
What material and look do you want? There are a lot of gaming chairs that look like racecar bucket seats and use faux leather (which won't necessarily last a long time).

Recline may not seem as important for mouse-and-keyboard gamers, but if you ever plan to use a game controller you may find that you'd prefer a less upright, active position. Which adjustments do you need: Height adjustment is pretty standard, but you may also want to recline forward and/or backward, move the armrests in multiple directions or have the ability to rock.Make sure the seat’s point of contact is wide enough for your hips and how you like to sit. Mind your measurements: Some chairs provide measurements for the whole seat, which may be smaller than the measurement for the actual sittable area of the seat.Watch shoulder and lumbar support: Chairs without enough backrest height and width to support your shoulders and lumbar region via a dedicated mechanism or pillow may leave you with soreness after a long day's work or play.Many gaming chairs and task chairs come in sizes to suit a range of heights and weights. Check the height and weight specs: If you don’t fit the chair’s recommendations or if you’re a smaller person and notice the chair is geared toward the big and tall crowd, look elsewhere.


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