The bolts on this chair steadily loosen. After several months of use despite thinking we fully tightened them 1 even fell out while I was moving it. I noticed a wiggle to the arm of the chair and when we investigated we found several loose and even missing bolts that made it likely parts of the chair would bend or break from the lack of support. Tighten fully, recheck frequently, and you might want to use something like loctite or thread sealant to keep the screws in place.
This probably accounts for the people who have complained of broken chairs and especially arms snapping off. I have climbed over the sides of this thing, leaned on it, sat in all sorts of weird positions pressing on the arms and back in every direction, leaned sideways to reach something until it tipped over numerous times, and even actually fell over forcefully while sitting in it when trying to stop a fight between our new and existing dog next to me. Absolutely no important part has broken or bent with the screws properly in place.
There is some minor damage to some parts of the cover over time. While the main parts of the chair you are in contact with have a fairly durable cover there are a lot of little flaps and extra bits covering the moving parts beneath the chair that have stretched, torn, and frayed. The base cover has a hole in it and you're probably better off immediately replacing it with some stretch cover or simply going without.
The other main problem with this chair is that it is not going to fit against your desk well unless you have a very open, simple desk instead of a specific size chair opening. If nothing else I catch the recliner bar on stuff all the time and take out my side table with it when sliding the chair. Even if the opening is wide enough or you have a simple flat top with no drawers or anything on the sides a standard desk without adjustable height may not be ideal for your leg height. Some desk risers improved that problem.
Since I can't slide the whole thing under my desk because the opening between drawers is too narrow I use my keyboard in my lap and my mouse on a table next to me.
Keyboard and mouse trays that fit on the arms will work on the right if wider than average but the cup holder on the left prevents nearly anything from fitting that side far enough forward you can still sit in the chair comfortably.
The odd shape and certain designs of this chair make it harder to find covers to fit it or extra cushioning. The cushion is ok for a lighter weight, health young adult or teenager but not so much for a shorter but slightly overweight adult with fibromyalgia. I've been in far less comfortable computer, office, and gaming chairs but if you are heavier or merely over time with lots of use the seat padding may become insufficient for some people on it's own. Some may need a full seat and back cushion add on, which can be hard to fit things to this odd shaped chair, but only needing a little extra I altered a regular fabric recliner cover that had some slight padding to it and tossed a folded chunky woven blanket over top to increase comfort of the thin seat, for protection of the fake leather, and to avoid sticking to the leather. A stretch cover beneath individual cushions would be easier than trying to fit any type of form fitted single piece chair cover considering it doesn't match either typical gaming/office chair shapes or regular recliner shapes.
Eventually out of annoyance of trying to get it close to my desk as well as still getting out of it or pushing it back to use the reclining function without scratching the floor we bought as low of wheel base and the smallest newer roller blade style wheels as possible. It took some effort to dismantle and hammer apart the support bar. Normally you can just buy a new piston for an office or other chair but this has some design differences due to the different starting base, lack of height adjustment, extra short bar length, and a large curved bar underneath that the top of the vertical support sits into differently than usual office chairs and similar. We had to go through the effort of taking apart and putting back together the piston that came with the chair instead of replacing it to get it on a new base.
Eventually we did succeed in making a wheeled recliner and gaming chair. Only downside to that is I'm too short to reach the brake locks on the wheels easily so I risk rolling away from my desk when the chair is leaned back.
If you want perfect you'll probably have to get a separate gaming recliner and computer desk gaming chair. The attempt to hybridize has led to oddities in the design of this chair that reduce comfort, increase failure rate of parts, and make it not as ideal for either use as a comfy chair meant for only sitting back from the tv or one for specifically sitting at a desk. Be willing to accept some inconveniences and potentially diy modifications if you want to use it as both.
Also if you aren't a teenager or shorter adult (5'3) you will probably find the dimensions wrong. If you are around or much over 150lbs you will probably find the padding insufficient for long term comfort without additional cushioning of some type eventually.
Climate Pledge Friendly Pick
4 stars and above
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A leader within the industry, RESPAWN fuses more than 75 years of ergonomic expertise with gaming culture to create premium chairs. We believe that comfort and performance should be inclusively-designed into every gaming chair we create, which is why we're immersed in the gaming community and build every RESPAWN product from real consumer feedback.
RESPAWN is trusted by the pros, supported by the community, and designed for ALL gamers.
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The collaboration between two gaming industry leaders highlights FaZe Clan’s roster of players and content creators with RESPAWN’s premium gaming chairs by supporting our joint mission in creating impactful content and providing every type of gamer access to a comfortable gaming setup.
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| RESPAWN 900 Gaming Recliner | RESPAWN 800 Gaming Rocker | RESPAWN 110 Gaming Chair | RESPAWN 400 Big & Tall | |
| Cup Holder | ✓ | |||
| Controller Pouch | ✓ | |||
| Armrests | Stationary | Pivot Up | Pivot with Recline | 4D |
| Headrest | Removable | Built-In | Removable | Removable |
| Recline | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Lumbar | Built-In | Built-In | Removable | Removable |
| Weight Capacity | 275 lb | 275 lb | 275 lb | 400 lb |
| Dimensions | 35.04" - 51.18" D x 30.71" W x 37.01" - 44.88" H | 29.13" D x 25.98" W x 41.73" H | 28.50" D x 26.75" W x 48.50" - 51.50" H | 28.5" D x 31.75" W x 47.50" - 50.25" H |
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The armrest are pore quality the padding is gone and the stitches are too weak.I would really like a refund or at least a replacement.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2022
Size: 35.04" - 51.18" D x 30.71" W x 37.01" - 44.88" HColor: GreyVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2021
- "easy to assemble" Yes, it was easy to assemble. I do not assemble things. I do not have much experience assembling anything and even I could figure it out. So if you aren't savvy like me, you'll be fine. It took me about 1 hour to assemble with no help in a small room with crummy lighting. If this sort of thing comes naturally to you then you'll have it done much quicker. The instructions are pretty clear and it was not frustrating like I thought it would be. 5/5 easy to assemble.
- "Poor Quality" I'm surprised I saw so many of these comments? I've owned about maybe 3-4 gaming chairs now (including this one) and this one is by far the best quality. I mean, if you're looking for top notch the best in the biz something that will last +15 years then maybe you're looking for a $500+ chair. I plan to upgrade myself with a $500-$1,000 chair in the future but for the price I paid for this one? Oh my gosh. It's great. I don't need it to last forever because that's not what I'm paying for. 5/5 quality. Please note I just bought this chair about 3 weeks ago so it hasn't experienced it's normal wear and tear yet.
- "a loud clunking noise when you lower the handle for the foot rest" For real? Lol Yes it does make a noise but it's really not loud and definitely not a dealbreaker. I would have missed out on a great chair if I didn't buy it for only that reason. 4/5 noise level I guess?
- "uncomfortable" WHAT EVEN. I don't understand! I'm so comfortable! I work 10 hour days 5 days a week and have owned it for 3 weeks now. I am so comfortable it's ridiculous. My back pain is gone and I'm just overall satisfied with this chair. This is so bizarre to me because other people claim that regular gaming chairs (such as the last one I bought, KILLABEE Massage Gaming Chair) are more comfortable. Whaaaatttt. Gaming chairs like that don't even compare to this one. In my personal opinion, it's: regular office chair -> Killabee -> Respawn -> $500+ chairs or something in that order.
- "not suitable for tall people" CORRECT. Yes, true. Okay, so here's a very important con: this chair is reallyyyy not suitable for tall people. I am 5'0. In other words, I'm really frikin short. The arm rest cup holder BARELY aligns with me. It's almost just perfect for someone my size. It's only a little bit off. And the neck support is, again, only a little bit off. I have to realign it every time I lay down but it's no biggie. HOWEVER, for everyone else who is taller than me (which is most people) I can definitely see why you would be uncomfortable in this chair. The headrest pillow isn't designed to move very far from its initial place so tall people can't adjust it to what would be comfortable for them (although you can remove the headrest altogether, so keep that in mind).
- "back pain" As you can see from the picture I bought a lumbar support pillow and that did the trick. No back pain at all and I was having MAJOR back pain issues with my last chair. I also bought a seat cushion which helps out tremendously.
- "the material will cause you to sweat" Yes. It does get hot, which is why I have a fan pointed at my face throughout the day. I was already doing this before I got the chair so it just became a habit but it seems to do the trick.
- "no height adjustment" Correct. There is no height adjustment for the chair. This does not bother me. If it bothers you then you may want to look elsewhere.
- "awful, not worth the money. I found holes" Honestly, I have no explanation for this. That's unfortunate. Maybe they got sent one that's broken? Mine came in with all of it's pieces and nothing is torn or broken.
Overall I really love this chair. The best gaming chair I've ever owned. I do not use it for gaming. I use it for work since I work from home and I work 10 hour shifts so I do spend a large amount of the day in the chair and I feel perfectly splendid at the end of the day. If you are picky when it comes to gaming chairs and you need to be able to adjust the height, you need outstanding quality, you need it to be adjustable for a tall person then oh my gosh DON'T BUY THIS. You will hate it. If the cons I mentioned don't really bother you or if you are a woman/man of my stature (5'0, 140lbs) and are looking for a comfy chair that is worth the price THEN BUY THIS. It's perfect for you! I am so happy with this chair and if you are thinking it's too pricey. Nah, bro. Just do yourself a favor and buy it.
Anyways, thanks for reading my essay. Have a good day!
Size: 35.04" - 51.18" D x 30.71" W x 37.01" - 44.88" HColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Read this before listening to the bad reviews (LOVE this chair so much)
By Amazon Customer on March 26, 2021
Okay, I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this chair and it was such an incredibly difficult decision to make given all of the bad reviews so I want to address the pros & cons people have been posting in hopes of helping you reach a decision faster. So here it goes.By Amazon Customer on March 26, 2021
- "easy to assemble" Yes, it was easy to assemble. I do not assemble things. I do not have much experience assembling anything and even I could figure it out. So if you aren't savvy like me, you'll be fine. It took me about 1 hour to assemble with no help in a small room with crummy lighting. If this sort of thing comes naturally to you then you'll have it done much quicker. The instructions are pretty clear and it was not frustrating like I thought it would be. 5/5 easy to assemble.
- "Poor Quality" I'm surprised I saw so many of these comments? I've owned about maybe 3-4 gaming chairs now (including this one) and this one is by far the best quality. I mean, if you're looking for top notch the best in the biz something that will last +15 years then maybe you're looking for a $500+ chair. I plan to upgrade myself with a $500-$1,000 chair in the future but for the price I paid for this one? Oh my gosh. It's great. I don't need it to last forever because that's not what I'm paying for. 5/5 quality. Please note I just bought this chair about 3 weeks ago so it hasn't experienced it's normal wear and tear yet.
- "a loud clunking noise when you lower the handle for the foot rest" For real? Lol Yes it does make a noise but it's really not loud and definitely not a dealbreaker. I would have missed out on a great chair if I didn't buy it for only that reason. 4/5 noise level I guess?
- "uncomfortable" WHAT EVEN. I don't understand! I'm so comfortable! I work 10 hour days 5 days a week and have owned it for 3 weeks now. I am so comfortable it's ridiculous. My back pain is gone and I'm just overall satisfied with this chair. This is so bizarre to me because other people claim that regular gaming chairs (such as the last one I bought, KILLABEE Massage Gaming Chair) are more comfortable. Whaaaatttt. Gaming chairs like that don't even compare to this one. In my personal opinion, it's: regular office chair -> Killabee -> Respawn -> $500+ chairs or something in that order.
- "not suitable for tall people" CORRECT. Yes, true. Okay, so here's a very important con: this chair is reallyyyy not suitable for tall people. I am 5'0. In other words, I'm really frikin short. The arm rest cup holder BARELY aligns with me. It's almost just perfect for someone my size. It's only a little bit off. And the neck support is, again, only a little bit off. I have to realign it every time I lay down but it's no biggie. HOWEVER, for everyone else who is taller than me (which is most people) I can definitely see why you would be uncomfortable in this chair. The headrest pillow isn't designed to move very far from its initial place so tall people can't adjust it to what would be comfortable for them (although you can remove the headrest altogether, so keep that in mind).
- "back pain" As you can see from the picture I bought a lumbar support pillow and that did the trick. No back pain at all and I was having MAJOR back pain issues with my last chair. I also bought a seat cushion which helps out tremendously.
- "the material will cause you to sweat" Yes. It does get hot, which is why I have a fan pointed at my face throughout the day. I was already doing this before I got the chair so it just became a habit but it seems to do the trick.
- "no height adjustment" Correct. There is no height adjustment for the chair. This does not bother me. If it bothers you then you may want to look elsewhere.
- "awful, not worth the money. I found holes" Honestly, I have no explanation for this. That's unfortunate. Maybe they got sent one that's broken? Mine came in with all of it's pieces and nothing is torn or broken.
Overall I really love this chair. The best gaming chair I've ever owned. I do not use it for gaming. I use it for work since I work from home and I work 10 hour shifts so I do spend a large amount of the day in the chair and I feel perfectly splendid at the end of the day. If you are picky when it comes to gaming chairs and you need to be able to adjust the height, you need outstanding quality, you need it to be adjustable for a tall person then oh my gosh DON'T BUY THIS. You will hate it. If the cons I mentioned don't really bother you or if you are a woman/man of my stature (5'0, 140lbs) and are looking for a comfy chair that is worth the price THEN BUY THIS. It's perfect for you! I am so happy with this chair and if you are thinking it's too pricey. Nah, bro. Just do yourself a favor and buy it.
Anyways, thanks for reading my essay. Have a good day!
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