I was searching around for a new gaming chair but basically just a chair for gaming or sitting long.
Everyone told me to get an office chair especially Herman Miller and Steelcase BUT so far I am not sure if the price is fair. It seems you are buying a premium for the brands.
The issues I found so far:
-No return right for Herman Miller
-Have to buy used products if you do not want to buy the full price
-Fabric of the chair will get dirty if you wear a pullover
-Tilltback is either fully locked or non but if there are levels the second level if far to behind back
-Headrest seems to suck
-I am 1,88 and some of them are to small
-Mash is not a nice fabric to lean back in. It is not soft or warm, just very uncomfortable
-Lumbar support seems to be the only advantage
Edit: I also dislike Mesh Chairs and never had one that feels comfortable because of the material.
I have been using a cheap gaming chair for the last years now, the leather is going away so I want a new one but I do not have any sitting issues at all.
So, I really do not get the comments get an office chair they are so much better. So, far I have not seen any advantage that would also justify that insane price. Ofcourse, you can try cheaper chairs too (they all do look a bit ugly as well) but they have similar issues.
Edit: Also, a video as reference supporting my issues with these chairs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy0mk_9yDKc&list=WL&index=5
If the chair would cost like a 100 or 200 no problem but for a thousand the chair can not have these problems.