Best Ergonomic Gaming Chairs Under and Around $100- Low Budget but High Quality

Updated: March 11th, 2021

Ergonomic gaming chairs are essentially souped-up office chairs, sporting headrest pillows, comfortable recline, heaps of padding, and ergonomically molded armrests that support you as you conquer your enemies.

Whether you’re a casual gamer, or one that spends numerous hours daily fighting off bogies in Call of Duty, having an ergonomic gaming chair to support your heroic efforts is more important than it sounds. Due to the long hours sitting in the same position when we game, it’s no surprise that musculoskeletal issues such as back and neck pain, hand stiffness and even carpal tunnel syndrome are so prevalent among gamers.

In this guide I handpick the best 7 ergonomic gaming chairs you should get if you’re on a budget. In fact, all of them are below or around $100 (prices subject to change), allowing you to game in more comfort and increased health for little more than a copy of the latest AAA game. It’s a no brainer really. You simply won’t find better gaming chairs in this price range.

Note: Prices subject to change. Check final price before purchasing.

Product	Capacity	Warranty	Verdict	Details
Devoko Gaming Chair	300 pounds	30 days refund, 6 months warranty.	Editor's Pick for best gaming chair around $100	Check Price
Homall Gaming Chair	260 pounds	1 year warranty	A cheaper, almost-as-good alternative to the Devoko Chair	Check Price
OFM Gaming Chair	250 pounds	Limited lifetime warranty	Best budget mid back gaming chair that easily doubles as a regular office chair	Check Price
Homall Racing Chair	280 pounds	30 days refund, 6 months warranty.	Nice racing inspired design in a conventional, affordable office chair	Check Price
Vitesse Racing Chair	310 pounds	1 year warrantly	Only quality budget gaming chair with a flip out footrest	Check Price
Modern Depot Gaming Chair	330 pounds	n/a	Cheapest high back gaming chair on this list	Check Price

1. Devoko Ergonomic High-Back PC Gaming Chair

Bottom Line: Best Ergonomic PC Gaming Chair around $100, with large back and dual neck and lumbar pillows for great comfort.

Weight	45.5 lbs
Capacity	300 lbs
Dimensions	20.5” x 19.8” x 46.6–50.5” (L x W x H)
Recline Degree	90–180 degrees
Warranty	30 days free replacement/refund, 6 months for free part replacement

With its bright color scheme contrasted by its black frame, you’ve probably seen this chair in many Internet cafes. Indeed, the design of the chair makes it look like it was taken out of a race car from Need for Speed or Gran Turismo.

The chair boasts a high curved and breathable polyurethane leather back and bucket seat, with a removable headrest and adjustable lumbar cushion that support your real-life avatar as you personalize your virtual one.

The easily lockable tilt adjustment lets you toggle between working, reading, relaxing, and lying modes, with an impressive tilt range unparalleled in most office chairs. In fact, this gaming chair relines all the way back to 180 degrees- perfect for recharging your batteries after being thoroughly pwned by your opponents.

Height adjustability with a safety gas spring on the Devoko Gaming Chair is a given. Scratch-resistant polyurethane casters allow you to roll across any floor to quickly get things done while waiting to respawn.

The rubber-padded armrests on the Devoko cannot flip back, though you have the option of simply not installing the armrests should you choose.

With a sturdy frame that supports up to 300 pounds, cutting edge design and wide seat and back dimensions, the Devoko is simply the best gaming chair you can get for around $100. To top it off, the seller appears to provide very reliable customer service, making it your best choice for a budget gaming chair.

2. Homall Ergonomic Gaming Chair

Bottom Line: A cheaper, almost-as-good alternative to the Devoko Chair

Weight	38.5 lbs
Capacity	260 lbs
Dimensions	20.5 x 21 x 51 inches (L x W x H)
Recline Degree	90–155 degrees (despite advertised 180 deg)
Warranty	1 year warranty

The Homall chair easily slides into 2nd place for the best gaming chair around $100. It features thicker padding than the Devoko above and argubly a better design. The only thing holding it back is the relatively tame 155 degrees backrest recline angle (vs 180 deg on the Devoko).

In 1 month test of the Homall gaming chair, we were overall impressed. The quality and amount of padding on the chair was especially noteworthy given its low price. There’s around 4″ of very supportive foam in the seat, and the padding in the backrest also beats most gaming chairs even in the $200 range. It also makes for an excellent cheap DXRacer alternative.

In terms of downsides, like on the Devoko, the armrests on the Homall are fixed and non adjustable. The backrest also reclines back less, which is a consideration for those that like to lay almost flat in their chair from time to time.

The deciding factor on whether to go with the Devoko or Homall is this – more backrest recline or seating padding?

3. OFM Essentials Gaming Chair

Bottom Line: Best budget mid back gaming chair that easily doubles as a regular office chair during breaks.

Weight Capacity	37 lbs
Capacity	250 lbs
Dimensions	29.3” x 28.1” x 48.3–52.1” (L x W x H)
Recline Degree	>90 degrees
Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty

The three gaming chairs we’ve reviewed so far are all quite similar in terms of look and sometimes in function. You can immediately tell from this chair that it’s different. Resembling a fancy office chair, the ubiquitous removable headrest pillow and lumbar cushion are gone, as well as the inwardly-oriented seat sides. Some users may miss the loss of a high back and separate pillows, but this does make the OFM Essentials PC Gaming Chair much more portable and suitable as a regular office chair when your boss walks in.

Overall the OFM Gaming Chair offers good ergonomic support. The padded armrests show your arms a bit more love than the plastic armrests on other chairs, plus they can retract if you prefer not to use them. The entire chair is upholstered in SofThread leather, which is a premium PU leather material that is softer to the touch. I love the thick padding and ergonomic cut out of the backrest, which feels mighty comfortable as I lay back.

A relatively lightweight chair, the OFM Gaming Chair is a quality, non nonsense office plus gaming chair around $100. It’s a great choice for those who prefer fewer adjustable parts to reduce points of failure while still delivering on ergonomic comfort.

4. Homall Leather Racing Style Gaming Chair

Bottom Line: Nice racing inspired design in a conventional, affordable office chair

Weight	37.5 lbs
Capacity	280 lbs
Dimensions	18.75” x 20.5” x 45.7″–49.5” (L x W x H)
Recline Degree	90–180 degrees
Warranty	30 days money back, 6 months damage replacement

Homall has proven itself to be on the cutting edge when it comes to gaming chair design, and this extends to their mid back gaming chairs such as this one. The fire red accents combined with classic black and white tones immediately inspires you to get your game on while leaving plenty of money on the table to acquire other important gaming accessories.

The Homall Leather Gaming Chair features a rather heavy duty SGS certified gas lift that supports up to 280 pounds in weight. The chair seat can raise close to 4″ up (17″ to 20.75″) to suit the height of your desk. Throw in a pair of well padded armrests that can flip up to disappear, and you have a versatile mid back PC gaming chair that can go into any tight office or home space.

In terms of comfort and ergonomics, the Hotmall Chair features an impressive ~180 degree tilt that can be locked into the desired angle. The chair’s wide seat at 20.5″ should adequately accommodate even slightly larger users, though bare in  mind the maximum 280 weight limit. The PU leather found on the Hotmall chair is comfortable, though one buyer complained of the paint coming off after a few weeks. Luckily the customer service department at Hotmall is super responsive, and should quickly rectify any issues you may have with the chair, including offering a full refund within the first 30 days.

For those of you looking for a compact, racing style gaming chair that can also double as a regular office chair during off hours, the Hotmall Leather Gaming Chair is a great choice, especially given it $100 range price tag.

5. Vitesse Gaming Chair Office

Bottom Line: Only quality budget gaming chair with a flip out footrest to support your lower limbs

Weight Capacity	43 lbs
Capacity	300 lbs
Dimensions	20.5” x 19” x 43–47” (L x W x H)
Recline Degree	90 – 155 degrees
Warranty	One year warranty

Whereas all of the budget gaming chairs here provide great ergonomic support for the upper limbs and body, they don’t give as much attention to the legs. This Vitesse gaming chair provides similar upper limb and body support as the aforementioned chairs, but also comes with a pull-out and thick footrest that takes care of the lower limbs as well. Costing about the same as the above chairs, this is a solid pick if often feel the need to stretch out your legs, or even take a quick nap in between gaming. Don’t expect the footrest to offer anything more than temporary relief for your legs however. For a true napping chair, there are more dedicated office chairs with footrests for that.

Another welcomed function of the Vitesse gaming chair is the relatively robust backrest. It can recline back up to 155 degrees, which combined with the footrest actually allows you to take quick naps in the chair if you wish.

Some customers had shipping and quality control issues apparently, such as missing or broken parts when they ordered the Vitesse chair. On the bright side, the exceptional and honest customer service from Vitesse is a nice touch, even turning some disgruntled reviewers back to fans in their reviews! All in all a nice $100 gaming chair that is comparable in some ways to the DXRacer and AKRacing without costing several hundreds more.

6. Modern Depot Gaming Chair

Bottom Line: Familiar ergonomic design as the first two chairs, though with height adjustable armrests

Weight	37 lbs
Capacity	330 lbs
Dimensions	28.3 x 20.9 x 51.2″ (L x W x H)
Recline Degree	90–180 degrees
Warranty	Request from customer service

If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Like the Devoko and Homall chairs, Modern Depot’s chair features an eerily familiar design, and there’s a good reason why. The sides of the back and seat curve inwards to hold the user while still giving ample room to adjust sitting position, not to mention the generous amount of padding that helps chair users cozily gain EXP while supporting their necks and lower backs. With a steel back and seat frame like Homall’s gaming chair, expect it to be just as robust.

One of the differentiating features of the Modern Depot and console gaming chair is the height adjustable armrests. They lift up 4″ if needed, which are great if you have shorter arms.

The lockable tilt adjustment and rocking option makes it similar in function to the Homall chair reviewed earlier. Users can go between “comfy working mode” (90 degrees), “pleasant watching video mode” (100 degrees), to “full nap mode” (180 degrees) by adjusting a lever. On the down side, buyers have voiced complaints with the hydraulic lift and balance with some of the chairs.

For those still looking for a traditional high back gaming chair on an absolute budget, the Modern Depot is one of the best in the $100 price range.

FAQs about PC Gaming Chairs

Why should I get a gaming chair?

You may need a good gaming chair if you regularly sit down and play games for a few hours at a time. Not sitting in a proper position and maintaining that poor posture over the long term can lead to health problems like carpal tunnel, poor blood circulation, and back pain. Getting a well-made ergonomic gaming chair can help you maintain a healthy and comfortable sitting position for extended periods of gaming. Gaming chairs usually have bold color designs, so they can also be cool fashion statements in your room, setting a certain ambience or feel that can tell others that you mean business (in the gaming sense).

How is a gaming chair different from other chairs?

Gaming chairs are designed for people who play games, which can take up to a few hours. Therefore, the focus of these chairs is to make your sitting experience comfortable while also supporting your body in a natural position to avoid long-term harm to your body. Gaming chairs may have more functions that help you maintain a sustained posture (e.g more padding, full recline, or headrest and lumbar pillows). Some gaming chairs may include other cool functions that can enhance your gaming experience: console connectivity, built-in audio, remote controls for your TV and/or console, and even a massage setting.

What are important things to look for in a gaming chair?

Ergonomic support (e.g. chair shape, padding thickness, and pillow adjustability) is important, as you want your chair to support a healthy posture when you are sitting in it for long periods of time. We believe that no chair is created equal — while there are great ergonomic gaming chairs that cost five PS4s, the best chair is the one that provides the best comfort and functionality for you the buyer. Other great aspects you can look for in a good gaming chair should include design and material quality, range of motion, mobility, adjustability, and sturdiness. Even more specialized aspects of a gaming chair like aesthetics, height-adjustable armrests, subwoofer sound systems, and Bluetooth connectivity may also be important (depending on your gaming needs).

Who can use a gaming chair?

Anyone! Just like how anyone can be a gamer. Kids to adults alike can use a gaming chair, but there are also gaming chairs that are specifically built for a certain age range or demographic (e.g. kids or heavier and wider adults). You may want to look at the specifications of the chair, while sitting in the chair itself (if you have the opportunity) is the best way to gauge whether it is right for you.

What are some good gaming chair brands?

Some of the well-established brands are DXRacer, X Rocker, AKRacing, GT Omega, Vertagear, and RapidX to name a few. Those chairs obviously have different price points and functions, so you may want to establish your budget and desirable functions before you start shopping for a gaming chair. That doesn’t mean chairs from other brands aren’t comparably good (if not better) — some gaming chair review sites even recommend Herman Miller and IKEA chairs!

Do I get better at playing games when sitting in a gaming chair?

A question for the ages…maybe? By sitting in a high-quality ergonomic gaming chair, you can prevent health issues that over time can hurt your ability to play games. For example, sitting in a chair with poorly designed armrests can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, which causes wrist pain that can make it difficult to move your wrists. For some games where pressing lots of keys or buttons is necessary, the pain will most likely reduce your ability to play games. Using an ergonomic gaming chair may help your body relax, which can help your gaming skills. However, we can’t guarantee this — you may find your chair so comfortable that you fall asleep, which probably won’t improve your gameplay! On the other hand, you may find that having a gaming chair with built-in speakers helps you to react faster to approaching enemies. At the end of the day, practice makes perfect; it’s not always what you use to play that matters, but how you play.

Gaming on a Budget

Even if you’re gaming on a budget, there simply is no excuse to not invest in an ergonomic office chair, having seen how some of them cost under $100. Sitting in the same position for a long time can do a number on your hands, back, and feet, so a good posture can help you avoid the much higher cost of disability and medical bills awaiting you.