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Best Pro Esports Gaming Chairs (Used By The Top Esports Teams)

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June 3, 2018 - Updated on December 15, 2023
Reading Time: 16 mins read

What are the best pro esports gaming chairs of 2023? To answer that objectively, we can refer to the top 50 pro esports teams of all time (based on career earnings). Among the top-50, eight are disbanded. Of the 42 active teams, 30 have official chair partners. These chairs come from seven different chair brands, with 10 models in use. Based on pro usage, these rank as the best pro esports gaming chairs of the year.

Five of the best pro esports gaming chairs
Five of the best chairs now in use by some of the world’s top esports teams.

Among the 50 top-earning teams of all time, only 42 are still active(1). 12 active teams have no chair partners. 30 of the 42 teams do have chair partners:

Gaming chairs used by esports pros in 2023
Secretlab partners with more top-50 esports teams than any other brand.

Secretlab leads the way with 10 chair partners among the top-50 teams. Razer, Noblechairs, Herman Miller, and DXRacer are some of the powerful competitors chipping away at Secretlab’s dominance.

Chair Partners: Top-50 Esports Teams

In 2023, seven chair brands are partnered with at least 2 top-50 all-time pro esports teams. Some brands serve up different chairs to each team. In total, 10 different models are in play this year among the top-50 teams:

  1. Secretlab Titan: the dominant pro esports gaming chair of this era.
  2. Razer Iskur: its unique flip-up lumbar draws rave reviews from influential esports pros.
  3. Razer Enki: a racing-style alternative to the Iskur with less adjustable features.
  4. Noblechairs Hero: flat seat, integrated lumbar, 2-year warranty.
  5. Noblechairs Epic: a Hero alternative with a classic external lumbar support pillow.
  6. Herman Miller Embody: an $1845 office chair with next-level extras and a 12-year warranty.
  7. DXRacer Craft: depth-adjustable lumbar + magnetic headrest + 2 size options.
  8. AndaSeat Kaiser 3: a functional Titan Evo replication — with a softer, chunkier seat.
  9. Respawn Flexx: an affordable gaming-office hybrid with a 3-year warranty.
  10. Respawn 110: this cheap racer with 1D arms is a FaZe Clan favorite.

Secretlab Titan: Industry Leader

$549 from Secretlab

By all metrics, the Secretlab Titan Evo is the premier pro esports gaming chair of this era. For one thing, more top-50 esports teams use Titan Evo models as their official chairs.

Secretlab Titan Evo 2023 elite esports team partner chairs
Some of Secretlab’s elite esports partner team chairs.

For another, the Titan graces the stages of the world’s most-watched esports tournaments. Its flagship Titan Evo is also one of the world’s popular (and most-heavily-reviewed) gaming chairs.

Partner Teams
OG, Team Spirit, Evil Geniuses, Team Secret, Invictus Gaming, Cloud9, T1, Astralis, Vitality (full list)
Tournaments
Official chair of League of Legends, Dota 2, and Valorant global tournaments; Champions Chess Tour

Under The Spotlight

As the dominant pro esports chair brand for several years, Secretlab comes under heavy scrutiny. The Titan Evo has more verified user reviews (46,000 on Secretlab sites) than any other chair in this article.

Gen.G esports League of Legends 2021 Worlds
Gen.G using Worlds chairs during the 2021 2021 Group Stage. (photo @Vexanie).

A sentiment meta-analysis of 200 Titan owner reviews found 82% thrilled with their investment. A whopping 74.5% from our data set lauded the Titan’s incredible comfort as its primary appeal.

74.5%
of Titan chair owners (149 of 200) reported their chair as very comfortable.
16.5%
of Titan chair owners (33 of 200) reported improved posture or fixed back pain.
1%
reported that the Titan caused them back pain (2 out of 200).

2-Year Full-Time Titan Evo Test

I just reached 2 years full-time using a Titan Evo Cookies & Cream edition. My findings echoed the sentiment analysis findings.

Side views of man sitting with good posture and a slumped, forward-leaning posture
I fixed a forward-leaning habit in this chair with 2 weeks of practice.
  • Comfort: incredibly comfortable from the first time I sat down.
  • Back pain: none caused by the chair in 2 years.
  • Adjustability: excellent. This chair does everything I need it to.
  • Durability: incredible. My chair still looks and works like it did when brand new.

Learn more: Titan Review Meta Sentiment Analysis | Cookies & Cream 2-Year Chair Review

Titan Evo Specifications

The Titan Evo pioneered an integrated height x depth adjustable lumbar support system and a strapless magnetic headrest concept.

Secretlab Titan key features
Highlight Titan Evo 2022 Series features.

These days, many other brands like DXRacer and AndaSeat are copying these features. That’s probably because they work so well.

  • Functionality: 4D armrests; multifunction tilt-lock; recline from 85-165°.
  • New Features: integrated 4-way adjustable lumbar support; magnetic headrest pillow; pebble seat base with waterfall edge; CloudSwap armrest caps.
  • Upholstery: Neo Hybrid Leatherette (50+ styles); Softweave Plus Fabric (15 styles).
  • Seat padding: 65 kg/m³
  • Warranty: five years.

Titan Evo chairs are available in small, medium, and XL sizes. For best results, stick with Secretlab’s suggested size ratings. If you’re shorter than 5’2″, you’ll most likely need a footrest.

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

Fitting advice: Titan Evo Sizing Guide.

Customer Service Advantage

One factor that other brands cannot match is Secretlab’s service level. The company maintains a large, dedicated support team trained to resolve problems fast.

ChairsFX confirmed this in a meta-analysis of 200 verified Titan user reviews. Within our data set, 20% reported having technical issues with their chairs within the warranty period.

80%
of tech issues (32 out of 40 cases) were resolved by the Secretlab Support team.
20%
of Titan chair owners (40 out of 200) reported having technical chair issues during the warranty period.

Significantly, 80% of issues were quickly resolved — several on chairs 3+ years old. Secretlab is quite vocal about this: if anything goes wrong with your chair, a resolution is one email away.

Titan Evo (m) from Secretlab $549-$644

Small ($549-$644) and XL editions ($599-$694) are also available; fancier designs are pricier.

Pro Esports Outlook: Tenuous

As the undisputed esports seating industry leader, every other brand targets Secretlab as its primary competition. Some brands (AndaSeat, E-Win, DXRacer) have already replicated the Secretlab Titan’s best features.

MillerKnoll vs Secretlab esports domination battle
Many powerful brands are actively working to disrupt Secretlab’s pro esports dominance.

On the marketing front, Herman Miller and Razer are both multi-billion-dollar juggernauts with deep pockets and massive global influence. However, neither big budgets nor copied features can help match Secretlab’s stellar customer service.

B2C gaming chair selling realities
Competitors may struggle to appease petulant gaming chair buyers as effectively as Secretlab does.

Gaming chair buyers are fussy, petulant, and often overly paranoid. Secretlab’s support team gets hammered with queries. In response, they’ve deployed people to monitor internet hotspots to log every customer complaint they find.

Beyond making great chairs and marketing them, competitors will need to match this level of service to topple Secretlab from its dominance.

Razer Iskur & Enki

Razer.com prices: Iskur $599 | Enki $399

Singapore is a tiny little city-state with a population of 5.4 million. Besides being the home of Secretlab, it’s also served as Razer’s dual-headquarters (along with San Diego) since 2005. Today, Razer’s triple-headed snake trademark is one of the most recognized logos in global gaming communities.

Secretlab versus Razer company size
Based on annual revenues, Razer is almost four times the size of Secretlab(5).

Razer watched Secretlab rise into a global gaming chair giant until late 2020. Then, it launched the Iskur Gaming Chair. A year later, it dropped the Enki gaming chair as an alternative.

Partner Teams
OpTic Gaming, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Alliance, Edward Gaming(1)
Tournaments
No major tournaments

With only 3 years of experience in the seating arena, Razer has already secured four top-50 esports partner teams. Ninjas in Pyjamas(6) and Edward Gaming(7) both use Enki chairs.

Edward Gaming x Razer Iskur
The Edward Gaming team posing with their custom Enki gaming chair.

Optic Gaming uses Iskur chairs, while Alliance’s preference hasn’t been disclosed.

Razer Iskur

The Iskur stands out with a revolutionary ‘flip-up’ lumbar support style. Simply press a lever under the seat to toggle its depth. This provides versatile, easy-to-use support for sizes 5’6″ to 6’0″.

Razer Iskur lumbar support system benefits
It’s easy to position your body against a comfortable lumbar angle and then lock it into place.

Chairs are available in three variants. All come guaranteed for three years:

Model Details

Razer Iskur

Razer Iskur gaming chair specifications

The original Iskur gaming chair.

  • Features: 4D arms; standard (not multifunction) seat tilt; 90-139° backrest recline; flip-out lumbar support
  • Headrest: included
  • Sizing: 5’6″ to 6’2″; 299 lbs
  • Styles: 2 dark PVC and 1 grey fabric style
  • $599.99 from Razer

Razer Iskur XL

Razer Iskur XL gaming chair specs

Has the same features as the Iskur classic, with super-sized dimensions.

  • Features: 4D arms; integrated flip-out lumbar; standard tilt; 90-139° recline
  • Sizing: 6’0″ to 6’10”; 399 lbs
  • Styles: same options as the classic Iskur
  • $649.99 from Razer

Razer Iskur X

Razer Iskur X gaming chair review

A stripped-down Iskur with no lumbar support or headrest pillow.

  • Features: 2D arms; standard seat tilt; 90-139° recline
  • Lumbar support & headrest: none
  • Sizing: 5’6″ to 6’2″; 299 lbs
  • Styles: black & green Razer styles; 4 special editions
  • $399.99-$699.99 from Razer

Learn more: Razer Iskur Gaming Collection Review

Razer Enki

Instead of a flip-up lumbar support system, the Enki’s is a built-in, non-adjustable curve. The base edition comes with 2D arms, the integrated lumbar curve, and no headrest. Those wanting a complete support experience can buy optional headrest and lumbar pillow addons.

Razer Enki gaming chair collection common features across all chairs
Common Enki features: built-in (non-adjustable) lumbar; 21.25″ wide seat; soft side bolsters.

Enki chairs are rated to fit sizes 5’6″ to 6’4″ with a seat 21.25″ wide x 20.6″ deep. Notably, there’s no steel under the side bolsters — only padding. That ensures gentle guidance without preventing anyone from sitting cross-legged. Like the Iskur, the Enki comes in three flavors:

Model Details

Razer Enki X

Razer Enki X gaming chair review

The most basic Enki edition for Razer fans on a budget.

  • Features: 2D arms; standard seat tilt (rock or lock upright); 90-152° backrest recline
  • Headrest: not included
  • Style: black EPU synthetic leather with green trim
  • $399.99 from Razer

Razer Enki

Razer Enki collection gaming chair review

Fully loaded Enki chairs that come packaged with a headrest on straps.

  • Features: 4D arms; multifunction tilt (rock, lock upright, lock the seat at angles); 90-152° recline
  • Headrest: memory foam pillow on straps
  • Styles: black; black with green trim; pink
  • $499.99 from Razer

Enki Pro

Razer Enki Pro gaming chair review

Enki + a magnetic memory foam headrest + high-grade synthetic Alcantara Leather.

  • Features: 4D arms; multifunction tilt (rock, lock upright, lock the seat at angles); 90-152° recline
  • Headrest: strapless magnetic memory foam pillow
  • Styles: synthetic Alcantara Leather in black with green trim
  • $999.99 from Razer

Razer Enki Pro Collabs

Razer Enki Pro collab edition reviews

Enki Pro + Alcantara Leather skins for Automobili Lamborghini, Koenigseg, and Williams Esports.

  • Features: 4D arms; multifunction tilt (rock, lock upright, lock the seat at angles); 90-152° recline
  • Headrest: strapless magnetic memory foam pillow
  • Styles: Alcantara Leather racing skins in 3 styles
  • $999-$1299.99 from Razer

Learn more: Razer Enki Gaming Collection Review

Pro Esports Outlook: Strong

Razer has only been in the pro esports seating arena since 2020. With good chairs, deep pockets, massive brand power, and a massive network of global gamers, there seems no limit for this brand.

Noblechairs Hero & Epic

Amazon prices: Hero: Price not available | Epic: $539.00

Compared to the 46,000 chair reviews on Secretlab’s websites, German-based Noblechairs has 163 reviews. On Twitter, Secretlab’s 414,000 followers also dwarfs Noblechairs’ 169,300 followers.

MOUZ Esports player using a Noblechairs Hero team chair
German powerhouse MOUZ (formerly Mousesports) used custom Noblechairs Hero editions.

On ChairsFX, our 2023 assessment of the Noblechairs collection was lukewarm for USA buyers:

Noblechairs Brand Likes
  • Good build-quality: expect high-end parts and luxurious upholsteries
  • Full-featured: all models have 4D arms and multifunction tilt
  • Good padding density: the 60 kg/m³ padding density is a perfect blend of stability and softness
  • Attractive: several classy and colorful styles are available
Brand Dislikes
  • Cheap warranty: only guaranteed for 2 years; other top brands offer 5-year warranties
  • Unpredictable availability: U.S. chairs have often gone out of stock
  • Aged features: others brands have 4-way integrated lumbars and magnetic headrests

For European customers, Noblechairs remains a powerhouse brand. Despite a lack of technical innovation in recent years, the company has things fresh with a steady influx of new designs.

Noblechairs Epic Sprout esports edition
Sprout Esports is one of several smaller European clubs using Epic chairs.

On the pro esports scene, the company remains one of the elite chair brands. Four top-50 European teams are now partnered with Noblechairs.

Partner Teams
Tundra Esports, SK Gaming, MOUZ, Team Dignitas(1)
Tournaments
No major tournaments

Noblechairs Hero

Like all Noblechairs, the Hero comes fully-loaded with 4D arms, a multifunction tilt, and deep recline functionality. It differs from other Noblechairs with a depth-adjustable integrated lumbar support system and a flat wide seat.

Mouz Hero edition 2 views
The MOUZ edition Hero has a flat, wide seat and depth-adjustable integrated lumbar.

A headrest and lumbar pillow set is included in the package. That gives users two lumbar support options — try both, stick with the more comfortable one.

Hero Features
  • Unique feature: integrated lumbar support (no lumbar cushion needed, although one is provided).
  • Armrests: extra large padded 4D adjustable armrests.
  • Recline: recline to 125°; 11° tilt-lock.
Dimensions
  • Seat width x depth: 20.5″ (W) x 21.7″ (D)
  • Backrest height x width: 35″ (H), 22.5″ (W)
  • Floor to seat range: 18.9″ to 22.5″
  • Total height: 51″ to 54″
  • Size rating: 5’9″ to 6’3″ 4’9″ to 6’5″; 330 lbs

HERO on Amazon Price not available

Learn more: Noblechairs Hero gaming chair review.

Noblechairs Epic

The Epic differs from the Hero with slightly smaller dimensions, bladed seat edges, and a conventional lumbar support pillow system.

Noblechairs Epic esports team chairs
Noblechairs Epic Sprout Esports and SK Gaming editions.

SK Gaming, MOUZ, and Sprout Esports all have custom Epic team chairs.

Epic Features
  • Functionality: 4D armrests; recline to 135°; 11° tilt-lock.
  • Upholstery: PU leather with diamond pattern stitching on the backrest.
  • Color options: white leather with black stitching; black leather with black or red stitching.
Dimensions
  • Seat width x depth: 20.5″ (W) x 21.7″ (D)
  • Backrest height x width: 35″ (H), 22.5″ (W)
  • Floor to seat range: 18.9″ to 22.5″
  • Total height: 51″ to 54″
  • Size rating: 5’5″ to 6’4″; up to 330 pounds

Noblechairs EPIC on Amazon $539.00

Learn more: Noblechairs EPIC gaming chair review.

Pro Esports Outlook: Moderate

Noblechairs enjoys the advantage of being one of Europe’s most famous gaming chair brands. Given its status in the region, top European esports clubs will likely continue using Noblechairs Epic or Hero models.

Herman Miller Embody Gaming Chair

$1845 from Herman Miller

MillerKnoll is the world’s biggest office chair megacorporation. Among the top 50 earning esports teams of all time, three use Herman Miller’s flagship Embody gaming chair.

Herman Miller Embody 4 x gaming chair styles compared
L-R: Graphite frame + cyan or white accents; white frame with Amethyst or Galaxy accents.

There are now four Embody gaming chairs in the Embody collection, all priced at $1845 with a 12-year warranty — more than 3 x the price of a Secretlab Titan.

Given its price and back support complexity, the Embody will likely never become a dominant pro esports chair brand. Instead, a handful of powerful top-50 teams serve as official partners.

Partner Teams
G2 Esports, Team SoloMid, Complexity Gaming(1)
Tournaments
Apex Legends Global Series(2)

Embody Usability: Upper Back Support Concept

The Embody’s support concept is tricky to grasp and implement. Other chairs support good posture using lumbar-powered (lower back) support. In contrast, the Embody prioritizes support to the upper spine.

Demo of proper usage: Herman Miller Embody Backfit system
The Embody’s upper spine support concept works well — with the right Backfit angle.

But getting the Embody’s back support right is tricky. You can’t adjust the height of the backrest — only its upper and lower angles. First, you need to toggle the top angle so that it cups your upper back curve.

Closeup of Herman Miller Embody vs Steelcase Gesture lumbar support
Embody (UPPER back lumbar-less) vs lumbar-powered Steelcase Gesture.

Then, you need to goggle the lower portion to support your lower back. However, the built-in curve didn’t provide my 5’9″ (177 cm) size any support. Instead, while it does preserve a good upper spine curve, it leaves the lower back curve almost completely flat.

Embody Specifications

Embody Features
  • Synchro-tilt: seat pan angle 3° to 15°; backrest 94° to 120°
  • Pixelated back support: ultra-adaptive mid-back support with pixelated ‘ribs’.
  • BackFit angle adjustment: lets you angle the backrest to fit the curvature of your spine.
  • Seat adjustments: adjust the seat’s height and depth.
  • Armrests: 2D-adjustable
  • Backrest: adjust recline tension; 3-position tilt-lock; synchro-tilt
Dimensions
  • 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

Embody Pro Esports Outlook: Moderate

At a glance, the Embody dazzles up a wide, spacious seat with a stunning Pixelated backrest. The build quality (guaranteed for 12 years) is also next-level.

Embody chair sitting styles
A misconfigured Backfit angle can throw your entire spine out of alignment.

However, compared to other chairs on this list, it’s pricey — and tricky to use. Moving forward, expect the Embody Gaming Chair to remain a pro esports fixture by partnering with a handful of prestige teams.

Herman Miller G2 Esports Embody gaming chair
Limited-edition Herman Miller x G2 Esports Embody Gaming Chair (sold out).

For consumers, pros and cons are similar. On one hand, you get a stunning showpiece chair that’s built to last for 12+ years. On the other hand, it’s trickier to use than conventional gaming chairs and a lot more expensive. Only some will find the price justified.

Embody Gaming Chair from Herman Miller $1845

Learn more: Embody Gaming Chair Usability Review

DXRacer Craft Series

$449 from DXRacer

DXRacer released the world’s first gaming chair in 2006. Soon after, this pioneer also created the concept of pro esports partnerships.

DXRacer WCG gaming chairs
DXRacer was the official partner of the 2012 and 2013 World Cyber Games.

Seventeen years after its groundbreaking release, DXRacer remains a fixture on the pro esports scene. This is in spite of 3+ years rapidly retooling its chair collections. Every year since 2020, new models get released while others are discontinued.

DXRacer Craft esports gaming chairs
Craft esports editions: Immortals; NRG; San Francisco Shock; Glytch.

In 2023, Craft Series chairs were upgraded with larger dimensions, two size options, and magnetic headrest pillows. These are the models being used by premier esports teams and mid-tier local tournaments.

Partner Teams
Nova Esports, NRG Esports
Tournaments
Evo 2023, Dota 2 Bali Major 2023, StarsWar2023, VCT 2023(3)

DXRacer Craft Series Specs

The 2023 Craft Series comes in a wild array of styles with some intriguing features. Highlights include a magnetic headrest pillow and integrated depth-adjustable lumbar support system.

Craft Series features
Highlight features are the Craft’s magnetic headrest and depth-adjustable lumbar support.

Functionality:

  • Functionality: 4D armrests; 90-135° recline; multifunction tilt-lock.
  • Support: depth-adjustable integrated lumbar; magnetic headrest.
  • Warranty: two years.

Chairs are available in medium and XL sizes. Both models suit people of average height or taller:

Dimension Craft L Craft XL
Seat pan 22.65″ (W) x 21.6″ (D) 22.65″ (W) x 22.2″
Backrest 20.9″ (W) x 30.9″ (H) 22″ (W) x 33.2″ (H)
Seat height 18.5-21.5″ 19.1-22.1″
DXRacer size rating Up to 6’1″; up to 255 lbs Up to 6’3″; up to 275 lbs
ChairsFX size rating 5’8″ to 6’1″ 5’10” to 6’3″

DXRacer Pro Esports Outlook: Moderate

The DXRacer brand’s collection has been unstable in recent years. In 2023, DXRacer.com only serves up three chairs: the Master, Craft, and Drifting Series. Two others (the Air and Formula) are only available on Amazon.

Best DXRacer chairs 2023
The Craft Series (top right) is DXRacer’s premier esports gaming chair in 2023.

Despite this instability, DXRacer’s role as a partner of elite esports teams remains strong. If the Craft Series continues to develop year-by-year, expect more partners to emerge in the coming years.

Craft $449 from DXRacer

Learn more: Review Of DXRacer’s 2023 Chair Collection

AndaSesat Kaiser 3

$449-$499 from AndaSeat

Anda Seat has been a major player on the pro esports scene since it forged a 2020 partnership with Fnatic. That team uses a custom Kaiser 2 edition.

Fnatic gaming chair features
AndaSeat has been partnered with Fnatic since 2020.

In 2022, AndaSeat upgraded its flagship into the Kaiser 3 Series — with the same cutting-edge features as the Titan Evo chair. AndaSeat also matched Secretlab by introducing a new 5-year extended warranty program.

AndaSeat Flyquest edition gaming chair
Kaiser 3 Flyquest edition and gaming desk (both coming soon).

Earlier this year, AndaSeat announced an impending Flyquest edition Kaiser 3 and sit-stand gaming desk.

Partner Teams
Fnatic, Team Weibo, Flyquest, JD Gaming
Tournaments
Peace Elite League 2023(4)

Notably, AndaSeat deploys different chairs for different teams. Fnatic and JD Gaming both use custom Kaiser 2 editions. Team Weibo uses a custom Phantom 3 edition. Flyquest is the first team to get its own custom Kaiser 3 edition.

Kaiser 3 Overview

Like the Titan Evo, the Kaiser 3 comes with an integrated height x depth adjustable lumbar and magnetic headrest pillow. Like the Titan, it also comes backed by a 5-year warranty.

Kaiser 3 Series features
Kaiser 3 features inspired by Secretlab: 4-way integrated lumbar; flat seat pan, strapless magnetic headrest.

Both models have firm 65 kg/m³ seat padding. However, the Kaiser 3 has an extra cotton layer that gives it a much softer feel. Besides that difference, both chairs offer a similar sitting experience.

Titan 2022 vs Kaiser 3 compared
The Kaiser 3 (right) has the same adjustable features as the Titan Evo chair.
Summary Of Features
  • Lumbar support: integrated, height and depth-adjustable
  • Headrest: magnetic strapless memory foam pillow with cooling gel insert
  • Padding: 65kg/mᶟ one-piece molded foam
  • Adjustments: 90-165° recline; 4D armrests; multifunction tilt lock
  • Warranty: 5 years
Sizing Specifications
Spec Kaiser 3 Large Kaiser 3 XL
Seat 20.6″ (W) x 20″ (D) 21.8″ (W) x 21″ (D)
Backrest 21.2″ (W) x 31.5″ (H) 22.2″ (W) x 32.6″ (H)
Seat height 17-5.20″ 17.5-20″
Size rating 4’11” 5’8″ to 6’2″, 260 pounds 5’11” to 6’10”, 396 pounds

AndaSeat Pro Esports Outlook: Moderate

Anda Seat has been a player on the pro esports scene since its 2020 Fnatic partnership. But like DXRacer, its chair collections have been unstable in recent years. That seems to have changed.

Best Anda Seat gaming chairs reviewed
Best Anda Seat gaming chairs of 2023.

In 2023, AndaSeat boasts a sensible lineup of luxury and affordable chairs suitable for various sizes and budgets. With its strongest chair roster ever, look for many more partnerships with elite esports teams soon.

Learn more: Best AndaSeat Gaming Chairs Of 2023

Kaiser 3 from AndaSeat $449-$499

Buy the Kaiser 3 on Amazon for $489.00.

Respawn Gaming Chairs

Amazon prices: Flexx: $324.99 | RSP-110: $324.99

Unlike other chairs in this review, Respawn makes affordable gaming-office hybrid chairs. Instead of flashy features, its chairs have basic ones. Even so, this brand seems primed to be one of the dominant chair brands in the esports scene.

Best Respawn gaming chairs 2023
Four of the best gaming chairs in Respawn’s 2023 collection.

For years, Respawn has served as a subdivision of the OFM Corporation. But earlier this year, founding member Preston Gardner acquired the brand(8). He said that the company will ” continue to focus on… supporting the industry by providing quality furnishing solutions.”

After acquiring the brand, Gardner also promised exciting growth: “We have maintained our roots in furniture expertise and will take that experience even further.”

Partner Teams
FaZe Clan, Atlanta FaZe, Version 1, DarkZero, Misfits Gaming Group
Tournaments
None

Respawn doesn’t offer its partners a particular gaming chair. FaZe editions come in Flexx and Respawn 110 variants. Misfits Gaming players get to choose any Respawn chair from the collection.

Flexx Specifications

The Flexx is a full-mesh gaming-office hybrid. It functions like a gaming chair with deep recline functionality and full back support. It also works like an office chair with mesh upholstery, a seat slider, and a sync-tilting seat.

Respawn Flexx recline functionality
The Flexx chair has a 90-115° recline range with built-in synchro-tilt functionality.

Notably, the Flexx also has an easy-to-use height-adjustable lumbar. Everything combined yields one of the best gaming-office hybrids on this market this year:

Flexx Features
  • Recline: 90-115°; 2-1 seat sync-tilt.
  • Lumbar support: height-adjustable.
  • Upholstery: mesh seat and backrest with PU leather accents.
  • Armrests: 2D
Dimensions
  • Seat: 20.1″ (W) x 18.9-20.5″ (D)
  • Backrest: 20.7″ (W) x 21.7″ (H)<
  • Seat height: 19.3-22.2″
  • Official Size rating: 300-pound weight capacity
  • ChairsFX Size rating: 5’6″ to 6’2″

Despite its low price, the Flexx matches up well with Herman Miller’s full-back gaming equivalent, the Vantum chair.

Herman Miller Vantum vs Respawn Flexx gaming chairs
L-R: Vantum vs Faze Clan Flexx gaming chairs.

Head-to-head, both do a similar job at supporting good gaming posture. Learn more in this Flexx vs Vantum Chair Comparison.

Flexx on Amazon $324.99

Learn more: Flexx Gaming Chair Review

Respawn 110

Also called the RSP-110, this model has 1D arms, a built-in headrest, and an integrated lumbar support (a mild curve built into the backrest). You can rock the chair from 100-135° or adjust the rocking tension.

Res[pawn 100 gaming chair
The RSP 100 comes in a choice of 7 different styles

The key to this design is simplicity. Rather than fussing with pillows and complex settings, players can simply sit down and start gaming.

Respawn-110 Features
  • Backrest: 100-135° recline.
  • Lumbar support: integrated.
  • Headrest: built-in, non-adjustable.
  • Armrests: 1D adjustable
  • Warranty: 2 years.
Dimensions
  • Seat: 21.57″ (W) x 22.2″ (D)
  • Backrest: 30.9″ (W) x 32.7″ (H)
  • Seat Height: 18.5-22.4″
  • ChairsFX size rating: 5’10” to 6’3″; 275 pounds

This brings up an interesting point. If elite gamers like FaZe Clan use basic RSP-110 chairs, why spend $1895 on a fancy Herman Miller Embody? Do Secretlab’s fancy adjustable features really matter? See the key takeaways from this article for an answer.

Learn more: RSP-110 Gaming Chair Review

RSP-110 on Amazon $324.99

Buy from respawnproducts.com for $249.99

Respawn Pro Esports Outlook: Strong

In previous years, Respawn operated as a small cog within a corporate furniture megacorporation. In 2023, it’s privately-owned, with a vision to expand its presence in the gaming furniture scene.

Respawn Recruits campaign
Respawn’s Twitter and Twitch campaigns have gained its chairs a massive following in gaming communities.

This company has already penetrated the pro esports elite with basic ergonomic chairs. Now freed from its corporate shackles, robust expansion among elite pro esports teams seems likely. Learn more:

Review of the 2023 Respawn Chair Collection

Best Pro Esports Chair Conclusion

In 2023, among the top-50 earning esports teams of all time, 42 are still active. 30 of those have official chair partners. Ten chair models are in use from seven different chair brands.

Herman Miller Embody vs Secretlab Titan posture support
The Herman Miller Embody and Secretlab Titan 2022 can both support optimal back AND neck posture.

One common element: all models are designed to support neutral sitting postures. Another is that 9/10 chairs listed use a lumbar-powered (lower back) support concept. The Embody is the exception, with a concept prioritizing support for the upper back.

Among the conventional lumbar-powered chairs, the Razer Iskur ($599+) and Secretlab Titan Evo ($549+) are the most expensive. On the flip side, the Respawn 110 ($324.99) is the cheapest.

The Best Pro Esports Gaming Chair Is…

Of the 10 chairs listed in this article, all of them qualify as the best. This is because modern esports performance optimization relies on four pillars: physical health, nutrition, rest, and mental balance.

Four facets of healthy deskwork
4 pillars of healthy desk work: physical wellness; nutrition; rest; mental well-being.

Within this framework, ergonomic chairs qualify as a sub-pillar. While sitting, chairs that promote neutral sitting postures help gamers perform better.

This means that any of the 10 chairs listed in this article are good enough to boost performance at a desk. The trick is to take frequent breaks — while maintaining healthy habits when away from the computer.

  1. Secretlab Titan: the dominant pro esports gaming chair of this era.
  2. Razer Iskur: its unique flip-up lumbar draws rave reviews from influential esports pros.
  3. Razer Enki: a racing-style alternative to the Iskur with less adjustable features.
  4. Noblechairs Hero: flat seat, integrated lumbar, 2-year warranty.
  5. Noblechairs Epic: a Hero alternative with a classic external lumbar support pillow.
  6. Herman Miller Embody: an $1845 office chair with next-level extras and a 12-year warranty.
  7. DXRacer Craft: depth-adjustable lumbar + magnetic headrest + 2 size options.
  8. AndaSeat Kaiser 3: a functional Titan Evo replication — with a softer, chunkier seat.
  9. Respawn Flexx: an affordable gaming-office hybrid with a 3-year warranty.
  10. Respawn 110: this cheap racer with 1D arms is a FaZe Clan favorite.

Footnotes

  1. ChairsFX Spreadsheet. ‘Top esports team chairs of 2023’, November 8, 2023. Check the spreadsheet + source links (accessed November 9, 2023).
  2. MillerKnoll. ‘Herman Miller Named Official Partner Of EA’s APEX Legends Global Series Championship’ July 7, 2022. Read the press release (accessed November 9, 2023).
  3. DXRacer. ‘Esports Partnerships’. https://www.dxracer.com/pages/esports (accessed November 9, 2023).
  4. AndaSeat. ‘AndaSeat Officially Became The Designated Chair of 2023 PEL’. May 19, 2023, https://www.andaseat.com/blogs/news/andaseat-officially-became-the-designated-chair-of-2023-pel (accessed November 9, 2023).
  5. Simon Huang. ‘Secretlab FY2022 revenue up 18%, but profit declines’. February 2, 2023, https://www.techinasia.com/secretlab-fy2022-revenue-18-profit-declines (accessed November 9, 2023).
  6. Ninjas in Pyjamas. ‘We master the art of sitting’. https://nip.gl/pages/we-master-the-art-of-sitting (accessed November 9, 2023).
  7. Razer.com. ‘The Chair Of Champions’. https://www.razer.com/campaigns/edg-edition-razer-enki-x (accessed November 9, 2023).
  8. Radina Koutsafti. ‘RESPAWN CEO and founding member Preston Gardner acquires company’. April 19, 2023, https://esportsinsider.com/2023/04/respawn-ceo-preston-gardner-acquisition (accessed November 9, 2023).

Anil Ramsey

Anil Ramsey

I'm the ChairsFX founder and Chief Editor. I'm a member of the OSHA Education Center Association (OECA), with an OSHA Ergonomics Certification. Beyond these credentials, I've been hands-on testing the world's finest ergonomic desk chairs since 2018. Learn more about me and this website on the About Us page.


 

Table of Contents

  1. Chair Partners: Top-50 Esports Teams
    1. Secretlab Titan: Industry Leader
    2. Razer Iskur & Enki
    3. Noblechairs Hero & Epic
    4. Herman Miller Embody Gaming Chair
    5. DXRacer Craft Series
    6. AndaSesat Kaiser 3
    7. Respawn Gaming Chairs
  2. Best Pro Esports Chair Conclusion
    1. The Best Pro Esports Gaming Chair Is…

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