Big gamers need big chairs because no one on this planet wants to feel cramped like a sardine. A good gaming throne should feel like your own personal paradise. Superior comfort for long hours of gaming is of the utmost importance. In this comprehensive guide, I share my expertly chosen best big and tall gaming chair picks. The chairs in this guide are real-deal, heavy-duty gaming chairs that comfortably support more than 99% of earthlings.

In just a few magical minutes, you’ll learn which 5 models are the best on the market, check out individual reviews of each throne, and see what current owners are saying. Under each review, I share my findings in the pros & cons according to the trends I identified in user reports. This way, you know precisely what to expect from a chair before you buy it. Since nothing in this wonderful world is perfect, it’s important to be aware of those precious pros & cons.

Let’s start with my Top 5 chart that lists all the most important key specs of each chair in this guide.

Best Big & Tall Gaming Chair Reviews

Once you step into the big & tall gaming chair environment, you’ll find bigger seats, heavy-duty class 4 gas lifts ready for commercial use, taller backrests, and seats that are higher off the ground. This means that short users will want to steer clear or their legs could end up dangling.

When I put my guide together, I chose chairs from each price range to fit everyone’s budget. My current favorite gaming chair brand is AKRacing, which helped land their chair at the top of my list. The same two companies hold the #1 and #2 spots on my current list of top-rated gaming chairs under $300.

Below, I share my thoughts on each chair along with the promised pros & cons according to owner reports. In just a few minutes, you’ll learn everything you need to know about these awesome chairs before choosing one as your next throne.

#1) AKRacing Masters Series Max (AK-MAX)

The AKRacing Master Series epitomizes what the best big and tall gaming chair should be. Before we look at some of the features, I want to say that AKRacing as a company is awesome. The company started as a real car racing seat manufacturer before entering the gaming realm. This equals true race car seat engineering touches in your gaming chair.

On top of that, the company owns its own factory and builds all of its chairs in-house. This isn’t a company that imports white-label chairs from China and slaps its logo on it. AKRacing offers top-notch R&D and quality control that you just won’t find from budget gaming chair brands.

Now that you know a bit about AKRacing, let’s check out the masterpiece that is the AK-MAX. Here’s a list of features that make this chair one of the best heavy-duty gaming chairs on the market:

The diesel base allows the user to recline a full 180º without tipping. That’s just pure awesomeness. The 4D armrests enable complete adjustability for PC gaming and all types of gaming. No collisions between your armrests and desk to worry about. Then there are the comfort touches including the adjustable neck and lumbar cushions, an extra-wide flat seat with a thick layer of cold-cured foam.

One feature I really, really like to see is the quality of the PU leather. AKRacing backs its PU leather with a 5-year guarantee. That’s just amazing. Most people don’t realize that not all PU leather is the same. There are different grades. Cheap chairs also feature PU leather, however, it tends to flake. This leads to a chair that looks like an alligator attacked it after year one.

If you do the math, you get a 5-year guarantee on this chair’s materials and a 10-year on the frame. Most cheap chairs are kaput after a year. Even the cheapest gaming chairs (that are actually worth buying) cost about 100 bucks. Times that by 5, and it’s a lot more than the AKRacing chair costs. That’s definitely something to keep in mind before you buy a chair because a smart upfront investment can save you 100s in the long run.

Below are the pros & cons I found reported by owners in the AKRacing AK-MAX reviews:

#2) DXRacer King Series (DOH/KS06/NW)

Of the 5 chairs in this guide, the DXRacer King Series DOH/KS06/NW is currently the most expensive, but like AKRacing, you get what you pay for when you invest in a DXRacer chair. Having said that, I’ve noticed a lot of haters popping up to take shots at DXRacer chairs, and I really have no clue if they’re real or competitors because DXRacer chairs are awesome.

If you read authentic positive reviews, you’ll quickly realize why DXRacer is one of the top gaming chair brands, if you don’t already. The biggest drawback to any DXRacer chair is the high price, and since the company is well-known for its premium chairs, there is that extra money the company can charge for the DX name. Does that mean the chairs aren’t incredible and you’re just paying for the name? Heck no!

The King Series is DXRacer’s heavy-duty series for the big & tall. The feature I like the most is the diesel base. All you have to do is take one quick look at it to know this chair is built like a tank. If you were concerned about the handful of tipping forward complaints about the AKRacing chair, the DXRacer base quells those concerns. DXRacer advertises 8+ hours of comfort for marathon gaming sessions, and this number is a modest one.

The casters featured in this chair are even bigger than the AK-MAX at 3″. Other than that difference, the heavy-duty features are mostly the same. While I do love the AKRacing frame, I believe that DXRacer frames are the absolute best, and DX even stands behind them with a lifetime warranty. Do keep in mind that DXRacer chairs often don’t recline as far back as other chairs, and the King Series offers a 135º max recline angle. Lastly, I want to highlight that the hydraulic unit in this chair is imported from Germany, not China.

These are the pros & cons I found reported by owners in the DXRacer King Series reviews:

#3) VERTAGEAR S-Line 2000 (VG-SL2000)

Now let’s check out the 2000 series by VERTAGEAR. VERTAGEAR is another one of the top contenders in the gaming chair realm, and its chairs are priced similarly to AKRacing – lower than DXRacer. I’ll start off by saying that I love the all-black/carbon model of the VG-SL2000. It’s perhaps the most awesome-looking chair of the 5 in this guide. The second feature that pops out to me is the extra-wide base. When you look at this chair straight on from the front, you’ll see what I’m talking about.

Like the AK-MAX, the SL2000 features 2.5″ heavy-duty PU casters, a reinforced aluminum alloy 5-star base, a class 4 gas lift, and of course, a diesel steel frame. One of the coolest features offered by this chair is the “slide-in” backrest that makes assembly ridiculously easy. This is also great for those times you may want to bring your chair out of the house (if that ever happens).

I put together a couple of features to be aware of before selecting this chair over the others:

Here are the pros & cons I found reported by users in the VERTAGEAR SL2000 reviews:

#4) Killabee Big and Tall (8212)

Killabee is one of my favorite mid-range to budget gaming chair brands, and the 8212 seat is their best model. If you don’t want to fork out the cash for a DXRacer or AKRacing chair, then the 8212 is the first chair you should be looking at before going further down the budget highway. Users with wide frames will be happy to see that this chair offers a flat seat similar to the AK-MAX, so forget worrying about chair wings digging into your thighs.

In case you missed the specs in the Top 5 chart, you’ll also be happy to know that this rock-solid beast of a chair supports up to a whopping 400lbs. The seat dimensions are 21.7″ W x 20.5″ D, which is just a hair narrower than the AK-MAX seat, yet it’s still one of the biggest flat seats available. One comfort feature I’m fond of is the additional layer of memory foam in the seat, plus a memory foam lumbar support pillow. Overall, this is one of – if not – the best heavy-duty gaming chair for the money, and it’s sold by a reputable company that stands behind its products.

#5) GTRACING Heavy-Duty Gaming Chair (GT901)

My top budget pick for big & tall users is undoubtedly the GTRACING GT901. Compared to DXRacer and AKRacing chairs, this one costs considerably less, and it’s still a top-notch chair. The first thing I noticed about this chair is the cushy seat with low wings. Compared to the DXRacer King Series, the wings don’t come up as high. One feature you might love that the other 4 chairs don’t bring to the table is a retractable footrest. The max recline of 170º with a retractable footrest makes for a blissful experience between gaming sessions.

One drawback to consider that pops up in the mid-range and budget departments is smaller casters. If you plan to use the chair on carpet, it won’t roll around as smoothly as 2.5″ and 3″ casters offered by DXRacer and AKRacing chairs. However, it’s impossible to get all the most premium features in this price range. Outside of that drawback, there aren’t many bad things I can say about this chair. GTRACING is one of the more reputable budget brands, and its chairs even manage to come backed by a 1-year warranty.

These are the pros & cons I discovered in the GTRACING GT901 reviews:

Bottom Line

Now that you’ve seen the best big and tall gaming chairs on the market and the pros & cons of owning them, you know what to look for when choosing one. To summarize, I put together a list of some of the features to consider before making your final decision:

If I had to choose just one chair in this guide, I’d stick with the AKRacing AK-MAX. It offers the best value for the money and the most ideal combination of features for big & tall gamers. Enjoy your new throne!

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