Office chairs are great for work, but they aren’t designed for long video game sessions. The best gaming chairs I’ve tested deliver the comfort you need to save kingdoms, slay monsters, and solve puzzles.
Whether you play PC games on a monitor or console games on a TV, you should invest in a dedicated gaming chair if you want an optimal seating arrangement. They’re comfortable, sturdy, and designed with gamers in mind. I’ve assembled and sat in dozens of gaming chairs since 2013, and I thoroughly test each one for firsthand insight into construction and comfort. Currently, the Secretlab Titan EVO is my favorite high-end chair, while the AndaSeat Novis is the best budget-friendly alternative. But these aren’t the only gaming chairs worth sitting in, so read on for all of the best models I’ve tested.Why We Picked It
Even at four years old, Secretlab’s 2022 Titan Evo stands as one of the best all-around gaming chairs. It’s simply excellent, with rock-solid build quality, dense-but-giving foam, and a variety of size and material options, including high-quality leatherette and sturdy fabric. Most notable is a two-knob internal lumbar support that lets you adjust the chair’s height and firmness to hit your lower back just right.Who It’s For
The Titan Evo is a bit pricey, but you get one of the nicest conventional gaming chairs for the price. It’s also available in three different sizes and a choice of faux leather, fabric, or microsuede (or a version from this year with an even sturdier leatherette called NanoGen that features a few design upgrades the other options don’t). Plus, there are many different styles, including ones for esports teams, DC superheroes, and League of Legends characters.Why We Picked It
The Herman Miller X Logitech G Vantum is pricey compared with most gaming chairs, but it’s downright cheap for a Herman Miller product. The premium seat incorporates adaptive plates that shift to support your lumbar and upper-back areas, and feels supremely comfortable because of it. Add a 12-year warranty, and this is a four-digit gaming chair that’s worth your time.Who It’s For
This is for gamers who spend most of their time at their desks and can afford the best possible support. The Vantum is expensive, but its engineering and overall feel justify the price.Why We Picked It
Most low-cost gaming chairs feel cheap, which is why the AndaSeat Novis stands out from the budget-friendly pack. It’s a well-made chair with dense foam padding and either leatherette or fabric material options for less than $300. It also has a better-than-average three-year warranty that you can extend to five years by simply sharing a photo of your chair on social media.Who It’s For
If you prioritize price over features, the AndaSeat Novis is a workhorse gaming chair. Do note that it lacks a tilt function; the back reclines with a lever pull, but you can’t rock like you can with more expensive seats.Why We Picked It
Herman Miller has its own gaming chair, and it’s the second most expensive one on the list. The Herman Miller X Logitech G Embody, a collaboration with Logitech, costs a hefty $2,000.
So, what do you get for dropping that kind of cash? An incredibly ergonomic chair with multiple adjustments that go beyond the usual height and tilt tweaks. The chair back conforms to the shape of your spine, going significantly further in fitting your back than the knobs, cushions, and bumpy springy sections on other chairs.Who It’s For
People with deep pockets who don’t mind spending big dough for top-notch comfort.
