10 Best Racer Gaming Chairs

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!

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.

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.

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!

4. Furmax High Back Racing Chair

One of the higher end chairs on the list, this is a great option if you’re looking for a chair with a footrest and a high back.

The main standout feature of this chair is the seat padding which is reasonably thick and does tend to hold its shape, even after a long period of use.

It also comes with two, slightly small, pillows for both your head and lumbar support. Of course, no gaming chair is complete without some pronounced wings for support and the vents for cooling.

You’ll also be happy to know that the chair reclines all the way back to 180 degrees, so you can take a nap if you’re feeling tired or exhausted.

It also has a rocker function, which is always a plus. An even bigger plus is the fact that the armrests are adjustable up/down, a surely lacking feature in a lot of gaming chairs.

Of course, I don’t want to forget the footrest, which is fully extendable and absolutely brilliant.

5. 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.

6. AutoFull Gaming Chair

If you’re looking for something really striking, I think this is the chair for you!

The main standout features, as you can probably tell, is the mesh backrest, as opposed to the traditional metal frame + padding.

It might seem weird having a mesh backrest, but it actually makes a lot of sense in term of back support and, more importantly, breathability.

Without the PU leather and padding to absorb heat, you actually get a ton of more cooling than you would normally.

Of course, there are things that you have to trade in, for example, the pronounced fins. You also don’t get a separate pillow for the headrest, since it’s built in.

If you’re the kind of person who needs that adjustability, that might be a problem. You do still get a removable lumbar support pillow though, and a quite generous one.

In terms of adjustability, it’s pretty standard. You have 1D armrests that can be adjusted up and down, and the chair itself can tilt back up to 170 degrees.

That last tidbit is interesting, considering the price, but to be fair, it is a unique design, so I can’t really blame them.

7. Killabee Large Ergonomic Gaming Chair

The first thing you’ll notice about this gaming chair is its striking design. Much like the Autofull, it eschews traditional design to go for something a little sleeker and ‘out there’.

Unfortunately, the only big positive is its design, as otherwise, it’s a pretty standard chair.

Like other chairs, it’s built out of a solid steel frame. The padding is pretty thick all around, rather than just the seat, so you’ll get some pretty good comfort out of it.

It’s also covered in high-quality PU leather, so all in all, the seating experience will be great.

In terms of adjustability, the armrests can go up and down and there is a rocker function. Bizarrely, the chair can only tilt back to 135 degrees, which is really small compared to pretty much every other chair at this price point.

It’s certainly a strange design choice given what they are going for, but I assume that’s just a compromise to get that great look.

Similarly awkward is the fact that it doesn’t come with any pillows, something else which is pretty standard at this price.

8. 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!

9. Dowinx Ergonomic Gaming Chair

If you’re looking for a chair with some thick padding on the seat, then this is the chair for you!

As you can tell from the picture, the seat is pretty thick, actually 5 inches in total, but that’s not all this chair has.

The frame is built from alloy to give it some extra sturdiness. All that is covered by a high-grade PU leather that they purport to be eco-friendly.

The seat itself is also pretty big, being a bucket seat, so you should feel comfy enough sitting in this chair, even if you’re bigger.

Armrests are adjustable up/down, although it would have been nice if they could be adjusted out/in as well.

The backrest reclines all the way to 180 degree, which is to be expected with a high-quality chair like this. You do also get a rocker function so you can rock your wiles away!

Of course, as you’ve noticed there’s a footrest on the chair and a pretty good one too. In addition to that, you get a headrest pillow and a lumbar support pillow with a massage function.

I’m not sure what it is with gaming chairs that are starting to come with those kinds of pillows, but it’s certainly a nice addition!

10. GTRACING Audio Gaming Chair with Bluetooth Speaker

The last gaming chair on this list comes from a well-known manufacturer, and it even has a nice little extra feature: Bluetooth speakers!

If you’ve read some of my other articles, you’ll be familiar with the rocker series of chairs which come with speakers.

Unfortunately, the speakers in this chair don’t have that kind of functionality, but they’re still great. With Bluetooth connectivity, you can connect to your phone or tablet and play your tunes or even watch movies!

For that, you’ll need a comfortable chair, and this one is pretty great. Built out of a strong metal frame, with reasonably good padding and covered in high-quality PU-leather.

Put all that together and you get a sturdy and comfortable seating experience.

The armrests are adjustable up and down, which I’m pretty happy about. The backrest reclines to 170 degrees, which isn’t as much as other chairs, or optimum for napping, but it’s still great.

You also get a rocking function, although you’ll probably be too busy enjoying all the other features.

As always, you do get the backrest and lumbar support pillows. No massage function here though!

Conclusion

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 Devoko Ergonomic Gaming Chair. It’s price really well, it has some good features, and you’ll get a good bang for your buck.

Of course, if you could save up another $30 -$40, you could go for the Furmax, which is even better 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.

On the other hand, the Killabee is great if you want something more striking and cool looking, but I’m not sure if the majority of people would go for that risk.

High Level: For this, I’d probably say the Dowinx is a great choice, especially if you love thick padding. The GTRacer with the speaker is great if you want the speakers, but if that doesn’t factor into your calculations, then the Dowinx is a better choice.

Special Mention: I have to bring up the Autofull Gaming Chair because it’s just so awesome. I’m not sure if most people would go for the risk of a chair like this, but if you can afford it, I would absolutely suggest you get it. Not only is it sleek and cool, but it’s also got a lot of functionality, maybe not as much as other chairs at that price point, but still pretty great.

Well, that’s all! Good luck with your purchasing!