AKRacing Core Series EX-Wide Gaming Chair with Wide Seat, High and Wide Backrest, Recliner, Swivel, Tilt, Rocker and Seat Height Adjustment Mechanisms with 5/10 warranty - Red/Black

Since I've moved to almost 100% remote for my job, I had to upgrade my cheap, old home/office chair that was giving me shoulder, back, and leg aches. I read tons of reviews of office chairs, but the decent quality ones were very expensive, so I thought I would look into gaming chairs. I spend around 12 hours a day in front of my computer, so this was a worthy investment.I'm very pleased with this chair, it fits me perfectly. I opted for the larger/deeper seat and I'm glad I did, since other reviews said the standard seat might not be adequate. I'm 5'8" so I think anyone my size or larger should go ahead and pay the extra $$ for the larger seat. The build quality is very good, it only took about 45 minutes to assemble and the IKEA-like picture instructions were spot on.Every part of this chair fits and supports me exactly as I had hoped. I needed adjustable arms, you can change the height, move them forward and back, and set them to several angles as well. The lower back separate cushion can be moved wherever you want it with the elastic straps, and it hits me right where I need it. The upper back also is nice and firm, and the neck support pillow also fits me perfectly. The seat has some cushion but not too much, I can sit all day without going numb. The lift is easy to operate and readily supports my weight, the swivel and casters feel heavy duty. The reclining options range from a perfect straight up work setting, to almost like a lounge chair if you need to take a break.I've had it about a month and there are no signs of the cushion compressing or any hardware issues at all. The chair still looks very nice and much more expensive than it was. After the first day I felt so much better and relaxed compared to my old office chair, I didn't want to get out of it. I have to say this was the best investment I could have made for creating a comfortable work environment. I would highly recommend this chair for the price!

I absolutely LOVE this chair! So much so, that I bought one for home (red/black) and one for the office (all black).I’m a woman who is 5’ 3” and 200 lbs. I had the hardest time finding pictures with people in them for size comparisons, so I’ve included several pictures.I’ve had back pain for years with standard office chairs and was looking for something that was more adjustable and supportive, which led me to looking at gaming chairs. The AKRacing Core EX-Wide fits like a glove, or perhaps a good pair of jeans. No more back pain!The fabric material is well made, and the padding is supportive, but not too firm. It’s got a steel frame and was extremely easy to assemble. I’m not a fan or the leathery type material and this was one of the few chairs I found that had fabric.I’m glad I went with the wider model. Unless you have a thin frame, just go ahead and order the wide – you’ll be thankful you did!The wheels don’t pivot very well on carpet, so I’m considering swapping those out for the roller blade style wheels, but that’s a minor detail.The arms are plenty adjustable and comfortable. They move up/down, forward/back, and angle left/right. The entire unit also has some give towards or away from the chair by adjusting the screws on the underside of the seat.I thought the price was an absolute steal compared to more expensive models and even other higher end office chairs. More than worth the investment.

Update 08/27/2020:AKRacing was very responsible in shipping out the correct parts to get it fixed right away and at no charge to me. They did not really have a good answer about the cushion straps, but it's not difficult to take up the slack and I'm OK with how it works now, although it is not perfect. I have accordingly updated my rating. Further, the odor is gone and I have not had any issues with the chair not already mentioned, and my commentary of pros and cons still stands. I would definitely recommend you give AKRacing a look! It seems to be a quality mid-range product.Also, a tip: Use the lumbar pillow as the head pillow. Much better!Original Review:First, I should state that I'm 6'4" and 235 lb. The EX-Wide was definitely a wise choice over the standard EX, and I'm by no means heavy. WIth that said, if you have a wider frame, even the EX-Wide may be a little tight for you with the racing "wings" at the seat sides. I bought this chair over other racing-style ones because of the better gas cylinder (class 4) and associated weight limit, sturdiness. The warranty didn't hurt, either. Often times you pay a premium for these things, so you can definitely get a similar chair for cheaper, but quality and longevity may suffer.Pros:* Chair seat height minimum is accurate at 18", it fits my relatively low desk height of 24".* The cushioning is great so far - especially if you like stiffer padding. I never understood the point of lumbar pillows, but if you use one those are well-cushioned, too. Longevity remains to be seen, naturally.* I purchased the fabric version because I wanted something more breathable than the pleather. Durability remains to be seen, but the fabric seems to be of good quality.* The chair mechanics are easy to use and sturdy as far as I can tell. I really like the stiffness required to tilt the chair.* The plastic pieces used to cover the mounting brackets are well done and look nice. They fit tight on the fabric, but don't seem to be doing any damage. I will update this if they do.Cons:* My chair came with bolts that were too long for the seat support plate ("mechanism E" in the instructions). It took 4 washers to make the bolts not stick out past the frame and into the seat cushion. We will see how good AKRacing's support is. If they send me the shorter bolts in the mail without issue, I will increase the rating 1 star. But an error like this could tear into the seat and make the user deal with warranty issues sooner than should be needed.* The installation instructions are crap. If you are somewhat handy with assembling things, it shouldn't be a problem, but if you need words to explain things or an accurate picture, you will not have fun. The website provides words, but they don't really help much more than the bland, inaccurate pictures. Further, the instructions for the lumbar pillow are even worse - I cannot tell for the life of me what the picture is supposed to be showing on the included instructions, and their website doesn't even address this step. It should be obvious how to install them, but doing so the obvious way (basically how every other manufacturer does it - with the straps going through the holes in the top of the back of the chair and under the chair back at the bottom) leaves a significant amount of slack. If you do some sleuthing on the Amazon product pictures, you can see they have the lumbar straps installed over the headrest straps. Still too loose. Either the item was shipped with defective straps (too long and not adjustable in length), or they need better instructions for this step. Again, we'll see how AKRacing responds. A good answer and help with this will add another star back onto the rating.*The wheels are smooth when you move the chair - provided they are pointed in the right direction. If you have decent (thicker) carpet, moving the chair is much more difficult when weight is on it: If the wheels are not pointed in the correct direction, the chair will tend to tip over rather than reorient the wheels and move. I plan on getting a plastic office chair mat to alleviate this issue, but it'd be nice if that wasn't necessary. Probably a hazard regardless of chair manufacturer though, and other surfaces seem fine.*The "wings" on the side of the chair seat and back are not nearly as padded as the rest. They aren't bad if you fit the chair fine, but if you have a wider body frame that may cause issues. In that case, racing-style chairs may not be your best bet. I think this is a common problem with this style of chair, though, based upon the pictures of competing brands.* There is a relatively strong odor, presumably from manufacturing. Hopefully it gets better.* This is just a style thing, but I do not like the gloss black paint on the chair base. I would actually prefer a plastic cover, or a matte finish. Your views may vary, naturally.I will update this review if anything starts to go wrong, and if AKRacing fulfills their duties with the defective parts.

Meu filho amou o produto, pois ele fica o dia todo trabalhando! Muito confortável

Simplesmente ótima, sistema de montagem fácil e de qualidade.O conforto da cadeira é indescritível, o material é tecido respirável e não aqueles courinos emborrachados.

Only been sat in it for 20mins and already my bum and back are singing the seats praises.Beautiful chair and build quality.Like sitting on my sofa once reclined.Very, very pleased.Nigel.

After owning this chair for about 2-3 months I can safely say this chair is great. The quality of the fabric is very high and the comfort is outstanding for a gaming chair. I highly recommend paying extra for the EX-wide version over the standard. The instructions for assembly are clear and easy to understand. And putting the chair together is very easy and took me about 10 minutes alone. The price seemed a little steep upon buying but after using it everyday, I can say that it is worth the money overall. The only downside I have with the chair overall is the lumbar support which is subpar but the chair is completely fine without it on. If you’re looking for a high quality fabric gaming chair, this is the one to buy for sure.

This is the second chair on this Brand and model in our house. My partner is very happy whith it, but the side cushions on the seat are easily ruined. Basically the metal frame cuts through the foam. This happened to both chairs. Another common problem, but I suspect it is from wear, both chairs are a bit quirky - a little off the central axis and rotate aloneto the right. Otherwise that is one mighty comfy chait, extremely durable, even the fabric is durable - the cats like to sleep on top of it and scratch it, the newer one is still intact.I would serously recommend this chair.