What’s the best premium full-back gaming chair on the market? In 2023, the Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 is the technical and aesthetic benchmark. It’s also the most popular (by far). This year’s contenders as the second-best bring various selling points to the table. The DXRacer Master and Anda Kaiser 3 replicate the Titan’s best features — with mixed results. AKRacing’s flagship qualifies with industry-leading durability. Herman Miller also joins the party with a flamboyant full-back gaming chair endorsement.
Like cubicle-era office chairs, the best full-back gaming chairs support good sitting posture. Both types of seating use a lumbar-powered support concept. With proper usage, either type can produce healthy neutral sitting positions.
But many studies show that the comfort of a chair involves more than physical support. Psychological factors also affect perceived physical comfort. There, full-back gaming chairs go beyond mid-back office ones with more flexibility.
But with more sitting freedom comes greater responsibility. To counteract sloppy sitting moments, it’s important to keep clean neutral postures as your default.
For even better performance results, maintain professional esports-style user habits as well.
That means taking frequent breaks to keep seated muscles active at the computer. It also means eating right, resting & hitting the gym to iron out musculoskeletal kinks when away from the computer.
As part of a healthy, active computing life, full-back gaming chairs are a superb lifestyle enhancement tool.
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Best Premium Full-Back Gaming Chairs
The best full-back gaming chairs of 2023 are multi-purpose. They support healthy upright postures and more relaxed, casual ones. Each model also boosts happiness with psychological extras (sweet aesthetics, guaranteed durability, fancy functions, etc) to justify its high price.
Based on these factors, here are our top-rated full-back gaming chairs of 2023:
- Secretlab Titan EVO 2022 Series: best overall.
- Razer Iskur: has a dummy-proof flip-up lumbar; enjoys a massive Razer marketing push.
- DXRacer Master Series: well-done replication of the Titan’s best features.
- AKRacing Master Series Pro: this luxury old-school racer stands out with a 5-year warranty.
- Noblechairs Epic: German boutique chair with modern skins atop an old-school feature set.
- Anda Seat Kaiser 3: another gorgeous Titan 2022 clone — with an annoying support flaw.
There’s also a seventh pick. Herman Miller entered the full-back arena last year with the Vantum Gaming Chair. Its unique features are designed to ‘force’ a ‘new style of sitting’.
Given its experimental nature, we’ve included it in this review as a wild card:
Wild Card: Vantum gaming Chair
Benchmark: Secretlab Titan EVO 2022
$549 from Secretlab
Rated #1
The Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 comes in a jaw-dropping array of 50+ styles. But the flashy skins are just an appetizer. Consider each design a showpiece meant to titillate the senses.
The ergonomic wizardry under the hood is the main course. The Titan 2022 provides the flexibility of a gaming chair with the postural accuracy of a high-end ergonomic chair.
See for yourself how the Titan’s support compares with Herman Miller’s $1800 Embody:
Better than others, this chair is equipped to do whatever you want it to. You’re free to kick back and chillax (up to 165° recline) whenever you feel like it.
But when it’s time to get serious, set the recline to 100°, tuck your hips, and plant your feet. That’s all it takes to align your spine into biomechanically-perfect neutral postures.
Titan EVO 2022 Functionality
The Titan Evo sitting experience is best defined by its pioneering features. Secretlab was the first to unveil these — many copycats are now flocking on board.
Turn the knob on the right to adjust the depth. If it’s not a perfect fit, toggle the dial on the left to adjust the height. For help with your lumbar configuration, see this Lumbar Support Biomechanics Tutorial.
Without straps, users enjoy a larger adjustment range. On a medium-sized Titan chair, the pillow has a whopping 11″ adjustment range. That makes it easy to find the sweet spot to support your neck.
As well, 2022 Series Titan seats also have very mild edges. Ridged seat edges help to enforce good sitting habits by keeping your legs close together. This works but can feel restrictive.
The Titan’s mild seat edges give gentle guidance that encourages users to sit straight. At the same time, leave enough room to sit cross-legged.
Summary of Ergonomic Features
For a detailed feature breakdown, see Titan Evo 2022 Series gaming chair review.
- Functionality: 4D armrests; multifunction tilt-lock; recline from 85-165°.
- New 2022 Series Features: integrated 4-way adjustable lumbar support; magnetic headrest pillow; pebble seat base with waterfall edge; CloudSwap armrest caps.
- Upholstery: Neo Hybrid Leatherette (35 styles); Softweave Plus Fabric (8 styles).
- Warranty: five years.
Titan EVO 2022 Sizing
The point of a gaming chair is to support your spinal curves while you sit. To achieve that, the Titan 2022 Series makes it easy to customize your fit.
Chairs come in small, medium, and XL sizes. Choose the size rating that matches your height for the best results:
| Specification | Titan 2022 Small | Medium | XL |
| Seat | 17.7″ (W) x 18.9″ (D) | 18.5″ (W) x 19.3″ (D) | 19.3″ (W) x 19.7″ (D) |
| Backrest | 20″ (W) x 32.3″ (H) | 21″ (W) x 33.5″ (H) | 22″ (W) x 35″ (H) |
| Seat height | 17.7″ to 20.5″ | 17.7″ to 20.5″ | 18.1″ to 21.9″ |
| Size rating | 4’11” to 5’6″; 285 pounds | 5’7″ to 6’2″; 285 pounds | 5’11” to 6’9″; 395 pounds |
As a reference, I stand 5’9″ (177 cm). I can find a great fit in both medium and XL models.
Shorter users in a small-sized Titan should also take note. Most adult-sized desks are 28″ or higher. To keep feet planted at a desk that high, short users in a small-sized Titan should add an ergonomic footrest.
Secretlab Titan Summary
Beyond superior features and sizing options, Titan Evo 2022 chairs come in a whopping 50+ styles. Choose from eight SoftWeave fabric styles or 35 stunning leatherette ones.
On top of that, Titan chairs come with a rock-solid 5-year warranty. Bottom line: no other gaming chair beats Titan features, aesthetics, or long-term value.
- Three sizes to fit all body types
- Best-in-class integrated lumbar
- Comfortable waterfall pebble seat
- 50+ leatherette and fabric designs
- Magnetic headrest pillow with large adjustment range
- 5-year warranty
- Expensive
The biggest downside: user habits. If you let yourself go, this chair has the potential to harm your back.
For best results, follow the fundamentals. Tuck your hips deep into the seat. Plant your feet. Configure the lumbar to support your lower back curve. Then, prop your torso up with your forearms on the armrests.
Bottom line: with proper usage, this chair does anything you’d want it to. Boost comfort, aesthetics, and happiness while sitting at a desk.
Available from Secretlab in America, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia. Learn more: Titan EVO 2022 Series Review.
Razer Iskur
$499.99 on Amazon
Rated #2
- Upside: good back support; well-promoted; comfortable.
- Downside: supports the lower back only while upright; no multi-function tilt lock.
Razer has massive clout in the esports world. Founded in 2005, it makes high-performance gaming peripherals and laptops. In 2020, the company released the Razer Iskur gaming chair.
The Iskur has a unique look, innovative lumbar support, and big-name branding. Razer also operates a partnership program called Team Razer. Its partners include Mad Lions, Team Alliance, and gaming legend Faker (T1 team captain)(2).
It’s a well-rated chair that many people rave about. Powered by Razer’s marketing juggernaut, its popularity seems likely to grow.
Razer Iskur Features
I’m not a fan of the Iskur’s back support style. The flipped-up lumbar pushes your upper spine away from the backrest. That means upper back support only kicks in during reclined positions.
In contrast, chairs like the Titan and DXRacer Master provide spine-hugging support for the lower and upper back.
Other features are decent. Instead of a multifunction tilt, the Iskur chair comes with a cheaper standard one. That lets you rock the seat but not lock it at angles.
- Functionality: 4D armrests; depth-adjustable lumbar; seat height adjustment; 139-degree recline.
- Upholstery: black faux leather with carbon trim and green stitching.
- Warranty: 3-year warranty from Razer.
The Iskur chair is designed for average sizes of moderate width. Extra-short or extra-wide users may find a less than ideal fit.
- Seat width x depth: 21″ (W) x 21.4″ (D)
- Backrest height x width: 18″ (W) x 32.8″ (H)
- Floor to seat range: 17.9″ to 21.8″
- Size rating: 5’6″ to 6’2″ (170-190 cm); up to 299 pounds (136 kg).
Iskur Chair Summary
Unlike other premium racing-style chairs, the Razer Iskur lacks a multifunction tilt lock. Another quibble is its unique lumbar support system. It works, but its flip-up style offers less precision than a traditional lumbar pillow.
- Strong brand association
- Attractive design
- 3-year warranty
- Affordable
- Unusual lumbar support
- No multifunction tilt
On the positive side, it’s a good-looking chair with a strong brand pedigree. As well, its 3-year warranty beats those offered by Noblechairs and DXRacer. Best of all, it’s extremely easy to use.
Those who find it too complicated to fiddle with lumbar dials or pillows will love this chair. Simply flip up the lumbar until it hits your lower back curve. That’s all it takes to make sitting up straight a comfortable breeze.
Learn more: Razer Iskur Gaming Chair Review.
DXRacer Master Series
Price not available on Amazon
Rated #3
- Upside: good re-imagination of the Titan 2022 chair’s best features.
- Downside: despite the premium price tag, it has a bargain basement 2-year warranty.
DXRacer first launched its first Master Series version in early 2021. Before the Secretlab Titan 2022 Series, it was the first chair to deliver a strapless headrest and 4-way adjustable lumbar support — sort of.
A dial on the right side of the chair lets you adjust the depth of lumbar support. To adjust the height, you could flip up the backrest and adjust it manually (using self-supplied tools).
The updated 2022 Master Series chair carries over those concepts and refines them. The new model features a refined headrest pillow. It also has a single dial that lets you toggle the lumbar support depth and height.
Master Chair Chair Functionality
The DXRacer Master and Secretlab Titan have similar pricing. However, the Titan has a longer 5-year warranty. It also has a much firmer seat than the squishier Master version.
Both have height x depth-adjustable lumbar support systems. The Master Series differs with a single control knob. Pull it out to toggle the lumbar support height. Pushing in will let you toggle the depth.
The Master chair’s lumbar provides similar support as the Titan’s version. However, if you adjust it while sitting, it moves around with a clunkier feel than the super-smooth Titan.
- Functionality: 4D armrests; recline to 155 degrees; multifunction tilt-lock.
- Support: resilient foam padding; integrated lumbar support; rail-mounted headrest.
- Warranty: two years.
- Seat width x depth: 15″ (W, excluding seat edges) x 19.5″ (D)
- Backrest width x height: 22″(W) x 33 (H)
- Floor to seat range: 19.75-22.75″
- Size rating: 5’7″ to 6’6″; 275-pound weight capacity
DXRacer Master Advice
The Master Series is an attractive chair built in a classic DXRacer style. That means a super-solid steel foundation, good-quality upholsteries, and softer, squishier padding than Secretlab chairs.
In my experience, DXRacer chairs used full-time will last longer than the guaranteed 2 years.
- Good-quality build from a reliable brand
- Height x depth-adjustable lumbar support
- Softer padding than the Titan
- Attractive PU leather styles
- The rail-mounted headrest will not fit sizes over 5’9″ (177 cm)
- Similar price as the Titan — but with a shorter 2-year warranty.
I have two gripes with the rail-mounted headrest pillow. First, Secretlab’s velour pillow feels nicer against the back of the neck than pleather. Second, it barely fits my 5’9″ size.
In the above photo, the headrest is at its most extreme height. Those taller than 177 cm will find the headrest does not fit. That makes the 5’7″ to 6’6″ size rating unrealistic; only sizes 5’7″ to 5’9″ can make use of this chair.
Shorter sizes will find the seat too deep and the headrest too high. Taller sizes will find the rail-mounted headrest useless.
The DXRacer Master is a good pick — only for sizes 5’7″ to 5’9″. It offers softer padding than the Titan but similar features (and pricing). However, while the latter is guaranteed for 5 years, the Master Series is only protected for two.
DXRacer Master on Amazon Price not available
Learn more: Best DXRacer Chairs 2023.
AKRacing Master Series Pro
Price not available on Amazon
Rated #4
- Upside: luxurious build; 5-year warranty.
- Downside: the old-school lumbar pillow isn’t as precise as integrated types.
AKRacing is one of the oldest and most well-established gaming chair brands. Its Master Series Pro has served as the company’s flagship chair for over a decade.
The original 2015 version wrapped premium features under a PU leather skin. The upgraded 2018 one added perforated faux leather for enhanced breathability on the chair and support pillows.
The new version also has a flashier base with blue, red, white, or silver color accents.
Master Pro Features
Among this chair’s highlights is seventy percent more padding than other AKRacing chairs. Another is the perforated PU leather upholstery.
The perforations allow for better airflow. That ensures that users keep cool over extended gaming sessions. Specs summary:
- Functionality: 4D armrests; deep recline to 180°; 12° tilt-lock.
- Padding: cold cure foam padding guaranteed to maintain shape and density for five years. Density: 55 kg/m³ (seat) 50 kg/m³ (back)
- Upholstery: perforated PU leather in five color combinations.
- Support: single-piece steel frame; molded aluminum base (10x stronger than steel). It also has a class 4 gas lift and 2.5″ PU wheels.
- Extras: neck and lumbar support cushions.
- Warranty: 5-year warranty on parts, 10-year warranty on the steel frame.
- Seat width & depth: 23.6″ (W) x 21.6″ (D)
- Backrest height & width: 33.8″ (H), 23.6″ (W)
- Floor to seat range: 13.6″ to 16.1″
- Chair height: 48.25″ to 51.75″
- Size rating: people 5’9″ to 6’2 tall; up to 330 pounds
Master Series Pro Summary
In 2023, Master Series Pro gaming chairs have clear pros and cons. On the upside, AKRacing was the first gaming chair brand to offer a 5-year parts warranty. The company runs its own factories with a tight grip on QC.
Out of the box, these premium gaming chairs are built to last!
- Classic racing design
- Comfortable
- 5-year warranty
- Expensive
- Outdated style
The biggest downside is its old-school lumbar support pillow. Lumbar pillows work fine. However, they’re an older technology that lacks the precision of integrated lumbar systems.
Lumbar pillows on straps provide good support. But it often falls out of place. That means you need to remain aware of your posture and pillow placement. In contrast, integrated systems let you set and forget.
If you can live with that downside, the luxurious support and 5-year warranty will delight.
Learn more: AKRacing Master Series Pro Review
Master Series PRO from AKRacing $679
The Master Series Pro available on Amazon for Price not available.
Noblechairs Epic
$539.00 on Amazon
Rated #5
Noblechairs is a German company. Its Epic Gaming chair got major exposure in 2019 when Pokimane adopted it as her streaming chair.
In 2023, it remains one of the company’s best-sellers. It’s available in 12 styles, including an array of pro esports team collabs.
Noblechairs Epic Features
Epic chairs come with an old-school lumbar support pillow, premium features, and diamond-pattern backrest stitching. Summary:
- Functionality: 4D armrests; recline to 135°; 11° seat angle tilt-lock.
- Build: steel frame, 5-point aluminum base, 60mm smooth rolling casters.
- Comfort: cold foam padding; neck & lumbar support pillows.
- 2 year manufacturer warranty.
- Seat width x depth: 22″ (W) x 22.2″ (D)”
- Backrest width x height: 21.4″ (W) x 34.2″ (H)
- Floor to seat range: 19.5-23.4″
- Size rating: people 5’5″ to 6’2″ tall; up to 265 pounds
Noblechairs Epic summary
The Epic packages old-school support features with a premium price tag — and a cheap 2-year warranty. Given the other options available, paying so much to get so little is questionable.
The bladed edges and tapered seat style also feel outdated. In an era that prioritizes movement, this seat really restricts the legs.
- Attractive
- Good build quality
- Comfortable
- Cheap 2-year warranty
- Limited recline to 135°
- Narrow, restrictive seat pan
On the upside, these chairs are comfortable and supportive. They also provide a decent fit for smallish sizes (like Pokimane).
If you like the styling and don’t mind the downsides, it’s worth looking into this model.
Buy the Epic on Amazon $539.00
Learn more:Noblechairs Epic Gaming Chair Review.
Anda Seat Kaiser 3
$449.99 from Anda Seat
Rated #6
On paper, Anda Seat’s Kaiser 3 matches the greatness of the Titan Evo 2022. Both have 4D-adjustable lumbar support, magnetic headrests, removable magnetic armrest caps, etc. Style-wise, it also looks like an intriguing alternative.
Out of the box, my Creamy Pink Kaiser 3 provided softer padding than the Titan — with the same great features. Amazing! With several stunning styles on offer, this chair seemed like a dream.
Sadly, that dream turned into a nightmare. After just a few days of full-time use, my upper back and shoulders started killing me.
Kaiser 3 Features
If you want to sit upright for long periods in a Kaiser 3, upper back pain may emerge. That’s because there is no padding under the upholstery in the upper back area!
As a result, when you sit upright for long periods, your upper back will start sinking into the non-padded section.
- Synchro-tilt: seat pan angle 3° to 15°; backrest 94° to 120°
- Pixelated back support: the backrest has a central spine with flexible ribs. Each rib adjusts when you lean back to support the natural curve of your spine.
- BackFit angle adjustment: this lets you position the back of the chair to fit the curvature of your back.
- Seat adjustments: adjust the seat’s height and depth.
- Backrest: adjust recline tension; 3-position tilt-lock; synchro-tilt
Herman Miller touts the Embody as one-size-fits-all, with a size rating of 5’4″ to 6’2″. However, because the back support isn’t height-adjustable, users shorter than 5’10” may find an awkward fit.
- Seat: 21.25″ (W) x 15″-18″ (D)
- Backrest: 14″ (W) x 23.5″ (H)
- Armrests: 11.5-21″ width range; 4-8.75″ height range.
- Seat height: 16-20.5″
- Seat depth: 15-18″
- Size Rating: 5’4″ to 6’2″; 300-pound weight capacity
Kaiser 3 Summary
The Kaiser 3 isn’t a total write-off — many people don’t aim to sit with sharp upright postures. If you loosen the recline from a strict 100° to a more relaxed 110° recline, the upper back support problem diminishes.
However, the fact that it cannot support good posture at a strict 100° should alarm prospective buyers.
Learn more: Kaiser 3 Vs Titan 2022 Usability Compared
Kaiser 3 from Anda Seat $449.99
The Kaiser 3 is also available on Amazon for $449.99.
NEW: Herman Miller Vantum
Last year, one of the world’s biggest office furniture brands endorsed the full-back gaming chair concept. According to Herman Miller’s Gaming GM Jon Miller, modern gamers need more versatility than its cubicle-era office chairs provide.
To that end, the Herman Miller Vantum gaming chair break the company’s mid-back office chair paradigm to join the full-back party.
Vantum Chair Features
Herman Miller’s ‘gaming chair revolution’ has 3D arms and a depth (but not height) adjustable dual-pad lumbar support system. Turning the dial under the seat will press 2 plastic padded pieces into or away from your lower back.
Given Herman Miller’s size rating of 5’6″ to 6’8″, the lack of height adjustability (given the price) is annoying.
Another feature that defines the Vantum sitting experience is the ultra-shallow seat pan. The tiny 14.5-17.5″ adjustable seat depth is just barely enough to cover your butt.
The point is to force users to sit with a forward tilt, in a ‘perched’ style. Herman Miller GM Jon Campbell explains the avant-garde arthouse concept:
Beyond the 12-year warranty, the Vantum’s specs are unspectacular — unless you buy into its ‘new way of sitting’ concept.
- Functionality: 3D armrests; depth-adjustable lumbar; depth-adjustable seat.
- Recline: recline 90-109° (6 lock positions); 1° seat sync-tilt.
- Upholstery: fabric padded seat; mesh backrest.
- Warranty: 12 years.
- Seat width x depth: 20″ (W) x 14.5-17.5″ (D)
- Seat height: 18-22″
- Backrest width x height: 18″ bottom, 16.75″ top (W) x 22.75 (H)
- Size rating: 5’6″ to 6’8″; up to 350 pounds
Vantum Gaming Chair Summary
Herman Miller is an office chair industry leader. Its entry into the full-back gaming chair space (and its massive R&D budget) institutionally validates the ‘full-back, strict + casual’ gaming chair genre.
However, in an attempt to stand out, the Vantum packages boardroom-cooked ‘concepts’ with mediocre adjustability to support a ‘new style of sitting’.
- Strong brand recognition
- 12-year warranty
- Breathable mesh backrest
- Designed to encourage forward-leaning postures
- The shallow seat forces you to ‘perch’ in a ‘new sitting style’
- The dual-pad Posturefit lumbar isn’t height-adjustable (it won’t fit everyone).
- The headrest does not provide upright support — it only supports reclined necks.
Bottom line: this chair seems more like an arthouse conversation piece than a usable gaming chair. It demands you sit ‘perched’ on a shallow seat — and learn a ‘new sitting style’. A chair that adjusts to your needs feels like a better investment in this genre.
Vantum Gaming Chair $795 from Herman Miller
Learn more: Herman Miller Vantum Vs Respawn Flexx Full-Back Gaming Chairs Compared
Conclusion: Cutting-Edge Ergo Tech
Over on the office side of the equation, the best models of 2023 cost between $1300 to $2300. But evolution stalled long ago. The best from Herman Miller, Steelcase, and Haworth have designs that are at least 10 years old.
In fact, since the 1990s, evolution has wholly been driven by full-back gaming chairs. That explains why big brands like Herman Miller and Haworth have recently decided to enter the market.
Compared to the stagnant office furniture industry, evolution with the times is a gaming chair benchmark. Secretlab pushes the boundaries with biannual Titan Series upgrades. DXRacer follows close behind by replicating Secretlab’s best innovations.
Meanwhile, Herman Miller, Haworth, and the HNI corporation are now fully on board the gaming chair bandwagon. These multinational mega-corporations have fat R&D budgets to drive innovation even further.
Bottom line: the full-back gaming chairs in this review are the most cutting-edge innovations the ergonomic seating industry has to offer. With proper usage and good habits, each has the potential to make you feel happier and healthier while computing at a desk.
For a closer look at the flexible benefits full-back gamers have over cubicle-era mid-back chairs, see this:
