Chair for gaming/office work? Budget up to $500

Jimothy Wongingtons on 11/09/2018 - 17:11

Hi guys,

Looking to upgrade from crappy officeworks chair that I've been holding on to for way too long. Leaning towards the Secretlabs series but they're up to $500 and I can't find that many real world long term experiences online. Keen to hear about fellow ozbargainer experiences.

Current contender: Omega Titan Tempo (on special for $499)

Other chairs I've looked at so far:

Corsair Road Warrior (currently can be had for 20% off in ebay sales working out to $455)
DX racer FL57 (also on ebay for 20% off at $288)

Gaming Chair Ergonomic Gaming Chair

Comments

  • josho9 on 11/09/2018 - 17:55
    +1

    Those chairs may look good but may not be the most comfortable or durable long-term. If the markus is comfortable for you it's worth the investment (noting 10 year warranty) - just be careful because it's not especially adjustable, and if it's not comfortable now you're going to hate it.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 12/09/2018 - 16:50

      Actually i didnt mind this one when I tried it a while ago - totally forgot about it!

  • SecondSkoll on 11/09/2018 - 18:30
    +2

    I got a AKRacing K7012 ($250 on special / $300 normal price) which I find very comfortable. It's made of a cloth material so it's breathable but is less stain resistant.

    My only recommendations would be to stay away from fake leather, it fractures and peels after a few years and my second tip would be to see if you can try whatever you are buying. It'll be your chair that you spend a lot of time in and you're the only one who knows what will be a good fit for you.

    • twww on 12/09/2018 - 11:59
      +2

      Have the same. Not a gamer just use it for the home office. I've taken the armrests off of mine.

      Happy with it for the few mths I have had it.

      Same sentiment regarding the PU leather.

  • owli on 11/09/2018 - 18:44
    +1

    Just get the Aeron.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 12/09/2018 - 16:50

      Waiting for ozbargain hookups

    • josho9 on 12/09/2018 - 17:10
      +1

      I have an aeron and I actually find it quite uncomfortable. The mesh is extremely firm, and while you tend to forget about it after a while, you can feel it. I had an Ikea volmar once but I see that they have discontinued that.

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 12/09/2018 - 19:22

        damn thats my main concern about these mesh type ones - my friends in corporate swear by these though:(

  • geech on 11/09/2018 - 19:17
    +1

    It doesn’t have the boy racer look like the ones you’ve posted, but I recently bought two of these and would recommend them. Heaps of adjustment, and very very comfortable. Most of the places I found online were expensive for shipping, but I got my local Harvey Norman to give a similar price.

    https://www.officefurnitureplus.com.au/product/diablo-manage…

  • Kangal on 11/09/2018 - 22:41
    +1

    Milkcrates not good enough for your fancy tightarse?

  • Ryanek on 12/09/2018 - 08:47
    +1

    You should stay away from PU leather. Can I suggest a mesh chair like the Ergohuman V2.

  • frugalbat on 12/09/2018 - 16:58

    Buro Metro ?

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 12/09/2018 - 19:23

      did consider this as well - its kind of like the ergo human v 3 and kogan has a mesh type like it too….

  • DarthAntz on 12/09/2018 - 17:13
    +1

    Acer Predator Thronos or a chair from the kitchen

  • cainen on 14/09/2018 - 11:23

    I'm in a similar situation and I'm struggling to decide.

    I was pretty close to buying a Secretlab. The comments and reviews on Facebook were all extremely positive. Then I found the reviews on https://www.productreview.com.au/p/secretlab-omega.html and they are terrible!

    There is scant info on Gaming Chairs online so it's pretty hard to decide.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 24/09/2018 - 17:50

      Thanks mate, back to the drawing board it is.

      • raiyani on 13/12/2018 - 23:44

        Hi Jimmy,

        I'm wondering if you've decided on a chair.
        I'm in the same boat now and was wondering what you've decided on.

        I'm leaning more to comfort and ergonomics now but initially was set on the Secretlabs Titan until i tested it, honestly I wasn't impressed with the build quality, in particular the arm rests. The seat itself was quite comfortable but I only tried it for a minute.

  • TheWoos on 14/12/2018 - 18:39

    Look into the X-Rocker range mate, awesome chairs !!! They sell out as fast as they can get containers in so you will likely have to pre-order but the 2.1 or 4.1 Pedestal with built-in rumbler for <$500 will hit the spot !!!!

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/X-Rocker-51396-Pro-Series-Pedest…

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