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• WEIGHT CAPACITY: 120kg
• SEAT TIME: 3–5 hours
• WHY YOU WANT IT: Building up to a full day of ‘Elden Ring’? Perhaps you’re kitting out a room that’s also a home office? If you need an all-rounder, this is it. There’s plenty to adjust, from seat height to the armrests, and it reclines to 135 degrees for those who like their action (almost) lying down. A goodvalue, entry-level chair
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• WEIGHT CAPACITY: 150kg
• SEAT TIME: 8+ hours
• WHY YOU WANT IT: Be cushioned in comfort while living your best life in a ‘Stardew Valley’ idyll. Then, when Monday rolls around, go back to being chair of the board. This investment piece delivers on quality and ergonomics. Our fave feature? Setting the rocking mechanism to a resistance that matches your weight
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• WEIGHT CAPACITY: 125kg
• SEAT TIME: 8+ hours
• WHY YOU WANT IT: The pink version (it also comes in more sombre black or black with blue highlights) fits right into Barbie’s Dream House, if said house was occupied by bad-arse gamers. Add in the 100mm-thick seat, and the comfy head and back cushions, and you have max comfort however deep in a session of ‘Everhood’
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• WEIGHT CAPACITY: 150kg
• SEAT TIME: 5–8 hours
• WHY YOU WANT IT: When you’re in it for the long haul, you need to be comfy and this luxe model hugs in all the right places. There’s a premium moulded foam seat, reclining back, lumbar support cushion and 4D adjustable armrests. Our choice for anyone who is taller or heavier and looking to sit in comfort for hours
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• WEIGHT CAPACITY: 130kg
• SEAT TIME: 8+ hours
• WHY YOU WANT IT: It’s a comfy mid-range option that has lumbar support and pinhole-design upholstery to let the seat breathe during ‘Myst’ marathons. One of the best features, however, is the tilt mechanism. Set it to lean back with minimum effort or tighten it so you need to push. The same gadget locks the seat in any position
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• WEIGHT CAPACITY: 136kg
• SEAT TIME: 8+ hours
• WHY YOU WANT IT: This baby is big but also comfortable! The super-soft seat equals no numbness as you level up during ‘God of War’, but the back is stiff to keep posture in check. It has adjustable seat height and chair tilt, as well as 4D armrests. If you’ve found other chairs wanting, this could be a logical next step
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• WEIGHT CAPACITY: 130kg
• SEAT TIME: 8+ hours
• WHY YOU WANT IT: This sleek model is popular with those whose after-hours fun – whether ‘Minecraft’ or ‘Call of Duty’ – takes place in the same room as work. Adjust the seat height then use the tilt mechanism to set the most comfortable angle. For maximum personalisation, the headrest and lumbar support can also be tweaked
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• WEIGHT CAPACITY: 125kg
• SEAT TIME: 3–5 hours
• WHY YOU WANT IT: Because it really looks like a gaming chair. The TX3 has a pinhole feature for maximum air circulation and breathability, most welcome after you’ve clocked up hours of ‘Fortnite’. An ergonomic curve is built into the backrest, and you can adjust the head and back cushions and armrest position.
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