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If you care about your poor back at all, choosing a good chair does matter. Indeed, we do not realize it too much, but we can spend many, many hours in front of a PC. For some, it will be to work remotely in this COVID period, and for others, it will be to complete the latest fashionable RPG from Poland or to stream a game of Fortnite in front of a delirious community. So if you value your health and your comfort, it may be time to change your chair.
When you fire up Twitch and take a look at the biggest streams around, you’re likely to see the same things with each of the streamers. A subdued light to set a beautiful atmosphere, a splendid microphone with an articulated arm, an RGB keyboard that drips all the colors of the rainbow as well as a very comfortable armchair . Because when you spend hours and hours playing in front of your PS5 , being well seated is not only a luxury, it is an obligationso as not to strain your lower back and end up hunched over each time you move for a few meters. And then beyond the significant health benefits, a gaming chair ensures long comfortable gaming sessions and the assurance of being as efficient as possible.
However, choosing a good chair is not as easy as you might think . There are many models, for all prices, for all tastes and there are several characteristics to take into account. As the ergonomics, the type of coating, the robustness, the design as well as the various options which may exist. In addition, when you think of all the time you can spend sitting in front of a desk, choosing a gaming chair is not just a simple purchase, it is also an investment.. An investment for its comfort, its performance and above all for its health. So if you’re able to shell out a fortune for a new graphics card, a new mouse, or even a fan, there’s no reason you can’t be able to do the same with a chair.
List of the best gaming chairs for 2021
Noblechairs ICON
349.99 €
The Noblechairs brand is starting to have bottles and some experience in office chairs. This is evidenced by the many prizes they have won, such as a Computex 2017 Award with the Epic model or even with the model that interests us here and which was elected best chair for gamers in 2018.
Lovers of beautiful cars will certainly note that the Noblechairs ICON chair is very much inspired by the seats of the Porsche 911 . A resemblance that does not stop only visually since it is also very comfortable. Rather sober, when compared to other chairs in the same range and which flirt with video game enthusiasts, the Noblechairs ICON offers a firm and very comfortable seat . If you care about your lower back, know that the chair has many certifications and other accreditations that guarantee excellent posture over hours of play or work. And for comfort, the chair comes with two cousinsto relieve your cervical and lower back. Enough to fall asleep in the middle of live if you are a little too sensitive and you succumb to its velvet type coating.
REKT GG1
339 €
We no longer present the REKT brand , created by Julien Tellouck of GameOne, which is a real hit with the youngest and who even recently launched into office making for gamers. But what interests us here is the CG1 chair model which is positioned in the brand’s mid-range. Beyond its rather attractive value for money, the REKT CG1 also stands out for its sobriety and its design goes everywhere. Ideal for gamers or streamers not too fond of Christmas garlands.
For the rest, this armchair offers mat imitation leather on its front face and a coating reminiscent of carbon fiber all over the back. A duality of materials that works rather well, especially since the quality of the materials is there. It will be necessary to look on the side of the finishes to tick with fairly average plastics and accessories that would have benefited from being of better quality. This does not prevent the seat from being particularly functional with its armrests which have a 4D adjustment and the shape of its bucket which guarantees stability and comfort.
Empire Gaming Racing 700
219.90 €
The Empire Gaming brand was created by a group of student friends who were fans of video games who couldn’t quite find what they were looking for in the gaming chair market. And since you are never better served than by yourself, they decided to take the plunge and create their own chairs. This is how the Empire Gaming 700 arrived, which with its attractive price remains a chair of excellent quality with many features.
By swapping originality for sobriety, this armchair can be found in any gamer setup. And this is not its only quality since it is also very comfortable , resistant, pleasant for the lower back and has excellent quality materials. On the other hand, the armrests do not offer 4D adjustments, but you can tilt the backrest up to 180 ° if you ever want to take a nap.
Arozzi Torretta
249 €
Contrary to what one might think at first glance, Arozzi Torreta is not an armchair that comes to us from Italy, but from a country much further north called Sweden! This does not prevent this gaming chair from adopting the same style as racing car seats with a particularly comfortable bucket capable of supporting a weight of 150 kg.
On the upholstery side, the Arozzi Torreta mainly offers fabric with a few areas of leather, making it a potentially messy seat and not suitable for clumsy players. However, this coating is much more breathable and more practical during hot weather where perspiration is required. But what pleases the most about this chair is its sporty and very racy side which will undoubtedly appeal to lovers of beautiful cars.
How to choose your gaming chair?
Many gamers choose a chair based on its aesthetic appearance alone. If design matters, by far it should come last when it comes to choosing a new one. Also, if you don’t have the opportunity to try it out, which is by far the best solution, here are a few things to consider.
Identify the type of use
When looking to buy a new chair, the first question you should ask yourself is: Why? Indeed, why do you need a chair? Is it to spend an hour or two a month in front of your PC, to work all day or to make yourself comfortable there to play online games. Clearly, do you need a gaming chair or a simple office chair?
There is no real difference between an office chair and a gaming chair apart from the aesthetic aspect. Indeed, ten years ago, there was not really a chair stamped “gaming”, it is a market that has exploded in recent years at the same time as that of eSports and streaming. From a visual point of view, it’s nicer to see a pretty armchair with beautiful colors and the logo of a team on the headrest than a simple black leather chair. And that’s undoubtedly what will make the difference in your home.
Clearly, if you are only looking for comfort, don’t bother and choose a classic armchair. You will find what you are looking for and that will prevent you from falling on a very poor quality armchair which only has its adjustable armrests and a nice lightning bolt on the back. However, some gaming chairs manage to reconcile ergonomics, functionality and aesthetics with insolent success. But to put your butt in it, you have to pay the price.
Morphology
This is undoubtedly the most important factor when choosing a chair. In addition to being the one who will determine the price you will have to put there, because a small fragile seat will always be less expensive than a resistant chair with a wide seat. And above all, do not take these recommendations lightly, it is a risk that you take not only for your back, but also for the chair itself which can deteriorate very quickly.
Most manufacturers clearly indicate the width of the seat and the capacity. Others even recommend the model to choose according to your body type. So take care to read the instructions carefully to choose the model that suits you best. In general, you should choose a capacity of up to 120 kg for a so-called “normal” size and 150 kg of capacity if you are heavy enough. While taking care of the width of the seat so as not to feel too oppressed or on the contrary slipped every time you turn.
The coating
There are three types of upholstery for an armchair; they each have their strengths and weaknesses and have a direct impact on both the price and the comfort of the chair. It is therefore a criterion of choice not to be neglected .
Imitation leather, or synthetic leather, is undoubtedly the coating that is found most often. It has the advantage of being inexpensive and easy to maintain, but tends to crumble over time and is particularly unpleasant if you sweat a lot on hot days. However, this type of coating is a good compromise and this is what explains its success.
You then have the choice to opt for REAL leather ! If we put aside all the issues related to its origin, leather is much more elegant, very comfortable and has the particularity of being breathable compared to imitation leather. However, you should know that leather requires care and maintenance if you do not want to damage it. In addition, the price will not be the same and it is not surprising that we find genuine leather only on high-end chairs . Finally, in this case, it will be the wallet that will have the last word.
We end with the fabric, a material that has many strengths, but also a lot of flaws. Indeed, the fabric is much less resistant than leather or imitation leather and stains too easily. Especially if you are the type to eat or drink like a little pig in your beautiful gaming chair. However, the fabric has the advantage of being breathable, of not being very expensive and of offering a certain comfort.
The budget
The price ranges for a gaming chair vary enormously and it is also your budget that will make the difference. Contrary to what one might think, an armchair is not a trivial purchase and you should not try to make as much savings as possible so as not to end up with a low-end product that will not last very long and which will reduce your back to a compote. Also, do not imagine that a very expensive armchair is necessarily a guarantee of quality, you may also have nasty surprises left there. So choose the chair that suits you best , with the right specifications and put in the right price. Simply.