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Review on ๐ŸŽฎ Ultimate Ergonomic Gaming Chair: Focuseat Office Chair with Headrest, Lumbar Support, 3D Arm Rest, and Adjustable Height - Premium PU Leather, Swivel Computer Chair with Seat Lock - Large Sized PC Chair for Adults by Heather Collier

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Ok chair, unreasonably priced (see details)

I'd be lying if I said I've ever believed in "gaming chairs", at least anywhere in this price range. And here we are with the Focuseat Ergonomic Gaming Office Chair with Headrest and Lumbar Support (Grey). My theory is that you start with a 'regular' office chair, add a backrest that looks like a racing seat from a car, and maybe add some extra padding, wild looking vinyl, or some RGB. I wasn't 100% sure I was going to go with the Focuseat but was hoping for a decent seat overall. From some perspective, my everyday lift is the Herman Miller Classic Aeron - I don't expect any chair under $400 to be that good feels. The Focuseat arrived in a large and heavy box (around 50 pounds) which I thought was nice in terms of stability. Everything arrived piecemeal, which is typical, but most of the equipment was already installed on the chair. While not necessarily that uncommon, it was a little odd that all the screws had threadlocker on them. I mean, I think screw lock is a good idea for anything that wobbles or vibrates (like a chair), but I don't like having the screws already installed. Even so, you will need to remove 10 screws and replace the correct one to secure the baseplate and levers. The rollers are extended and the cylinder is lowered (as is the telescopic cover). Structurally, the biggest difference from most cheap office chairs is the presence of a rocker arm (on the right side). This means that the seatback is attached to the hinges and not to the L-bracket under the seat cushion. It came with a combination wrench/screwdriver, but that's junk. You'll be much happier if you use a ratchet screwdriver with a hex bit. Assembly took less than 5 minutes. As for the chair, several features struck me. Firstly, the casters move well even on the carpet. Second, the arms adjust quite well, but the width offset isn't controlled by the screw knob. If you need to adjust it (really just an inch), you'll need a hex screwdriver or wrench. Third, the tilt angle is adjustable over a wide range (like a dentist's chair). Fourth, the seat cushion and backrest seem to be filled with stone! Okay, that's an exaggeration, but it's no exaggeration to say that this chair is MUCH the most durable I've seen and feels very close to hard plastic. Maybe it will loosen up over time? I mentioned that above, but I really think that the lack of comfort is this chair's biggest weakness. Given that foam can still shrink and sag over time, maybe it's worth buying a hard chair like this and adding something like a Purple Royal seat cushion to it? Maybe the other thing (and YMMV) is that I will NEVER attend a work video conference in a chair that looks like this. In terms of value, the $240 price tag (at the time of this review, including a $50 discount coupon) doesn't seem particularly competitive, as most chairs in this price range also have some level of hip (or leg) support. .

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Senior Citizen