AKRacing Gaming Chairs | Best Gaming Chair Picks 2020

About the Brand

AKRacing is one of the most established brands in the gaming furniture industry, as they have been in business since 2001, where they first started as an automotive seat manufacturer for the racing industry. AKRacing is known for producing high quality chairs, which should not come as a surprise considering they do 100% of their own R&D and product development all the way through testing and quality control. This allows the company to control the customer experience by seamlessly integrating customer feedback into the R&D process through the manufacturing process, a strength that has kept AKRacing at the top of the gaming chair industry for several years. AKRacing has its main US location in California, and they offer several line-ups of gaming chairs, office chairs, and gaming desks.

Core Series

The first series of Gaming Chairs to discuss for AKRacing is the Core Series Gaming Chairs. These chairs come in 4 models (EX, EX-Wide, SX, & LX). Each one of those models comes with several color variations. While the Core Series starts the lower end of the AKRacing gaming chair models, it comes fully equipped with many great features that you can see below.

Standard features on the Core Series Models include:

• Metal Frame with an Anti-corrosive black paint, as well as a metal base - Sturdy and Reliable
• High Density Mould Shaping Foam – Every comfortable gaming chair needs comfortable cushioning
• Class 4 Gas lift – High powered gas lift gives stability and allows for a weight capacity rated up to 330 lbs
• Casters – 2.5” casters designed to allow the chair to move across floor surfaces with ease
• Ergonomic Design – Lumbar support curvature is built into the design of the chair, which is meant to follow the natural curve of the lower back.
• 180° Recline Angle – Recline back all the way 180°, or lock the chair somewhere in between!
• Adjustable Headrest – Find the optimal support for your head & neck with the adjustable headrest pillow that comes with the chair
• Adjustable Lumbar Cushion – Not only is the chair built with a lumbar curvature design, but it also comes with an adjustable lumbar cushion which allows you to find the right amount of ergonomic support for your body
• 3D Adjustable Armrests – The armrests will adjust in 3 directions, up & down, back & forth, and they rotate in and out to the sides
• Adjustable Tilt Angle – Tilt the angle of the chair from 3-18° in a rocking motion to lean backwards in a more relaxed posture

In terms of what is different about each model within the Core Series, it is mostly in the upholstery materials. Please see the table below that breaks it down by model.

Masters Series

The Masters Series is a step up from the Core series in both features and performance, and comes in 3 models (Max, Premium, Pro), each with slightly different features and a host of color options! Each of the 3 models in this series is an upgrade from the Core Series, and therefore comes with a slightly higher price tag. 

The Arctica gaming chair from the AKRacing Masters Series is one of the brand's most popular chairs, and our Top Pick for best gaming chair back in 2018!

Carryover Features from the Core Series:

• Metal Frame with an Anti-corrosive black paint
• High Density Mould Shaping Foam
• Ergonomic Design
• 180° Recline Angle
• Adjustable Headrest
• Adjustable Lumbar Cushion
• Adjustable Tilt Angle

Standard features on the Masters Series Models include:

• 4D Adjustable Armrests – The armrests will adjust in 4 directions, up & down, back & forth, and they rotate in and out to the sides, as well as adjusting inwards and outwards
• Upgraded Base – High Tensile Aluminum Base which allows for greater performance over time
• Tilt Angle Lock – Lock your relaxed tilt angle in place with this great feature that allows the chair to recline in yet another way
• Premium PU Leather Upholstery – Every chair in the Masters Series line-up comes with premium PU leather for a great feel and a long lasting material

The Masters Series also has some clear differences between the models that can make a difference to you depending on your preferences. Those differences are highlighted below:

Office Series

The Office Series by AKRacing features three distinct models in the Opal, Obsidian, and Onyx, which take different elements of the Core and Masters Series of gaming chairs, while adding additional features and designs that are better suited for an office chair.

Carryover Features from the Core Series:

• Metal Frame with an Anti-corrosive black paint
• High Density Mould Shaping Foam
• Ergonomic Design
• 180° Recline Angle
• Adjustable Headrest
• Adjustable Lumbar Cushion
• Adjustable Tilt Angle
• Class 4 Gas lift

When it comes to other features, the Office Series models have some distinct differences that are documented below:

Gaming Desks

When it comes to gaming desks, AKRacing is newer to the scene, and currently offers the Summit Gaming Desk for sale, although additional models are almost certainly in the future.

 The Summit Gaming Desk is designed with gamers in mind. The desk measures approximately 4 feet wide and 3 feet deep, allowing room and support for multiple monitors, your keyboard & mouse, and any other gaming accessories or storage devices you want to add to the table top. The table is made with a steel frame, and has a carbon-textured MDF PVC laminated table top, which is both sturdy and extremely stylish and functional for gaming. The front of the table has a curved edge, allowing you to get closer to the monitors where the action is, and the back of the desk allows for cable management.

AKRacing Warranty

AKRacing comes with an industry leading warranty, which shows the commitment AKRacing offers to its customers! The warranty is for 5 & 10 years, respectively. Any defect in material or workmanship is covered for a period of 5 years, while the steel frame is covered for 10 years. The current warranty for AKRacing desks are warrantied for 2 years. Overall, the chair warranty offered by AKRacing is industry leading, and as they continue to develop and perfect their gaming desks, I imagine an increase in the warranty time frame!

Final Word

Overall, AKRacing is a leader in the gaming chair space. They offer several different models to appeal to a wide base of customers at several price points, and even the most basic models come with great features, showing that AKRacing only sells quality gaming chairs, and they don’t cut any corners.  Due to the longevity of the AKRacing brand, and the variety of quality chairs they produce, its no wonder that they have carved a top spot in the gaming chair brand, and its no wonder esportschairs included them in our top 10 gaming chair brands of 2020!

FAQs

What is the weight limit on AKRacing Gaming Chairs?

The standard weight limit for AKRacing Gaming Chairs is 330 lbs, but the Max model holds up to 400 lbs

What height ranges are supported by AKRacing Gaming Chairs?

A range of heights from 5'3" to 6'7" are supported by different models of AKRacing chairs, which covers a wide range of customers

Are the Lumbar and Headrest Pillows Detachable?

Yes, you can take off both of these pillows easily

Are any additional tools needed to assemble the chairs?

The chair comes with hex keys that are used to assemble the chair, and no additional tools should be needed