10 Best Expensive Gaming Chairs You Can Still Afford

Gaming chairs are awesome:

Not only do they look cool, they actually provide a really good service, both for gaming and for your health.

We already had a previous article on some great chairs here, but if you’d like to splurge on something a bit more expensive, maybe this article might serve you better.

Fair warning, all the chairs here are over $200, so we aren’t talking a small amount. So yeah, be ready to make a sizeable dent in your wallet.

Also, another fair warning is that all the chairs here, except one, are chairs that don’t sit directly on the ground, so they are perfect if your monitor is on a desk.

If you prefer those kinds of chairs, click the link below for some awesome picks.

See also: Best Gaming Chairs Under $50 & Best Gaming Chairs That Sit On The Floor

So without further ado, why not consider the following:

1. KILLABEE Big and Tall Memory Foam Gaming Chair – The Most Popular Expensive Gaming Chair

The first chair we have here might be more of a necessity for some than a splurge.

As the name might suggest, this chair is made specifically for those out there who are tall or large and can’t find a chair to fit their requirements.

That being said, you aren’t losing anything in the translation.

First of all, you have an ergonomic chair, with side wings, made to not only support your body comfortably but also hold you in and make you feel as if you’re getting a hug from a cloud.

For those of you who have to deal with annoying armrests, you’ll be glad to know that this chair’s armrest has 6 degrees of adjustment.

You can adjust height, how far forward and backward it is and it’s inward and outward angle.

Those of you who have a large midriff will be happy to know that angling the armrests outwards should easily fit you.

The materials of the chair itself are leather, with memory foam padding, so you know your bum is going to feel great.

The chair is built out of a really sturdy metal frame, and you can tell that it isn’t cheaply made.

The best part is that you won’t feel any of that internal frame, even after a lot of use!

2. Vertagear Racing Series Ergonomic Office Chair

While not necessarily marketed as a gaming chair, it’s still this kind of multi-purpose gaming/office chair.

Of course, you’ll absolutely find the kind of features you’d expect from a gaming chair.

It has some basic ergonomic design, with a resilient foam for the padding.

You also get two big massive vents in the neck area for that important cooling.

It also comes with two pillows, one for the headrest, and one for lumbar support.

The armrest also has height adjustments, so you’re not stuck in one position forever.

There are some downsides though.

The ‘booster’/’support’ for the legs on the seat has a metal frame, and if you’re really tall, it’s like that you’ll end up placing a lot of your thigh weight on it, making it uncomfortable in the long term.

It also isn’t super great for shorter people, as you’ll have to put the chair on its lowest setting, and even then it might be a hassle to move around.

3. Openwheeler Racing Wheel Stand Cockpit

While we did cover this chair on another article, there’s a really good reason that this chair is on this list: Its price!

But in all seriousness, this is actually a really great racing chair, and fits in any list that’s preceded with ‘best’.

First of all, the chair is what you’d expect from a premium gaming chair.

It has the wings for support, a really nice mesh material for comfort, plus the traditional two vents for that all-important cooling we keep going on about.

That though, is where the similarities stop from your typical gaming chair.

The first thing is the massive amounts of adjustments you can do:

Adjusting the chair, pedalboard, and wheelbase back and forth, reclining the seat, choosing between three angles for the pedal board, raising or lowering the wheelbase and even adjusting its angle up and down.

There’s seriously very little chance that you won’t find the set-up you need.

Even better, the shifter bar can be set for both left and right-hand use, so you aren’t forced to go with a set-up you aren’t comfortable with.

4. Vertagear S-Line SL5000 Racing Series Gaming Chair

While this isn’t a large departure from the previous Vertagear in this article, it might actually be the better choice of the two.

Gone is the leg support part in the base that many find annoying to their thighs.

The wings are also slightly smaller, and so the design looks more premium and compact.

Aside from that, it’s pretty much the same.

You have the 3-way adjustable armrest. It still has the two vents, albeit slightly smaller.

Also, it comes with a pillow for the headrest and lumbar support, just as the previous chair.

5. Homall Executive Swivel Leather Office Chair

Of course, not all gaming chairs have to break the bank and in this chair, we have a pretty good package for the price.

Also, we know this isn’t technically marketed as a gaming chair, but it will absolutely function as one.

First of all, it’s partially covered in PU leather, including the armrest, and partially in skin-friendly mesh material, that will allow your body to breath.

All that basically means that you’re going to be incredibly comfortable.

It also has a high back with vents, although they are a bit lower than you might expect.

It comes with a padded headrest which is always a nice addition.

It doesn’t come with a lumbar pillow though, which isn’t an issue when you consider its ergonomic design.

One major downside though is that the armrests aren’t adjustable, which . . . for the price they really should be.

That being said, the armrests aren’t bad, they just won’t be great if you’re the kind of person who wants everything to adjust just right.

They’re curved and covered in PU leather, so you should be fine in most cases if you don’t mind the lack of adjustment.

Another issue is that it might be a bit short for people who have a tall midriff.

The backrest height is 28.34” or 72cm, so take that into account when you’re buying.

If you’re 6 foot or 182cm or over, you might want to skip this chair.

6. noblechairs Epic Gaming Chair

It’s very interesting to review this chair, because the truth is, most of the money is going into materials and build quality, rather than any specific game features.

Yes it’s ergonomic, yes it has cooling vents, yes it has a padded headrest and adjustable armrests.

But common.

The lowest tier of this product is PU leather and we have to say, the stitching is really cool if you go with a color mix.

Get this, they even have black and pink! That’s totally way out.

Of course, if PU leather means nothing to you, there’s always the choice of going with real leather at a price of $550.

Doesn’t end there though.

If you really want to show off and your money is burning a hole in your pocket, you can go for literally Nappa Leather at the whopping cost of $999.

And yes, you can still choose pink stitching when you pick Nappa Leather.

7. noblechairs ICON Gaming Chair

This is essentially the same chair as the Epic, but it’s more suited to office work than gaming (even though the name is in the title).

Really, the main difference is how they’ve actually crafted the chair.

The wings are less pronounced and race like. There aren’t any vents for cooling, but it the back is actually smaller, so it balances out.

You can still absolutely game on this chair, but it might be better suited to office work.

8. Arozzi Torretta XL Series Gaming Chair

If you’re looking for a gaming chair that isn’t going to break the bank, this one is actually not a bad option.

You’ll find the typical features of a gaming chair, such as the wings to the side to hug you in, the quite large vent in the back for cooling, as well as the lumbar support pillow which is quite nice.

Unfortunately, the materials of the chair leave a lot to be desired, although, for the price point, we aren’t really surprised.

The biggest issue though is build quality.

While the chair does look and function great, it has a slight chance of falling apart around a year after you start using it.

You can find replacement parts, but it’s going to be a big hassle.

9. GTR Simulator GTA Model with Real Racing Seat

Very similar to the OpenWheeler, the GTR simulator is a slightly more contained and compact version.

It also looks a bit nicer and would probably fit better in your home.

That being said, it does have less overall features, such as a lack of height adjustability for the wheel.

You also cannot adjust the pedal board further out if you have long feet.

Finally, it doesn’t have a shifter height adjustment either.

Other than that, it has all the same features as the Openwheeler.

The seat is adjustable and of really great quality material.

Also, you can absolutely change the shifter from the right side to the left side.

The build is excellent as well, which is always great when it comes to products in this price range.

10. X Rocker 4.1 Pro Series Pedestal

If you read our other article on gaming chairs, you might be familiar with this gaming chair.

For those of you who play and work at a desk, X Rocker has taken their top model and put a pedestal below, making it a perfect height for desks.

This thing is fully packed with features!

First of all, you have the 4.1 surround sound (That’s 4 speakers and 1 subwoofer).

All the speakers are smartly hidden, so your chair doesn’t look like it’s just about to intern at an audio engineering studio.

The woofer also offers their patented AFM technology, which basically means that the chair has audio-based vibration so you can really ‘feel’ the game as you play.

It also has a quick and easy access panel for different audio controls, so you aren’t left reaching for a remote.

The chair comes with a pivoted armrest which, while not as great as some other armrests, is still adjustable enough to get you to the height you’re comfortable with.

Materials wise its PU leather with memory foam, so you’re really going to appreciate sitting on this chair.

That being said, there have been some complaints from customers that very long gaming times may become uncomfortable due to the underlying frame.

The other downside is that there aren’t any wheels, so you might have issues moving it around to get the distance you want from the screen.

Ultimately though, it’s essentially like a fancy Lazyboy for your desk, and for what it is, it’s pretty cool.

Conclusion

There you have it, folks, 10 expensive gaming chairs to satisfy your need to get rid of your money.

While we do believe that you should pick your chair based on needs and preferences, here’s our quick picks:

Entry Level: Funnily enough, the Killabee Big and Tall chair is actually a really good entry level gaming chair. It has all the standard features you’d expect, as well as it is suited for tall and big people. Coming in at $239.99, it isn’t the cheapest chair here, but it’s really great money for what you’re buying.

You can even get a footrest depending on the model!

Mid Level: This one is a little harder to pick, but we’d probably go with the Vertagear S-Line 5000. It’s a big upgrade from the Killabee in materials and build quality. It doesn’t look as fancy, but it’s absolutely sleek.

High-End: For this, we have to pick the noblechairs Epic. It’s hard to find any chair targeted towards gaming that comes with real leather, let alone Nappa leather. It will absolutely break the bank, but it’s a must-have if you really love your leather.

Finally, we have to include the Openwheeler in this category. We’d pick this alone for the amount of adjustability it has over the GTR Simulator, even though the construction might not be as sturdy.

And that’s it from us! Good luck with spending your money, hopefully, you’ll enjoy whatever you pick for years to come!