10 Best Gaming Chairs in India 2021 (MSI, Green Soul, and more)

We have included products that will appeal to all sorts of gamers. Choose from top brands like Green Soul, MSI, Spieltek, and more.

Choosing a gaming chair may seem like an easy task. But do you know there are several types of gaming chairs available? What are the build and upholstery materials most suitable for your needs? Find out the answers to these and more in the sections below.

Admit it! The prime reason for your interest in gaming chairs must be the flamboyant design with vibrant colors. But there are several types of gaming chairs available in the market. We will brief you on the same in the sections below.

The ones you normally see on YouTube are called PC gaming chairs or racing seat type (simply because it looks like the seat in a racing car). They are height adjustable, allow 360-degree swivel, and usually come with casters (wheels).

Compared to other types, PC gaming chairs may come with many adjustability options, like lumbar and neck support adjustment, armrest adjustment, and 180-degree backrest adjustment. You can find all or some of these features in a PC gaming chair. Choose one depending on the convenience and comfort you want.

There are several types, like the recliner type, which looks like a sofa and is suitable for console gaming on your TV. They are shorter than PC gaming chairs but suitable for long hours of gaming (more than 4 hours). Nowadays, bean bag and inflatable chairs are also preferred as gaming chairs, as it is comfortable for tablet and console gaming while sitting up or lying down.

But you will find these types unsuitable for PC gaming, as they have a very low height. Inflatable and bean bag chairs also don't support your lumbar while sitting for long hours. If you have kids at home, be careful about choosing a bean bag chair as the polystyrene beads inside pose a choking hazard.

If you own a steering wheel and a pedal unit for playing driving simulator and racing games, you should definitely go for the driving simulator cockpit gaming chair. They are set on the floor with no wheels for moving around. There are platforms for fixing the steering wheel and the pedal unit. You can adjust the length and height depending on the length of your legs and arms.

Racing simulator seats can give you a realistic driving experience. If you have tiled or hardwood floors, look for one that comes with bushes to prevent scratches. You can also find a permanent place to set it up, which would be a convenient decision as these types are usually heavy.

Platform chairs and hybrid chairs are not very popular in India and are rarely available. Both are meant for gaming on the TV, as you won't be able to reach the keyboard and mouse on your desk because of its short height. Platform chairs are set on the floor. Most models allow you to rock back and forth while you are taking a nap after long hours of gaming.

Hybrid chairs combine the best of two worlds, meaning you can find a racing seat type gaming chair with no wheels and low height, effectively making it a hybrid chair. Or it could be a recliner type with a swiveling mechanism fitted to its bottom. No matter what the design is, there won't be any wheels, so you won't be able to move it around.

When it comes to the color, go for one that suits the color of the walls or the lighting in your room. Usually, the primary color will be black or gray with vibrantly colored designs. If you want your gaming chair to be noticed while streaming on YouTube, set the lighting in your room that accentuates your gaming chair.

Here is a video explaining 13 requirements for an eye-catchy gaming room set up. You will get some ideas on the requirements and devices you have to invest in if you see yourself becoming a successful YouTube or Twitch streamer.

Having a gaming chair that can be adjusted in any manner you want can ensure maximum comfort while gaming. Most PC gaming chairs allow you to adjust the height. This is convenient, as you can buy a gaming desk of any height without worrying about the chair height. The right height allows you to sit with your shoulders relaxed while gaming.

The gold standard for armrests is 4D adjustability, meaning you will be able to adjust it in any direction you want. If you feel like giving your eyes some rest or take a nap after continuous gaming for many hours, look for an adjustable backrest that goes up to an angle of at least 135 degrees. Premium gaming chairs in the market allow backrest adjustability up to 180 degrees.

You can literally lie down! Another feature found in premium gaming chairs is rockability. It is a fun and relaxing thing to do while taking breaks. You can find chairs that allow you to adjust the rocking pressure (the force you need to exert to rock the chair back and forth). Rock away in a pace and manner suitable for your strength and energy levels.

Your lower spine or lumbar has a natural curvature. When you sit for long periods, the muscles supporting the curvature weaken, and you tend to slouch forward, resulting in poor posture. A lumbar support promotes good posture by supporting the natural inner curvature of your spine. Gaming chairs usually come with lumbar support pillows.

Some also have adjustable lumbar support that allows you to change the curvature of the backrest to suit your spine's natural curve. Just like a lumbar support pillow prevents back pain, a neck support pillow prevents neck pain by supporting the space between your neck and shoulders. You can even adjust it to provide cushioning for your head while resting.

Upholstery materials commonly used for building gaming chairs are leather, artificial leather (PU leather, PVC leather, leatherette, etc.), fabric, and mesh. Leather is a sign of luxury, but it is rarely used for making gaming chairs, mainly because it gets damaged quickly when exposed to moisture.

If you live in a humid climate or use a room humidifier or sweat a lot, we don't recommend buying gaming chairs with leather upholstery. PU leather is the most commonly used material. It is not as breathable as leather but doesn't get damaged. PVC leather is more durable than PU leather. Also called vinyl, this type doesn't have any breathability and can cause your back to sweat.

Both PU and PVC leather are durable. If breathability is important for you, go for fabric or mesh. Backrests with mesh allow maximum air circulation to keep you cool. Mesh is inexpensive, so it won't cost you much to replace. Fabric may be breathable and soft to touch, but it is difficult to clean compared to PU and PVC leather.

Gaming chair bases are built using nylon or metal. Since it is the part of a chair that supports the weight of the user, you would want one that is strong and sturdy. There are no standards for the maximum weight each material should support. But metal chair bases are usually stronger than nylon ones unless inferior quality metal is used.

For example, the MSI MAG CH120 X with a steel base can support weights up to 150kg, while the Designer gaming chair with a nylon base by Adiko Systems can support only up to 85kg. Almost all PC gaming chairs have wheels, also called casters. If you want to go one step further, look for casters with a locking mechanism.

Having a locking mechanism prevents accidental sliding. You don't want any distractions while playing multiplayer games! The caster build material is rarely a concern for gamers. But if you care about your tiled or carpeted floor, know this—soft casters have polyurethane or rubber coating to prevent scratching hardwood and tiled floor, while hard casters are intended for carpeted floors.

Here are some more features found in premium gaming chairs. A gaming chair with RGB lighting is sure to bring you some viewers on Twitch and YouTube. Make sure to position your camera diagonally to show off your ultra-cool gaming chair to your subscribers.

A gaming chair with speakers eliminates the need for heavy and bulky headsets. There will be two speakers on either side of your backrest, providing you stereo sound. Some models even have subwoofers on the back. Since long wires will only create inconvenience, speakers in gaming chairs are usually connected via Bluetooth.

Gaming chairs with massagers are rare in India. The massager is present in the lumbar support pillow, and you can connect it to the USB port on your computer or laptop for power. Just recline and let the massager do its job while you doze off in your gaming chair!

Do you enjoy playing games on your tablet too? Or are you a YouTuber who plays mobile battle royale games like Free Fire and Call of Duty: Mobile? Then take a look at our buying guide for the best tablets for gaming in India.

We haven't forgotten about PC and console gamers. Follow the links below to learn how to choose the best gaming headsets and gaming mouses according to your needs. We also have a top 10 list featuring the best products you can buy online in every article!

We recommend choosing a gaming chair that will serve more than just your gaming requirements. A high back racing seat type chair is the most suitable for PC gamers as its height adjustable. If you play games on your television, you can gaming recliners too. As this type is normally placed in the living room, it can be useful to other members of your family when you are not gaming.

You can look for adjustability options like 180-degree recline, 4D armrest, and movable lumbar support and neck pillow. Our advice is to go for synthetic leather gaming chairs as they are much more durable than genuine leather. To make sure that your gaming chair lasts many years, buy one with a metal or nylon base, depending on your body weight.

Author - Arun F Xaviour