Office chair vs gaming chair?

[Fedorgasm]

I work from home so I spend a lot of time sitting at a computer.

Last time I bought a chair, office chairs were way more expensive than gaming chairs, but they were also way better.

I'm wondering if gaming chairs have caught up yet. Are there any gaming chairs that can stand up to 8 hours a day?

I figure there has to be nerds out there that spend all day in those things.

Also would appreciate any chair recommendations, whether they be office or gaming. Just need the best bang for my buck.

My spine and ass thanks you.

 

[Madmick]

 

[Captain Tenneal]

My gaming chair at home is far superior to my office chair at work

 

[Versez]

I used a secretlab chair, i love it. I'm at least 6-8 hours a day on it since 2020, still going strong, my back is good.

 

[Fedorgasm]

My gaming chair at home is far superior to my office chair at work

What kind is it?

 

[Captain Tenneal]

What kind is it?

This one, it was only $170

 

[jlagman]

I went down this rabbit hole about a year ago; the conclusion I came to, gaming chairs are for looking cool on Twitch streams.

Side bolsters, as you would see on actual racing seats, are for holding you in place when you go around corners. Since you're stationary while playing games or typing on a computer, it makes little sense to have them in that application.

 

[Fedorgasm]

I went down this rabbit hole about a year ago; the conclusion I came to, gaming chairs are for looking cool on Twitch streams.

Side bolsters, as you would see on actual racing seats, are for holding you in place when you go around corners. Since you're stationary while playing games or typing on a computer, it makes little sense to have them in that application.

I went down this rabbit hole maybe 6 years ago and found the same thing. Was hoping things changed but it sounds like they haven't.

The chair that @Versez posted looks great, but it's $500-700. For that kind of money i may as well buy a Herman Miller or some other overpriced, but really nice, brand.

 

[syct23]

I went down this rabbit hole maybe 6 years ago and found the same thing. Was hoping things changed but it sounds like they haven't.

The chair that @Versez posted looks great, but it's $500-700. For that kind of money i may as well buy a Herman Miller or some other overpriced, but really nice, brand.

I don’t know how many gaming chairs I have purchased over the last few years for my kids..

Imo, gaming chairs look great but if you are looking for comfort, definitely not. Which is odd? You would think you would make a comfortable chair that someone is going to sit for multiple hours at a time, but nope. Just for looks..

I would honestly go the office chair route. A nice 175$-200$ chair should do fine.

The old lady got me a nice office chair for Xmas this year, has a built in massager and heater… very comfy

 

[KaNesDeath]

I'm wondering if gaming chairs have caught up yet.

Original "gaming chairs" were excess low quality car seats repurposed. Today the gaming chair market has gotten better for comfort.

Ideally go down to your local Staples an just sit in the chairs. Other option is dependent upon where you live. For office supply resellers exist that buy furniture from businesses that went out of business.

 

[Fedorgasm]

I wish I could just buy the seat part.

Feels like a waste to throw away the entire chair when only the seat cushion part is worn out. I tried putting a cushion on top of it but it changes the ergonomics of the chair.

Is there a chair out there where I can keep the same chair for years and just buy a new seat for it occasionally?

 

[Valhoven]

Megadiscussion here for reference, TS, but carry on.

Check out NeueChair if you’ve a minute too and see if you like.

 

[KaNesDeath]

Is there a chair out there where I can keep the same chair for years and just buy a new seat for it occasionally?

Not that im aware of. But a office chair style exists that eliminates seat cushion wear, mesh.

 

[GtehMVP]

I wish I could just buy the seat part.

Feels like a waste to throw away the entire chair when only the seat cushion part is worn out. I tried putting a cushion on top of it but it changes the ergonomics of the chair.

Is there a chair out there where I can keep the same chair for years and just buy a new seat for it occasionally?

I'm sure you can get someone to fix your chair if you really wanted to.

Your best bet for the future is to buy from a company that offers long warranties.

 

[Fedorgasm]

Not that im aware of. But a office chair style exists that eliminates seat cushion wear, mesh.

I have a mesh bottom seat now. That's the one that I need to replace. I don't know if the mesh stretches over time or what, but it's definitely not comfortable anymore, and it used to be.

 

[KaNesDeath]

I have a mesh bottom seat now. That's the one that I need to replace. I don't know if the mesh stretches over time or what, but it's definitely not comfortable anymore, and it used to be.

Room this chair is located in. Does is have wild temperature swings? For its elasticity should expand not contract under normal usage.

 

[Fedorgasm]

Room this chair is located in. Does is have wild temperature swings? For its elasticity should expand not contract under normal usage.

Not really. Maybe between 65 and 73 degrees fahrenheit.

It feels like it "gives in" more. Like frame is digging into my legs and I never noticed that when it was new

 

[GSP_37]

When it's summer, I want a mesh back because it's too hot. I also like solid armrests. The "T" ones only connected to the seat don't look so stable.

 

[deviake]

Office

 

[PBAC]

Gay chair