Chair for work/gaming

xraycat87 · 28 Oct 2020 at 18:54

So I work for around 9 hours a day and maybe game 2 hours a day possibly more. I have a chair at the moment which is sterdy and no issues, but it's about 20 years old and a freebie. I find when I game I dont lean back. I sit forward as if im typing, even when I'm using a remote.

I'm of the larger size (17 stone thunder thighs) so would want a chair slightly wider if possible.

Never looked beyond argos before so no idea what's good these days. Not over keen on the typical racing seat style but will have one if they're decent.

Reality|Bites · 28 Oct 2020 at 19:41

https://www.robertdyas.co.uk/teknik-goliath-duo-heavy-duty-executive-chair-black#reviews

Reality|Bites · 28 Oct 2020 at 19:45

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xraycat87 · 28 Oct 2020 at 19:46

I know im chunky but im not 27 stone haha.

SO you'd pick that over a noble chair?

Reality|Bites · 28 Oct 2020 at 19:49

just giving options.. I'm in the market for a new chair myself as it happens.
I'm trying to avoid paying the brand name tax and just getting a quality chair.

Reality|Bites · 28 Oct 2020 at 19:51

https://www.colemangroup.co.uk/prod...Cc7q-Y_1F9MHLNNmmBwxwgCUy0De2RfcaAqGREALw_wcB

xraycat87 · 28 Oct 2020 at 19:57

I think Id want a higher back thinking about it, so i can lean back and rest my neck. I'm 32 going on 60

PC777 · 28 Oct 2020 at 20:15

Noblechairs Hero great for larger users, especially for leg room with a nice flat wide base, racing bucket seats can feel way too constricted.

Has a nice tall back as well, prob need to be about 6ft 1 to be any taller than the chair back when sitting down, so most will be totally supported that way. Worked from home on mine full time over a year, been great. There's even been sales when Ltd edition clearance Heroes were only about the price of that Dyas chair too.

fiveub · 29 Oct 2020 at 09:57

The noblechairs HERO is a good choice and all available on Overclockers UK too: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/search?sSearch=noblechairs+hero

f3rr3t · 29 Oct 2020 at 12:10

Noble Chairs are really good. I've had my Epic for just over 3 years now and it's still as comfy as it was when I first got it. Only problem is my son wants one now too so I'm hoping for some offers around Black Friday!

Sparx · 29 Oct 2020 at 18:33

Secretlabs Titan

Reality|Bites · 29 Oct 2020 at 19:45

all over priced for the average joe.
fine if your still living with mum and have loads of spare money

Mesai · 29 Oct 2020 at 19:53

The Noblechairs Hero is super sturdy and comfortable; very happy with it.

golden751 · 6 Nov 2020 at 20:16

Don't bother with a gamer chair. Get a used Herman Miller Aeron / Mirra2 for the same price as a noble chair. Miles better.

Mesai · 6 Nov 2020 at 20:21

golden751 said:
Don't bother with a gamer chair. Get a used Herman Miller Aeron / Mirra2 for the same price as a noble chair. Miles better.

They’re quite a bit more expensive if you get the necessary features.

golden751 · 6 Nov 2020 at 20:27

Mesai said:
They’re quite a bit more expensive if you get the necessary features.

Can easily get a used fully loaded mirra2 / aeron for 350, so not really.

Mesai · 6 Nov 2020 at 20:34

golden751 said:
Can easily get a used fully loaded mirra2 / aeron for 350, so not really.

The only good quality ones that I was able to find were close to 600; there are definitely cheaper options if you’re willing to watch the classifieds, but with more people working from home now, that’s probably not feasible, plus the effort of seeing the chair to make sure it works - a lot of effort.

Gjiir · 6 Nov 2020 at 22:13

I was looking at Herman miller chaors too, but after reading and watching vids, i decided not to get one.

I often sit with 1 leg under the other and other positions while watching netflix etc, and apparently the HM chairs all have a hard edge at the front and so really hurt your leg unless your sat properly in the chair.

Its why im leaning towards a high end "gaming" chair from Secret labs or noble chairs. Ones with inbuilt lumbar support are key for me.

Mesai · 6 Nov 2020 at 22:18

Gjiir said:
I was looking at Herman miller chaors too, but after reading and watching vids, i decided not to get one.

I often sit with 1 leg under the other and other positions while watching netflix etc, and apparently the HM chairs all have a hard edge at the front and so really hurt your leg unless your sat properly in the chair.

Its why im leaning towards a high end "gaming" chair from Secret labs or noble chairs. Ones with inbuilt lumbar support are key for me.

That was also a factor for me. I think the HM would be great at the office, but for gaming and general PC use, I’m very happy with the Hero.

Obviously now also using it more often while working from home and it’s perfectly comfortable and holds a good posture.

snakefood · 12 Nov 2020 at 09:57

Hi guys,

I'm in exact same position as OP, I sit at home most days and have a crappy chair, and a crappy back - it's very possible the two are related. Recently been looking for a good chair, and found myself looking at the herman miller embody range.

Reading above about the hard edge tho, I do often find myself with legs crossed under the chair, so maybe a gaming chair would suit better?

How do you Hero owners find it for lumbar support?