Any recommendations for comfortable gaming chairs suitable for individuals over 300 lbs?

[ReidOnly]

 

My cousin's birthday is coming up in a month, and my aunt has tasked me with finding him a decent gaming chair for his office as a surprise gift. I usually lean towards recommending Secretlabs, but lately, their quality control seems to be slipping. My aunt is looking for something more budget-friendly, preferably under $350 Canadian dollars. Any suggestions? I'm not very knowledgeable about furniture...

[Shimejii]

How tall? https://www.amazon.com/Mimoglad-Ergonomic-Adjustable-Headrest-Armrests/dp/B0C2YQZS69?crid=46TDRUQUUXR0&keywords=Mimoglad%2BOffice%2BChair&language=en_US&linkCode=sl1&linkId=ef633e33607c14e2f5caa51978aad48a&qid=1703611527&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&sprefix=mimoglad%2Boffice%2Bchair%2Caps%2C327&sr=8-1-spons&tag=pixel-porch-20&th=1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0

 

something like that has a 300 lb rating.

[Aaron_T]

It's unfortunately a fair amount higher than your budget, but my Secret Labs Titan Evo XL has held up quite well for me. Had it for about 2-3 years. I'm 285lbs, 6'5". Not sure about QC on their latest chairs though. My daughter recently bought one and she loves it, but she's light, so not a good test.

For known high quality, you could always go for a used Herman Miller. Their chairs are rated between 300 and 350lbs capacity. EX: https://nationalofficeinteriors.com/office-furniture/chairs/direct-ship-chairs/herman-miller-discount-shipping-mirra/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5rGuBhCnARIsAN11vgS3q_k9-XapE_px1LkBcYpCOnRTtwfrA3NnrVfmGToPoLtmHT9MZoUaAudSEALw_wcB

[Dedayog]

2 minutes ago, Aaron_T said:

It's unfortunately a fair amount higher than your budget, but my Secret Labs Titan Evo XL has held up quite well for me. Had it for about 2-3 years. I'm 285lbs, 6'5". Not sure about QC on their latest chairs though. My daughter recently bought one and she loves it, but she's light, so not a good test.

For known high quality, you could always go for a used Herman Miller. Their chairs are rated between 300 and 350lbs capacity. EX: https://nationalofficeinteriors.com/office-furniture/chairs/direct-ship-chairs/herman-miller-discount-shipping-mirra/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5rGuBhCnARIsAN11vgS3q_k9-XapE_px1LkBcYpCOnRTtwfrA3NnrVfmGToPoLtmHT9MZoUaAudSEALw_wcB

To piggyback this, almost all Herman Miller, Steelcase and Haworth chairs (the big 3 of office furniture) are rated like that. 

 

So basically if you get a good brand chair, you're covered.  It's the gimmicky gamery ones on top of the no name brands you need to watch out for.

 

Unfortunately, you pay for quality as always.

[ReidOnly]

1 hour ago, Shimejii said:

How tall? https://www.amazon.com/Mimoglad-Ergonomic-Adjustable-Headrest-Armrests/dp/B0C2YQZS69?crid=46TDRUQUUXR0&keywords=Mimoglad%2BOffice%2BChair&language=en_US&linkCode=sl1&linkId=ef633e33607c14e2f5caa51978aad48a&qid=1703611527&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&sprefix=mimoglad%2Boffice%2Bchair%2Caps%2C327&sr=8-1-spons&tag=pixel-porch-20&th=1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0

 

something like that has a 300 lb rating.

They are 5" 6'

[Zando_]

1 hour ago, Aaron_T said:

It's unfortunately a fair amount higher than your budget, but my Secret Labs Titan Evo XL has held up quite well for me. Had it for about 2-3 years. I'm 285lbs, 6'5". Not sure about QC on their latest chairs though. My daughter recently bought one and she loves it, but she's light, so not a good test.

I have a Titan XL as well, am ~300lbs, 6' 3". The armrests are crap on mine, the plastic-weld seams on the molded pads have come apart, from what I have heard that is a common issue. The actual seat part itself is built like a tank and I have had 0 issues with it.