We have been recommending the NeueChair as the very best workplace/activity chair for years, even since earlier than I joined as overlord of PC Gamer’s {hardware} protection. As I might not had the privilege of making an attempt out the chair for myself, nevertheless, I wished to be sure that it was a suggestion I might stand behind.
However I am not going to face behind it, I’ve to take a seat on it as a result of, rattling, it certain is a snug chair.
Coming from the identical steady as the very best gaming chairs—the Secretlab Titan Evo—it is no shock that the NeueChair is an excellent seat. However it is extremely a lot a activity chair, not a gaming chair.
By that I imply it is designed for use whereas working at a desk, to not lounge in whereas kicking again with a controller in-hand. It is not that it is uncomfortable in its totally reclined state, however even with the optionally available headrest it is not a place that you’ll need to be sat in for an extended haul gaming session.
NeueChair specs
Chair sort: Workplace / Activity chairMaterial (body): ADC12 AluminiumMaterial (material): 3-layer NeueMeshRecline: 85 – 130°Lumbar assist: Constructed-in, adjustableSeat-depth: Adjustable~Weight: 29kgLoad: <110kgWarranty: 12-year (excl. put on and tear)Worth: $729
The energetic place, nevertheless, is completely supportive and I actually really feel like my backbone is being taken care of by that mesh backing and adjustable lumbar assist. The huge seat feels good, although is definitely not as giving as some squishier gaming chairs I’ve parked my posterior in.
I do know it is taking care of my physique as a result of I am unable to really get one leg beneath me to take a seat in my often most popular—although posturally abysmal—relaxed working place. I am pressured to take a seat within the appropriate method, and I do really really feel higher for it whereas I am sat at my desk throughout the working day.
Although there may be nonetheless part of me that wishes to lounge round of a night, and the NeueChair is not designed for that. That is clear within the extra restricted recline than you may ‘obtain’ with a extra gaming-focused chair, similar to that Titan Evo. The NeueChair will solely return to 130°, whereas the Secretlab will stretch all the way in which to 165°. Y’know, for sleep.
I imply, it’s an workplace chair, in spite of everything, and one of many very best, too. However there are few places of work that actually need to encourage that stage of workday rest the place you are virtually horizontal at your desk.
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Purchase if…
✅ You need a high quality chair that can maintain you engaged: The upright positioning of the NeueChair may be very a lot designed with the workplace in thoughts, maintain you snug whereas in an energetic place at your desk.
✅ You want rock-solid construct high quality: The 12-year guarantee is testomony to the longevity of this severely sturdy chair.
Do not buy if…
❌ You like to lounge: You are not going to be as laid again within the NeueChair as with extra gaming-focused designs, and it is not as snug to take action, both.
❌ You are on a good price range: As with all good, devoted workplace chairs, the NeueChair is pricey. And does not even include a headrest as normal. It is not Herman Miller costly, nevertheless it’s not far off double a Secretlab gaming chair.
That is highlighted by the good Controlshift controls positioned beneath every armrest. The 2 levers permit you lock or unlock the recline, wherever between its 85 – 130° potential angle, and to lift and decrease the chair. The armrests themselves are a little bit of a disappointment, nevertheless, given you could solely increase them on a ratchet mechanism and so they do not fairly go excessive sufficient for my desk. Additionally they do not transfer in or out to assist your elbows.
You additionally do not get that headrest as normal, which provides a not-inconsiderable quantity to the price of the chair if you happen to do need it. Contemplating I feel it is extra suited to the energetic place than reclining, I do not really suppose it is a massive miss not having the headrest.
The NeueChair is definitely constructed to final, with a gleaming heavy industrial design that will not look misplaced within the funkiest of places of work. Dwelling or in any other case. That is backed up by a hefty 12-year guarantee, which fits some solution to offsetting a few of our considerations over it is in any other case excessive value.
However it’s the most snug workplace chair I’ve ever sat in, and if you are going to be at your desk a lot of the day working, in addition to into the evening gaming, then it is worthy funding to maintain your backbone wholesome. Although, bear in mind, it is value getting up and strolling about from time to time.
NeueChair: Worth Comparability
