Product · Homracer
Homracer gaming chair: 181 kg, footrest, 170° recline
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Homracer's white gaming chair is built for lounging as much as playing. It reclines from 90 to 170 degrees, has a retractable footrest and ships with a USB-powered massage lumbar pillow. It is also rated for 400 lb, roughly 181 kg, with an SGS class 4 gas cylinder, making it one of the more heavy-duty gaming chairs available and a reasonable match for bigger users who like to stretch out between sessions.
- Armrests
- Linked to seat
- Gas lift
- Class 4, SGS
- Recline
- 90° to 170°
- Cover
- Leather-look
- Max load
- 181 kg
In its favour
- The 181 kg rating and class 4 lift are the highest-duty figures in this guide.
- Recline runs from 90° to 170°, with a retractable footrest.
- Homracer states a lifetime warranty with replacement parts on request.
Good to know
- Seat height adjusts only about 8 cm, a narrow range for tall users.
- The armrests move with the seat but are not described as adjustable for height.
Our take
Relaxation features
The 170 degree maximum is close to flat, deep enough for a nap. A 20 degree controllable rocking motion lets you sway when unlocked. The footrest slides out from under the seat for when you want to put your feet up, then tucks away again.
The lumbar pillow has a massage function powered over USB, so you will need a free port or a power bank. A separate head pillow is also included.
Strength and frame
Homracer uses a metal frame, listed as iron in the specification table, with an upgraded SGS class 4 gas cylinder. The 400 lb rating is far higher than most gaming chairs. The seat and back use high-density sponge and memory foam under a leather-look cover that wipes clean. The chair weighs about 20 kg.
Limits for desk work
Seat height only adjusts by about 8 cm. That is a narrow range, so measure your desk and check that the chair will bring your elbows level with it. Amazon lists the seat height as about 40 cm, which is on the low side. The armrests are linked to the seat and move with it, but the listing does not describe them as adjustable for height or width.
For long typing days this matters more than it does for controller gaming or watching films.
Assembly, warranty and rivals
Parts are labelled, and Homracer quotes around 15 minutes to assemble. The listing mentions a lifetime warranty, a one-month return window and replacement parts via customer service. Compared with the Corsair T3 Rush, the Homracer carries more weight and reclines further but gives up 4D arms. The Anda Seat Novis Max has a steel frame and aluminium base but is rated for only 90 kg.
Verdict
The Homracer suits heavier gamers and anyone who wants a footrest, massage and near-flat recline for relaxing. For proper desk work with adjustable arms, the Corsair T3 Rush is the better tool, and lighter users wanting a recognised gaming brand with an aluminium base can consider the Anda Seat Novis Max.
Compared with alternatives in: Best gaming chairs under £400, Best office and gaming chairs for heavier people
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