If you’re looking for desktop gaming, then you’ll really want to get a racer type chair.
While you could go with other options, racer gaming chairs are more suited for the long hours you’ll spend sitting at the PC.
Better padding, better support, and better cooling are just a few things you’ll be getting in the mix.
So, without further ‘ado, let’s check it out!
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1. GTRACING Racer Gaming Chair – The Most Popular Racer Gaming Chair
Our first entry is from a well-known manufacturer, and if you’re looking for a good, relatively cheap chair, then this I a pretty good option.
To start off with, it’s a reasonably good sized chair if you’re a bit bigger than average. The seat width is 19.68” which isn’t massive, but it’s still pretty good.
Similarly, the frame is made out of metal, so it’s sturdy and can handle quite a bit of weight. Covering that is a set of thick padding which should last you a very long time before it starts pancaking.
Then, of course, you have your standard PU leather out shell, which is pretty good quality considering the price.
In terms of features, the armrests are height adjustable, the chair has a recline angle of up to 170 degrees (which isn’t the maximum, but still good) and a rocker function, which is always welcome.
The chair has a bucket seat, with lots of fins for added support. As per usual, it also comes with a lumbar pillow and a headrest pillow.
Price Range: Under $200
Perfect For: Adults, Big & Tall Guys
Features:
- Chair type: Racer
- Reclines: Yes
- Armrest: Yes
- Footrest: No
- Ergonomic: Yes
- High back: Yes
- Bluetooth: No
- Speakers: No
- Vibration: No
- Sits on the floor: No
- Monitor mount: No
- Keyboard tray: No
- Suitable for gaming desk: Yes
- Suitable for racing games: No
- Suitable for flight simulator: No
- Suitable for eSports: Yes
- Suitable for living room: No
- Cup holder: No
- Massage: No
- Weight capacity: 300 lb/136 kg
Conclusion:
All in all, it’s a really well-rounded chair. There are very few complaints about the chair, which isn’t surprising when you consider that it comes from GTRacing.
Sure, there are one or two issues, like complaints about the padding, but all in all, it’s great value for what you’re paying.
That being said, if you can save another $50-$60, you can probably get something a bit better that will last longer (and that you will enjoy more!).
2. Devoko Ergonomic Gaming Chair Racing Style
If you’re looking for something slightly cheaper (under the $100 range), this is a reasonably good choice.
Like the previous chair, it has a pretty good seat size, so it should fit most people who have a larger build than average.
Backing that up is a strong metal frame for added support, thick padding and some OK PU leather covering it all.
Surprisingly, it can recline all the way down to 180 degrees, so you could easily take a nap if you wanted to!
Unfortunately, though, the armrests are not adjustable, which is a shame but to be expected when you’re dealing with this price point.
Of course, it does have a rocker function, so maybe that helps make up for it.
You’ll also find the standard features on this rocking chair such as the support fins, the vents for cooling and the two pillows for lumbar and head support.
Price Range: Under $100
Perfect For: Adults, Big & Tall Guys
Features:
- Chair type: Racer
- Reclines: Yes
- Armrest: Yes
- Footrest: No
- Ergonomic: Yes
- High back: Yes
- Bluetooth: No
- Speakers: No
- Vibration: No
- Sits on the floor: No
- Monitor mount: No
- Keyboard tray: No
- Suitable for gaming desk: Yes
- Suitable for racing games: No
- Suitable for flight simulator: No
- Suitable for eSports: Yes
- Suitable for living room: No
- Cup holder: No
- Massage: No
- Weight capacity: 300 lb/136 kg
Conclusion:
I mean listen, this isn’t a fancy chair by any means, but it is a solidly built gaming chair and what you get for the price is surprisingly good.
There have been very few complaints about this chair, and most of the time it’s resolved by customer support.
You really do get the full package if you decide to go for this chair.
3. BestMassage Office Desk Gaming Chair
This chair comes in at the lowest end of the scale and is great if you’re looking to pay the least amount of money while still having a gaming chair.
Now, the two big things you’ll be giving up at this price point is the adjustability of the armrests and the backrest.
Namely, there is none. Well, that’s not completely true, you can actually flip the armrests up and out of the way if you want to, but that’s about it.
Otherwise, it’s your standard fare for a gaming chair.
You have a reasonable amount of padding to rely on, but not much. There are still fins but they’re very much reduced to the point of being barely visible.
You also don’t get any vents for some extra cooling.
Of course, you do get a headrest pillow, which is nice. The lumbar support, on the other hand, isn’t free moving but built into the chair, so if you’re the kind of person who hates that sort of thing, you might want to stay away!
Price Range: Under $100
Perfect For: Adults
Features:
- Chair type: Racer
- Reclines: No
- Armrest: Yes
- Footrest: No
- Ergonomic: Yes
- High back: Yes
- Bluetooth: No
- Speakers: No
- Vibration: No
- Sits on the floor: No
- Monitor mount: No
- Keyboard tray: No
- Suitable for gaming desk: Yes
- Suitable for racing games: No
- Suitable for flight simulator: No
- Suitable for eSports: No
- Suitable for living room: No
- Cup holder: No
- Massage: No
- Weight capacity: 250 lb/113 kg
Conclusion:
Well, there isn’t much to say about this chair beside that it’s cheap and probably won’t last longer than a year.
That being said, it is good for what you’re paying, and a great stopgap until you get a nicer chair.
Of course, if you can save up another $50, there are a lot better options out there.
4. Homall High-Back Racing Chair
Similar to the previous chair, this one is a great choice if you’re looking for a mid-range gaming chair. It’s also a great alternative if you prefer a different aesthetic than the Furmax chair.
Like the previous chair, you’ll find a lot of things you’d expect.
To start off with the chair is made from a durable metal frame, as most gaming chairs are. Covering that is reasonably good padding, although probably not as good as the Furmax’s.
Then you have some high-quality PU leather that should be a dream to sit on!
Thankfully, you do get adjustable armrests that can go up and down. The chair also reclines all the way back to 180 degrees, something I generally tend to look for in a gaming chair.
It also has that all-important recline function that pretty much everybody loves at this point.
You will notice that the fins are a bit more pronounced in this chair, so depending on your size, it will ‘hug’ you much more.
I’ll also mention that this chair has a footrest with aluminum rails, so it’s sturdy, safe and comfortable (and also great for napping!).
As per usual, you also get two pillows, one for lumbar support and one for your head.
Price Range: Under $200
Perfect For: Adults, Big & Tall Guys
Features:
- Chair type: Racer
- Reclines: Yes
- Armrest: Yes
- Footrest: Yes
- Ergonomic: Yes
- High back: Yes
- Bluetooth: No
- Speakers: No
- Vibration: No
- Sits on the floor: No
- Monitor mount: No
- Keyboard tray: No
- Suitable for gaming desk: Yes
- Suitable for racing games: No
- Suitable for flight simulator: No
- Suitable for eSports: Yes
- Suitable for living room: No
- Cup holder: No
- Massage: No
- Weight capacity: 330 lb/149 kg
Conclusion:
As you’d expect, this is a great chair for the price point. It’s solidly built, it has all the features you could want at this level, and it’s from a known-developer.
There are no real complaints about the chair, and people sing praises about their customer support.
All in all, this chair easily contends with the Furmax gaming chair.
5. Morfan Executive Swivel Gaming Chair
An expensive chair from a lesser known manufacturer, this might be a good one to skip.
In terms of gaming chairs, this is as standard as it comes, with one main exception: the lumbar pillow has a massage function.
That’s pretty much it.
Otherwise, it’s pretty standard fare. You have adjustable armrests that go up/down, a rocker function, and the chair reclines all the way back to 180 degree, which is actually pretty good.
You also get yourself the aforementioned lumbar pillow with massager as well as a headrest pillow.
There is actually one other good thing with this chair, which is that it has a lifetime warranty for the frame and a 24-month warranty on the parts.
So at least if it breaks, you know you’re covered!
Price Range: Under $200
Perfect For: Adults
Features:
- Chair type: Racer
- Reclines: Yes
- Armrest: Yes
- Footrest: Yes
- Ergonomic: Yes
- High back: Yes
- Bluetooth: No
- Speakers: No
- Vibration: No
- Sits on the floor: No
- Monitor mount: No
- Keyboard tray: No
- Suitable for gaming desk: Yes
- Suitable for racing games: No
- Suitable for flight simulator: No
- Suitable for eSports: Yes
- Suitable for living room: No
- Cup holder: No
- Massage: Yes
- Weight capacity: 300 lb/136 kg
Conclusion:
I’m not sure what to say about this chair. It’s really bog standard and for the price you’re paying, that’s not great.
At the very least, you do get a lot of warranty, plus the lumbar massager, so that’s something.
Honestly, I’d say skip this chair unless you just really like how it looks.
And there you have it folks, a list of some great racer gaming chairs for your purchasing pleasure!
As always, I don’t want to color your decisions, but here are some of my quick picks:
Entry Level: The clear choice for this bracket is the BestMassage Office Desk Gaming Chair. It’s price really well, it has some good features, and you’ll get a good bang for your buck.
Mid Level: This one is a bit harder of a choice with so many great options.
I think for most people, the GTRacing Gaming Chair (the one without the speaker) will be the best option. It’s sturdy, it has a ton of features, great padding, good quality leather, good recline, pretty much everything you could need.
High Level: For this, I’d probably say the Homall High-Back Racing Chair is a great choice, especially if you love thick padding.
Well, that’s all! Good luck with your purchasing!