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Best Computer Chair for Long Hours of Working or Gaming

Ian Mutuli
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Ian Mutuli

Ian Mutuli

Founder and Managing Editor of Archute. He is also a graduate architect from The University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Apart from sleeping, the next thing we do with our bodies for hours on end is sitting. According to the Washington Post, an average adult in the United States sits for about 6.5 hours per day. The pandemic has caused lockdowns, forcing many people to work from home. An uncomfortable chair may cause you back pains. Therefore, we will help you find the best computer chair for long work hours.

Best Computer chair for long hours

1. BestOffice Ergonomic Office Chair

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BestOffice Ergonomic office chairs are built for comfort with wider than average desk chair sizes. These chairs have an adjustable height and a locking mechanism. They are upright, so they reduce the chances of getting back pains by providing good lumbar support. In addition, BestOffice chairs have an ergonomic design that gives users the freedom to move around when working easily or gaming, allowing them to sit for hours without having to stand to move around.

Each BestOffice chair is easy to assemble and has all the necessary tools. A step-by-step guide will help you finish setting up the chair in 15 minutes. Every BestOffice office chair passes every test and has BIFMA certification. The leather chair has a sturdy and reliable option with a weight capacity of 250 pounds. Best service has great customer service, and the chair comes with a 90-day warranty to ensure that every client is satisfied before using it.

Pros:

  • The chair can work both as an office chair and a gaming chair.
  • You can use the chair throughout the day because of its racing-style design, ensuring maximum comfort for your back.
  • The office chair is made of leather and has a sleek look, adding style and ambiance to your office space or gaming area.
  • Padded armrests on the chair make it comfortable for use over long periods without getting fatigued on the arms.
  • BestOffice is an ergonomic office chair that will ensure full mobility whenever you are working, meeting in the office or gaming.
  • The chair is BIFMA certified and has a maximum weight capacity of 250 pounds.
  • The chair is easy to assemble and has a step-by-step guide that will get you done within 15 minutes if followed correctly.
  • You can use the office chair for a long time because of its locking mechanism, which ensures great lumbar support, reducing the chances of getting back pain.
  • The chair has padded flip arms, which you can adjust to fit your needs.
  • The office chair can have a 360-degree swivel, providing smooth-rolling mobility from one spot in your room or office to the other.
  • The chair has a gas lift for fast and convenient adjustments to fit your needs.
  • An adjustable headrest will ensure your back is comfortable and supported at any desired angle.
  • The chair comes with a 90-day warranty.

Cons:

  • The chair does not have a mesh back, leading to sweating on the back in a high-pressure situation.
  • Over time, paddings on seats go flat after multiple years of use.
  • People weighing 250 pounds and above can have trouble being comfortable on the chair as it will lean due to exceeded weight capacity.

2. Respawn 110 Racing Style Gaming Chair

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Respawn racing style gaming chair provides luxury and comfort for long working days or gaming. The chair has a segmented padding design for ergonomic comfort where you need it, reducing the chances of getting back pain. The office chair is equipped with an extendable footrest for maximum comfort. An adjustable headrest, padded armrest, and lumbar support pillows make Respawn the best ergonomic office chair available. The chair will provide an all-rounded comfort for your back and your whole body.

The desk chair can be raised and lowered and has a reclining degree between 90 and 155 degrees for an optimum seating position. The office chair has a full 360-degree swivel rotation which enables dynamic movement. Each padded armrest pivots with the chair as it reclines, ensuring uninterrupted sitting positions.

The gaming chair can be used in the office and has a 270-pound capacity for longer use. A limited lifetime warranty guarantees that Respawn has confidence in their office chairs to provide the back support your body needs for long hours of sitting to avoid injuries.

Pros:

  • The office chair has a segmented design for maximized comfort of your back.
  • An adjustable footrest, headrest and padded armrest will ensure comfort for your back and neck, reducing back injuries.
  • The office chair has height adjustment capabilities that can support up to 270 pounds while maintaining efficiency.
  • The chair has a great tilt tension and a reclining degree between 90 and 155 degrees for optimum chair use throughout the day.
  • The chair has a 360-degree swivel capability and can easily move from one point to another in the gaming room or office space.
  • The chair has a leather seat and back cover, which gives it a sleek and neat look for a presentable outlook.
  • The office chair has a limited lifetime warranty, unlike other office chairs.
  • The chair has a strong build quality that can endure long hours of sitting, making it the best office chair for people who love working for extended periods.
  • The chair comes in different colors that users can pick to fit their space however they want.

Cons:

  • The chair does not have a breathable mesh, leading to sweating on the back during a high-pressure situations like intense gaming or very serious office meetings.
  • The headrest and footrest features are not comfortable for very tall people in as much as a respawn have an adjustable seat height.

3. OFM ESS Collection Gaming Chair

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The OFS ESS collection chair is a racing-style chair that provides comfort and luxury during long gaming or office hours. In addition, the chair has adjustable lumbar support with a contoured padded segment, padded arms and an integrated headrest padding to ensure maximum comfort. The chair has adjustable parts, enabling you to use the chair for long hours on any given day. Center-tilt control, flip-up arms, a 360-degree swivel and a height adjustment make the seat one of the best office chairs available on the market.

OFM is a premium leather chair upholstered in SoftThread leather and contrasting colors for a cool feel and an aggressive style. The heavy-duty chair can comfortably support up to 275 pounds for long-lasting use.

Pros:

  • The OFS ESS chair can be used for gaming or as an executive office chair.
  • The chair has built-in lumbar support with contoured padded segments for maximum back support.
  • The chair looks sleek and has a bonded leather finish which comes in a strong black color, making it a perfect executive chair.
  • The chair has adjustable parts, including center-tilt control, adjustable armrests and 360 degrees swivel, which combine to make a good lumbar support system.
  • The chair has a good seat depth enough to ensure no injury to your back, making it one of the best chairs for long hours of use.
  • OFS chairs have adjustment features that increase the chair-ergonomic capabilities.
  • The chair can support up to 275 pounds due to its sturdy design.

Cons:

  • The chair is heavy.
  • The seat is not a breathable mesh office chair, making a high-pressure situation a potentially sweaty one.
  • The chair does not have a footrest.

4. Herman Miller Aeron Ergonomic Chair

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The Herman Miller Aeron is a task chair for ultimate lumbar support. The seat has an 8-zone pellicle suspension seat and back with varying tension which supports and cradles the body, making the seat a very comfortable office chair. Posture brackets of the chair support the spine while keeping the forward tilt of the pelvis. The Aeron chair is a good chair for long work hours because of its adjustable pads that provide a lumbar supporting system and stabilize the base of the spine for a more powerful posture.

Aeron supports an entire range of movement, including leaning forward or reclining, with balanced and smooth movements. The chair has a very civilized design that sets ergonomic office chair standards.

Pros:

  • Aeron is a comfortable office chair with eight pellicle suspension zones with varying tensions that will support the spin while keeping the pelvis tilted forward.
  • Aeron is the best office chair for long working hours due to its breathable mesh, which will keep your back dry and fresh all day.
  • Of all computer chairs, the Aeron has been in the game for over 20 years, making it a successful and trusted brand.
  • Aeron has adjustable armrests, a comfortable seat cushion and a tilt limiter that lets you recline at any postures you want.
  • Aeron is known for its strong and efficient ergonomic design, improving as new products emerge.
  • Aeron types B and C can support up to 350 pounds, which puts the chair well ahead of other computer chairs.
  • Aeron is one of the best mesh office chairs available in the market.

Cons:

  • The chair does not have a dedicated headrest that can adjust for people of different heights. However, the headrest can be purchased separately.
  • The chair does not have footrest.

5. Home Office Mesh Computer Chair

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Home Office mesh computer chair has a high-density sponge cushion and good lumbar support for the safety of your back. The office chair has a middle back design and rectangular ornaments for a good look and maximum comfort. In addition, the chair has a breathable mesh back, which ensures reduced body heating on your back, keeping you fresh all day.

The home office chair is very easy to put together and can take 10 to 15 minutes to set up for use. The chair passes the BIFMA test and has a weight limit of up to 250 pounds.

Pros:

  • The chair can be used at home, in the office or even in the reception.
  • The chair has good lumbar support suitable for long hours of use.
  • The seat is a mesh chair that keeps you fresh all day. The chair has passed the BIFMA test for safety and can support a maximum weight of 250 pounds.
  • The seat is quite easy to put together and can take 10 and 15 minutes to set up.
  • Home office seats are affordable and take up less area on the office or home floorspace.
  • The seat is an ergonomic task chair mainly designed for use by women.
  • The chair has a soft seat cushion.

Cons:

  • The chair is mainly designed for use by women.
  • The chair does not have padded armrests, making it uncomfortable in the long run.
  • The chair does not have a headrest which can be strenuous to your back or neck whenever you use the chair for long hours.
  • You can not adjust the seat to recline to your preferred angle.

Factors to Consider Before Buying a Computer Chair

a) Weight Capacity

Most chairs will support an average weight of 250 pounds. However, other seats can support up to 350 pounds. A chair within your weight range will swivel safely, and the adjustments will not fail or break.

b) Adjustable Features

A good computer chair should be adjustable because sitting in one position for six hours is harmful. A good office chair for long working hours or gaming will have an adjustable headrest, armrests, footrest, recline angle and tilt. An adjustable height is appropriate for different workstations and people of different heights. Adjustable headrests will help your head and neck stay protected from injury or fatigue. In addition, the chair should have an adjustable seat depth which is the bottom line for your backbone.

c) Build Quality and Material

If the angles are off by the smallest margins, sitting for a long period can result in injuries. The tilt mechanism, wheels, adjustment features, and flexibility must work efficiently for a safe and comfortable experience. You should adjust the height easily without any hardship.

Seats built with bonded or PU leather will be priced differently than those made with breathable mesh. The bottom line is to find a material that is durable and up to the required standards

d) Price

The chair you want needs to fit within your budget. An office setup may require multiple seats, making your budget a very important part of the process. Gaming chairs have varying prices and can double up as office seats. The material used on the upholstery will make a difference in pricing. PU leather seats and mesh back seats will have different prices.

e) Comfort

Look at reviews before buying a seat. If you can try it out in the store before taking it to your home or to the office computer armoire, please do so. Comfort means the user will obtain no injuries in the long run.

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Ian Mutuli

About the author

Ian Mutuli

Founder and Managing Editor of Archute. He is also a graduate architect from The University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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