Should you buy a gaming chair? All you need to know

If you spend many hours in front of the computer, working, playing or studying, and you have been noticing back discomfort, lower back pain, neck pain and even headaches for some time, it is probably time to change seats. However, the market is full of options, and it is difficult to choose. These possibilities include chairs thought and designed especially for passionate video game players. Should you buy a gaming chair?

Gaming chairs: everything you need to know

If you have come this far because what you need is an answer, I will not make you suffer anymore: YES, you should buy a gaming chair. But if you want to know something more about the reasons for choosing this type of chair and the characteristics it must have in order for it to really work for you, then you'd better keep reading.

Gaming chairs are a higher level when it comes to desk chairs or armchairs since, being designed for those who spend many hours in a row in front of the monitor, they seek maximum comfort and convenience. This is the basic reason why, despite their name, they are perfectly valid for any other type of user, for example someone like me who spends between six and eight hours a day typing either on the computer or on my iPad.

However, the aesthetic factor can be a negative point since the general design of gaming chairs is usually very sporty, which prevents it from marrying in certain environments, for example, a classic style room. But leaving aside this aspect that, objectively, is the least important, this is everything you should take into account when buying a gaming chair:

• Ergonomics. This is perhaps the most obvious aspect. If you spend many hours in front of the computer, the position of your back is crucial, straight, with the lower back supported, with the spine in an optimal and not forced position. Thus, not only will you be more comfortable, but you will avoid injuries and pain. For this, your gaming chair must be height adjustable, because not all of us have the same height. It is also desirable that it has a folding backrest, as well as armrests and also a point of support for the head.

  

  Material. It is another very important factor when buying your gaming chair, what material is it made of? Make sure the fabric is strong and ergonomic. The most common and advisable is synthetic leather (polyurethane or PVC), which you can also clean easily and quickly with a damp cloth; On the other hand, this material is not very passable, so in summer you still sweat a little more. In any case, make sure it is a material that withstands friction well.

  

  Cushions If you take a look at the chair that I have given you as an example on these lines, you will see that it includes two cushions, one for the lower back and one for the neck area. These types of accessories provide an extra level of comfort and of course, further promote our good health. Many manufacturers include them in certain models, with others you can buy them as an extra, but you can also find them independently. Weight and space. Two other essential factors. Keep in mind that you are going to spend many hours in your gaming chair so you must make sure that it supports your weight without problems, and that it is a seat that is spacious enough so that you are comfortable to the fullest. Mobility. Do not forget to observe that it has good wheels, in accordance with the size of the chair, which delirium gently and adapted to the type of soil where you are going to have it (hard floors or soft floors)

Drift DR75 - Synthetic Leather Gaming Chair, 66 x 53 x 115-123 cm, Black And White

Ergonomics, materials, dimensions, weight, cushions… These are the fundamental aspects that you should consider when buying your new gaming chair, on which you will spend an important part of your life. And of course, also the color, the design, etc. However, always keep in mind that your health comes first.