The Best Gaming Chairs Of 2025: Our Choice Of The Top Seats For Comfort And Style

We tested the Secretlab Titan Evo for over three months and found it to be a fantastic multipurpose chair, fitting seamlessly into a home office and gaming setup. You can choose from SoftWeave Plus fabric or NEO Hybrid Leatherette (in some fairly plain colours), or from eSports and other special editions – including tie-ins with F1 teams, shows like Game of Thrones, and even Minecraft.

At first sit, the special cold-cure foam is noticeably firm – a big contrast to some other gaming chairs we've tested that have a more armchair-like feel. After several hours we found this firmer structure was much more supportive and comfortable. As for lumbar support, the four-way internal L-Adapt system in the Titan Evo moves both up and down and in and out. It also flexes as you move rather than just being a hard lump in your back. It's excellent, and promotes a much better posture than we've experienced elsewhere. The tilting pebble-shaped seat base means you can sit cross-legged or with one leg under you, and the recline is almost horizontal and feels completely stable.

The 4D armrests have a solid metal construction and are topped with a soft rubber material that you can easily switch out for a memory foam upgrade (the tops are cleverly held on with magnets and just pull off). They move in and out, forward and backwards, and also rotate, so you can make micro-adjustments to find your preferred position. The same goes for the memory foam pillow, which again uses magnets to stay in place, meaning there's no ugly strap or Velcro on display.

Altogether, the Titan Evo is a brilliantly supportive chair with a high build quality. Its cost does pitch it against some serious office-only ergonomic alternatives. But, for gaming, it's our favourite.

Sometimes the best budget chair happens to be one of the cheapest. On quality and value alone, this Racingreat Gaming Chair competes with our pick for the best gaming chair under £100. But, as a budget option, this gaming seat has all of the features we like to see, suiting gamers who need a bit of everything: it's a recliner with an extendable footrest, a well-cushioned seat, a PU leather finish and that supportive wingback bucket-seat. While some owners find the footrest a little flimsy, the fact that this has one at all at this price is a bit of a bonus in our book.

We normally cringe at the thought of a budget gaming seat, as the market is flooded with hundreds of cheap low quality chairs with an overdose of sports styling. But Racingreat has made a sort of hybrid – there's just enough styling to satisfy any Gran Turismo addict, but also a fairly executive office chair look for those who want a less shouty design. We do wish it had adjustable armrests and lumbar support beyond the simple removable cushion, but for less than £80 we think it's comfortably affordable.

When we tested the Anda Seat Kaiser 2 it kept its promises and delivered a comfortable and supportive seating option – whether competing in Esports or working from home. This throne-like gaming chair has all of the prerequisites: a tall backrest, racing seat cues, quality materials, and comprehensive adjustability options. Its price undercuts its rivals, with some cheaper feeling plastics being the trade-off. However, they're in areas you won't often use. That means that, as a gaming chair costing under £400, you get some genuinely premium features to make up for those slightly cut corners. And that includes the finish.

The one we tested was upholstered in burgundy red PVC, but there are plenty of other equally hard-wearing colourways to choose from (including the black version we've linked to here). An easy-to-reach lever to the right unlocks the backrest for reclining up to 160 degrees, which is basically horizontal. Thankfully we found it remained stable and was perfect for relaxing to music or just having a super laid-back screen break. And then there are the 4D armrests which we found highly usable, supporting a wide range of seating positions really well regardless of which game we were playing.

The lumbar support cushion is good, but unlike some others it's not attached to the backrest in any way – an annoyance at times. But, if you're about to spend four figures on a seriously well upholstered and comfortable gaming chair, this Anda Seat Kaiser 2 has almost everything you'll need to stay gaming well into the early hours. We think this offers high value, good adjustability and a genuine premium feel for any gamer.

Setting out to prove that comfort doesn't have to be uncomfortably priced, this Dowinx Gaming Chair caught our attention for a couple of reasons. Firstly, that seat isn't just a giant piece of thick foam – it actually has five layers to it, which includes two layers of high-density foam and, crucially, a coil-sprung layer. A mattress for your derrière? Quite possibly. This makes it a brilliant option for those of us who dislike that numb feeling that creeps up on you when using a less forgiving gaming chair. But the home comforts don't stop there, as the fabric is both durable and breathable, so you wont be overheating as you burn the midnight gaming oil. There are removable neck and lumbar pillows, but we also like how they can slide up or down to suit.

The armrests, while built for comfort, aren't adjustable which is a bit of an oversight. That said, they do actually move with you if you recline, again emphasising the more relaxed fit of this chair. Lastly, we think it's brilliant that the additional lumbar cushion has an electric massage function. Add that to the sprung seat and extendable footrest and you have a hat-trick of comfort options. Your only remaining challenge is remembering to take a screen break – you're likely to lose track of your gaming hours in this Dowinx.

Having owned all kinds of gaming chairs, few have ticked quite as many boxes as the Boulies Master Rex. The seating position is extremely well supported thanks to the deep seat, adjustable lumbar support (which is also height adjustable) and 4D adjustable armrests. The impact of these was marked – one particularly long session playing God Of War Ragnarök was missing the usual numb thighs, neck twinges and lower back niggles.

Being able to tweak the height as well as the amount of lumbar support was hugely helpful and the controls for these adjustments are easily accessible. We've always found Boulies chairs satisfying to look at, and this Master Rex is no different – edging into the premium bracket with hand stitching, solid construction, wipeable fabric and PU leather.

We were well supported when gaming away from desk thanks to those armrests and the excellent degree of recline. The subtle bucket seat contour provided good support and the branded neck pad provided additional comfort. It also looked great as an accessory. Our only issue with this gaming chair is the degree of attention which was required when putting it together. It could have been all too easy to fit the parts the wrong way around or mark the leather with the provided tool.

All in all, the Master Rex is for anyone who finds themselves stuck between buying a gaming chair and an executive office chair that is too pricey and lacks the right features. It's also for those who need good adjustability to suit postural issues. We (and our necks, arms and lower backs) approve.

Although this GTPLAYER model shares a lot of features with our pick of best budget gaming chair, including the overall design, there are some interesting differences here that might make you think twice.

First up in a string of comfort power-ups is the seat. It has a quilted PU cover that's breathable, and underneath that is a slim but pocket-sprung layer with a high density foam base. Although we don't expect this to compete with some others here when it comes to comfort, it's still an improvement on our low budget suggestion. Elsewhere, you'll find fixed armrests (which, again, are linked to the backrest and move with you when you recline), plus a slide out foot rest and a lumbar cushion, but perhaps the biggest difference is the look and quality of the materials used.

We really like the quilted design of the backrest which evokes that sports seat look. We also appreciate the piping and black-and-white colour scheme (which GTPLAYER say is 'inspired by cow spots' – not our first guess, but it works nonetheless). The material itself is PVC instead of PU leather, but then again that does make it extremely resistant to wear and tear. Our research did find some who said it was a little small for a larger adult, so measure up before you buy.

Another of our favourite gaming brands makes it onto our list. Much like Razer, Corsair is a name that carries instant appeal for many gamers who own high-end gaming rigs, as the company make everything from fans, power supplies, and RAM to keyboards and mice. But that's not why we like the Corsair T3 RUSH. We think that the design is a real winner here. Depending on how you look at it, this is either an understated motorsport-inspired gaming seat, or an executive office chair with a drop of racer flair.

But of course it has to function as a gaming chair, so we're glad to see that its controls and adjustments are anything but a halfway house. First up is the staggering 160-degree tilt, making this something to use for a lie down should the need arise. 4D armrests are onboard for serious support in a range of playing positions. However, lumbar support in the form of a memory foam cushion is a bit of a shortcoming for the price.

There's a choice of three (albeit shades of grey) finishes, all with a breathable fabric to keep you cool, calm and collected as you blast away the opposition.

Every budding pro gamer loves an LED or three. For a high-tech look, we think there's nothing better than a gaming rig on an illuminated desk and some accent lighting. As popular as multicoloured LEDs are, we didn't expect to see them integrated into a gaming chair. In the dark this Trust GXT 716 Rizza is going to look like a seat plucked straight from the neon-infused virtual world of Tron.

What we really like is that Trust hasn't simply thrown a standard LED strip into the edges. Rather, it's added tubes to the outer edges with over 350 customisable RGB modes, which we think look incredible against the black PU leather. Best of all, there's a remote and a power bank which have their own pocket for storage.

Bling aside, as a gaming chair this is a basic but robust option that has some support for the neck and lumbar areas to help children and young adults maintain a better gaming posture. Considering the price, we're glad to see that this does come with height adjustable arm rests – essential for avoiding arm, wrist and shoulder strain. But it's the fun of the thing that sells it. We think that sitting in the Trust GXT 716 Rizza will make you feel like you're an integral part of your futuristic gaming rig.

This is a large and heavy gaming chair but we think that makes it practical for gamers of all ages and sizes, as well as being a testament to the build quality on offer. We've picked it because it comes in close to the £200 mark – which means it should have one or two perks over the budget chairs in our list. Once again we have a wingback design with a subtle sports contour to the backrest, but we're relieved to find height adjustable armrests. They also swivel, making them 2D. It's hard not to wish they were 3D (with the addition of a sliding mechanism) but that's only to be expected from a much more expensive gaming chair.

The same goes for the lumbar support which, at this price, is a cushion. But users do say it's comfortable and a good fit for the shape of the chair. Faux suede isn't our first choice of material for a gaming chair, but not everyone likes the feel of PVC or leather so this is a great alternative.

We think that the size of this seat, backrest padding and slide out footrest make this a gaming chair that tries (and largely succeeds) in delivering a premium look for less.

Any devotee of PC gaming will be drawn to the Razer Iskur on the strength of the brand alone. The renowned maker, best known for its slew of sleek PC peripherals, now bring you this equally refined gaming chair to complement your rig. What we love about the Razer Iskur Premium Gaming Chair is that it doesn't force any particular game genre onto the proceedings. With its subtle bucket seat approach and spill-resistant grey fabric, the Iskur delivers an understated aesthetic that will appeal to strategy and RPGers (who might end up locked in battle for half the day) just as much as racer and arcade fans. It's available in other colours and finishes, too.

A particular highlight for us are those all-important adjustability and comfort features. 4D armrests give you supreme arm and elbow support – slide front to back and side to side, swivel and change the height to suit your gaming position. Obviously for many PC gamers this is going to favour the use of a keyboard and mouse, but if you do plug in a gamepad you can change the armrests to suit a more reclined position. Add to that the memory foam head cushion and the seriously impressive fully adjustable lumbar support, and we're sold. Some users do say it's unusually heavy and perhaps not ideal for wooden floors – but there's an easy solution to that in a hard floor chair mat. This will protect against wear and tear no matter what chair you choose.