Twitch is the world’s most active game streaming platform. Kick.com recently surpassed Youtube as the world’s second most active. Its ascendancy began when xQc migrated from Twitch in June 2023. Days after, Amouranth (one of Twitch’s top female streamers) joined. Now, many top streamers have migrated as well. Here’s a look at the gaming chairs used by the top gaming streamers on Kick.com.
Kick was founded in 2022 with backing by the founder of Stake.com, a crypto gambling site. The platform isn’t as strict as Twitch: gambling, edgy IRL, and hot tub bikini streams are allowed.
Kick also pays 95% of subscription earnings to creators. In comparison, Twitch pays out 50%. Higher payouts and looser rules are the big reasons so many gaming streamers are making the migration.
xQc and Amouranth left Twitch to stream on Kick in June 2023. A few days after, Kick blew past Youtube Gaming to become the world’s second-most active streaming platform(1).
Notably, some of the most-watched Kick streamers are not gamers(2). Instead, streamers like n3on (ranked #2) and Westcol (#5) do in real life (IRL streamers). Others (like #6 Mellstroy) only do gambling streams. A good chair isn’t as relevant in these genres.
Chairs Used By Top Kick Streamers
Kick launched as a streaming platform on October 18, 2022. In the past five months, A-list streamers like xQc, Amouranth, Tfue, and Nickmercs have all joined.
With such a young platform, ranking the top Kick streamers by follower counts doesn’t reflect the significant streamers right now. Ranking by highest average viewers(3) shows n3on, AdinRoss, and twenty-one gambling streams.
Ranking the most-watched Kick Streamers(2) shows streaming hours x average viewers. This gives the most accurate listing of the most relevant Kick streamers of the moment.
Among the most-watched, I’ve picked out those who stream video gameplay. Playing video games for long periods — while gaining global streaming cloud — makes the chairs that they use relevant.
- Adin Ross (ranked #1): Secretlab Titan Automobili Lamborghini
- xQc (ranked #3): Steelcase Leap
- Tfue (unranked, new to to the platform): Embody x Logitech G Gaming Chair
- SXB (ranked #4): Leader X-Series gaming chair
- YourRAGE (ranked #8): Generic office chair
- Maherco (ranked #10): Embody gaming chair
- NickMercs (ranked #11): Steelcase Gesture
- Amouranth (ranked #15): Herman Miller Cosm
Adin Ross: Titan Automobili Lamborghini
Kick Rank: #1 | Channel
Adin Ross started streaming GTA V and NBA 2K in 2018. In 2020, Lebron James showed up in one of his NBA 2K streams, skyrocketing him to streaming superstardom. Twitch banned him for hateful content in Feb. 2023. Shortly after, Ross moved to Kick.com.
These days, in between his IRL streams, Adin streams Fortnite and COD: Modern Warfare 3. His chair of choice is a Secretlab Titan Evo Automobili Lamborghini edition.
This model is priced $200 higher than other Secretlab Titan chairs. Clad in Ash suede upholstery with crisp green accents, it provides a decadent, luxurious sitting experience for those (like Adin) who can afford it.
Titan Evo Overview
- Concept: a full-back luxury gaming chair with a magnetic headrest and height x depth-adjustable lumbar.
- Sizing: small, medium, and XL sizes (4’11” to 6’9″)
- Warranty: 5 years
Pros
- Easy to use
- Comfortable support for long sitting periods
- High quality build
- Superb after-care support
Cons
- The Automobili Lamborghini is pricier than other Titan chairs
xQc: Steelcase Leap
Kick Rank: #3 | Channel
xQc (Félix Lengyel) left Twitch for Kick in June 2023. Since his migration, he’s gained 591,264 followers. He currently ranks behind non-gamers Adin Ross and n3on as Kick’s third most-watched streamer. Since mid-2022, xQC has been using a Buzz Blue Steelcase Leap V2 ergonomic office chair.
Over the past few years, xQc has cycled through a few high-end ergonomic chairs. At the start of 2022, he was using a Herman Miller Aeron. Halfway through the year, he started using his Steelcase Leap.
In 2021, xQc spent most of the year atop a Blue Grotto Herman Miller Embody chair.
By switching over to Steelcase, he’s now exploring the merits of Herman Miller’s largest office chair competitor.
Steelcase Leap
The Leap is the original Steelcase ergonomic chair. It debuted in 1998 as the Steelcase version of Herman Miller’s Aeron chair. It has a different shape and smaller armrest adjustment range, but otherwise similar features.
Like most Steelcase chairs, it has a height-adjustable lumbar plus a lumbar curve that’s built into the backrest. As a reference, here’s my 5’9″ size in Leap and Steelcase Gesture chairs:
Both chairs have built-in lumbar curves a touch too low for my 5’9″ size. Even so, the height-adjustable sliding lumbar compensates well.
Leap Chair Features
Steelcase released the Leap in 1999 as an alternative to the Herman Miller Aeron (released in 1994). The Aeron’s bladed seat edges prevent users from putting their feet up; the Leap’s promote freedom. It also differs with a padded fabric seat and backrest.
- Concept: a lumbar-powered office chair with a padded fabric seat and backrest
- Seat: 19.25″ (W) x 15.75-18.75″ (D)
- Size rating: 5’4″ to 6’2″ tall; 400 lbs
- Warranty: 12 years
Pros
- Easy to use
- Comfortable
- Has a 12-year warranty
Cons
- Boring, cubicle-style aesthetics
- Many chairs provide similar support for much less money
Bottom line: if you’re looking for a fully-loaded alternative to the Aeron, the Leap is the first chair to consider.
Steelcase Leap Price not available on Amazon
Learn more: Steelcase Leap Vs Other Elite Chairs
Tfue: Herman Miller Embody
Kick Rank: unranked | Channel
Twitch mega-streamer Tfue went offline for a break in June 2023. In late November, he returned on Kick. Just weeks into his Kick stint, he’s not yet ranked for followers or viewership. Since 2021, he’s been using Herman Miller Embody chairs.
Since early 2022, Tfue has been using an Embody x Logitech G gaming chair. A year earlier, he was using an all black Embody office edition. Both models have the same functionality; gaming editions differ with unique styling and an extra layer of seat padding.
Before switching to Embody chairs, Tfue was a longtime gaming chair user. He started his streaming career in 2014 atop a DXRacer Drifting Series. In 2018, he started using a white Maxnomic Pro.
Significantly, the Embody is a risky pick for first-time ergonomic chair users. In contrast, it’s an incredible option for those with enough experience to manage its complex settings.
Embody Chair Concept
The Logitech G x Embody Gaming chair is almost the same as the office version. It differs with an extra layer of seat padding and a funky blue backrest.
Unlike other ergonomic chairs, the Embody doesn’t have an adjustable lumbar support system. Instead, its 3D Pixelated backrest is designed to support the upper spine as a first priority.
Once properly adjusted, the backrest should ‘cup’ your upper spine to ‘suspend’ it up against gravity. With the right configuration, the support it provides feels fantastic.
On the downside, getting the Backfit angle set just right is tricky. I needed help from Herman Miller retail staff to figure it out. Those who get it wrong may suffer consequences.
Finally, there’s a tradeoff. One the positive side, the Embody’s upper back support works like nothing else on the market. On the downside, while prioritizing upper back support, lumbar support is almost non-existent.
As a result, while overall posture looks good in an Embody chair, expect a flat lower back curve while you sit!
Embody Chair Overview
- Concept: The angle-adjustable backrest supports the upper back curve
- Seat: 23.25″ (W) x 20.3″ (D) seat
- Size rating: 5’4″ to 6’2″; 300 lbs
- Warranty: 12 years
Pros
- Gorgeous Pixelated backrest
- Spacious seat pan
- Excellent build quality
- Provides incredible back support — with proper configuration and usage.
Cons
- The built-in lumbar support isn’t usable
- The upper back support concept is tricky to get right.
- The armrests are only 2D adjustable.
Learn more: Embody Gaming Chair Technical Review
Embody Gaming Chair from Herman Miller $1845
Embody Office editions are also available from Herman Miller for $1895.
SXB: Leader X-Series Gaming Chair
Kick Viewership Rank: #4 | Channel
SXB (aka SHoNgxBoNg) is a Saudi Arabian streamer who got famous playing Fortnite. Previously on Twitch, he started streaming on Kick in October 2023.
In most of his Kick streams, he uses a 554-Leader Game Chair, made by Saudi Arabian company LeadersChairs. It’s upholstered in PVC leatherette and comes with 4D armrests and a footrest. In USD, its SAR 799 price tag works out to $213.
YourRAGE: Generic Office Chair
Kick Rank: #8 | Channel
On August 16, 2023, YourRAGE signed a 2-year deal with Kick. The same day, he also joined Faze Clan as content creator(4). Over the previous few years, he accumulated clout on Twitch as a major Just Chatting content creator.
His basic gaming setup (wired earplugs and cheap chair) implies that he’s still getting a feel for his new opportunity.
YourRAGE uses a cheap office chair with fixed (non-adjustable) armrests. I’m not sure of the exact model. Here’s a popular Amazon equivalent:
Maherco: Embody Gaming Chair
Kick Rank: #10 | Channel
Maher Sultaneh (aka Maherco) is a Turkish Kick streamer and former Fornite pro player. His Youtube channel has 4.8 million subscribers, yet he rarely posts content there. In contrast, he streams daily on Kick.
Maherco uses a black Embody gaming chair. This is a variation of the Embody x Logitech G chair with cyan accents. Maherco’s model is all-back, with white accents on the caster wheels and armrest control knobs.
Beyond graphite frame Embody gaming chairs, there are also two variations with white frames. Learn more in this Embody Gaming Chair Review
Embody Gaming Chair from Herman Miller $1845
Embody Office editions are also available from Herman Miller for $1895.
NICKMERCS: Steelcase Gesture
Kick Viewership Rank: #11 | Channel
Nickmercs (Nicholas Kolcheff) is an American Kick streamer and part-owner of FaZe Clan. In a 2019 setup tour, he showed off his Steelcase Gesture chair. Four years later, he’s still using the same chair.
The Gesture is Steelcase’s flagship ergonomic chair. It’s a traditional lumbar-powered chair with excellent armrest adjustability and some fancy tilting functions. differs with a lower price and even better armrest adjustability.
Gesture Overview
- Concept: a standard lumbar-powered concept with extra-adjustable arms and fancy recline functions.
- Seat: 19.25″ (W) x 15.75 to 18.75″ (D)
- Size rating: 5’4″ to 6’2″; up to 400 pounds
- Warranty: 12 years
Pros
- Very easy to use
- Robust adjustments suit a range of body types
- Cheaper than Herman Miller’s flagship chairs
Cons
- Despite superior adjustability, the armrests don’t support healthy mobile computing.
- The fabric-upholstered seat isn’t as flashy as the Aeron’s mesh.
Learn more: Steelcase Gesture vs other elite office chairs.
Amouranth: Herman Miller Cosm
Kick Viewership Rank: #15 | Channel
Amouranth ( Kaitlyn Siragusa) isn’t known for her gaming streams. Rather, she rose to fame as a cosplayer, dancer, and hot tub streamer. Recently, she’s been doing a lot of Just Chatting streams atop a high-back Herman Miller Cosm chair.
The Cosm is for people who don’t want complex adjustable functions. It’s a self-adjusting chair — users can only adjust the seat height and armrests.
Its tilting functions are weight-activated: as the user leans back, the chair’s plastic frame flexes. That keeps the lower back supporting while also sync-tilting the seat upwards.
Amouranth uses a high-back version with adjustable arms. There are also low and mid-back options, plus a choice of adjustable, leaf-style, or no armrests.
Cosm Overview
- Concept: a self-adjusting chair that supports good posture by adapting to the user’s movements.
- Seat: 20.5″ (W) x 15.9″ (D)
- Size rating: 5’3″ to 6’1″; 350 lbs
- Warranty: 12 years
Pros
- Very easy to use (few adjustable components)
- Weight-activated auto-tilting features
- Ease of use and versatile sizing makes this a solid shared office chair
Cons
- No adjustable lumbar support or tilt-lock recline
- Costs as much as Embody and Aeron chairs (despite having less adjustability).
Learn more: Cosm Chair Variations Review.
What Chairs Do Other Pros Use?
Find below gaming chairs used by top Twitch streamers, pro esports teams, and Youtube Gaming streamers:
Chairs Used By Top Twitch Streamers
Three out of the eight most-watched Kick streamers use Herman Miller chairs (37.5%). Among the top nine Twitch streamers, 5/9 also use Herman Miller chairs (55.5%).
Here are the top 9, plus their follower counts (as of November 2023):
- Ninja (18.8 million followers): Embody Gaming Chair
- AuronPlay (15.8 million): Secretlab Titan 2020 Deadmau5
- Ibai (15.3 million): Secretlab Titan 2020 Stealth
- Rubius (14.7 million): Drift Gaming Rubius Edition
- TheGrefg (11.7 million): various cheap gaming chairs
- Tfue (11.4 million): Herman Miller Embody
- JuanSGuarnizo (11.1 million): Embody Office Chair
- Shroud (10.7 million): Herman Miller Embody
- Pokimane (9.36 million): Herman Miller Aeron Remastered
There also seems to be a cultural chair preference in play. Among the top 9 Twitch streamers, 5 are Spanish speakers. Among them, 4/5 use full-back gaming chairs. In contrast, all 4 of the ranking North American streamers use Herman Miller chairs.
Chairs Used By Top Esports Teams
Based on career earnings, ChairsFX analyzed the top 50 pro esports teams of all time (based on career earnings). Among the top 50, 42 are still active. 30 of those 42 have official chair partners.
Secretlab leads the field with 10 partners among the top 50 teams (OG, Team Spirit, Evil Geniuses, Team Secret, Invictus Gaming, Cloud9, T1, Astralis, Vitality).
Razer places second, partnering with OpTic Gaming, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Alliance, Edward Gaming. In total, ten different chair brands are partnered with top 50 teams:
- Secretlab Titan: the dominant pro esports gaming chair of this era.
- Razer Iskur: its unique flip-up lumbar draws rave reviews from influential esports pros.
- Razer Enki: a racing-style alternative to the Iskur with less adjustable features.
- Noblechairs Hero: flat seat, integrated lumbar, 2-year warranty.
- Noblechairs Epic: a Hero alternative with a classic external lumbar support pillow.
- Herman Miller Embody: an $1845 office chair with next-level extras and a 12-year warranty.
- DXRacer Craft: depth-adjustable lumbar + magnetic headrest + 2 size options.
- AndaSeat Kaiser 3: a functional Titan Evo replication — with a softer, chunkier seat.
- Respawn Flexx: an affordable gaming-office hybrid with a 3-year warranty.
- Respawn 110: this cheap racer with 1D arms is a FaZe Clan favorite.
Top Youtuber Gaming Chairs
The ten Youtuber gamers with the most subscribers are a diverse bunch. Beyond gaming, many do reaction videos and comedy sketches.
Like their streaming topics, their chair choices are also varied:
- Pewdiepie (111 million subscribers): Clutch Throttle Pewdiepie Edition
- Fernanfloo (45.5 million): DXRacer Racing Series
- Markiplier (34 million): generic office chair
- Total Gaming (34 million): Secretlab Titan 2020 Charcoal Blue
- Vegetta777 (33.6 million): IKEA Markus
- SSSniperwolf (33 million): Herman Miller Cosm
- Dream (31.2 million): Titan 2022 Stealth
- Mr. Beast Gaming (10.3 million): generic gaming chair
- Jacksepticeye (28.9 million): Herman Miller Aeron
- Thedonato (27.6 million): Aorus Gigabyte
For a detailed breakdown of each Youtuber and their gaming chair, see this feature:
Conclusion
Kick.com launched in October 2022 as a more creator-friendly platform than Twitch. Kick offers a more generous revenue split (95% to creators) and looser community guidelines. Gambling, hot tub, and edgy in-real-life (IRL) streams are allowed.
Yet, the chairs used by the most-watched streamers are quite refined. Five of the top 8 streamers use world-class ergonomic office chairs from Herman Miller or Steelcase:
- Adin Ross (ranked #1): Secretlab Titan Automobili Lamborghini
- xQc (ranked #3): Steelcase Leap
- Tfue (unranked, new to to the platform): Embody x Logitech G Gaming Chair
- SXB (ranked #4): Leader X-Series gaming chair
- YourRAGE (ranked #8): Generic office chair
- Maherco (ranked #10): Embody gaming chair
- NickMercs (ranked #11): Steelcase Gesture
- Amouranth (ranked #15): Herman Miller Cosm
Only two of the top 8 use full-back gaming chairs. For a detailed comparison of these two seating options, see this feature:
Full-Back Gaming Vs Mid-Back Ergonomic Chairs
Footnotes
- Dmytro Murko, ‘Twitch, YouTube, Kick and Rumble — how scandals, streamer transitions and new affiliate programs affected platform activity’. July 14, 2023, https://streamscharts.com/news/twitch-youtube-kick-and-rumble-comparison, (accessed November 30, 2023).
- Twitchmetrics, ‘The Most Watched Kick Streamers, November 2023’. Updated November 29, 2023, https://www.twitchmetrics.net/kick_channels/viewership, (accessed 12 Jan. 2022).
- Twitchmetrics, ‘The Most Popular Kick Streamers, November 2023’. Updated November 29, 2023, https://www.twitchmetrics.net/kick_channels/popularity, (accessed 12 Jan. 2022).
- Richik Bhattacharya, ‘YourRAGE joins FaZe Clan and signs deal with Kick on the same day’. August 14, 2023. Read the source report, (accessed November 30, 2023).
