As we have already mentioned, gaming equipment is known and instantly recognizable for its design. However, another thing that follows suit is a high price tag.

Whether we’re talking about gaming chairs, mechanical keyboards, laser mice, or surround headsets, all of them will be relatively expensive – even the ones at the lower end of the price spectrum. The critical question is: are those prices justified?

Naturally, if you want quality, you will have to pay a decent amount for it. However, a prevalent issue with “gaming” gear is that you’re not always paying for actual quality or practicality, but for what the product represents.

Gaming has become a lifestyle, and those aggressive, LED-riddled borderline-gimmicky designs are all that you’re paying for in a lot of cases.

A simple office chair does not represent any sub-culture, and it is always designed to fit its purpose. That said, when an office chair is more expensive, you can rest assured that the extra cost is due to very practical reasons: memory foam cushioning, additional adjustability, and other features.

Ultimately, office chairs are much more flexible in terms of pricing and are, in the majority of cases, a much wiser investment since they strive to be practical and ergonomic above everything else.