Wide range of computer chairs for self-selection is offered in our general catalog. Also, before starting the search for optimal model, we recommend that you read material "How to choose computer chair".

General tasks of any chair

Good computer chair, regardless of which group or type it belongs to, should correspond to the anatomical features of user (first of all, his height, proportions of torso and legs length , weight) and provide comfort during long (usually 5+ hours) pastime. Otherwise, not only productivity or gameplay will suffer, but also health.

Prolonged stay of person in sitting position in itself has negative effect on musculoskeletal system. So, it is when we sit that the load on our spine is maximum - 40% more than when we stand, 2 times more than when we lie on our side, and even 5.5 times higher than when lying on our back. Even if chair feels comfortable, over time there may be some problems with lumbar and cervical spine, skeletal muscles and even hands joints . Plus, congestion in small pelvis and legs circulatory system , pinching and other problems with sciatic nerve, pain in thigh back , etc. are possible. But what if we feel some discomfort while sitting? Then likelihood of musculoskeletal diseases system only increases.

With so many chairs to choose from, it's hard to find the right one.

Ideally, tasks of any computer chair are to minimize the risks of health problems in long term and to be comfortable right now, that is, during work or gaming sessions. This can be achieved in many ways, including through the use of an anatomically correct, universal seat design or the maximum customization of individual product samples for themselves (which can be achieved, respectively, in gaming and orthopedic models).

When choosing the right chair, you also need to build on the main scenarios for spending time at PC. It is also necessary to take into account the fact that users have different current state of health, including certain problems with spine or musculoskeletal system. But initially, we would recommend understanding the varieties of current models, namely, understanding the main differences between gaming, regular and orthopedic computer chair.

Conceptual differences of modern armchairs for the home

Simplest computer models in everyday life are often called conventional, although slightly more correct term would be “ergonomic”. They are also often identified with staff chairs, that is, for office employees, which in fact is not mistake, because they have corresponding purpose. Conceptually, ergonomic models are designed for long-term pastime at the computer and prevention (that is, avoiding) spinal problems in healthy users, including disc protrusion, osteochondrosis, etc.

Often, ordinary chairs represent the initial and middle price segments, provide for fairly simple materials of manufacture, cannot boast of an abundance of adjustments, but have an anatomically correct seat shape.

Clear division of chairs into models for work or play is no longer always appropriate.

Second type of modern models is orthopedic. Sometimes this term is used purely for marketing purposes, and then in practice the difference with ergonomic chairs turns out to be very conditional. An ideal orthopedic solution is product that is approved or developed together with orthopedic doctors. It is here that the user takes an anatomically correct body position, which is guaranteed to reduce the load on the spine and helps to correct existing problems with the musculoskeletal system or at least prevent the progression of diseases (for example, the transition of disc protrusion into an intervertebral hernia).

Ideally, an orthopedic chair is selected individually or at least on the basis of personal recommendations from doctor. Such models represent the middle and highest price segment (just in the low-cost class, such epithets are more of a marketing ploy). Often these solutions can be found among executive chairs, which use high-quality materials and offer advanced adjustment options. But even among the models for staff there are enough orthopedic versions.

Gaming chairs are primarily intended for gamers. Conceptually, they have lot in common with racing cockpit seats (in car cockpit). For professional racers, car seats are created from casts of their torso. In principle, the modern possibilities of customization and custom-made make it possible to approach this in office furniture, but in the mass segment, repetition of all spine curves of particular user is most often achieved through flexible settings, including the finest adjustments of the complete pillows on the belts.

Gaming chairs today are presented in all price segments, from low-cost to premium. Accordingly, the materials of manufacture and design features here can vary greatly.

Next, let's talk about the differences between the three main types of computer chairs in more detail.

Ordinary (ergonomic) office chairs and their characteristic features

An ordinary office chair is affordable, simple, and quite practical.

Distinctive features of ergonomic computer models:

  • democratic value. This feature allows companies to save money when arranging office space and / or not overpay for home model to private buyers, for example. Such product is also suitable for rented housing, including if in the future you are ready to leave this furniture to the owners, and not transport it with you.
  • Universal design. An ergonomic chair in most cases easily fits into variety of modern interiors and, at least, does not look like an alien object even in very intricate design options for apartments or offices.
  • Practicality. Often, for the manufacture of such models, fairly simple but reliable materials are used, including plastic, plywood, metal, and fabric sheathing. As result, the product has decent service life, is not very subject to wear, and pollution is relatively easy to remove.
  • Minimum adjustment options. In most cases, these chairs can change seat height, sometimes even the angle of inclination and / or rocking stiffness. Relatively simple mechanisms are used here, such as piastres or the basic tilt system. Accordingly, it won’t work out to “fit” the model for yourself, and here you must first sit and make sure that the chair suits you.

Ergonomic solutions are able to provide comfortable conditions even during prolonged sedentary work. But this is achieved only when particular model is convenient for you. Small adjustment possibilities significantly reduce versatility, so if you can only change seat height in the range of 10 cm and that's it, then such chair will not be equally cool for user with height of 165 cm and under 2 meters. If discomfort appears during prolonged work at PC, then this indicates that specific model cannot cope with its main function - preventing problems with the spine.

Staff chairs

Orthopedic chair and its chips

First of all, you need to understand that in practice, not every model that is called orthopedic is one. If the chair is simply more expensive than an ergonomic model, and, for example, the materials of manufacture are not very cool, the adjustment possibilities remain minimal, then we can assume that, apart from marketing, the corresponding status is not supported by anything.

In terms of design, the orthopedic model also does not differ from the usual one - it is, as rule, very versatile. Difference should ideally be in the materials of manufacture, for example, metal base, not plastic, leather or leatherette in the finish, although mesh that is popular today is also found. Direct design differences of the orthopedic chair include the following:

Orthopedic chair is the big brother of usual ergonomic chair.
  • Backrest with lumbar support. Thanks to this feature, it is easier for the user to keep the correct posture for long time: the load on the spine is distributed more evenly, and venous congestion in the pelvic area is also excluded. Lumbar support reduces fatigue during prolonged sitting, prevents health problems or protects against their further progression.
  • Not only the presence of armrests, but also, as rule, the possibility of their adjustment in one or more planes. More often, their position can be changed in height, but in the most advanced models, the so-called 3D and even 4D settings are offered, including tilt and rotation, adjustment in width and length. These features increase the overall convenience in work, reduce the load on the hands, namely on the elbow and wrist joints.
  • Presence of headrest. This is not mandatory component of orthopedic chairs, but the presence of special stand (support) above the back (or in its upper part), along with other features, allows you to immediately distinguish these models from ordinary (ergonomic) ones. The headrest helps to keep the head in the correct position and reduce the load on the cervical spine. In practice, if this stand is also flexibly adjustable, then the user will definitely be able to forget about pain in the neck or head when sitting at PC for long time.
  • Abundance of available adjustments. Orthopedic models, in addition to the headrest and armrests with certain number of degrees of freedom, as rule, allow you to flexibly adjust the seat or tilt the entire chair, change the rocking stiffness and fix the back position at different angles. To do this, higher-class mechanisms are used here, including multiblock and a synchro mechanism, and in top solutions, an asynchronous system, where the seat and back are adjusted independently of each other. This model literally provides maximum customization for specific user.
Many degrees of freedom in orthopedic models do not always mean bulkiness.

Set of additional orthopedic chips can be quite diverse. For example, filling materials with the so-called memory effect can be used here, and in rare cases, double back or even seat can be used. Initially, such solutions were found in children's models, but now they have migrated to adults.

Task of an orthopedic chair is to maintain spine health . In the presence of back diseases and the musculoskeletal system, it is worth choosing model taking into account the doctor's recommendations. If there are no obvious pathologies, but, for example, certain bad habits have already been developed, then at first such chair may not seem very comfortable - the same lumbar support will press. But over time, the spine adapts to the correct positions and the user will be able to experience all the benefits of an orthopedic model.

Gaming Chairs

Gaming chairs and their differences

It’s hard not to recognize gaming chair against the background of others, even with not the brightest colors.

Gaming chair is easy to distinguish from other types by its characteristic appearance. Often, these models also have typical name, including such words as Racer, Force, Sport, Armor, or they represent fairly well-known brand gaming lines, like ROG from Asus. Models for gamers traditionally boast such features:

  • Expressive design. It can be really bright and catchy with different colored inserts or even with RGB lighting. But even if this is monophonic black solution, it is still recognizable - rather massive design with wide wheelbase, rather big weight and most often high back (often 80+ cm).
Typical feature of gaming chair is multi-colored backlighting.
  • Deep seat with almost obligatory lateral support. This is another typical feature of gaming models, which, among other things, has practical role - it provides comfortable fit, anatomical body position , normal blood supply and the correct distribution of loads on the spinal column.
  • Predominantly leatherette as coating materials. Inexpensive models can use fabric upholstery or low-cost eco-leather, but top-end ones have really high-class materials, like Alcantara or even genuine leather, plus carbon fiber sometimes appears in the finish. And as frame, solid metal or reliable plastic is most often used.
  • Presence of removable pillows on the belts. They can act as additional lumbar support and / or be placed under the head (in the area of \u200b\u200bthe neck bend). These rollers are designed to increase user comfort during long-term use, plus, if necessary, they can be repositioned or removed altogether.
  • An abundance of adjustment possibilities due to high-quality built-in mechanisms, the presence of armrests, footrests, etc. A multiblock or tilt is usually found here, but the latter is with advanced backrest settings - in height, stiffness, tilt, etc. In addition, here you can not only fix the position, but in some cases - expand the model horizontally (180 degrees), so that the user lies down to rest at lunchtime or after fierce gaming battle.
Computer chairs with removable cushions

Top-of-the-line models include additional features, such as haptic feedback like in Cooler Master Synk X or detachable acoustic panel for an even more immersive gaming experience. Manufacturers of gaming chairs sometimes allow for even more flexible personalization (customization) to suit user needs. In this case, you can choose the type of upholstery or its color, other optional parameters from the available list.

Best of all, gaming chair is suitable for games, but it definitely will not let you down in office work.

By appointment, conventional and orthopedic models are best suited for everyday work at PC. Gaming chairs can be considered the most versatile, because they do an excellent job with gaming battles, which are often very energy-intensive. This means that traditional labor tasks will not become problem for such furniture - business correspondence, surfing, working with texts, graphics or code. Main thing is that the exterior matches the interior.

Top orthopedic model differs from similar gaming model only in design and coating materials. At the same time, ergonomic chairs in most cases are more affordable and do not have rich optional adjustments, that is, they are somewhat lower in general hierarchy. But be that as it may, it is recommended to try on model for yourself, regardless of product type. Only by sitting down and evaluating your impressions, you can definitely say that this chair suits you.