10 Best Gaming Chairs Under $200

If you’re planning to buy a gaming chair, you could be worse off than looking for chairs at the $200 price point.

If you’ve read my previous article for gaming chairs under $100, you’ll see that they come with quite a few issues, especially in build quality.

Once you bump your budget up to around $200, you start getting better build and more features (and also known manufacturers).

So, if you’re ready, let’s get started!

Anyway, here’s how to build an IKEA battlestation setup. Afterall, a gaming chair is just one part of the whole setup.

1. GTRACING Gaming Chair with Ergonomic Backrest – The Most Popular Gaming Chair Under $200

 

The first entry for this article is actually a pretty great chair with a reasonably good price.

First off, it has a metal frame for sturdiness. That metal frame is wrapped with padding and PU leather, although there is a bit of fabric in some places for support.

The seat cushion itself is reasonably thick, and you shouldn’t have too many problems with long sessions.

You’ll also be happy to hear that the chair has both a rocking feature and a recline of up to 170 degrees, which is great for what you’re paying.

The armrests are gun-stock and adjustable, something you don’t really find with cheaper chairs.

Like most racer chairs, you have the fins on the side and the all-important cooling vents. You also get a pair of pillows; One for the headrest and one for lumbar support.

2. Furmax Racing Gaming Chair with High Back

 

A slightly cheaper chair than the one above, at a cheaper price. Even so, it’s still a pretty good chair, especially if you want to stay as close to $100 as possible.

Just like the GTRacer, this chair is covered in comfortable PU leather, with stiff padding in the cushion. It has a tubular steel frame for some added support and rigidity.

The armrests are gunstock, and adjustable up and down, something I think most people can agree is very useful.

Unlike the GTRacer though, it can recline all the way back to 180 degrees. Also, you’ll notice that this chair has a footrest, so pretty great if this is what you’re looking for.

As usual, you have the side fins, the cooling vents, and two pillows; One for the headrest and one for lumbar support.

3. Killabee Big and Tall Metal Base Gaming Chair

 

Here we have our first entry from a pretty well-known manufacturer, and the price reflects that.

To begin with, it has an integrated metal frame, so you know you’re getting a sturdy chair from the get-go.

Covering that is padding and memory foam, including the cushion on the seat and even the headrest, which is really great.

Finally, all that is wrapped in a mix of high-quality PU leather and fabric.

Interestingly enough while you get your standard headrest pillow, the lumbar support pillow is an actual properly sized foam memory pillow.

I can’t say for sure how useful that is since it’s likely to make the seat area considerably smaller, but for those who aren’t necessarily large, it shouldn’t be too much of an issue.

As for adjustability, the chair back can recline to 155 degrees, about 20-30 degrees less than previous chairs, but that’s just the compromise you have to make.

It also has a rocker functions, so no worries there. Finally, the armrests are gun-stock and 3D adjustable, so that’s up/down, left/right, backward/forward.

Like most gaming chairs of its type, it has some fins, which are slightly more pronounced, as well as the cooling vents.

4. TOPSKY High Back Racing Style Gaming Chair

 

If you want a chair with a bit more of a striking design, this is a good choice.

As you may have noticed, this chair is quite thick, meaning it has quite a bit of padding, probably more than your average chair.

Even the fins are padded! So you know, if you need a lot of padding, we’re already off to a great start.

In terms of features, the chair can recline back to 175 degrees, which is near flat, so that’s excellent. You’ll also notice that it has a singular vent, which is probably a better design choice for people who spend long sessions sitting down.

Also, much like the previous chair, while the headrest pillow is the standard one, the lumbar/back support pillow is full-sized and very padded.

Unfortunately, unlike previous chairs, it is missing a few things.

First off, the chair has no rocking function, which is quite a glaring omission when this feature comes standard, even in generic chairs.

Secondly, the chair actually has quite a low recommended weight of 225 lb/102 kg. Finally, the armrests are not adjustable, which is a shame with a chair that’s this well made.

Of course, it does have a footrest, so I guess there’s that!

5. AutoFull Gaming Chair

 

If you didn’t like the previous chair much but still want a striking design, this is another great option.

Now, the interesting thing here is that this chair is very different from most other chairs. While most chairs are made with an internal frame and then covered in padding and material, this one isn’t.

Instead, the back of the chair has a nearly full plastic frame, with breathable mesh stretched over it.

So what’s the difference? Well, if you’re prone to heating up and sweating, having this breathable mesh on your back, rather than PU leather or fabric, is a godsend.

Fortunately, the headrest is padded, so you don’t need to worry about resting your head on hard plastic.

Aside from that unique feature, it’s pretty standard in terms of what it can do.

It can recline all the way down to 170 degrees, which while not fully flat, is still great. The armrests are gun-stock and adjustable up and down, which actually is a shame since the chair is so cool otherwise.

Unfortunately, it’s also missing a rocking feature, which doesn’t…well, rock.

The cushioning is made of anti-collapse memory foam, which basically means it’s not prone to sinking in or going flat after a few months of regular use.

Unfortunately, this is a common problem with most chairs, so the fact that they took this into account is great.

Finally, while you don’t get a headrest pillow, you do get a full-sized lumbar pillow, much like the previous chairs.

6. Ficmax High-Back Gaming Chair

 

Going back to a more traditional design, we have this little diddy.

While it’s essentially like most other racer chairs, it does have one standout feature: A USB powered lumbar pillow massager!

Yeah, you don’t see those often!

Thankfully though, it also has some other great stuff going on about it. One example is the 4.8inch thick cushion to rest your tushy on, which is very generous.

Also, the fins are styled more for supporting your body, making this a really good bucket-style seat.

Aside from that, it’s pretty standard.

It can tilt back to 180 degrees which is great, and it has a rocker function. The armrests are gun-stock and are adjustable up/down.

The whole thing is covered in high-quality PU Leather, so you’ll get some good comfort out of this chair.

7. Merax Adjustable Foldable Modern Leisure Sofa Bed

 

So far, all the chairs on the list are for the desktop, but this one is meant for the living room.

One of the handy things about this is that it’s Sofa sized, so while the previous chairs in the article could only sit one person, this can easily sit two (and maybe three if you squeeze in a lot!).

Now the interesting thing here is that it can actually fold at several points, so you can have it as open as you want.

You can have just a typical sofa, or you could fold it out a bit more to give you somewhere to rest your legs.

If you’re having guests sleeping over, you can fold it out completely and make it into a bed.

It’s a very versatile product.

As for the backrest, it can fold to 5 different degrees, so you can get a bit of adjustment out of it. The material is coral fleece, so it’s actually really comfortable.

The chair also has reasonably good padding, so you shouldn’t worry about feeling the metal internals.

8. Homall Gaming Recliner

 

Another chair for your living room and this time made by a known manufacturer.

This chair has a lot of similarities with your typical recliner that you might find in a living room.

For starters, the back reclines and the footrest comes out to prop up your legs/feet. It’s a manual operation though, so there’s no lever to pull, you just push back and it does it on it.

The chair can go all the way back to 180 degrees, and up to 90 degrees, so you have a lot of degrees to play around with.

Of course, a fancy chair comes with fancy materials, and you’ll find the chair covered in high-quality PU leather.

Padding is pretty thin, and actually maybe too stiff for some, although if you enjoy a stiff seat, you’ll likely love this chair.

It also has two little storage folds on either side of the chair for your books, remotes, drinks or whatever else you’d likely use while sitting there.

What’s interesting is that there’s a lumbar support pillow that’s permanently attached. Not sure how I feel about that one since it can be completely hit and miss in terms of what people like.

It would have made more sense for it to be removable.

9. Killabee Large Ergonomic Gaming Chair Swivel

 

Another striking chair, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to these!

As you might be able to tell, a lot of this chair’s budget goes towards its outer material, specifically a high-grade PU-leather.

Of course, since so much of that is going to the material, it is somewhat lacking in other areas.

For example, the chair only reclines back to 135 degrees, which isn’t a lot at all and the lowest on the list. Similarly baffling is the fact that the chair doesn’t come with a headrest or lumbar pillow, something which is standard in pretty much every desk gaming chair.

Thankfully it does have some good points.

The armrests are gun-stock, adjustable up/down and in/out and padded, which is great to see. Also, you have tons more ventilation than you usually do with other gaming chairs.

Even compared to the AutoFull gaming chair it’s really good.

Also, the seat itself is high-density foam, so you’re going to get a good stiff chair to sit on and it shouldn’t lose shape or form with continuous use.

10. BOSSIN Racing Style Gaming Chair

 

You might have noticed that this chair is pretty much the same design as the Topsky chair. That’s because it’s a slightly less expensive version.

That doesn’t mean you should ignore it though!

Much like the Topsky, it comes in an interesting design with a singular vent at the top. It’s also similarly built with a metal frame, which is covered in some thick padding and finally topped off with PU leather.

Also, the armrests are fixed, but padded, which really is great, there’s nothing worse than hard armrests.

Unlike the Topsky, it only reclines to 155 degrees, a whole 20 less. But hey, at least it comes with a full lumbar pillow, so there is that.

Conclusion

Well, there you go! A list of some great gaming chairs in the $200 range.

As always, I don’t want to color your opinions, but here are a few quick picks from me:

Entry Level: Honestly, the Bossin is actually not a bad choice for this category, especially if you’re looking for a racing chair that doesn’t look like the rest.

Also, if you’re looking for the cheapest thing, the Furmax is also great in this category. Obviously, it would be better to save up a bit, but hey, if that’s what you can afford so be it!

Mid Level: The Topsky gaming chair is a great choice here, especially if you’re looking for a fun looking chair.

The GTRacing gaming chair is also pretty good if you’re looking for a traditional racer chair.

They’re both really good, so I think aesthetics will probably end up being the big deciding factor.

High Level: This one’s an easy choice, the Killabee Big and Tall Gaming Chair. It has tons of padding, great features, can support a lot in terms of weight and size, and is made by a good brand. You can’t go wrong with this one!

Special Mention: I feel that the two living room chairs require their own little category since they’re the only two on the list.

Between the two, it depends a lot on what you need it for. If you mostly play or spend time in the living room solo, then going for the recliner is clearly a great option.

The only downside which is completely personal is the non-movable lumbar support.

On the other hand, if you need something with a bit more versatility then the sofa bed is your best bet. You can still use it solo, but if you usually have guests or would just like an extra makeshift bed in the house, this is will satisfy that need.

Anyway, that’s all folks. Good luck shopping, you have some great choices!