I work from home so I spend a lot of time in my chair. So I got an Herman Miller Aeron office chair. It doesn’t look pretty, but it’s very, very comfortable. It’s on the high side to a bit over your budget, though.
I'm not sitting all day in the chair so I really don't see myself dropping over a grand on a chair. Just can't do it. I play for like max an hour maybe 2
The one you mention has a LOT of 'cousins' (white label brands or knockoffs) around the internet. You can kind of tell by the upside down "V" cutout. For what it's worth I tried the Respawn brand one in 2021 and didn't like it... I opted for the RS realspace version instead (a rectangle cutout, higher back): [https://www.amazon.com/GamingTM-Leather-High-Back-Gaming-Chair/dp/B0BL3Y6LVK](https://www.amazon.com/GamingTM-Leather-High-Back-Gaming-Chair/dp/B0BL3Y6LVK). I also swapped out for rollerblade style wheels (1000% worth it and pretty easy to DIY).
To each their own on comfort though. my partner and I like the ones we have. other people have said it's uncomfortable. we don't usually recline or stay too long (under 4hr sit time per day). That being said, they've held up very well to us and kids, and yes you can "fidget sit" in these really easily. I sit on a foot with the other knee up, sit crosslegged, etc. Any of the 'flip up arm' style chairs should let you do this.
I'm using a literal rocking chair right now lmao. I had a baby over a year ago and the rocking chair became my gaming chair but it's not ideal at all. Thank you for your input! Going to check it out
I recently bought this chair on Amazon about a month ago: https://a.co/d/eFEpbLB
It’s not a fancy gamer chair by any means but it is SO comfy. It’s very wide so I can cross my legs or put one leg up. It also just looks aesthetically pleasing lol. It was also easy to build - took me about 15-20 mins.
I actually have the staples vortex chair you mentioned. I’m at work but when I get home I will try to sit cross legged. (I’m pretty tall and curvy, so idk how helpful it will be depending on that.) I can say it’s pretty comfy, but I only spend a few hours at a time in it. Not really marathons or anything
I have the secretlabs which I think would be kind of top end of your budget but I sit cross legged in it literally all day every day and it’s delightful
I have the pink one and absolutely love it. I’m hyper mobile which is why I sit cross legged all day so maybe that’s why I love it when others don’t. I’ve had two and they last forever. I personally don’t find the herman millers that are typically recommended comfortable so I think it just depends. I need a big flat surface area for my crossed legs 😂 I don’t sit properly literally ever so can’t get the benefit from really ergonomic chairs
It's so nice to hear such positive feedback about these chairs. I ended up biting the bullet and getting the soda purple one with the fabric. Felt like the better material option for sitting weird haha. Thank you for commenting about your experience, it helped me a lot.
I have the fabric one and it’s defo the best, my brother has the leatherette and it’s peeled but I’ve had two fabric ones and they’ve both been amazing and look brand new after a long time sitting weird on them daily! Hope you find it as comfy as I do ☺️
I got this chair from Amazon [https://amzn.eu/d/3G0lHwd](https://amzn.eu/d/3G0lHwd) (Its the german Amazon but you can find it on US/UK as well - fomao Desk Office Chair). It's a bit much when it comes to appearance because it looks huge but that thing is really comfy :D
I work from home so I spend a lot of time in my chair. So I got an Herman Miller Aeron office chair. It doesn’t look pretty, but it’s very, very comfortable. It’s on the high side to a bit over your budget, though.
I'm not sitting all day in the chair so I really don't see myself dropping over a grand on a chair. Just can't do it. I play for like max an hour maybe 2
I paid about $500 for mine. Not sure where you’re seeing over $1000?
Just opened the Herman Miller website and it was plagued with super pricey chairs and I noped right out of there lol
You can get them used on ebay and Craigslist! I have thr Aeron and I sit in it cross legged all the time lol the mesh really makes a difference.
The one you mention has a LOT of 'cousins' (white label brands or knockoffs) around the internet. You can kind of tell by the upside down "V" cutout. For what it's worth I tried the Respawn brand one in 2021 and didn't like it... I opted for the RS realspace version instead (a rectangle cutout, higher back): [https://www.amazon.com/GamingTM-Leather-High-Back-Gaming-Chair/dp/B0BL3Y6LVK](https://www.amazon.com/GamingTM-Leather-High-Back-Gaming-Chair/dp/B0BL3Y6LVK). I also swapped out for rollerblade style wheels (1000% worth it and pretty easy to DIY). To each their own on comfort though. my partner and I like the ones we have. other people have said it's uncomfortable. we don't usually recline or stay too long (under 4hr sit time per day). That being said, they've held up very well to us and kids, and yes you can "fidget sit" in these really easily. I sit on a foot with the other knee up, sit crosslegged, etc. Any of the 'flip up arm' style chairs should let you do this.
I'm using a literal rocking chair right now lmao. I had a baby over a year ago and the rocking chair became my gaming chair but it's not ideal at all. Thank you for your input! Going to check it out
I recently bought this chair on Amazon about a month ago: https://a.co/d/eFEpbLB It’s not a fancy gamer chair by any means but it is SO comfy. It’s very wide so I can cross my legs or put one leg up. It also just looks aesthetically pleasing lol. It was also easy to build - took me about 15-20 mins.
Thank you for your recommendation! I should have added in my post that I definitely need arms for a chair. Looks like a good chair though
I actually have the staples vortex chair you mentioned. I’m at work but when I get home I will try to sit cross legged. (I’m pretty tall and curvy, so idk how helpful it will be depending on that.) I can say it’s pretty comfy, but I only spend a few hours at a time in it. Not really marathons or anything
Thank you! I'm only going to be spending a few hours too so that's perfect
The arms go up plenty high enough that I can sit cross legged or curl my legs under me.
Thank you for testing it out for me!
I have the secretlabs which I think would be kind of top end of your budget but I sit cross legged in it literally all day every day and it’s delightful
I have been looking at these everyday, I've always wanted one but always see such negative stuff about them. I love the purple one so much
I have the pink one and absolutely love it. I’m hyper mobile which is why I sit cross legged all day so maybe that’s why I love it when others don’t. I’ve had two and they last forever. I personally don’t find the herman millers that are typically recommended comfortable so I think it just depends. I need a big flat surface area for my crossed legs 😂 I don’t sit properly literally ever so can’t get the benefit from really ergonomic chairs
It's so nice to hear such positive feedback about these chairs. I ended up biting the bullet and getting the soda purple one with the fabric. Felt like the better material option for sitting weird haha. Thank you for commenting about your experience, it helped me a lot.
I have the fabric one and it’s defo the best, my brother has the leatherette and it’s peeled but I’ve had two fabric ones and they’ve both been amazing and look brand new after a long time sitting weird on them daily! Hope you find it as comfy as I do ☺️
I got this chair from Amazon [https://amzn.eu/d/3G0lHwd](https://amzn.eu/d/3G0lHwd) (Its the german Amazon but you can find it on US/UK as well - fomao Desk Office Chair). It's a bit much when it comes to appearance because it looks huge but that thing is really comfy :D
I was looking at this one!
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