A sturdy office chair is a much better choice for both your back and your wallet.

You might expect that paying more will pay dividends when it comes to comfort and longevity.

But, a lot of gaming chairs prioritize aesthetics over comfort.

A young man sitting in a gaming chair exhibiting signs of neck pain.

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Alternatively, your local office supply store might have some you’ve got the option to actually test.

This is partly due to all of the extra mechanisms they often use.

For instance, my Secretlab chair has armrests that can swivel and an adjustable backrest.

Woman working in a home office.

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Both of these were key selling points on the website, though I rarely ever utilize them.

check that you keep track ofwhat to look for when purchasing a gaming chair.

An office chair next to standing autonomous desk.

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E-Win Champion Series CPG Fabric Gaming Chair’s arm rest

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