Game chair or an office chair - Which suits you better?

This topic is a generation gap story. Many people my age (24) nowadays opt for a game chair as standard, they look fat and can be sty with your own preference. In addition, you see almost every streamer sitting on such a game chair. But what about the familiar office chair? I myself investigated and I would like to clearly list the differences in this blog so that you can make the choice that suits you best. Let's start.

What are the most important benefits of a game chair And how are they opposite the more traditional office chairs? 

In the mid -1990s, game chairs have become an increasingly popular choice for enthusiastic gamers. Whether you are a hardcore gamer or someone who is wearing long hours desk Works, on the game chair you can quietly stay all day. They are designed for experience, which makes you feel part of the universe where the games bring you, but all too often they fall short when it comes to offering your comfort and your health.

I myself have carried out a series of ergonomic reviews within the home and office space of users in the game sector. I would like to share these results about the factors that stand out in assessing and evaluating chairs within this sector.

"When we look at the details of the design and the details that distinguish a game chair, there are a few important factors that come to light. There are limitations with functions such as the lack of complete adjustability. Taking into account the time that gamers are both Professional as a casual on these types of seats, it is essential that they are informed about what makes a good and ergonomic chair. and the actual support of your body .. "

So before you pay the game chair in your shopping basket, first quickly view our functional gaming chairs versus office chairs, and how these specific characteristics weigh with regard to your health and comfort.

Backrest of a game chair and of an office chair

The backrest of a game chair is often the most determining feature, winged to create a rocking feeling, which can contribute to comfort and overall experience. From the point of view of ergonomic factors, it can only be somewhat disadvantageous. The form forces you to adopt a single position, which may be harmful to your health for long hours or work. Office chairs allow much more exercise, especially your upper body, and for larger people a game chair can be unpleasant limiting.

Session and seat edge of a game chair and of an office chair

Just like the backrest, a game chair has the shape of a tub with raised edges, so that the user is pulled into the chair, just like in a racing car. Again, this contributes to the experience factor, but is ergonomically counterproductive. Although it may not be much worse than a low-budget office chair, office chairs from average to high quality usually have a flat seat with a waterfall edge. This is where the front tents of a chair are slightly bent down. A design that illuminates the pressure on the back of your thighs and behind your knees, increases comfort and support and makes better blood circulation to the lower limbs possible.

This feature is important when it comes to longer seating hours, and a good office chair beats most gaming chairs without a doubt when it comes to the seat.

Headrest of a game chair and of a office chair

Many game chairs are equipped with a fixed headrest, an extension of the backrest itself to hold your head, with a removable pillow. This is actually better than many office chairs from the middle to low class, which have no headrest at all. However, once you look at quality designs for office chairs, an adjustable headrest is generally common and much better than a fixed, so that you can perfectly adjust the position to your needs.

Lumbar support of a game chair and of an office chair

Low cushions are common with many game chairs have a height -adjustable lumbar support, making them slightly better in this department than office chairs with a lower budget. However, high -quality office chairs with built -in adjustable lumbar supports are much better, formed to the exact contours needed for a healthy position. But if you look at a budget solution, the game chair often wins with their height -adjustable pillow.

Back angle adjustment of a game chair and of an office chair

At school all of us were told to sit up, but research shows that a certain level of leaning back while sitting puts less pressure on your intervertebral discs, important information if you suffer from back complaints. Most game chairs can lean back to a large extent, some of up to 180 degrees, making it a kind of bed. Psstt! Be careful not to fall over.

Many standard office chairs do not offer the same tilt level, which means that game chairs are much more versatile in this respect. However, the more premium seating options ensure a more acceptable handrail, and although they may not allow full 180 degrees, they certainly offer the level needed to reduce the load on your back without affecting performance or productivity.

Conclusion: Game chair or office chair

As you have already read, there is actually a very big difference between the 2 types of seats. Each with their own benefits, but of course also disadvantages.

The real problem of a gaming chair is the bucket seat, because it creates the spine in a C-shaped position, so that the wood and the bone bone area of ​​the spine are loaded. Those traditional gaming chairs with side supports can become uncomfortable over time, which can generally aggravate the pain in the shoulders. The lumbar support is usually minimal; If we assume the chance that pro gamers and normal gamers can sit on a chair for several hours without moving, that is a huge problem.

To know exactly which chair suits you best, we have made a table above, so that you can see exactly which choice is best for you.

When do you choose a game chair?

• If you have a limited budget up to € 150,- then gaming chairs can offer enough comfort to help you through your day. Budget Game Seats often win the budget office chairs
• If you are no more than 4 hours on your game chair, this chair can become your best friend
• If it is more about the appearance of the chair. Since game chairs have a better design in general than an office chair
• The moment you often stand up or take a break. As described, it can cause many problems if you sit on a game chair for a long time in succession

When do you choose an office chair?

• If you already have physical complaints. In most cases, qualitative office chairs can almost immediately help you with this
• If you start working for more than 4 hours a day on it, a good office chair can support you in the right way during your working day to prevent complaints
• If you are looking for a chair that can be adjusted exactly to your wishes. So that every working day or game session is easy to keep out
• If budget is less an issue. We always recommend choosing a good office chair and these usually start in the Netherlands at a price of € 250. If you choose a budget office chair, this will not offer the benefits as described.

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I hope to have clearly offered you an overview so that you know exactly what you need when you purchase. If you need advice, then of course our team is ready to advise you on your choice every day. Whether it's gaming or working. 

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