need to take a break. About the only downside here is the weight limit, which is a fairly modest 200 pounds. But that aside anyone whose weight is south of 200 pounds is going to love the firm but the forgiving way the chair embraces you when you sit back. After 6 or 8 hours you’ll also really appreciate the support provided by the lumbar cushion. Make sure you also check our selection of the best gaming mouses.

The Vertagear SL2000 is sleek, comfortable and effective. It sports one of the most comfortable faux leather finishes we’ve ever felt, a solid steel frame that won’t give way when the action gets hot and heavy, memory foam pillows for head and back and a pneumatic vertical adjustment mechanism that’s quick and dependable. If you close your eyes you might think you’re in a really comfortable office chair. And it certainly has lots of office chair DNA. But it’s more than just a gaming office chair.

It will accommodate up to 330 pounds, swivel 360 degrees and large PU coated casters let you glide across the floor without driving the people downstairs nuts. The base is wide and solid and the seat back extra tall. That back reclines to 140 degrees and will handle anyone up to 6’ 4”. The cherry on the cake is that it can be put together in less than half an hour and costs less than your monitor.

When we saw the price on this Homall Gaming Chair we had to do a double take because the chair has so much to offer. From the dependable pneumatic lift mechanism to the firm but comfy high-density foam padding to the supple PU faux leather upholstery and the ultra-quiet rubber casters. But that’s not all. The seat back reclines a full 180 degrees, those casters are rated to 1,000 miles of use and the chair will accommodate up to 300 pounds.

From a comfort level, there’s everything you need here to sink in and relax. The padding as we mentioned is firm but comfortable. The armrests are well-situated while the lumbar and head pillows are welcome accessories. You get 360 degrees of swivel to celebrate your victories and the robust steel frame ensures structural integrity no matter how many digital battles you fight. The rocking function is another nice touch that can be engaged or disengaged with the twist of a knob and the overall look is many a gamer’s dream. Add it all up and you get our Best Value.

If we were going to choose a gaming seat based solely on looks most of our testers would be taking this puppy home. It has an ultra-compelling profile that’s both fun and functional, heavy and airy, edgy and logical. The really great thing about the Ergohuman High Back chair is that it’s way more than just a pretty face. The back features 3 tilt and lock positions, the pneumatic lifting mechanism is uber-responsive, there are 360 degrees of swivel and both the seat and back adjust so you can always find your happy place.

The downside here as you can probably guess is the price. But when you take time to appreciate the attention to detail, the quality of the materials, the effortless way the chair glides to and fro and the way it gently insists on promoting good posture you’re going to realize that it’s not even a little overpriced. Which is why it was our unanimous choice for Premium Pick.

DXRacer makes another appearance on our list of best gaming chairs with their handsome and comfortable, (if not particularly feature rich), DF73. Adjustments here are basic: the seat back reclines a bit and the armrests slide forward and backward. And that’s about it. But while we weren’t bowled over by the bells and whistles (because there weren’t any) we were bowled over by the sheer ergonomic comfort of the chair.

If you’re the type of gamer who doesn’t think 8 or 10 hours straight is too much gaming you’re going to love this chair. When you finally rise you’ll likely feel as good as when you first sat down. And the real trick is that DXRacer accomplishes this feat strictly by adhering to tried and true principles of good seat design. The fabric is comfortable. The padding is firm but forgiving. The design gently enfolds you as you sit back without pinching your shoulders. And the extra high back provides lots of head and neck support. Amazing what a few well-considered touches can do.

Ace Bayou calls this an “X Rocker” but it really falls into the category of pedestal chairs because it doesn’t sit on the floor. That minor quibble aside there’s a lot to like here. From the multi-platform compatibility to the integrated stereo speakers, to the subwoofer that’s going to rock your world, to the easy-to-reach and use control panel. And that’s just from a technical standpoint.

From a comfort standpoint, the PU faux leather is soft and agreeable, the integrated headrest is just right, the seat is large enough to allow you to easily fold your feet up under you and the rocking motion is not so much that it’s going to distract you or disrupt your balance. The arms flip up out of the way if you want more room to spread out and, unlike with true rockers, you can swivel to your heart’s content.

We love the Ficmax Massage Gaming Chair for a lot of reasons beginning with that integrated massage feature and continuing on through the adjustable footrest that flips out to help you take a load off. The upholstery is high-quality PU leather that’s soft but durable, the level 4 pneumatic height adjustment mechanism is smooth and dependable, the 2-inch casters are some of the quietest out there and the chair can accommodate up to 300 pounds.

The padding here is thick but not squishy, the armrests can be adjusted for height, the seat back reclines a full 180 degrees and the base is wide and stable. That’s a lot of great things for one chair to have going for it. If it has a downside it’s that if you have wide shoulders they’re going to feel a bit pinched by the side panels on the seat back, the rocking function lock can be tricky and you just know that at some point the massage feature is going to stop working. Overall though it’s a very comfortable, satisfying gaming chair.

This is an adult gaming chair that’s going to cost a pretty penny. The only real question is “Is it worth it?” Well, there’s certainly nothing here to argue against it. The chair adjusts every which way but loose and does so in the calm and orderly manner you’d expect for the price. Support in the seat and back is excellent. The armrests can be raised or lowered and tilted out or back. The casters are smooth as silk and quiet as a dormouse and the graphite frame is extremely tough and lightweight.

The Embody is the epitome of luxury gaming (if there can be such a thing). It’s maybe the most comfortable gaming chair on our list. So much so that it could even be a distraction to some people. But if that’s a problem it’s one we’re willing to put up with. But the question remains: Is it worth the price? If you want a chair that offers precise control, that effectively promotes proper posture, that feels every bit as good as it looks and that will likely last for years then yes, if you can swing it, it’s worth it.

While we weren’t crazy about some aspects of the design the GT Racing Gaming Chair is undeniably comfortable and well-built. We appreciate the way the chair promotes good posture, enjoyed the supple PU leather upholstery and found the reclining action to be smooth and dependable. The 5 point base is wide and stable, the casters fairly quiet and smooth and the lumbar and head cushions provide support in critical areas when you need it.

The chair can accommodate up to 300 pounds, the rocking function can be locked out if you find it distracting and the armrests can be brought up or down to where you are. There’s nothing revolutionary here. It’s just a dependable, affordable, comfortable piece of gear that will enhance your gaming experience without breaking your bank.

If you’re someone who enjoys embracing all aspects of the gaming experience you’re probably going to love the Respawn-200 Racing Chair. The design of the 200 doesn’t take any prisoners. It’s angular and strangely beautiful with gothic overtones and a compelling color scheme. But it’s more than just gaming eye candy. It’s highly functional, highly adjustable and really comfortable even after several hours on the hot seat.

The 200 enables you to easily adjust the height, the armrests and the angle of the seat back so you can craft a perfect match for your physiology. The mesh back lets you stay cool and dry under pressure, the durable steel frame provides a rock solid platform for going off during your game while the lumbar and head pillows are the proverbial icings on the comfort cake.

The E-Win Ergonomic Gaming Chair is another value winner on a list that’s full of them. The E-Win features highly breathable PU faux leather upholstery, high-density foam core that the company develops themselves specifically for their chairs, a seat back that reclines 155 degrees and a silky smooth class 4 pneumatic gas vertical adjustment mechanism.

This is extraordinary comfort and versatility at a price most gamers can afford. In addition, it’s remarkably easy to assemble because all of the functional hardware elements are already set up. Beyond all that, the PU faux leather is soft and agreeable even after hours of sitting, the seat back is easy to adjust with just a flip of the side lever and the casters are sturdy and quiet.

The last item on our list of best gaming chairs is this spare but stylish and comfortable entry from Furmax. The office DNA is strong with this chair and that’s fine because most all wheelbase chairs are directly descended from office chairs anyway. This particular chair, with its padded but static armrests, its tilting (but not too far) seat back and its clean, faux leather upholstery effectively straddles the line between business and pleasure.

The wide cast iron 5 point base and steel framing tell the tale that the Furmax is not just another affordable gaming chair that’s going to fall apart in a few months. It’s well-built, easy to assemble, reliable and tough. And best of all the firm but welcoming upholstery and multiple adjustment points mean you can craft it to fit your body like a glove. Or pretty close to it anyway.