September 2023

Gaming Chairs: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of gaming chairs rankings posted by key online experts, as of September 2023.

Summary

On 7 Sep 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 74 gaming chair endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

48 gaming chairs were endorsed in total, only 11 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)

As of 7 Sep 2023, Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed gaming chair with 5 expert endorsements. 3 experts out of 5 recommended it as the '#1 gaming chair' this month.

Brand breakdown
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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking gaming chairs start at $99.99 (Dragonn Kneeling Chair) and go up to $1799 (Herman Miller X Logitech Embody). Median gaming chair costs $609 (Secretlab Titan Evo).
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At a glance - September Ranking

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Rank Change Price Gaming Chair
T3
PC Gamer
CNET
PCMag
Tom's Hardware
IGN
The Strategist
Tom's Guide
techadvisor
TechRadar
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- $589
Secretlab Titan Evo 2022
The Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 gaming chair is highly praised for its comfort, durability, style, and adjustable features, making it an excellent choice for gamers and individuals who prioritize support and comfort during long periods of sitting.
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- $1799
Herman Miller X Logitech Embody
The Herman Miller X Logitech Embody chair is a high-quality and innovative gaming chair that offers exceptional comfort and support, making it a great investment for those who prioritize their health and well-being during long periods of sitting.
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- $609
Secretlab Titan Evo
The Secretlab Titan Evo gaming chair is a highly adjustable and durable chair designed for gamers and anyone who spends long hours sitting at a desk, offering great support and comfort with its 4-way adjustable lumbar support, magnetic memory foam head pillow, and interchangeable armrests.
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- $500
AndaSeat Kaiser 3
The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 gaming chair is a highly recommended product for its comfort, durability, style, and features, making it an excellent choice for gamers or anyone who spends long hours sitting.
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Herman Miller Vantum
The Herman Miller Vantum gaming chair is a high-end, ergonomic chair designed to provide lasting comfort and support during long periods of sitting, making it a worthwhile investment for serious gamers and office workers.
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- $778
Mavix M7
The Mavix M7 Gaming Chair is a highly adjustable and customizable chair that provides exceptional comfort and support for extended periods of sitting, making it suitable for gamers, office workers, and anyone who spends long hours sitting.
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- $500
Razer Iskur
The Razer Iskur gaming chair is a durable and comfortable option for gamers and professionals who spend long hours sitting, with adjustable lumbar support and ergonomic features.
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- $321
Corsair TC100
The Corsair TC100 gaming chair is highly praised for its comfort, durability, style, and adjustable features, making it a top choice for gamers and individuals who spend extended hours at their desk.
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SecretLab Omega
The SecretLab Omega gaming chair is a highly customizable and comfortable chair suitable for long gaming or work sessions, with ergonomic features, durable materials, and a stylish design.
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10
- $739
Noblechairs Epic Real Leather
The Noblechairs Epic Real Leather gaming chair is a premium and durable chair that provides excellent comfort and support for long periods of sitting, making it suitable for both gaming and office use.
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- $539
Noblechairs Icon
The Noblechairs Icon is a durable and comfortable gaming chair suitable for office use, featuring a steel frame, open-cell foam, vegan PU leather, ergonomic design, adjustable armrests, backrest, and rocking mechanism, improved lumbar support, and headrest cushions.
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#8 $320.80 Corsair TC100
#4 $499.99 AndaSeat Kaiser 3
#7 $499.99 Razer Iskur
#11 $539 Noblechairs Icon
#1 $589 Secretlab Titan Evo 2022
#3 $609 Secretlab Titan Evo
#10 $739 Noblechairs Epic Real Leather
#6 $777.77 Mavix M7
#2 $1799 Herman Miller X Logitech Embody

We ranked Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 #1 in September 2023 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming chairs” rankings.
  • Out of those, 3 experts ranked Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
PCMag

Best Customizable Gaming Chair / Editors' Choice

Excellent build quality
Comfortable
Several clever design elements
Easy assembly

Magnetic head pillow can be nudged off
Faux leather is vulnerable to cats

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Tom's Hardware

Best Customizable Gaming Chair

Fabric upholstery option seems durable
Luxurious neck pillow, armrests
Highly adjustable lumbar support, armrests
Spacious seat
Generous forward and backward recline

Seat could be softer
Recline lever sometimes jams
Neck pillow sometimes falls when reclining

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The Strategist

Best overall gaming chair

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techadvisor

Best overall

Refined, comfortable design
Superb built-in lumbar support
Magnetic elements

Expensive

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TechRadar

The best gaming chair overall

Extra-large seat
Adjustable, integrated lumbar support
High-quality design and construction

Other variants get expensive
Limited height adjustments

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We ranked Herman Miller X Logitech Embody #2 in September 2023 because:

  • 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming chairs” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
PC Gamer

The best high-end gaming chair

Stimulates blood and oxygen flow
Unrivaled back support
12-year/24hr use warranty

Jaw-droppingly expensive compared to most
No headrest to speak of

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CNET

Best high-end gaming chair for the home office

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PCMag

Best Ultra-Premium Gaming Chair

Arrives fully assembled
Very comfortable
Many adjustable elements to personalize the feel
Lengthy 12-year warranty

Extremely expensive
Fairly low-key look for such a pricey chair

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Tom's Hardware

Best Gaming Chair Splurge

Extremely comfortable and adjustable
No assembly required
12-year warranty
Sleek-but-subtle styling

Very expensive
Can't rotate armrests

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The Strategist

Best luxury gaming chair

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TechRadar

The best gaming chair for pro gamers

Herman Miller signature comfort
Stunning design, premium build
No setup!

Some adjustments are not the easiest
Expensive AF

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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts

Identify Experts

We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend gaming chairs.

Capture Rankings

For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of gaming chairs, it must be updated in the last 9 months.

Aggregate Rankings

We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking

Experts chosen for September 2023 ranking

We ranked Secretlab Titan Evo #3 in September 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming chairs” rankings.
  • Out of those, 2 experts ranked Secretlab Titan Evo as #1.
Critic endorsements:
T3

The best gaming chair for most people

Quality selection of upholstery finishes
In-built 4-way lumbar support system
Magnetic memory foam head pillow
Magnetic swappable armrests
Seat base has excellent ergonomics

More expensive than the 2021 Titan
There's only one design, so you better like it
Arm rest struts may need adjustment out of the box

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PC Gamer

The best gaming chair

Magnetic cushion and covers
Very comfortable
Everything we want in a gaming chair feature-wise

Pricier than older Secretlab chairs
3-year warranty isn't a match for some ergo chairs

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IGN

Best High-End Gaming Chair

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We ranked AndaSeat Kaiser 3 #4 in September 2023 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming chairs” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked AndaSeat Kaiser 3 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
T3

A brilliant Secretlab Titan alternative for soft seat lovers

Good build quality
Very adjustable

It’s heavy and large

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PC Gamer

The best gaming chair for a larger frame

Adjustable lumbar support
4D armrests
Large seat size

Placement of the lumbar support knobs isn't ideal

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Tom's Hardware

Best Gaming Chair for Big and Tall

Extremely adjustable
Recline, rock, or tilt
Choice of linen or faux leather
Large and extra large sizes

Pricey
Heavy

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IGN

Best Gaming Chair

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We ranked Herman Miller Vantum #5 in September 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming chairs” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Herman Miller Vantum as #1.
Critic endorsements:
PCMag

Most Affordable Herman Miller Chair / Editors' Choice

Fantastic lumbar and upper-back support
Strong build with high weight tolerance
Clever reclining adjustment
12-year warranty

Expensive

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Tom's Hardware

Best Gaming Chair

Lightweight
Ships almost completely assembled
Feels amazing

Expensive
"Active, forward-leaning alignment" is not for everyone
Feels cheaper than regular Herman Miller chairs

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IGN

Best Fabric Gaming Chair

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We ranked Mavix M7 #6 in September 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming chairs” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Mavix M7 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
CNET

Best gaming chair if you don't like the look of gaming chairs

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Tom's Guide

The best mesh gaming chair

Ton of adjustments
Comfortable mesh
Great lumbar support

Finicky backrest height adjustment

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techadvisor

Best mesh gaming chair

Unique, stylish design
Impressively comfortable and supportive
Dynamic lumbar support

Backrest height adjustment can be finicky
Armrests don't lock into position
Very expensive

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We ranked Razer Iskur #7 in September 2023 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming chairs” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
T3

Razer's top gaming heritage shines through

Excellent build quality
Incredibly stylish lines
Quality upholstery

Expensive

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CNET

Best gaming chair for Razer superfans

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Tom's Guide

The best gaming chair with adjustable lumbar support

Comfortable, firm back support
Inventive lumbar device
Controls within easy reach

Loud design in black and green
Inconsistent head support

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TechRadar

The best fabric gaming chair

More breathable than PU leather
4D armrests
Enhanced lumbar support

The fabric can be hard to clean

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We ranked Corsair TC100 #8 in September 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming chairs” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
PC Gamer

The best affordable gaming chair

Subtle aesthetic
Space to sit cross legged
Good price for both fabric and leatherette
Great recline
Genuinely comfy

Rickety 2D armrests
Limited headrest adjustability
Minor assembly issues

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IGN

Best Budget Gaming Chair

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TechRadar

The best budget gaming chair

Understated aesthetics
Plush and comfortable
Competitively priced

The building process can be frustrating

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We ranked SecretLab Omega #9 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming chairs” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked SecretLab Omega as #1.
Critic endorsements:
CNET

Snug, secure, subtle

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Tom's Guide

The best gaming chair overall

Reasonably priced
Very comfortable
Design that is tailored to your height

Can take a long time to ship
No adjustable lumbar support

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We ranked Noblechairs Epic Real Leather #10 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming chairs” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
T3

The best premium gaming chair

Solid design and quality construction
Seriously comfortable
Plenty of adjustment options

Princely price point

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techadvisor

Best vegan leather chair

Vegan Leather
Harness holes for sim rigs
Great air flow

Thick lumbar pillow
Firmer than other chairs

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We ranked Noblechairs Icon #11 in September 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming chairs” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
IGN

Best Leather Gaming Chair

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techadvisor

Best for home office

A choice of materials
Understated design
Comfortable

Expensive
Hard arm rests

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