Best Cheap Gaming Chairs Under $350 For Short, Wide Sizes
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Big and tall gaming chairs are best for people taller than 6’0″ (182 cm). Shorter people with thick hips might find XL seats too deep for their legs. Luckily, average sizes with thicker proportions have solid options. This review covers the best affordable (under $350) gaming chairs with wide, spacious seats.
Most ‘big and tall’ gaming chairs are for thick sizes (up to 400 pounds) with long legs. Thick sizes with shorter legs might find these chairs ill-fitting.
On the flip side, most gaming chairs priced under $200 come with bladed seat edges. These are suitable for people of average height with slim figures.
This article reviews the best cheap chairs with wide, non-bladed seats.
This review covers affordable options suited for thicker sizes. Across the board, these have seats with flat, non-bladed edges. That ensures the most possible space for thick legs and wide hips.
Seat Width x Depth Benchmarks For Average, Thick Sizes
Beyond a flat seat style, buyers should look for appropriate seat dimensions for their body type.
Seat WidthSeat Depth
The first dimension to look out for is the width of the seat. Among the best premium XL gaming chairs, here are two of the widest (suited for the absolute thickest butts):
Inner and outer seat width examples L-R: Secretlab Titan XL; AKRacing Master Max.
Thick sizes shorter than 6’0″ might find XL chair seats too deep for their legs. That will pull your knees forward and distort your posture. A good fit leaves a small gap between the back of your knees and the seat’s lip.
L-R: a good fit with a gap between the knees and seat lip; a seat too deep for the user.
As an example, Secretlab Titan chairs come in 3 sizes. Secretlab rates the medium for sizes 5’7″ to 6’2″ (good for my size). The Titan XL is for sizes 5’11” to 6’9″. I stand 5’9″ (177 cm) — two inches shorter than the XL’s 5’11” minimum.
The medium-sized Titan (left) fits my 5’9″ size; the XL version’s seat looks too deep for my legs.
You can see the result for yourself. The medium chair (rated to fit my size) leaves a nice gap behind my knees. In comparison, the XL chair’s seat depth is a touch excessive for my leg length.
Keep these benchmarks in mind as we review the best affordable gaming chairs with wide seats. If you need more sizing help, see these guides:
The Knight Series has basic features, 400-pound support, and a 2-year warranty. It’s also a multi-sized gaming chair. It fits slim-to-thick sizes ranging from 5’3″ to 6’1″.
Knight Series chair with a 6’1″ 170-pound model.
The seat’s depth is suitable for both short and average-sized legs. The 21.7″ width is slightly less than the width of super-heavyweight chairs. Even so, there’s plenty of room here for moderately chunky figures.
The Knight’s seat depth and width fits slim to obese sizes from 5’3″ to 6’1″.
The flat, wide seat with enough room to sit cross-legged. It also has a lower-than-average seat height range of 16.3-20.2 inches.
Knight Series Specifications
The Knight Series is the cheapest E-Win gaming chair. Besides its spacious dimensions, it offers basic features and ultra-durable upholstery.
The Knight’s loose lumbar pillow is a great teaching tool for first-time ergonomic chair users.
Unlike most chairs in this price range, its loose lumbar pillow does not come with straps. That means it requires manual adjustment every time you sit down. Although less convenient, it’s a great way to master lumbar support fundamentals on your own.
E-Win Knight Features
Seat: 21.3″ (W) x 19″ (usable depth)
Backrest: 20.5″ (W) x 37.8″ (H)
Seat height: 16.1-19.9″
Size rating: 5’3″ to 6’3″; 400 lbs
Dimensions
Seat width x depth: 21.7″ (W) x 22″ (D)
Backrest width x height: 22.6″ (W) x 33.9″ (H)
Seat height: 16.3″ to 20.2″
Size rating: 5’3″ to 6’1″; 400-pound weight capacity
Buying advice
Few gaming chairs under $200 come with a 2-year warranty — or a 10-year frame warranty. Given the PVC upholstery, you can expect a Knight Series chair for longer than 2 years. Over time, the only part likely to wear down is the padding.
Count on this chair for 2+ years of ergonomic gaming, office work AND lounging time.
Bottom line: the Knight Series is a solid, spacious, rugged gaming chair. If you’ve never tried a gaming chair before, this is a great entry-level model for short, thick sizes.
E-Win’s Revolution Upgraded Champion Series gaming chair closely resembles the Secretlab Titan Evo in design, functionality, and warranty warranty protection. Both models offer excellent value for money with 5-year warranties.
The new Champion CPG chair comes packed with delightful luxury extras.
Revolution Upgraded chairs differ in a few ways. They have a larger weight capacity, softer padding, and a smaller selection of styles:
Spec
Titan Evo
Champion Revolution Upgraded
Armrests
4D with swappable top caps
Same as the Titan
Support
Height x depth-adjustable integrated lumbar; magnetic headrest
CPG chairs offer a unique combination of high weight capacity (400 pounds) and a low seat height range (16.1-19.9″). This low seat height (about 2″ lower than many other chairs) makes them well-suited for individuals with wider body types but shorter statures.
E-Win Champion Features
Armrests: 4D with swappable top caps
Back support: height x depth-adjustable integrated lumbar; magnetic headrest
Seat padding: 55 kg/m³ (semi-squishy)
External lumbar pillow: included
Recline: 85-155°; multifunction tilt (tilt and lock the seat at angles)
Available styles: 5 (3 faux leather, 2 fabric)
Warranty: 2-year base warranty, extendable to 5 years (details)
Dimensions
Seat: 21.3″ (W) x 19″ (usable depth)
Backrest: 20.5″ (W) x 37.8″ (H)
Seat height: 16.1-19.9″
Size rating: 5’3″ to 6’3″; 400 lbs
Buying Advice
Short stocky gamers with thick hips can enjoy a high-end gaming chair experience with a Champion Series Revolution Upgraded gaming chair.
Tested with a steep 100° recline, this chair supports picture-perfect neutral postures.
It’s over $200 cheaper than the Secretlab Titan, yet also guaranteed for 5 years. Its 55 kg/m³ padding is also a bit softer.
Bottom line: if you want a Titan Evo but can’t afford one, E-Win’s Champion Revolution Upgraded edition is a solid alternative.
The Bossin chair is bussin’ — for thick-bottomed, short-legged types. Beyond E-Win’s offerings, it’s one of the few models suitable for short’n chunky sizes.
Of interest to short people is its extremely low seat height range. You can adjust the seat on this model from 13.4-17.3″. Note that with such a low height range, you’ll also need to pair this chair with a shorter-than-average desk.
Bossin Chair Specifications
Functionally, this is a standard gaming chair with a footrest. It differs with a wide, spacious seat and support for 400 pounds.
Bossin Chair Features
Functionality: fixed armrests; recline to 155°; retractable footrest; rocking function.
Comfort: cold cure foam padding; neck and lumbar support pillows; padded arms.
Warranty: one year.
Dimensions
Seat width x depth: 21.7″ (W) x 22″ (D)
Backrest width x height: 21.8″ (W) x 35.6″ (H)
Seat height: 13.4″ to 17.3″
Size rating: 5’0″ to 6’0″; 400-pound weight capacity
Buying advice
Short and thick people working at a desk should consider one of the preceding E-Win chairs. In contrast, short and wide gamers seeking a healthy living room lounger will appreciate this model.
The build quality isn’t spectacular and the features are basic. On the positive side, its dimensions are ideal for short widebodies. As well, this is one of the cheapest gaming chairs on the market.
Because of the low price, you need not baby these chairs. Stick one in your kid’s bedroom and let them run wild. A year or two later, once the padding flattens out, buy them a replacement.
People shorter than 6’0″ seeking ultra-wide seating have two affordable alternatives:
Cheap Ergo Office Chairs For Short People
The best affordable mid-back office chairs for short people cost $210-$729 and fit sizes 5’3″ and up. The top-rated Steelcase Series 1 has a 19.2″ seat width and support for 300 pounds.
Top left clockwise: Nouhaus Palette; Herman Miller Aeron; Steelcase Series 1; Sidiz T50; NeueChair.
A few other models in this genre have similar dimensions. Read this roundup to review them all:
Those wanting a wider fit have plenty of options among the best big and tall ergo office chairs. These models typically fit sizes 5’6″ and taller.
The Raynesys XL chair supports 400 pounds with a clean, modern style.
For example, the Raynesys Big and Tall Office Chair (Price not available on Amazon) supports 400 pounds with a 21″ seat (for sizes 5’6″ and taller). For similar options, see this:
Short, thick sizes looking for a good gaming chair fit have three options to consider. E-Win chairs (with 5-year warranties) offer the best value. Summary of options:
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