" Don't buy a gaming chair! " What are gaming chairs really like? How ergonomic are they? And above all: Can gaming chairs compete with conventional office swivel chairs? The video by Gamer Nexus, which went viral on YouTube at the end of 2020, showed that at least racing seats can't.
The topic is currently on everyone's lips, as many office workers have had to deal with working from home and their workplace setup for the very first time since the start of the pandemic. The main question is often: Which chair is right for you ? And how can you tell if agaming chair will ergonomically support you in a fatigue-free sitting position? We want to answer these questions for you and have compiled three factors that make a gaming chair a good office chair for you. Let's get started!
1. Your gaming chair adjusts itself to you.
For your gaming chair to reliably support you in the office and promote a fatigue-free sitting posture, its features are crucial. Your gaming chair needs to provide completely individualized support for you and your body, and this only works if it can be adjusted accordingly. Therefore, for a gaming chair to be suitable for your work situation at your desk, it needs the exact same adjustment options as an ergonomic office chair . The Gamechanger, for example, incorporates these features, which is why our customers also like to use it in their home offices.
- Height-adjustable seat surface , suitable selection for body size .
- Synchronous mechanism : The seat and backrest move in sync with the body, so you can relieve your muscles and blood vessels.
- Lockable backrest : You should be able to release the backrest and adjust it to your body weight so that you are supported against fatigue in an upright sitting position and can still lean forward and backward.
- Height-adjustable, pre-shaped backrest or adjustable lumbar support: Because everyone is different and the inner curve of the lumbar spine is not at the same height for everyone.
- Seat depth adjustment : Your feet need to be firmly planted on the ground and your knees need to be at the correct angle - only then will it fit!
- 4D armrests : Armrests serve to support your neck and shoulder muscles. Therefore, they must be adjustable in height, depth, and width.
2. Inviting seating comfort for a motivational boost
Let's be honest, everyone feels more comfortable in an inviting workspace. Of course, what exactly constitutes an inviting atmosphere is subjective, and that's precisely the beauty of working from home: you can truly express yourself . The fact is, everyone prefers sitting in a comfortable chair to an uncomfortable one that causes back pain. This is where an ergonomic gaming chair truly shines, thanks to its design. The traditionally high backrests, combined with pronounced side bolsters, provide the embracing feeling of a wingback chair . The result: those who look forward to their workspace and enjoy sitting down get a real motivational boost. You know yourself – those who enjoy coming to work because they feel comfortable at their workstation are definitely more productive. This means that work time tends to fly by , and you end the day with outstanding results. At least, that's what our satisfied customers, who are currently using the Gamechanger in their home offices, tell us.
For those who value high-quality materials in addition to ergonomics, comfort can be further enhanced. For example, breathable synthetic leather without toxic plasticizers , like the kind we use in our Gamechanger, can significantly improve your seating comfort. High quality standards ensure that chemical odors and unpleasant sweating in the summer are definitely avoided. However, the real game-changer lies in the additional options for specific seating needs . The choice of extra viscoelastic padding or a coccyx relief seat is not a given on the market. We believe it's crucial that prolonged sitting at your desk doesn't cause pain or disrupt your concentration. With this offering, we aim to help you enjoy sitting at your desk without discomfort.
3. Office swivel chairs with a better design
The trend started with racing seats, which were essentially copied from cars and then mounted on a gas spring and chair base. Unfortunately, they completely disregard ergonomic requirements, as they entirely ignore the demands of the work environment on the body. A gaming chair that truly benefits you is, therefore, honestly an office swivel chair – just with a more modern and appealing design. Anyone who truly understands the demands placed on PC gamers quickly realizes that these demands are hardly different from those of people who have to work at a computer. Ultimately, esports players often have even higher demands. That's why a good, ergonomic gaming chair must be equipped with at least all the features offered by an ergonomic office chair. Thus, the Gamechanger officially originated in the ergonomic office swivel chair segment and, thanks to its customizability, ultimately becomes whatever you make it .
Ergonomic gaming chairs are better than office chairs
So you see: An ergonomic gaming chair is in no way inferior to an ergonomic office chair – provided the ergonomic factors are right. Points 2 and 3 can even make an excellent gaming chair a better office chair , as the difference lies primarily in the greater comfort and more appealing design. While an office chair needs to project a professional image, different standards apply at your home desk. Here, the focus is often on the interplay between the chair and the interior design, which is why we at Gamechanger place great emphasis on the customizability of our ergonomic gaming chairs. You can design your Gamechanger according to your own rules . Whether you prefer a sophisticated and elegant look, a sporty style, a functional design, or even one that reflects your corporate identity is entirely up to you.
Are you now really keen to play through the whole thing? Then be your own outfitter with the Gamechanger Configurator and choose the most important parameters for your perfect back line.
