The best gaming chairs for serious sessions

While many gaming chairs opt for faux leather, the Corsair T3 Rush chair uses a soft, breathable fabric. This prevents the chair from retaining too much heat, which ultimately keeps you cool — ideal for anyone who gets irritated by a sweaty, uncomfortable back during all-day competition.

It boasts a padded neck cushion and memory foam lumbar support. The solid steel base and frame will ensure years of durability.

The armrests, height, and recline angle are all adjustable, you can always find something that works for you. You'll be well positioned for long sessions.

The JL Comfurni gaming chair has a distinctive look (it might be too boldly coloured for some, in fact) and is thickly cushioned for maximum comfort.

Best of all are its many adjustable features, particularly at this price. The height, recline angle, and armrests all adjust. That’s all bolstered by a soft lumbar cushion that provides ergonomic support to reduce lower back pain.

Fancy putting your feet up? No problem. There’s a retractable footrest built into the underside. And this chair reclines so far back you can lay out flat. The curved back is covered in breathable, premium faux leather, which should help to keep you cool throughout lengthy gaming sessions.

Forget the fact it shares its name with a longsuffering Simpsons character, the Millhouse gaming chair is good value for money, with high quality PU leather and thick padding for a decent level of overall comfort.

You can adjust the chair with a height lever, tilt, and upright locking function. And unlike some of the other chairs on this list, you can pick from a competitive range of Millhouse Gaming Chair colours. You can find something stylish that works for your office or gaming room.

At this price you do sacrifice some quality. It’s best suited for new or casual gamers. Expert-level session gamers should find something more specialist.

The GTPlayer gaming chair comes well recommended because of its sheer value — you get solid construction, adjustable settings, and high-quality materials for just a fraction of the price of competing gaming chairs. Plus, connect to a power source via a USB and the lumbar support pillow provides you with a massage.

It has a strong metal frame, which is built to withstand more weight and wear and tear than competing chairs. The headrest pillow and lumbar cushion are also removable, while a retractable footrest cranks up the comfort levels.

The heavy-duty base and nylon smooth-rolling casters provide greater stability and mobility. And while it's at the budget end of the spectrum, we like the selection of colours — all giving you cool gamer style.

Here’s another entry from Corsair: An upgrade of the Corsair T1 Race chair. Comfort is key, of course, but durability is also important for hardcore gamers. And a solid steel construction means this chair should last for years.

The 4D armrests adjust in any direction, while a gas lift adjusts the height. Heavy duty wheels stay firmly in place while you’re gaming, but they’ll also glide effortlessly across the floor when you need to shift position.

The chair is clad in PU leather with automotive detail stitching (living up to the “race” moniker). A padded neck cushion and lumbar support pillow round off the comfort features. An all-round premium option.

Razer is one of the biggest brands in gaming. It stands to reason that the Razer Iskur gaming chair is tough to beat.

It provides total lower back support with a built-in, fully adjustable lumbar curve, with multi-layered PVC synthetic leather that's tougher and more durable than standard PU leather. It should be able to withstand even the toughest of gaming sessions every day.

The armrests can be adjusted in four dimensions, and it can support plenty of weight thanks to a hardy combination of body frame, armrests, and wheelbase.

There's also a XL version and Iskur V2 upgrade available. If you're willing to splash the cash, this is one of the very best.

If you want maximum comfort and quality, there's no substitute for spending a bit of extra money. The Anda Seat Dark Demon Dragon Gaming Chair advertises itself as a premium option and that's exactly what it is — one of the best-rated high-end chairs available.

You'll find all the features you need: Removable support pillows, 4D armrests, and adjustable height and recline — combined with a smooth PVC leather and high-density memory foam. Its steel frame with also hold more weight than other chairs on this list.

Yes, it means parting with some extra cash, but with the sheer quality — and, perhaps more importantly, lifetime guarantee on the steel framework — you'll be ahead of the game.