Gaming chairs are no longer just a novelty in 2023. They are specifically hand-crafted gaming furniture that has features that complement your gaming lifestyle and blend in with your gaming theme or environment. Some of these come with dedicated gaming features that account for the fact that they are catering to gamers that can have long gaming sessions where comfort, durability, and flexibility are all key demands.
Luxury gaming chairs however are a niche that is recently emerging as a more mainstream option as the gaming industry continues to expand considerably, fueling demand for more options across the spectrum for users with varying needs. Luxury versions of gaming chairs generally tend to use premium materials and offer best-in-class durability and adjustability options while being backed by comprehensive warranties.
Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 Series
Best Overall Luxury Gaming Chair
Secretlab Titan Evo
The Secretlab Titan Evo offers an entirely new level of individualized support and unsurpassed performance. Applying cutting-edge engineering methods for complex designs. Better-than-ever materials that are handcrafted and superior in quality. For serious performance, professional-level ergonomics were incorporated into the design. This is the gaming chair with all the functionality most gamers need.
The Titan Evo Series features full-metal armrests with CloudSwap technology, a 4-way lumbar support system, a magnetic memory foam head pillow, and a proprietary sculpted pebble seat base. With the launch of SKINS, you can now add a fabric layer over your TITAN Evo to not only change the color and material but also increase the durability of the chair.
- Upholstery Material
- 4 distinct Leather/Fabric options
- Color(s)
- Over 50 different choices
- Adjustability
- 3.0'' to 3.5'' height adjustable
- Brand
- SecretLab
- Chair Weight Capacity
- 395 lbs
- Lumbar Support
- Yes
- Excellent build quality
- Comes in 3 distinct sizes to accommodate different users' needs
- Is relatively easy to assemble
- Offers multiple add-ons and - recently added - skins to customize the chair's appearance
- Add-ons cost extra and can easily push the chair past its asking price range
The Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 Series is a mainstay in most of our buyer's guides and there is a good reason for what is essentially one of the best chairs money can buy. It comes in 3 different sizes and offers an easy-to-assemble design. It also happens to put comfort first for gamers, something that makes it rank considerably higher than the competition while remaining a no-brainer as our pick for the best overall gaming chair.
Customizability is key when it comes to the Titan Evo as Secret Labs goes out of its way to offer as many as 58 available variants in 3 different form factors (at the time of writing) which means it would be quite easy to make the Titan Evo yours. And with build quality nearing perfection along with some nifty tweaks exclusive to the SecretLabs experience, there are more reasons now than ever to pick up a SecretLab Titan Evo and make it yours.
Herman Miller Vantum Gaming Chair
Best Built Luxury Gaming Chair
Herman Miller Vantum Gaming Chair
Herman Miller's first dedicated gaming chair (the Embody already existed when it was repurposed as a gaming chair) comes with ergonomics in focus as the office furniture giant deepens its collaboration with Logitech G. The Vantum, while marketed as a gaming chair would easily pass itself off as a regular, run-of-the-mill Herman Miller chair given its sober looks
- Upholstery Material
- Polyurethane Foam
- Color(s)
- 3 Options
- Adjustability
- Yes, Adjustable headrest, armrests & back, very limited height adjustment
- Brand
- Herman Miller X Logitech G
- Chair Weight Capacity
- 350 lbs
- Lumbar Support
- Yes
- Extremely comfortable to use for long working sessions
- Built with the aim to "boost performance"; has forward leaning alignment to keep you focused
- Backed by Herman Miller's comprehensive 12 year warranty program
- Seems to not focus much on the aesthetic aspect of a gaming chair
- While the chair is designed with ergonomics in mind, some users might feel it's seat is too small for longer, relaxed gaming sessions
The Herman Miller Vantum Gaming Chair is Herman Miller x Logitech G's first attempt at a complete chair built from the ground up for those long gaming sessions that need you focused and comfortable in one go; The co-branded Herman Miller Embody (also on our list below) does not count since it is essentially a customized version of the excellent Embody lineup from Herman Miller. Logitech and Herman Miller are not unlikely partners; both are excellent product-builders for their specific market and the Vantum is no different.
With best-in-class chair weight capacity coupled with arguably some of the best build quality we have seen in a gaming chair to date, one can conclude that Herman Miller's touch propels the Vantum above and beyond some of the cheaper options on our list. And with it on sale at $795 lately versus its MSRP of $999, it seems to be priced just right when it comes to the competition that sits in the same ballpark (with the more expensive Embody being a clear exception).
DXRacer Master Gaming Chair
Best Modular Luxury Gaming Chair
DXRacer Master Gaming Chair
The DXR Master is a fully microfiber-leather-based gaming chair that offers comfort, durability, and a premium feel in a no-frills modular design to discerning patrons
- Upholstery Material
- Microfiber Leather
- Color(s)
- 5 different color options
- Adjustability
- Yes
- Brand
- DXRacer
- Chair Weight Capacity
- 275 lbs
- Lumbar Support
- Yes
- Excellent build quality covered by a lifetime warranty on the steel frame
- Very comfortable for use thanks to its microfiber leather upholstery
- Build with a modular build design; add-ons are easy to place and remove from the chair at different times
- Has exceptional lumbar support
- Has multiple addons that do tack on cost considerably
- Has limited customization options
In many ways, the DXRacer Master Gaming Chair is not a new gaming chair. It is simply the pinnacle of DXRacer's achievements over the last 2 decades that have shaped the gaming chair industry for the better. With some of the best upholstery leather in the market for a gaming chair, and stellar build quality, the Master is a close contender for various other categories in our list, but it outdoes itself in one clear, distinct way: Modularity.
With 5 different color options and the ability to add a cup-holder, multi-functional stand, and an extendable footrest down the line, the DXRacer Master simply does its job well while offering a premium look that would not look out of place in an office environment either. The premium microfiber leather does an excellent job in what is a well-priced and positioned chair from the racing car seat makers that breathed life into the gaming chair market back in 2006.
Razer Enki Pro Gaming Chair
Best Looking Luxury Gaming Chair
Razer Enki Pro Gaming Chair
The Razer Enki Pro Gaming Chair is Razer's attempt to push out an all-day gaming chair that is premium in every measure. Using superior upholstery material and a bolder design versus its Iskur and other Enki lineup chairs, the Enki Pro aims to be Razer's answer to some of the highest-end luxury gaming chairs in the market.
- Upholstery Material
- Premium EPU Synthetic Leather, Alcantara
- Color(s)
- 4 options
- Adjustability
- 4D Armrests, 152' Angle Tilt
- Brand
- Razer
- Chair Weight Capacity
- 300 Lbs
- Lumbar Support
- Yes
- Excellent Build quality with premium material use.
- Tilts upto an impressive 152' with ease
- The magnetic memory foam head cushion is an excellent touch
- The one-size-fits all approach could be an issue for people who do not take up most of the chair
- Adjustment mechanisms of the chair are somewhat primitive in implementation
The Razer Enki Pro Gaming Chair has big shoes to fill as Razer looks to push into the premium gaming chair market in force and the design team has got the memo. The Enki Pro is definitely one of Razer's boldest statements in the luxury gaming chair market with significant emphasis being put into its design much like some of Razer's other product lines, leaving no doubt about the chair's maker.
The Enki Pro does make some design choices that are not the norm in the industry which could open up another niche altogether in terms of upholstery material with choices such as Alcantara on its backrest. Some user reviews have complaints however about its difficulty to clean, especially in pet-friendly houses as well as somewhat questionable design choices when it comes to comfort. The price premium paid to move from an Enki to an Enki Pro is also worth revisiting here with Razer asking a premium sum for minor upgrades to an otherwise great chair.
Herman Miller X Logitech G Embody Gaming Chair
Best Premium Luxury Gaming Chair
Herman Miller X Logitech G Embody Gaming Chair
The Herman Miller X Logitech G Embody Gaming Chair is a premium take by the luxury furniture giant, and it professes to be your daily source of comfort for work and gaming, backed by an impressive 12-year, 24-hour usage warranty.
- Upholstery Material
- Sync Fabric
- Color(s)
- 4 variants
- Brand
- Herman Miller X Logitech G
- Chair Weight Capacity
- 300 lbs
- Lumbar Support
- Yes
- Comes preassembled at the time of delivery, saving you the need to set it up
- Comes with Herman Miller's comprehensive 12 year warranty in tow
- Has best-in-class lumbar support that works irrespective of the angle the chair is being operated at
- Has arguably the most premium build quality out of our entire luxury gaming chair roundup
- By far the priciest option on our list
- Has limited 'gaming'-themed content or features on the chair such as a neck pillow or a footrest that some other premium gaming chairs offer
The Herman Miller X Logitech G Embody Gaming Chair is a mouthful to say in one go, but the premium chair is worth taking a look at, especially if you can splurge the equally premium ask from Herman Miller. It comes preassembled which would save you valuable time and energy versus some of the other options above. Bundled with Herman Miller's extensive 12-year warranty, this gaming chair is an investment that should continue giving for over a decade of use at least.
It does have some unique features that center around comfort as it uses a copper-infused cooling foam attached to what is arguably the best-in-class lumbar support you can buy from making it an excellent, albeit expensive choice when it comes to even luxury gaming chairs. The lack of a dedicated neck cushion isn't one that materializes when it comes to real-world use of the Embody that already accounts for this making the neck pillows on some of the other gaming chairs look somewhat unnecessary. All in all, if you have the money and want the absolute best, you simply can't go wrong with Herman Miller & Logitech's take on what a solid high-end gaming chair would look like. After all, sans the price, we can't find much fault with one of the best chairs we have ever used.
If you are looking to pair your new luxury gaming chair with a gaming table to match, check out our comprehensive guide here. Otherwise, if you are still on the fence about splurging north of $500 on gaming chairs, do consider checking out our detailed budget gaming chair guide instead.
FAQ
Q: Does Herman Miller Make Gaming Chairs?
Yes, Herman Miller does make gaming chairs in partnership with Logitech G. Two recent examples would be the Vantum and the Co-branded Embody with Logitech.
Q: Are Luxury Gaming Chairs worth it?
Absolutely. If you have a desk job that sees you using a chair for hundreds of hours a month, that would ring even truer. There are no two ways about it; Gaming chairs are simply better office chairs in some cases with more gamer-centric features accounting for the longer hours that gaming sessions tend to last with comfort being a key factor in the design process.