If you love gaming, chances are you’re going to be sitting in front of that screen for hours – maybe even days – at a time. The single most important thing you need to get right when you’re finessing your setup is a gaming chair that will support you during hour seven of a League of Legends battle. Here, we consider ergonomics, comfort, whether it needs to double as an office chair and, of course, good looks, to help you choose the gaming chair that’s right for you. 

Typhoon Raid Gaming Chair

Choose this Typhoon gaming chair if you’re seeking out a good all-rounder.

Weight capacity: 120kg

Seat time: 3-5 hours

You might be building up to an epic session of playing Elden Ring. Perhaps you’re kitting out a room that will do double duty as a home office and gaming den. If you need a good all-rounder, this Typhoon gaming chair will do the trick. There’s plenty to adjust, from seat height to armrest, so you can find your optimal sitting position, and it has a maximum recline angle of 135 degrees for those who like to take in the action (almost) lying down. The lumbar support and headrest help prevent strain, so this is a good-value, entry-level gaming chair.

Noblechairs Icon Gaming Chair

The ergonomics are excellent in this Noblechairs gaming chair that doubles as a stylish office chair.

Weight capacity: 150kg

Seat time: 8+ hours

This baby will cushion you in comfort while living your best life in a Stardew Valley idyll. Then, when Monday morning rolls around, you go back to looking like the chairman of the board. While this gaming chair is a serious investment, if you’re looking for ergonomics and quality – it has a 2mm internal frame, is made using quality leather (in Cognac, if you please) and the foam is cold cured to retain its shape – you can’t go wrong. The feature we love, though, is the rocking mechanism that can be unlocked, with the resistance set to match your weight. 

Onex Gaming Chair GX330

A pink gaming chair is hard to find but this one from Onex is perfect for gamers.

Weight capacity: 125kg

Seat time: 8+ hours

This pink gaming chair wouldn’t look out of place in Barbie’s Dream House, if said house was occupied by badass gamer gals(or guys). The padded leatherette finish covers a seat that’s 100mm thick, as well as the head and back cushions. It has strategically located flex zones to provide support for your body and encourage good posture. Release the backrest to adjust the angle from 90 to 135 degrees, while there’s also the option to tailor the backrest tension. You can also adjust the seat and armrest heights to maximise comfort while deep in a session of Everhood. 

Typhoon Ultimate Gaming Chair

Weight capacity: 150kg

Seat time: 5-8 hours

When you’re in it for the long haul, you need to be comfy and this luxe gaming chair hugs you in all the right places at a reasonable price. There’s a premium moulded foam seat, reclining back, lumbar support cushion, shoulder arches and a headrest, plus the arms are height adjustable and turn inwards, outwards, backwards and forwards to offer maximum support. This chair is the top of the Typhoon gaming chair range, and great for anyone who is taller or heavier and looking to sit in comfort for hours.

Tarok Pro – Razer™ Edition Gaming Chair

The Tarok Pro-Razer gaming chair has a classic racing style and colour combination.

Weight capacity: 130kg

Seat time: 8+ hours

This comfy mid-range gaming chair has all the racy detailing you’d expect. Plus, it has lumbar support with adjustable curve, and pinhole-design upholstery to let the seat breathe during Myst marathons. The 3D armrests give you plenty of options when it comes to positioning and offer all-important elbow support when you’re using a controller. One of the best features, however, is the tilt mechanism. Set it to lean back with minimum effort or tighten it so you need to push. The same gadget allows you to lock the seat in any position. 

HP Omen Citadel Gaming Chair

A super-soft seat, 4D armrests and a lockable tilt function are all features of the HP Omen gaming chair.‍

Weight capacity: 136kg

Seat time: 8+ hours

This baby is big but also one of the most comfortable gaming chairs available. A super-soft seat equals no numbness as you level up during God of War, but the back is stiff to keep posture in check. Lock the tilt where it feels most comfortable, and shimmy around the lumbar support and neck pillows until you feel as though you could whack Baldur for the next week. It has adjustable seat height and chair tilt, as well as 4D armrests (that means they move up and down, side to side, and to the front and back). If you’ve been looking to upgrade, this could be a logical next step. 

ThunderX3 TC3 Gaming Chair 

The stylish ThunderX3 gaming chair has an ergonomic curve backrest.

Weight capacity: 125kg

Seat time: 3-5 hours

This is a gaming chair that looks exactly like how you’d imagine a gaming chair should. Crafted from premium leatherette, the TX3 has AIR Tech, a pinhole design feature that maximises air circulation and breathability. And – let’s face it – that is most welcome in a chair in which you might clock up more than a few hours. There’s an ergonomic curve built into the backrest, as well as adjustable head and back cushions for extra support where you need it most. You can set the position of the armrests – they adjust for height and can also be turned inwards or out – to suit the way you game. 

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