5 Best Expensive Gaming Chairs

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.

So without further ado, why not consider the following.

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1. Openwheeler Racing Wheel Stand Cockpit – The Most Popular Expensive Gaming Chair

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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.

Price Range: Over $200

Perfect For: Adults, Kids

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Conclusion:

It’s hard to pick between this and the GTR Simulator, GTA Model.

That being said, we’d probably pick this one because it has much more adjustability. Coming in at $378 it’s also slightly cheaper.

We’d probably go for the OpenWheeler unless there’s something specific you like about the GTR Simulator.

2. Vertagear S-Line SL5000 Racing Series Gaming Chair

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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.

Price Range: Over $200

Perfect For: Adults

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Conclusion:

The biggest upside of this chair is that it’s a slightly better version of the Vertagear Racing Series Ergonomic Office Chair.

Coming in at $350, it’s only $10 more expensive, so it’s really worth jumping for that upgrade.

Other than that, it’s a solid all-around chair for gaming.

It has a durable frame, great build, and can be good even those who are slightly over average in weight and height.

3. noblechairs Epic Gaming Chair

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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.

Price Range: Over $200

Perfect For: Adults, absolutely 100% not for kids

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Conclusion:

It’s hard to say who this chair is best for, except for people who want a very luxurious product.

That may sound judgmental, but we’d totally take a Nappa leather chair over some of the other options here, even if it has fewer features.

Of course, it’s more of the same with the next chair!

4. noblechairs ICON Gaming Chair

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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.

Price Range: Over $200

Perfect For: Adults, absolutely 100% not for kids

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Conclusion:

The Icon is like the Epic in that it comes in 3 different materials, ranging from $370-$999.

It also has excellent customer support, so you’ll absolutely be satisfied in that aspect.

Other than that, it’s hard to suggest it as anything other than a luxury product that, even though is missing some gaming features, is pretty awesome.

5. X Rocker 4.1 Pro Series Pedestal

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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.

Price Range: Over $200

Perfect For: Adults

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Conclusion:

Coming at $317, this isn’t a cheap chair by any standards.

The upshot is that you actually get a ton of features for that price, making this a really good value proposition.

Honestly, if you’re looking for a middle-of-the-road kind of chair, and you don’t mind the lack of wheels, we’d suggest this chair as a great purchase.

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There you have it, folks, 5 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 noblechairs Epic Gaming Chair 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. It isn’t the cheapest chair here, but it’s really great money for what you’re buying.

Mid Level: This one is a little harder to pick, but we’d probably go with the noblechairs Epic Gaming Chair. It’s a big upgrade from the SL5000 in materials and build quality. It looks fancy, and it’s absolutely sleek.

High-End: For this, we have to pick the noblechairs ICON. 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.

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