Gaming chair guide: Expert shares how to buy a gaming chair
Gaming chair guide: Expert shares how to buy a gaming chair
Gaming chair guide: Expert shares how to buy a gaming chair
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What is a gaming chair?
There's nothing particularly unique about gaming chairs, except the style. Sure, you'll find everything
fromgaming armchairstogaming chairs that bring you down close to the floorand everything in between. But these days, the term
"
gaming chair" tends to denote a specific type of office chair
with a leather or faux-leather build, a high-back race car-style seat and colorful patterns.
1. DXRacer Racing Series Gaming Chair
DXRacer was the first brand to produce this style of gaming chair back in 2006 and has grown to offer many different
shapes and styles — most built on the same race car chair design. This model uses an artificial polyurethane leather with
high density foam and a carbon fiber texture on the seat. You also get strap-on lumbar and neck pillows, and a number of
colors and patterns to choose from.
Since their inception, gaming chairs have grown incredibly common behind esports teams, Twitch streamers, YouTubers and
other gaming personalities — leading to a surge in popularity.
Are gaming chairs ergonomic?
The word "ergonomic" gets thrown a lot in marketing — especially when it comes to
chairs — ultimately, ergonomics is all about customizability.
"If I had to pick one important thing, it's that a chair be easily adjustable" said Karen Jacobs, a board-
certified professional ergonomist and clinical professor occupational therapist at Boston University. Specifically, she
explained, you want a chair whose height, tilt and armrests are versatile, and then you want to actually learn and use those
adjustments so you can get that ideal sitting position at a desk. In fact, it's best if you adjust it throughout the day
to vary your posture just a bit, rather than staying in one formation. So, in summary, adjustability is key.
2. GTRACING Gaming Chair
There are dozens of chairs using this racing seat design, but with different features. Many more affordable chairs like
this popular model on Amazon — whose more than 18,500 reviewers left it a 4.5-star average rating — allow the back to
recline but don't allow for the full seat to tilt. If you're sitting at a desk for long periods, you’ll likely want
that full tilt mechanism.
It can be tempting to lean forward during an intense gaming session, too, but you don't want to sit like this for
very long. "The chair isn't providing the support you need," noted Jacobs. You want to be able to tilt the
chair back and forth to promote some movement. In addition, she said, you want some cushion in the armrest and a porous,
breathable material in the seat, neither of which is particularly common among gaming chairs. The lower the price, in fact,
the quicker the faux-leather will start peeling and the seat cushion will wear down to its rock-hard bottom.
None of this is to say gaming chairs are terrible. Certain models do allow you to lean back and elevate your legs, much
as you would on a couch, which will be decently comfortable. Jacobs also mentioned that if you're sitting back, the extra
high back support can be nice, provided you have support for your neck, too — a lot of gaming chairs come with neck pillows,
though some may be more comfortable than others.
3. Secretlab Titan Gaming Chair
Unlike more affordable models, the SecretLab Titan — built primarily for medium-to-larger folks — has full tilt
functionality and adjustable lumbar support within the backrest. It also comes in fabric and NAPA leather variations, giving
you a few more options in terms of materials.
Gaming chair versus office chair?
I get it: Gaming chairs look cool, and might feel a bit more comfortable at first blush. But just because a seat is
comfortable when you first sit down doesn't mean it's going to be good for longer sessions at your desk.
"Typically, it can take a week or longer to really evaluate a chair for comfort," noted Jacobs. If you can,
find a company and retailer that will let you try the chair out for at least a week, if not more so you can dial in the
adjustments and decide whether it's right for you.
Ultimately, the chair you get will probably depend on your use case. If you want a chair that'll let you kick back on
soft leather for an hour or two, a gaming chair may fit the bill. But if you're working from home or gaming for hours on
end, you're probably going to get more for your money with an [url=http://www.hzjiemax.com/office-chair/]office chair
designed for long sitting sessions. High-end, well-known office chairs like the Herman Miller Aeron and Steelcase
Gesture are hard to beat when it comes to adjustability, comfort and long-term durability, but more affordable models like
the Komene Mesh or HON Ignition can do the trick, as well.
How to Choose the Right Bar Stool
Choosing the right type of commercial furniture is crucial, as it does not only define the entire look of your shop or
office, but also influences customer impression of your business. This is even more important for businesses in the food and
dining industry; bar and restaurant furniture are integral in creating the perfect ambience and theme for your interiors,
which can make or break the customer’s dining experience.
For owners in the process of designing their bars or restaurants, one of the first things to look at are the chairs and
bar stools. These are the cornerstone of your establishment’s dining space and are crucial to the entire dining experience.
Selecting chairs is actually easy as they are often sold in sets. For
bar chair
, however, the process of choosing can actually get tricky. To help you decide which type of stool to use, we have
rounded up some do’s and don’ts that you ought to follow:
Do: Measure your counter or table height.
For bars and restaurants, table height is usually at 40 to 45 inches. In this case, you can easily narrow down your
selection to 30-inch bar stools. At the same time, measure its width and make sure that there’s still space for your
customers to comfortable ease their way into or out of their seats.
Don’t: Choose a bar stool with no back if your table is not high enough.
Bar stool without backs is usually used when customers are more likely to
lean on the table while watching the game, drinking, chatting, etc. However, they might get uncomfortable if there is not
enough support, so you’d better choose a stool with arms and a back in this case.
Do: Consider using metal bar stools for your bar.
Metal is easy to clean, affordable, and stylish enough to match most countertops and tables. If you have a wooden floor
and counter, it creates a contrast between modern and rustic design. An example of a very simple and minimalist metal
barstool is our Kellis Stool.
Don’t: Use a metal bar stool with back and arms support for small spaces.
Metal bar stools with back and arms support may limit the space and are more appropriate for a home kitchen or bar (but
this can work if you have swiveling bar stools). As much as possible, choose stools that occupy minimal amount of space, but
make sure they’re still comfortable enough to accommodate even people with larger body types.
Do: Go for wooden bar stools if you want a more country and rustic look
Wood and woven stools offer a more traditional feel, usually made of dark woods, painted woods, and sometimes with
leather cushion. These stools are the top choice for designers going for the vibe of sports bars, classic 50’s bars, or
European-styled restaurants. Nextrend offers several wooden barstools such as the Destiny Barstools.