Gaming Chair recomendations...

[nekrosoft13]

my 7 year old gaming chair is finally breaking down...

 

What are some recommendations? 

 

Looking for something a bit "better". no $90 dollar walmart specials.

 

Right now I have a VertaGear.;

[freedonX]

I didn't buy a gaming chair , per see, I bought a good ergonomic chair. Herman Miller to be precise.

The Embody model, though yeah it's the gaming version colaboration with Logitech, but it's essentially the same as the non-gaming. Just found the gaming version bit cheaper
That chair was for the office. 

For home I bought the Herman Miller Aeron.

For my employees, I  also bought them Herman Miller. Between used and new, got them other models (Mirra 1 and 2, Sayl, Celle,  and Verus).

Before buying my first Herman Miller chair, I dedicated around 50 hours of research. Why? Because of the price, I was sceptical of the quality/brand. After almost 2 years, my back, my legs and my employee's health has been much better.

PS if you go Herman Miller route. DO NOT get the 'Vantum' gaming chair. IT"S CRAP. 

[nekrosoft13]

Thanks for suggestion, but ~1500 is way to much for a chair.

 

I'm looking for something in $350-600 range.

[_neutrino Veteran]

I had been using a Serta office chair for years but when the arm finally broke off of it last year I purchased a Secret Labs Titan Evo XL and its Wonderful, its a bit pricey but they appear to run sales nearly constantly

I will state that if you are looking for something squishy or cushioned this is NOT the chair for you, its pretty firm (which is what I like)

[nekrosoft13]

On 09/05/2024 at 08:51, LittleNeutrino said:

I had been using a Serta office chair for years but when the arm finally broke off of it last year I purchased a Secret Labs Titan Evo XL and its Wonderful, its a bit pricey but they appear to run sales nearly constantly

I will state that if you are looking for something squishy or cushioned this is NOT the chair for you, its pretty firm (which is what I like)

 

Actually was looking at that one, hows the magnetic head pillow? does it stay in place well? 

Did you get the fake leather or cloth?

 

On the Verta I had the fake leather rip at seams twice, Verta replaced it once for free, second time they sold me a part at discount.

 

[_neutrino Veteran]

On 09/05/2024 at 10:39, nekrosoft13 said:

 

Actually was looking at that one, hows the magnetic head pillow? does it stay in place well? 

Did you get the fake leather or cloth?

 

On the Verta I had the fake leather rip at seams twice, Verta replaced it once for free, second time they sold me a part at discount.

 

Magnetic Pillow is fine the only times it falls off is when the Cat things she can sit on it.

I went with Cloth due to the cat, she claws at it and it hasn't messed it up yet, my old leather chair was completely destroyed by her clawing on it.

[nekrosoft13]

Do you know of any store that might have them on display? 

 

Hate buying "furniture" online without seeing or sitting it in first.

[Steven P. Administrators]

Can only speak for myself, but I am still rocking an Anda Seat https://www.neowin.net/reviews/anda-seat-kaiser-2-review--finally-a-gaming-chair-for-big-people/

I haven't had a reason to upgrade yet, because it is still like new, but if I do upgrade I would be looking for one with built in lumbar support and a magnetic neck pillow

I used to go through $150 chairs every year 😛 So 2.5 years (so far) is quite good for me.

[freedonX]

On 09/05/2024 at 07:29, nekrosoft13 said:

Thanks for suggestion, but ~1500 is way to much for a chair.

 

I'm looking for something in $350-600 range.

Yeah I get it, it's pricey. 
They are built like a tank though...so you won't replace them, almost never. 
From the used ones that bought my employess, got a  2004 , a 2007 and a 2008. Other than minor details, they work just as fine. 

There's also Haworth and Steelcase brands.
All 3 brands have 12 year warranty. Pretty much pays for itself.

Which buying from the used market ain't a bad option either.

[FloatingFatMan]

On 09/05/2024 at 14:29, nekrosoft13 said:

Thanks for suggestion, but ~1500 is way to much for a chair.

 

I'm looking for something in $350-600 range.

If you spend more than an hour or two at a time in it, do NOT get a gaming chair. Get an office chair, which are designed for 7+ hour days and will provide much better support and comfort.  Trust me, they're well worth the money to get a decent one.

[Sandy]

Like most people have said, I agree a gaming chair is definitely not the one. Herman Miller Aeron is a good one, or the Ikea Markus chair, I use the latter.

[Shyatic]

You can get a used Herman Miller Aeron for the price range you're looking for.

I bought both my Aeron's used and they are literally older than my kids, who are now in high school. Buy something of quality one time and it will last you nearly a lifetime. The only fix I've made to this chair is replacing the under leg bolster which was $20 and 5 minutes of time. Otherwise mechanically, this chair is perfect in every way.

[+Ichigo+]

I have the Dark Knight from Anda Seat, and I have been enjoying it for the last couple of years. The large head cushion took some getting used to, but it has been really comfortable.

[summerc]

Herman Miller Aeron is by far the best chair I've ever had!