Sometimes, even the best gaming chairs don’t offer sufficient room, support, or comfort if you’re bigger or taller. That means you need to find chairs designed with your size in mind, like the Secretlab Titan Evo Nanogen XL. It’s a premium choice ready for gamers up to 6' 9" and 395lbs. Whether you’re on a budget, want an extra wide seat, or like the breathability of a mesh option, we’ve found great "oversized" gaming chairs for you to try out.
TL;DR – The Best Big and Tall Gaming Chairs:
A great seat is one of the best gaming accessories you can invest in, but the wealth of available gaming chairs is overwhelming, and many aren’t suited for larger-than-average gamers. You want to seek out wider seats, taller backs, higher load capacities, and solid ergonomics that ensure your ultimate comfort so you can focus on what matters: the game.
To help in the search, I’ve thoroughly tested and researched a range of seats that won’t come up short (literally!) no matter how long you’re gaming.
1. Secretlab Titan Evo Nanogen XL
Best Big and Tall Gaming Chair
The Secretlab Titan Evo Nanogen XL is the best gaming chair for big and tall gamers. It's designed to offer next-level comfort and support, even if you find yourself on the tall side or tipping the scales beyond what the normal Evo Nanogen can handle. It features Secretlab's new fabric and seat cushion and brings through all of the fan-favorite features of the standard Titan Evo. In a word, it's great.
I reviewed most of the mainline gaming chairs that Secretlab has released over the last five years, and the Titan Evo Nanogen XL is easily the best among them. It features a new ultra-soft yet somehow more durable fabric that reminds me of Brisa, a so-called ultra-fabric used on high-end, uber-expensive furniture. This alone would have made a substantial upgrade. Sitting in it, the new material feels much nicer against the skin, and its improved softness and breathability is noticeable in a single gaming session.
Secretlab didn't stop there, however. One of the biggest and most pervasive criticisms the company has gotten is that its cold-cure fabric, while durable over years of heavy use, is very firm out of the box. The Nanogen XL now features a dual-cushioned seat with a softer top layer on top of the traditional long-lasting cold-cure foam. This, alongside the fabric, makes it more comfortable and feel significantly closer to some of the luxury chairs costing hundreds of dollars more.
I reviewed the standard size, but the XL version is bigger and more robust than ever before. It's able to hold a maximum weight of 395lbs and supports gamers up to 6'9". It's also compatible with Secretlab's range of accessories, including its recliner add-on that turns the chair into a feet-up, head-back demonstration of PC gaming luxury.
2. AndaSeat Kaiser 3 XL
Best Budget Big and Tall Gaming Chair
The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 XL, which my colleague reviewed, is a spacious racing-style chair with all the quality-of-life features you could want without spending a ton of money. It offers solid lumbar support and adjustability so you can focus on your game instead of fiddling with your chair. Even though it's affordable, it's still very comfy.
The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 XL learns a lot of lessons from other successful chairs on the market. It offers quality lumbar support that's adjustable using easy-to-control knobs. You can shift the back contour to make sure it matches your actual needs. It also includes 4D armrests, so you can count on support whether you're hammering away on a keyboard or kicking back with a controller.
If you're in need of a quick cat nap, the Kaiser XL offers a deep recline using a familiar car-based lever on the side. There's no footrest, so you'll still need an ottoman (or printer) under your desk. Still, its wide seat makes gaming in different postures easier than ever.
Despite the low cost and handy extras, the Kaiser 3 XL is still a throne meant for larger-than-average gamers with its tall back, along with a sturdy aluminum base and steel frame to hold up to 395lbs. The wide, heavily cushioned seat wrapped in durable PVC leather doesn't have any of the metal bolsters seen in many racing chairs that often dig into the back of your thighs. It's available in nine color options to match your space’s aesthetic.
3. Anthros Chair
Best Ergonomic Big and Tall Gaming Chair
The Anthros chair doesn't look like a chair for big and tall gamers, but make no mistake – its unique approach to back support centered on the pelvis means that it's able to cater to gamers and computer users of all sizes. It's well made and super comfortable once you get used to its unique method of support. It looks a little alien, but in my review of the Anthros Chair, I found that after a couple days of use, it's hard to go back to a normal lumbar-based desk chair.
Anthros got its start in the wheelchair business. The company is composed of a small team of health experts in designing chairs that people would be sitting in perpetuity. It developed a unique breadth of experience and insight into chair design that actually meets the needs of the human body.
In a meeting, one of Anthros' representatives, a practicing physical therapist, revealed to me that they had trialed virtually all of the leading office chairs and found that just about all of them missed the mark on what is actually required to support positive posture and relieve back pain generated by a wide range of causes. By centering the design of the Anthros Chair on the actual mechanics of the human body and leveraging their deep understanding of its interconnected nature, the Anthros Chair was born.
What makes this chair special is that instead of focusing on lumbar support and thoracic support like the majority of other ergonomic chairs, it instead focuses on pelvic support right at the base of your sit bones. This positions your spine forward, naturally supporting the curvature of the spine.
At first, it does feel a little strange. But once it's properly set up for your body and you've become acclimated to sitting with proper posture, it can feel downright refreshing to return to the Anthros after a traditional ergonomic chair, and especially a gaming chair. It also features one of the best seats I've ever used. It's wide, thickly padded, and has internal cutouts to relieve tension on your sit bones, enhancing your comfort without even realizing that it's doing anything differently in the moment.
There's something magic about this chair, but don't get confused. You should still be trying to stand regularly throughout the day. Even Anthros will say that no chair is a magic bullet. However, this is one that really does approach seating differently, and though very expensive, it clearly succeeds in its goals for postural support and all-day comfort.
4. Haworth Fern (Xbox Edition)
Best Gaming Chair for Tall Gamers
The Haworth Fern Xbox Edition is one of the rare gaming chairs that's also designed with a deep focus on ergonomics, even if you're taller than average. Virtually every aspect of this chair is designed to ensure that you can game in comfort, whether you're playing for a short session on your phone or a full day at your gaming PC.
I reviewed the standard version of this chair earlier this year and was impressed at its blend of style, comfort, and support. Haworth has been a leader in the luxury office chair market for a number of years, but thanks to a recent partnership with Microsoft, we can officially call this a full-on gaming chair. Its multi-part backrest and highly adjustable, lushly padded seat cater to gamers big and small.
Photographs on the internet often make this chair look like it's designed for slim or even small gamers, but fret not: It's well equipped for users of all sizes. It features a max weight of 325lbs and can accommodate heights well over six feet. Its adjustments guarantee that you'll be able to dial in its supports no matter where you fall on the size spectrum.
If the Xbox branding isn't to your taste, Haworth offers a huge range of customization options when you order directly from its site. And if you find the price to be too high, there's a very active and deep aftermarket with the potential to offer massive savings. And when it's time for you to change out, there's a very good chance that you'll be able to recoup some of your investment to fund your next seat.
5. Hinomi H2 Pro
Best Mesh Big and Tall Chair
Move over Hinomi H1, there's a new H-model in town with the H2 Pro. I'll be reviewing this one soon, but the original was one of my favorite mesh chairs, and the H2 Pro aims to improve upon it in every way. This is exactly the kind of successor you hope to see, one that incorporates feedback and improves quality across the board. That makes this an easy recommendation for larger gamers looking for breathable mesh in their gaming chairs.
Like the original, this one isn't marketed as a gaming chair, but you'll be hard-pressed to find any so-called "gaming" chair quite as up to the task as this one is. The Hinomi H2 Pro masterfully blends ergonomic support and comfort with a level of adjustability and versatility that makes it the perfect companion for gaming at a desk or even in front of a TV, controller in hand.
Nearly every aspect of this chair is adjustable, from the lumbar support to the seat to the headrest. Everything is able to move up, down, in and out, and beyond to ensure it matches your body to a tee. The armrests continue to steal the show with their adaptability. You can adjust them to just about any position or even fold them out of the way entirely if you prefer the extra space.
The armrests aren't the only thing that folds away: Tucked beneath the seat is an integrated footrest. When you're ready to relax, you can slide it out and lock it into position and then unlock the recline feature so you can truly lean back and relax. Even more impressive is that the backrest of the chair is also able to fold down as a whole unit, allowing the H2 Pro to tuck cleanly under your desk, perfect if you're limited on space, such as an apartment or dorm room.
As the successor to the H1 Pro, the ease of use with these adjustments has been improved based on user feedback. Likewise, the frame has received a major upgrade and is now primarily made out of cast aluminum. The mesh has also been reworked to take on the appearance of an upholstered seat, giving it a softer feel and a more modern, stylish appearance.
There aren't many gaming chairs that even approach this level of adaptability and customizable comfort. The Hinomi H2 Pro is an easy recommendation for anyone in the market for a mesh chair, and especially bigger gamers that don't want to skimp of features or comfort.
How We Chose the Best Gaming Chairs for Big and Tall Gamers
In deciding which gaming chairs to include on this list, my first consideration is always which chairs I've personally tested and know are worth including from first-hand experience. I, and my colleagues, test a lot of gaming chairs, so drawing on that experience is critical to the process. I strive to recommend only chairs I've personally tested and when that's not possible, do extensive research to find real user feedback on any other compelling options that might exist. For the Best Big and Tall category, I'm looking for three key things: size, support, and durability. Any recommendation I make here is made to last, is known to be supportive, and is big enough to match a wide range of gamers.
What to Look for in a Big and Tall Gaming Chair
Strength and weight capacity
One of the first and easiest things to make sure you’re getting is a sturdy chair. Check the max load capacity to ensure it’s strong enough to hold you up. It’s a good idea to get one that offers a bit of a buffer so the chair’s not always operating near its limit.
Seat width
Many racing chairs have bucket seats that have lightly padded metal bolsters at either side. If that seat is too narrow, the bolsters are going to dig into your thighs and hips. Checking to ensure that a chair’s listed width doesn’t include those bolsters is essential (which we looked out for on the chairs that made this list). Better still, you can find some big and tall gaming chairs that don’t have these bolsters, and that’s a good sign the chair maker knows who they’re building for.
Dimensions and adjustments (seat depth, height, backrest)
Your vertical adjustments are going to play a big part in your overall comfort. You’re going to want to ensure the seat is deep enough to come close to the backs of your knees (without pressing into them), tall enough to let your lower legs drop straight to the floor while still touching it, and with a long enough backrest to support your spine. A short backrest may seem like a small problem at first, but if the lumbar and neck pillows, as well as the curves of the seatback, don’t line up with the curve of your spine and shoulder, it will impact your posture.
Ergonomics
If you want to ensure you’re going to get good ergonomics, you may want to also check that the height range from the floor to the top of the armrests overlaps with the height of your desk, as this keeps your arms level with your mouse and keyboard. (This is less of a concern if you’re playing with a controller, though.)
Big and Tall Gaming Chairs FAQ
Should I get a gaming chair or an office chair?
The seats themselves are one of the biggest differences between gaming chairs and office chairs. The ones designed specifically for gaming often come with a long back and a headrest to better support your back and shoulders than a short office chair. Extra lumbar and neck pillows on gaming chairs help keep you sitting straighter, while office chairs often offer more effective lumbar support and better seat adjustability.
Depending on your needs outside of PC gaming, you may also want to explore some XL bean bag chair options you can find within our top bean bag gaming chairs list. We also have our favorite selections of rocking gaming chairs in 2025 which may be interesting to try out as a segue from your couch to a somewhat casual gaming seat.
How does a gaming chair help with gaming?
The biggest thing any gaming chair needs to do is provide you with the support your body needs to game in comfort for extended periods. Beyond that, gaming chairs often come with extra features and bolder designs than traditional office chairs. Their armrests are usually more adjustable to support gaming with a controllers as well as mouse and keyboard. Likewise, the backrests usually offer an extended recline range similar to what you might find in a car. Simply put, the best gaming chairs offer the versatility you need to play games in the position that’s most comfortable in the moment and look good doing it.
Are expensive gaming chairs worth it?
As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. If all you want is a chair that looks good on stream, then the added features of a premium chair aren’t as important. Paying a little more can get you important upgrades, like improved cushioning, greater adjustments, and better materials. With that in mind, gaming chairs are like anything else: There are diminishing returns the higher in price you go. If you care about comfort, it’s best not to cheap out, but you don’t need to lay out $500+ for a quality gaming chair.
Are gaming chairs good for your back?
Lumbar support varies from chair to chair, but it’s true that some gaming chairs put looks ahead of support. Many gaming chairs have completely flat backrests flanked by bolsters that hold you in a single position. These are what we call “bad gaming chairs.” Thankfully, it’s no longer true that all gaming chairs have poor back support. In fact, there are many that are quite good, like the Razer Iskur XL. When shopping for a gaming chair, be sure to look at the backrest from multiple angles if possible and read up on what lumbar features it actually offers.
Christopher Coke has been covering all things tech for IGN since 2019. He has reviewed more chairs than most people own in a lifetime from brands big and small, gaming to ergo, and more.
Image Credit: Annalee Tsujino is a multi disciplinary designer and illustrator. Check them out on Instagram @antsu_illustrations.
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