Best Gaming Chairs in 2022

Gtracing doesn’t just know how to make chairs – they know how to make comfort designed for gamers. From the excellent black-and-red design, right on down to the support and comfort from the lower lumbar and headrest cushioning, it is a very comfortable chair that’s used by 330lbs+ gents, all without showing signs of damage or decay. Our favorite part, and something that’s unique to this specific chair, is the cup-like bottom, where the lipped edges envelop you in comfort.

Nothing comes without flaws, and GTracing fell inlign with the common cardinal sin of gaming chairs: the armrests are awkward and uncomfortable. While you’re going to be gaming and hands your hands occupied, we know that’s not the only thing you do – there’s Netflix to be had, and we imagine you’d like to actually rest your arms. Apart from that, leaning back is a bit of a hassle – you need to keep your feet up on the desk or something in order to keep it positioned, as if it were spring-loaded or something. Comfort, minor inconveniences, and a price we can all agree on – that’s the takeaway.

OFM brings us a Racing Leather Gaming Chair that looks fantastic, and comes in multiple colors to conform to your current setup. While the design caught our eye, we stayed for the even support and comfortable armrests that actually fold up to give you more room (if you need it). Quick to assemble and fairy sturdy, we were quite impressed right off rip, but upset to learn that many, many users encounter issues around the 18-month mark. From it feeling misaligned to a little rickety, all without a proper tune-up helping the situation. We can’t attest to their amount of use, but it’s disheartening to hear this.

Rolling on the casters happens, what, about every time you get up or move the chair to run a vacuum? They’re qualified for over forty miles of movement before you run into issues, so you’ll have a smooth time gliding around the office, so long as you don’t go street luging with it. Tilting and spinning are a bit tougher with this model, but overall, it comes with an attractive price, Amazon’s blessings, and a comfortable alternative to your current chair. For more comfortavle furniture check out our guide to the best adult bean bags.

In a striking black and blue or black and red design, this premium multi-functional racing style seat from Homall is ideal for serious gamers and office workers alike. With a work mode, gaming mode as well as reclining napping and sleeping options this really is a versatile gaming chair. Besides the adjustable armrests, seat height and back positioning, there’s also a removable padded headrest and lumbar support cushion. When it comes to ergonomics, the manufacturer has thought of everything and put it all into this superb swivel chair.

Made from a high-quality PU leather, it’s easy to clean and maintain, and that padded bucket style seat is comfortable even for extended and intense gameplay sessions. It’s filled with a high-density foam that should withstand years of regular use and can hold a total weight capacity of 300 pounds. The heavy-duty steel frame is also highly durable and robust, and there are quiet rolling, smooth non-scratching PU caster wheels to move your chair into the perfect position. You may also be interested in some of the best desk chair mats for carpets from our list, so check them out.

This is the ideal choice for all the hardcore gaming enthusiasts out there keen to experience a fully immersive experience. You can play all day long to your heart’s content in this ergonomically designed gaming chair that features realistic extras, including vibration technology and powerful built-in speakers. It’s easy to store and can be folded in half and conveniently packed away. You might even choose to take your chair with you in the back of your car if you’re headed for a weekend away with friends and can’t stand the thought of being parted.

Besides all functionality that we’ve already discussed, this video rocker style chair comes with a supportive headrest, full back support as well as comfortable armrests. It’s been manufactured using durable vinyl upholstery which can more than withstand the rigors of intense and frantic gameplay sessions. It can also be easily wiped down to keep clean. You even have the option to connect to multiple X Rocker chairs for that ultimate multiplayer gaming experience. There’s also a wireless side control panel that can be used for your headphones or to connect directly to your Xbox, Playstation or Gameboy. Yes, it’s slightly more expensive than some of the other gaming chairs we’re recommending, but there aren’t many out there that can boast featuring four speakers and subwoofer. You may also be interested in some of the best kids gaming chairs from our list, so check them out.

This next chair isn’t strictly a gaming chair, but if you’re willing to invest, it will blow all of the other gaming chairs out of the window. Herman Miller is considered by many to be the gold-standard in office chairs. Sure, they’re expensive. But when you’re sitting at your desk (or in this case, your gaming setup) for hours every day, it’s worth investing in your comfort. On the face of it, it looks like any high-end office chair. The difference is in the quality of the ergonomics. 

For example, the PostureFit SL backrest supports your spin and maintains the natural forward tilt of the pelvis. The 8Z Pellicle suspension seat and back has eight different zones of varying tension that support the body’s natural position. In short, you’ll end your gaming session with better posture than when you started. If you can afford it, the Herman Miller Aeron is just as conducive to an enjoyable gaming session as a widescreen monitor and a powerful processor. Put it this way, we’d rather play on an N64 in this chair than playing on an Alienware Aurora R10 in an uncomfortable chair. 

If you’re really serious about your gaming comfort, why go for a jumped-up office chair. Instead, take a look at this luxurious gaming recliner. This is the kind of chair you can sit in for 12 hours and not realize you’ve missed all of the day’s light. Whether that’s a good thing or not is up to you. All we’re saying is that it’s extremely comfortable. Made from faux leather, the Goplus Massage Gaming Chair has four built-in massage nodes – two on the back and two on the lumbar area – so you can enjoy a relaxing massage while you’re deep in combat. 

The footrest is probably the most impressive thing about this chair. It’s as wide as the chair itself, completely padded, and adjusts 90º so you put your feet up whilst playing. The backrest also adjusts between 90-140º if you want to lie down completely. The only slight issue is that it’s lacking in lumbar support but, having said that, we didn’t find the chair any less comfortable for it. 

Comfortable, though not the most supportive, the DX Drifting chair comes at an elevated price, but comes with all the bells and whistles. Firstly, you get a lifetime warranty on the steel frame, and two years on parts, just like all other DX Racing products. They’re dedicated to making a taller back to all their chairs, accommodating for just about every height. In terms of their seat, they’ve done something truly remarkable with this models – the unique design of the seat back allows excellent breathability to cut down on sweating.

The armrests are adjustable, and the hydraulic retention makes this sturdy and engineered for comfort, though the “bonus” lumbar support and headrest pillows are very basic. You’re left with a choice between maximum comfort with lower support, or maximum support at the expense of comfort. While you can just pop the pillow in or out at your whim, we would have liked to see higher quality, and these features integrated instead of additional. Overall, DX Racer outputs some of the best gaming chairs we’ve ever had the pleasure of testing.

They didn’t just put red in the title for show – this is blood red and charcoal black, reflecting the diehard desire to put you in it, and put the rest of the competition to rest. They really pushed over the limits on the weight capacity (2,000 lbs, which is a bit overboard, but we’ll roll with it). They focused on durability here, constructing the frame out of solid steel, and the base out of forged aluminum for maximum power.

Adjusting yourself in your gaming chair is always a pain – let’s be real, guys. Much like our top pick on the list, Onylight smacked class four hydraulics on this bad boy, enabling you to maneuver to your liking. Armrests are always a heated debate for us at GH, but these guys actually listened to the outrage of stubby, uncomfortable armrests, and decided to do something about it. Position these in three different angles, and lean to your liking for optimal comfort. Clutch Crank Series Gaming Chair comes with a lifetime warranty, too, so get ready to rock.

Reading our guide first will give you the distinct impression that we don’t care for these particular chair types – you’d be right. However, the pioneers of lounge-style gaming chairs (X Rocker) have been working their buns off, and to be quite frank, we were shocked. After seeing how many folks truly loved this chair, we gave it a spin ourselves. X Rocker makes up for the fact that a lot of gaming chairs don’t come with proper neck and head support for taller gents; this one’s good for at least up to 6’6”.

The sticker is an obvious draw to this, coming in with a budget-friendly price tag, but it’s not the most supportive chair you’ll ever sit in. After a 2-3 hour game session, you’re going to feel it when you jump up. Custom features include armrests you can reposition, as well as X Rocker’s famous built-in sound system that comes with just about all of their chairs. Blast the bass through the subwoofer and immerse yourself in the game without the need for headphones. Budgeters, rejoice – it’s a sturdy, well-built chair that’s not going to give up on you. Make sure you also check our guide to the best kneeling chairs.

The hybrid between office and gaming has come to life. Respawn Ergonomic chair came in at #7 on our list because it’s more infuriating to assemble than the others, but offers many of the same benefits and features. This median price allows you to keep green in your wallet while cashing in on one of the most luxurious gaming chairs you’ve ever owned (and backed by the manufacturer direct limited lifetime warranty, to boot).

4D maneuverability and armrest adjustments make this one of the most versatile and adjustable chairs on the list, all without taking the focus away from the comfort and bucket style seating arrangement. Durable casters and a solid frame give you maximum strength, while the unique feature of angled grips along the top of the casters allow you to put your foot against them without slipping. I don’t know about you, but when I’m in an ass-clenching clutch FPS match, I stick to the chair like glue. Quality, red widow design, all with a little frustration during assembly – are you up to the task? Be sure to also check out our list of the best massage chairs for more great items like this.

The next one on the list is Homall. Firstly, we’d like to point out that the casters were graded for 1,000 miles of use (imagine rolling an office chair down the East Coast and proceed to laugh). We’re here to vouch for the fact that the casters are not nearly that good, but the rest of the chair is pretty kick-ass. Reclining and swiveling is the name of the game, and Homall is the player. Versatile and comfortable, they really put their backs into making this 300lb weight limit chair, complete with all the fixings.

You’re going to run into an unpleasant time with assembly (as if anyone has fun assembling furniture, right?), but don’t let that get you down – the hydraulic list is class three, ensuring that you’re not going to lose pressure as the day goes on. Overall, the excellent price and lumbar/headrest support are enough to get your foot in the door with an excellent gaming chair. If you don’t like it, you have a replace and refund policy at your disposal for up to thirty days, and a one-year warranty on parts, installation problems, and damage.

The Musso ergonomic gaming chair from HugHouse features advanced ergonomics for your optimal support and comfort, even over extended and intense gameplay sessions. With large adjustable armrests, full lumbar support and a widened heightened chair back, this racing seat is hard to beat. It’s been manufactured using high premium quality PU leather combined with thick density sponge for unparalleled comfort.

With a maximum load capacity of 300 pounds, most sizes should be accommodated by this sturdy chair. The integrated metal frame is firm and stable while the super-silent universal casters make it easy to maneuver this chair around. It’s height-adjustable, fully swiveling and can also be reclined from 90 to 180 degrees with a backward movement so you can take a nap when the gaming action gets too much. Whether you are working, gaming, reading, or resting, there’s an adjustable position that will work perfectly to support you.

Fortnite has taken the gaming world by storm. Go back three years and no one had heard of Fortnite. Now, it’s the most popular game in the world. That means you can get everything, from gaming chairs to NERF guns, with Fortnite branding. This chair is the Fortnite-edition of Respawn’s most popular gaming chair. The lines and colors match the Omega Legendary Outfit in Fortnite. 

It’s not all about aesthetics though. Fortnite OMEGA-Xi Gaming Chair is designed to protect your back and provide a comfortable gaming experience. It’s a race car-style bucket seat with a high back and integrated headrest. The chair has segmented padding that fits the contours of your body to make it feel like you’re being hugged. Plus, it has an extendable footrest, so you can put your feet up after a long day. They say it’s designed for users up to 275lb, but it’s a bit on the small side for that. This chair is aimed more at people with smaller builds so make sure you check the dimensions before you buy. 

The BestOffice PC Gaming Chair is one of the most affordable chairs for gaming on the market. At just over $100, you won’t find a more comfortable way to enjoy your PC gaming experience than this. As we just touched upon, it’s designed primarily for PC gaming. This is essentially an office chair, with a couple of features that make it excellent for gamers. For example, the armrests lift up, so you can get right up close to your desk/screen. It also has an adjustable backrest with three positions, so you can lean back if you have monitors mounted above you. 

In terms of comfort, this is an ergonomically designed chair with lumbar support and a removable headrest. With over 5,000 positive reviews on Amazon, you don’t have to take our word for it either.

The Hbada Gaming Chair is one of our favorite gaming chairs on the market. It’s kind of a hybrid between a gaming chair and an office chair, making it perfect for PC gamers. One thing that users love about this chair is the amount of adjustability it offers. The backrest reclines completely (from 90º to 155º), so you can take a quick nap in between rounds; the armrests adjust vertically (up to 7cm), to suit different desk heights; and the lumbar support and headrest move up and down to fit the contours of your body. If you can’t find a comfortable sitting position in this chair, you probably need to go to the doctors.

The Hbada Gaming Chair also has a footrest that pulls out from underneath the desk, giving you another level of comfort. It’s made from synthetic leather that is durable, comfortable, and looks fantastic.

The X Rocker Surge Gaming Floor Chair is perfect for console gamers. Let’s face it, most of us have spent hours sitting on the floor gaming anyway, we might as well upgrade to a comfortable floor chair. This chair is actually designed for kids and teens. If you’re pushing six feet, it’s not going to be a comfortable experience and your weight will cause it to rock too much. 

Like most X Rocker gaming chairs, it has speakers built-in to the design. You can either plug your device into the side or pair it using Bluetooth. The speakers are surprisingly high-quality, so they add an immersive element to the gaming experience. You can also plug headphones in and use the chair’s amplifier to improve the sound quality.

Most kids are gamers now. There’s no getting around it. With technology becoming more accessible and online gaming communities getting bigger, it seems that every kid wants to spend their evenings and weekends gaming. As parents, we can either resist it or show support and improve their experience. The AmazonBasics Kids/Youth Gaming Recliner is a great way of making their gaming experience much better. 

Designed like a smaller La-Z-Boy, it’s the perfect focal point for your kid’s bedroom. It’s made from LeatherSoft, a durable and easy-to-clean synthetic leather that you can just wipe down if it gets messy. It also has an extendable footrest and a reclining backrest, for added comfort.

We’ve already featured a couple of chairs from X Rocker on this list and you might have noticed that they’re all pretty similar. They all feature two speakers and a subwoofer, all swivel 360º, and all have a lounge-chair-style. However, you might have noticed that the X Rocker Pedestal Extreme III is about twice as expensive as the other X Rocker chairs we’ve looked at. This is down to the quality of the materials and construction. It’s basically the same chair underneath, just heavily upgraded. 

It’s made from premium faux leather and has a breathable fabric back, to stop you from getting too sweaty. The frame is metal and you can really tell the quality in the stitching. In short, if you want a chair that’s going to last for years to come, this is the model you should choose.

As you might have guessed from the name, Musso Executive Swivel Office Chair isn’t designed purely for gaming. It’s actually an office chair that we reckon is perfect for PC gamers. The first thing you might have noticed is the price. It’s a little more expensive than the other PC gaming chairs we’ve featured on this list, but we think that a larger price tag is well justified. It’s made from PU leather and filled with high-density sponge. This might sound like it’s the same as every other gaming chair, but you’ll notice a big difference in quality when you get up close to this chair. It’s been expertly stitched together to ensure that it lasts a long time. It’s also got a heavy-duty metal frame that has an impressive maximum weight limit of 300lbs. 

Musso has also upped the game in the ergonomics department. With a segmented padded back, race car style bucket-design, and adjustable lumbar support, it’s easy to find your perfect sitting position. We also love the fact that the company provides a one-year replacement parts warranty, in case it arrives without all of the parts.

Designed for long gaming sessions, the Cooler Master Caliber R2 has a molded ergonomic design that hugs your body and corrects your posture without you even noticing. Like a bucket seat in a racing car, it wraps around your sides, keeping you in position. This keeps your back centered, allowing the adjustable lumbar support and headrest to do their jobs. It also has a large hole underneath the headrest, allowing air to flow to your back to stop it from getting too sweaty. 

In terms of adjustability, you’ll be blown away at what this chair can do. The back is adjustable from 90º to 180º (completely flat), so you can have a quick nap while you’re waiting for updates. The armrests are adjustable in both height and angle. Plus, the chair comes with a two-year warranty that covers you against all ‘normal’ wear and tear.