I replaced my traditional office chair with a $360 gaming chair, and I’m never going back

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I recently decided to upgrade the chair in my home office.
But instead of buying another office chair, I decided to look at gaming chairs.
Secretlab, a company known for its ergonomic gaming chairs, was kind enough to let me try its popular Omega chair.
Now I feel like I can’t go back.
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The chair you sit on matters.

Sitting puts pressure on your body, and having insufficient support can lead to pain or poor posture, which puts stress on your shoulders, back, and neck.

After sitting uncomfortably in a standard office chair for too long, I decided to upgrade. But instead of just buying another office chair, I decided to look at gaming chairs instead.

PC gamers spend extraordinary amounts of time in front of a computer screen. They need supportive chairs so they can stay focused and perform at their best for long periods of time. I figured, if a chair can be good enough for them, it will definitely be good enough me, a regular computer user who spends a lot of time sitting in front of a desk.

I reached out to Secretlab — a company founded in 2014 by two competitive "Starcraft II" players — which was kind enough to send me one of their most popular chairs, the Omega, to use at home. The Omega retails starting at $360.

Here’s why I’m never going back to a traditional office chair after spending time working in Secretlab’s Omega chair.

The only negative about this chair was building it. The first part of the assembly process was easy, but putting it all together was arduous, and definitely requires two people.

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Building the first half of the chair took maybe 20 to 30 minutes. But when it came time to attach the backrest to the bottom of the chair, and screw everything in perfectly, I realized this task was impossible for a single person.

Thankfully, my wife helped me finish building this chair after watching me struggle mightily. But it wasn’t easy, even for the two of us. Be warned!

Once it’s fully assembled, though, the Omega chair is a delight. It is both sturdy and soft at the same time. It’s like sitting on a cloud that’s perfectly molded to your body.

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The Omega chair has excellent cushioning in the bottom and lower back of the chair, providing the ideal support where you need it.

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