Best gaming chairs in Australia

Best gaming chairs

• Best overall gaming chair: Secretlab TITAN Evo 2022
• Best gaming chair under $300: BattleBull Combat Gaming Chair
• Best gaming chair under $200: Ikea Utespelare
• Best gaming chair under $100: J.Burrows Spark Gaming Chair
• Best gaming chair for comfort: Noblechairs Icon
• Best gaming chair for back support: Razer Iskur
• Best gaming chair for tall people: Secretlab TITAN 2020
• Best gaming chair for consoles: Playseat Puma Active Gaming Seat
• Best ergonomic gaming chair: Cougar Argo
• Best racing chair: Noblechairs Epic

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If you're spending hours a day at your desk, you'll need a comfortable chair. Luckily, Secretlab's new TITAN Evo chair grabs everything great about the last-generation model and takes things to the next level.

You'd be hard-pressed to find another chair with a beefier feature list than Secretlab's flagship seat. The TITAN packs in superb lumbar support, a sleek head pillow and even an anti-counterfeit NFC tag on the back of the chair (y'know, to check the authenticity of your seat?). Secretlab also reused several high-end features from its previous chairs, like the easily adjustable 4D armrests.

If you're into loud furniture, Secretlab has you covered. You'll be able to choose from any number of the 48 different designs, letting you match your chair to your set-up, whether that's an understated all-black chair or a mint green one. There are dozens of "Special Editions", including Superman and Minecraft chairs.

You can pick up a TITAN in a couple of sizes. If you're a little shorter than average, you'll feel right at home with the Small version, while the giants among us will naturally levitate towards the XL (though that's going to cost you an extra $110).

The chair's pricing is a little hard to stomach, with the most basic version setting you back $644. If you want the ultra-premium Napa leather version, that's an eye-watering $1,359 for just the regular size. The groovy designs are also an extra expense, so you'll need to save a few extra pennies if you have your heart set on a Cyberpunk seat.

According to Secretlab's website, the Titan boasts a top-tier 4.9 out of 5 rating from more than 29,000 reviews. Since these ratings aren't from some independent platform, you should take the numbers with a grain of salt, but plenty of professional reviews have awarded the chair similarly great reviews.

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Buying a comfortable chair doesn't have to break the bank. At least, that's what BattleBull thinks with its Combat Gaming Chair. With an impressively rigid construction and plenty of colours to choose from, it's the best gaming chair for less than $300.

The Combat Gaming Chair is pretty solid for its price, using metals and elastics to ensure it's robust and supportive but not too firm. A head cushion and lumbar support pillow are included, too.

Even though this is one of the more affordable options on this list, the Combat Gaming Chair is available in 8 colours. All the options use a black base, but unfortunately, there are no solid colour options for those who like a more minimal look.

If we're being honest, there's nothing about this chair that'll make you scream out about how awesome it is. It's just an average gaming chair available at an affordable price point. While that's great, there are still a few things missing from the BattleBull that other chairs have, such as cooling foam, lumbar support and 4D armrests.

The design of the BattleBull Combat Gaming Chair is very reminiscent of sports car seating, particularly when you look at the steeper sides. If you're sitting at a desk and playing games with perfect posture, that probably won't be a problem, but the taller edges mean you won't be able to comfortably sit cross-legged or anything like that.

There are very few user reviews for the BattleBull Combat Gaming Chair, but professional reviewers and users alike from around the Internet seem to be pretty happy with their chairs.

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Ikea is a newcomer in the gaming furniture space, but its first crack at a comfortable chair for gamers is impressive. With a lengthy 3-year warranty and adjustable height controls, it's the best gaming chair for under $200 available in Australia.

Like all good office and gaming chairs, the Utespelare covers all of the basics with its solid design and armrests, as well as tilt and height adjustment functionality. That'll make it easy to adjust to the perfect seating position for your gaming, and you'll be able to match it to your set-up with 2 colour options.

If you've been looking around for gaming seats for more than a few minutes, you'll have no doubt seen plenty about adjustable armrests (often referred to as 4D armrests). While they're ultra-popular right now, you won't find them on the Utespelare.

Speaking of things the Utespelare lacks, the chair itself lacks the more substantial cushioning you'd usually find on gaming chairs. The thinner design means you might get a little uncomfortable during a lengthy gaming session.

Most Ikea products have lengthy warranty windows, and the Utespelare is no different. You'll be getting a 3-year guarantee with the chair, which is less than the 10-year warranty window Ikea offers on some of its other furniture, but that's still better than the 2-year warranty you get from Noblechairs, and you're paying less than half the price for the Ikea seat.

Since Utespelare has only just launched in Australia, there are no reviews out just yet. Some overseas ratings are available online, where the chair boasts a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 7 buyers on Google. Users found that the seat was comfortable but thought it could be more breathable.

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Why we chose it

Even if you've got a tight budget, the Spark Gaming Chair is a great option that'll keep you supported and focused. With a simple design and super affordable price, it's the best gaming chair available for less than $100.

There are very few gaming chairs on the market that cost less than $100, but this is one of them. It's not the most comfortable seat on this list, but it costs less than 10% of some of the pricier options, and as a bonus, it's made with 30% recycled material.

The Spark Gaming Chair is super simple to assemble and use, with very few moving parts to fiddle with and worry about going wrong. It does have simple height adjustment and tilt functionality, but Officeworks still says it'll only take around 20 minutes to put together.

Though as you might expect from a sub-$100 seat, there are none of the extra bells and whistles you might like to see on your gaming throne. You'll miss out on adjustable lumbar support, and there are no 4D armrests to be seen here either. It even misses out on a few more basic inclusions, such as a head pillow and reclining functionality.

Unfortunately, you won't find much in the way of user reviews for the Spark Gaming Chair online. Still, since it's an Officeworks seat, you should be able to drop down to your local store to take the chair for a spin before buying.

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If you're spending hours a day in your gaming chair, you're going to want it to be mighty comfy. Noblechairs' ICON Black Edition seat looks ultra-premium and has several design options to choose from, making it the best gaming chair for anyone looking for a supremely comfortable gaming set-up.

The moment you first lay your eyes on an ICON, you'll know it's a high-end seat. It's got sleek looks, premium stitching and doesn't have any of those stereotypical "gamer" design cues that might make competitors feel tacky. While the ICON is first and foremost a gaming chair, anyone could get away with using it in a home office or even somewhere else more professional.

The Black Edition we've listed here comes wrapped with Noblechairs' premium synthetic leather, and it's available in Black, Java and White colour schemes. If fake leather doesn't speak to you, the chair is also available in fabric and genuine leather (as well as a slightly cheaper imitation leather variant). Each material option has a unique colour palette, so shop around and find which combo you like best.

Buying an ICON is a whopping investment in your comfort, with the chair setting you back $749 at retail. Luckily, you'll be able to find the seat for a little less if you do a bit of shopping around.

Even though you're paying more than $700 for the ICON, there's no guarantee it'll last all that long. Noblechairs warranty lasts just 2 years, far less than the 5-year extended warranty offered on the similarly priced Secretlab seats.

Noblechairs' premium seat is highly regarded by those who've used it for their long gaming sessions, earning a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from more than 250 reviews on Google. Buyers raved about the chair's high-quality feeling and said it was super supportive, but others felt it was too firm.

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Razer's peripherals are some of the best-performing options on the market today, and it looks like the brand is replicating its success with chairs. The Iskur boasts an incredible lumbar support system and is super easy to adjust to fit you comfortably, making it the best gaming chair for back support.

Razer's Iskur has all of the features you'd typically find on a high-end gaming chair, but where it shines above the rest is with its lumbar support system. Rather than just chucking a pillow in the box, Razer has developed its own built-in and fully adjustable lumbar support system that it says helps keep you in the optimum position for gaming.

Even though it's got more adjustment than your standard gaming chair, the Iskur makes dialling in your favourite settings a breeze with a lumbar support adjustment lever right near the height and recline switches. Adjusting the armrests is also easy, thanks to buttons directly on the rests themselves.

Like many other gaming chairs on the market today, the Iskur has a bold racing chair design that makes it wrap around your body. While that's great for keeping you straight in your chair, it's not ideal if you want to spread your legs a little. Since the seat has tall sides, your legs are going to be uncomfortable unless they're precisely where they need to be.

Razer has a reputation for expensive gear, and that legacy continues with the Iskur. You'll struggle to find the chair for less than its $799.95 asking price, which makes it the most expensive chair on this list. Still, that price could be well worth it for those who really need a solid and supportive seat.

Buyers seem to think the Iskur is a good purchase, with the chair boasting a 4.5 out of 5 rating from more than 400 reviews on Amazon. Users loved the seat's top-notch lumbar support and solid quality, but some would've liked to see a little extra cushioning.

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Being a little taller than average can sometimes make life a little uncomfortable (particularly on planes), but at least you can stay comfy with Secretlab's TITAN 2020 chair. It's an ultra-comfortable affair with incredibly stylish looks and plenty of design options, making it the best pick for any tall folk looking for a new seat.

Like all good chairs, Secretlab's TITAN is one super comfortable seat. The base model comes with a satisfying and soft synthetic leather finish, a supportive neck pillow, built-in lumbar support and it's even got a flat seat so you can spread out and get into a comfy position. Still, some found the cold-cure foam to be a little too firm for their taste.

Looks are subjective, but you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't love TITAN's design. Its simple build isn't overly bold, and there are a plethora of colours to choose from too. If you're looking for a statement piece, you can grab a special or esports edition seat to rep your favourite gaming icons. Unfortunately, as the older TITAN is being replaced by the 2022 model, some colours and designs aren't available anymore.

While it's the perfect chair for taller folk, if you're planning on sharing the TITAN with a friend or partner who's shorter than you, it might not work out great. The chair is designed for people between 175cm and 200cm tall, and unlike the new 2022 model, there's no smaller version to buy instead.

It looks like Secretlab's website shows the same review data for both its 2020 and 2022 series TITAN chairs, so it's a little hard to measure just how many people approve of the last-generation model. Still, I can vouch for the chair's comfort and durability, having used it pretty much every day for the last 2 years. If anyone's wondering, mine looks just as good as the day it arrived.

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Intense games can get you on the edge of your chair, and Playseat's Active Gaming Seat is designed to make that a natural, comfortable feeling. Boasting easily adjustable seating positions and functional storage pockets, it's the best gaming chair for console gamers.

Playseat and Puma's Active Gaming Seat is undeniably unique, with none of the standard features like armrests or height adjustment making an appearance. Instead, the seat keeps you comfortable by letting you change how you're sitting with just your body movement. If you want to lie back and relax, you'll be right at home in cruise mode, while those who sit up will be in win mode.

The Active Gaming Seat has a handful of easily accessible pockets built right in, making it a breeze to pick up everything you need to start your gaming sessions without looking around for all the right gear.

Playseat and Puma developed the Active Gaming Seat for those who get a little more into their games than the average player. They're focusing on treating competitive gamers as athletes, and as such, it's probably not the best pick if you just want to fish in Animal Crossing: New Horizons or build a house in Minecraft.

Because the Playseat wasn't built with every type of gamer in mind, you might still find yourself wanting another chair or couch for playing games in a more laid back way. That'd add another expense to your set-up that you wouldn't need to deal with in the first place if you opted for a more traditional seat.

Even though the Active Gaming Seat isn't your conventional gaming chair, it's still got impressive reviews online. It's got a 4.2 out of 5 rating from more than 50 reviews on Amazon, where buyers said it was comfy and easy to build, but many complained that it was expensive given the product's style.

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Amazon prices last updated on 28 June, 2022 at 09:39 amErgonomic chairs are all the rage these days, and Cougar has a top-notch pick for gamers wanting to get in on the action. With great lumbar support and comfortable and breathable mesh padding, it's the best ergonomic gaming chair on the market.

The Argo is very different from the vast majority of the seats on this list as its design more closely mirrors that of typical office chairs than racing seats from sports cars. The most noticeable difference is its breathable mesh padding compared to the fabric or leather found on most seats.

It's a breeze to set up the Argo to suit you since heaps of adjustability is built right into the chair. The backrest reclines easily, you can slide the seat's base forward or back to find your ideal position, and there's adjustable lumbar support too. It doesn't end there: there's also highly adjustable armrests and a manoeuvrable headrest.

The Argo is plastered with massive and bright orange Cougar logos, so you'll never forget what brand makes the chair you're sitting in. Even if you go for the black version of the seat, you're stuck with several massive orange logos. At least they're much less visible when you're sitting down.

At a price of $779, the Cougar Argo is one of the pricier options on this list. It's even more expensive than our pick for the best gaming chair on the market, Secretlab's TITAN Evo. Unless you're sold on the idea of a super ergonomic seat, you might be better off saving a few bucks with cheaper and still fantastic non-ergonomic chairs from the likes of Noblechairs and Secretlab.

Unfortunately, there aren't a whole lot of user reviews available online for the Cougar Argo, but the few people who did share their opinion seemed to think it was pretty impressive. It's got a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 7 reviewers on Google, with users saying the chair is super comfortable but that its price is a little steep.

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Plenty of today's gaming chairs take inspiration from the aggressively contoured seats in luxury sports cars, and Noblechairs' Epic is no different. It's got plenty of different designs to choose from and boasts premium looks bound to blend in with your set-up, making it the best racing chair on the market.

These days, gaming gear with aggressive styling (picture an abundance of red and a myriad of flashing RGB lights) is the norm, but the Epic takes a refreshingly different path. It's not overly loud, and instead it looks sleek and premium. It'd look right at home in a professional setting too. Still, if you're into that intense gamer vibe, Noblechairs offers dozens of different colours and special edition designs to choose from to spruce up your set-up.

While the Epic is a pretty comfy seat, those who need a little extra back support might want to look elsewhere. Noblechairs includes 2 pillows right out of the box for a little extra cushioning, but there isn't any dedicated lumbar support built into the chair itself.

Despite lacklustre back support, Noblechairs is still charging an exorbitant amount for the Epic. The base model comes in at $649, and if you want the more premium genuine leather model, you'll be paying closer to $700. That's not even the most expensive version, with the special edition Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 seat setting you back a staggering $849.

Overall, Noblechairs' Epic series of seats received glowing praise from buyers, earning a 4.5 out of 5 rating from more than 1,000 reviews on Google. Users loved the chair's premium look and feel, as well as its comfort, but some felt it was a little too firm for their taste.

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