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GTRacing Ace S1 Review: Cheap, Slim-Fit Luxury Gaming Chair

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May 21, 2023
Reading Time: 6 mins read
  • By Anil Ramsey

GTRacing is one of the OG cheap gaming chair brands. Since 2013, its Pro Series has reigned as one of the most consistently popular cheap gaming chairs. In 2020, the GTRacing Ace S1 debuted as a luxury upgrade to the Pro Series. That model had firmer padding, a memory foam lumbar pillow, and 4D arms. This GTRacing Ace S1 review covers the 2023 iteration. It’s the same as the original, with 2D arms instead of 4D ones.

GTRacing Ace gaming chair review
Our review paired a 5’8″ model with a blue and black Ace S1 chair.

The GTRacing Pro Series is the longtime flagship of the GTRacing chair collection. It has 2D armrests, adjustable support pillows, mid-grade foam, and a rock-bottom price.

The GTRacing Ace S1 enhances that baseline build with a few luxury extras. The first is firmer padding than the Pro Series chair’s squishier mix.

GTRacing Ace S1 vs Pro Series chair seat closeups and padding densities
The Ace S1 (left) has firmer padding, better PU upholstery, and sharper side bolsters than the Pro Series.

Firmer padding delivers superior postural stability. Over the long term, that yields greater comfort by reducing musculoskeletal stress.

GTRacing Ace S1 and Pro Series chairs front view comparison
The Ace S1 is a smaller chair than the Pro Series with sharper seat bolsters and a strapless lumbar pillow.

Side-by-side, other differences become apparent. The Ace S1 has smaller dimensions and sharper seat side bolsters. Its loose memory foam lumbar pillow also differs from the Pro Series version on straps.

So is the Ace S1 worth paying a bit extra for? This review assesses its pros and cons.

Ace S1 on Amazon $149.99

The GTRacing Pro Series is also available on Amazon for $119.99.

GTRacing Ace S1 Gaming Chair Review

The GTRacing Pro Series is one of the OG cheap gaming chairs. Since 2013, it’s been favored for its comfortable support, ease of use, and rugged, tank-like build.

The Ace S1 is an upgraded ‘luxury’ version of that classic. This section compares its specifications against the Pro Series.

Ace S1 Vs pro Series Chair Features

Our tests for both chairs used a model standing 5’8″ (172 cm) and weighing 155 pounds. She had never used a gaming chair before.

Ace vs Pro Series chair fit demonstrated by a female model
A 5’8″ model showing off the fit in Ace S1 and Pro Series (right) chairs.

But with basic instructions, she easily achieved solid neutral postures in both chairs. Each uses the same trio of components to support neutral postures, with mild variations.

GTRacing Pro Series chair functionality
The Pro Series and Ace S1 chairs share similar adjustable features.

Notably, our model reported the Ace S1’s firmer padding ‘not as comfortable’ as the Pro Series. She also found the Ace chair’s sharp seat bolsters more confining than the milder Pro Series edges.

Ace S1 vs Pro Series Functionality

Spec Ace S1 Pro Series
Armrests 2D 2D
Recline 90-160° 90-160°
Foam density 55 kg/m³ (firmer) 50 kg/m³ (semi-squishy)
Lumbar pillow Strapless memory foam pillow Pillow on straps with standard PU foam
Warranty 5 years (supposedly) 1 year
Amazon price $149.99 $119.99

Ace S1 Chair Sizing

The Ace S1’s seat depth is 1.3″ less than the Pro Series. Even so, its seat lip comes right to the edge of our 5’8″ model’s knees.

Ace S1 vs GTRacing Pro Series seat closeup
Our 5’8″ model found the Ace S1’s sharp seat bolsters and seat depth very snug for her size.

In contrast, despite its deeper seat, the Pro Series seat leaves a good gap between its lip and the back of her knees. That’s because the fat Pro Series pillow pushes her body further away from the backrest.

GTRacing Pro Series vs Ace S1 lumbar pillows
The Ace S1 pillow is flatter and more compressive than the Pro Series version.

In comparison, the Ace S1 memory foam pillow compresses more. That sank our model’s hips deeper into the seat. As a result, there’s a smaller gap between the seat edge and the back of her knees.

Ace S1 Vs Pro Series Dimensions

Our 5’8″ 155-pound model found a comfortable fit in the Pro Series and a snug one in the Ace S1. Anyone shorter than 5’8″ will find the seat too deep for their legs.

Closeup of model sitting in an Ace S1 chair's seat
The Ace S1 seat was a tighter than ideal fit for our 5’8″ (172 cm) 155-pound model.

Also, people heavier than 155-pounds will find the bladed seat edges a very tight squeeze.

Spec Ace S1 Pro Series
Armrests 2D 2D
Recline 90-160° 90-160°
Foam density 55 kg/m³ (firmer) 50 kg/m³ (semi-squishy)
Lumbar pillow Strapless memory foam pillow Pillow on straps with standard PU foam
Seat size 22″ (W) x 21.5″ (D) 21.3″ (W) x 22.8″ (D)
Seat height 18.11″ to 22.44″ 16.92″ to 20.86″
Backrest 21.25″ (W) x 32.67″ (D) 20.8″ (W) x 32.2″ (D)
GTRacing size rating 5’3″ to 5’11”; 330 pounds 4’9″ to 5’9″; 330 pounds
 ChairsFX size rating  5’8″ to 5’9″; 150 pounds 5’6″ to 5’9″; 200 pounds
Amazon price $149.99 $119.99

Bottom line: despite GTRacing’s optimistic size ratings, our tests show the Ace S1 suitable for a very narrow band of users. Only those sized 5’8″ to 5’9″ (172-175) will find a good fit in this chair.

Short person using large chair
Short user in large chair = arm strain, flattened lower back, hips curled forward.

Smaller sizes will find that an overly-deep seat curls their hips and flattens their lower back. After long periods sitting this way, chronic pain is likely. Meanwhile, thicker or taller sizes will feel squashed.

Gaming Chair Sizing Guide: For S, M, & XL Sizes

Ace S1 Vs Pro Series Dimensions

Here’s how the Ace S1 compares to two legit gaming chairs for short people:

Small Titan EVO small AKRacing California Ace S1
Seat 17.7″ (W) x 18.9″ (D) 21″ (W) x 17.7″ (D) 22″ (outer seat width) x  21.5″ (D) 
Backrest 20″ (W) x 32.3″ (H) 21″(W) x 27.7″ (H) 21.25″ (W) x 32.67″ (H)
Seat height 17.7″ to 20.5″ 13.75″ to 17.25″ 18″ to 22.4″
Size rating 4’11” to 5’6″; 285 pounds 4’9″ to 5’6″; 330 pounds 5’3″ to 5’11”; 330 pounds  5’8″ to 5’9″; 150 pounds 
Price $549 from Secretlab $380.04 on Amazon $149.99 on Amazon

The obvious problem is the Ace chair’s excessive seat depth. People shorter than 5’9″ will find the seat lip hits the back of their knees. Another is its bladed seat edges. People thicker than 150 pounds may suffer a circulation-stifling fit that’s way too tight!

Ace S1 Chair Style Options

At present, there are only two models available for sale:

Ace S1 blue gaming chair

Ace S1 Blue

$149.99 on Amazon

Ace S1 white gaming chair

Ace S1 White

$149.99 on Amazon

5-year warranty?

Out of the box, Ace chairs come with a 1-year warranty. On Amazon, GTRacing promotes Ace chairs as having an optional 5-year warranty extension.

However, on the GTRacing website, they only offer an extension from 1-2 years by following these steps:

  1. Post a photo of your chair on social media (FB, Twitch, Reddit, Youtube, Twitter).
  2. Email a screenshot of your post to support ‘at’ gtracing.com. That qualifies you for a warranty extension.

Is this ‘extension’ legit? I get the feeling it’s a marketing ploy to sell more chairs than actual added value. I wouldn’t count on it as a buying incentive.

Where To Buy Ace S1 Gaming Chairs

  1. GTRacing sells Ace S1 chairs on Amazon for $149.99.
  2. Ace S1 chairs are also available on the GTRacing website for $189.99.

GTRacing Ace S1 Chair Conclusion

The Ace S1 is — in some ways — a nice upgrade over the GTRacing Pro Series. Its firmer padding delivers more consistent long-term support. The memory foam lumbar pillow adds more comfortable support than the Pro Series one.

Front and rear views of woman sitting in a GTRacing Ace S1 Series gaming chair
The Ace S1 provides excellent value for money — but only for sizes 5’8″ to 5’9″ under 150 pounds.

On the flip side, the Ace S1 chair’s dimensions limit its appeal. For one thing, its sharp bladed edges provide a narrow fit that’s ideal for short bodies. However, based on our tests, the seat is too deep for sizes shorter than 5’8″.

Ace S1 on Amazon $149.99

Therefore, this chair is a good pick only for sizes 5’8″ to 5’9″ weighing less than 150 pounds. If you fall outside of that range, don’t worry. You can use the Ace chair as a functional cheap gaming chair template:

Core ergonomic functions on an Ace S1 chair
All cheap gaming chairs support good posture with the same trio of key features as the Ace S1 chair.

Then, use our model as a sizing reference, plus the Ace chair’s seat dimensions. Using those, you can browse other cheap gaming chairs to find a good fit.

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Table of Contents

  1. GTRacing Ace S1 Gaming Chair Review
    1. Ace S1 Vs pro Series Chair Features
    2. Ace S1 Chair Sizing
    3. Ace S1 Chair Style Options
    4. 5-year warranty?
    5. Where To Buy Ace S1 Gaming Chairs
  2. GTRacing Ace S1 Chair Conclusion

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