I got a Serta i5000 high back chair for $400 (normally $580) for my gaming setup. I settled on it after trying out numerous $2000-3000 chairs (Aeron, Embody, Leap Worklounge, Freedom), which all had some issue or lacking feature. I wanted one I could sit back and relax in while still being a desk chair with good ergonomics. It's definitely better quality than several Staples/Lazboy chairs I've had before, with an all-metal build and nicer materials, and has a lumbar support that auto adjusts when you recline and feels great. The controls are under the armrests instead of under the seat, which is very convenient. It's meant for a tall/large person which I'm not, but the high/wide armrests work perfectly for my mouse+G13 setup.
The Staples chairs were always good for a year and then the fake leather would starting peeling off or become flat. I'll find out how long this one lasts. Some of the gaming chairs actually felt nice but I didn't like the look or the build quality. The Aeron and Leap were nice but lacked headrests, and the headrest versions like the Leap Worklounge had other issues like the arms being too low. The Embody didn't seem that great quality-wise for how much it costs.
The Staples chairs were always good for a year and then the fake leather would starting peeling off or become flat. I'll find out how long this one lasts. Some of the gaming chairs actually felt nice but I didn't like the look or the build quality. The Aeron and Leap were nice but lacked headrests, and the headrest versions like the Leap Worklounge had other issues like the arms being too low. The Embody didn't seem that great quality-wise for how much it costs.
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