The issue is that it’s difficult to adjust the height without accidentally hitting the reset notch, and we found it’d also reset occasionally when trying to move the chair holding the backrest.

Those 4D armrest cushions, along with the soft memory foam head pillow and other elements of the chair, are armed with magnets – a first in the gaming chair industry. The armrests, while able to go forwards, backwards, left, right, up and down, don’t lock into place like other premium options in the chart, making it easy to knock them out of place as you get up out of the chair. PU fabric is thicker than you’ll find on most chairs, though the Icon is proportionally more expensive for it.The chair is also equipped with armrests, providing support for the arms and reducing strain on the shoulders and neck. You won’t necessarily get a more ergonomic chair if you spend more, so good ergonomics don’t have to be expensive.

There’s also a unique asynchronous gravity-driven tilt mechanism that allows gamers to frequently change position without the need to use controls. To this end, the colour option (for the synthetic leather models) applies only to the stitching, and you can opt for black stitching if you prefer. As well as offering standard seat adjustments like 4D armrests and adjustable seat height, the GX1 offers the ability to adjust the seat depth by up to 65mm and independently adjust the backrest height with a simple lift. It looks and feels (but does not smell) like napa leather and thanks to micro-pores, it has great air and water permeability which means you don’t feel hot or sweaty after long gaming sessions. We’ve tested the chairs here with tall and short people, and both large and slim builds, but we can’t guarantee that you will find it comfy.Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Undoubtedly its most impressive feature is the custom HygennX fabric, which does a great job of preventing build-up of heat, moisture or strong smells.