Rank #10 in Best Gaming Chairs 2026: 10 Ranked, Plus a 1,136 kg Capacity Claim
SONGMICS HOME Gaming Chair, Cotton-Linen, Ink Black
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The SONGMICS HOME gaming chair is the £89.99 model at number 10 in this guide. It is an ink-black chair in cotton-linen fabric rather than the PU faux leather most racing-style chairs use, with a headrest, a footrest, a 90°–135° recline, 360° swivel and adjustable height. The listing rates it 4.3 out of 5 from 78 ratings and places it 7th in Amazon's Video Game Chairs ranking.
The number worth pausing on is the weight figure. The specification table gives 'Maximum Weight Recommendation: 1136 Kilograms'. That is not a weight for a person: it repeats, digit for digit, the fifth bullet's base test — 'a heavy-duty base that passed a 1,136 kg static pressure test for one minute without breaking'. Elsewhere in this guide the genuine capacity claims run from 120 kg to 200 kg, and none of the buyer reviews reproduced here mentions the capacity figure at all. The listing also disagrees with itself on the model: the product title carries the code OBG072BH04, the specification table says OBG072BH03. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this chair — its bullets, its specification table and its buyer reviews — not from any test of our own.
How those 78 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £89.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 78 ratings |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation (as listed) | 1,136 kg |
| Base static pressure test quoted in the bullet | 1,136 kg held for one minute |
| Model number (as listed) | OBG072BH03 |
| Model code in the product title | OBG072BH04 |
| Recline, swivel and height | 90° to 135° recline, 360° swivel, adjustable height |
| Best Sellers Rank | 7 in Video Game Chairs |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“**The Bottom Line**If you want the ergonomic layout and tilt functionality of a racing-style gaming chair without the sweaty, sticky feel of cheap PU faux leather, this SONGMICS cotton-linen model is a fantastic choice. Packed with a retractable footrest, 90–135° recline, and plush cushioning, it provides exceptional comfort for long gaming or work sessions—though the linkage armrests require occasional tightening over time.---**The Real-World Test**The defining upgrade of this chair over traditional eSports seats is the material choice. By swapping out cold, non-breathable vinyl or synthetic leather for a woven cotton-linen fabric blend, SONGMICS eliminates the stuffy heat buildup that plagues warm rooms during summer gaming marathons. It feels soft against skin, holds up well against everyday friction, and looks surprisingly smart in a home office environment.Functionally, the seat performs like a versatile recliner. The backrest easily shifts from an upright 90° typing posture to a deep 135° recline, allowing you to kick out the slide-away footrest underneath for kicking back during lunch breaks or casual controller gaming. The seat cushion and contoured backrest offer generous padding, supported by a padded headrest and a lumbar pillow to cushion your lower back.However, because the chair uses linkage armrests—meaning the arm pads pivot automatically as you recline the backrest—they aren't height-adjustable independently of the seat. While convenient when kicking back, the mechanical pivots can develop a tiny bit of side-to-side play after a few months of daily heavy use, requiring you to snug up the hex bolts occasionally to keep them feeling solid.---**The Pros & Cons*** **Breathable Cotton-Linen:** Prevents heat and sweat buildup during long summer sessions far better than standard faux-leather chairs.* **Slide-Out Footrest & Recline:** Converts smoothly into a lounge position for controller gaming or watching videos between matches.* **High 150kg Weight Capacity:** Built on a sturdy steel frame and star base that handles heavier sitters with reliable stability.* **Linkage Armrests Require Maintenance:** Because the arms pivot with the backrest, the mounting bolts can loosen over time and need periodic retightening.* **Fabric Care Required:** Unlike wipe-clean synthetic leather, fabric upholstery is more susceptible to liquid spills and requires immediate spot cleaning.* **Side Bolsters Limit Spread:** The contoured bucket-style seat side edges mean broader sitters might feel a bit snug around the thighs.---**The Verdict**The SONGMICS HOME OBG072BH04 gaming chair strikes a brilliant balance between playful gaming aesthetics and practical daily comfort. The addition of breathable fabric and a slide-out footrest transforms a standard desk chair into a genuinely relaxing workstation. If you treat spills promptly and keep a hex key handy for the armrest joints, it is one of the coziest budget-friendly seats on the market.> **Variant Note:** This review is for the *SONGMICS HOME Ergonomic Gaming Chair with Footrest (Ink Black Cotton-Linen Fabric, Model: OBG072BH04)*.”
Verified purchase“Works great for work and gaming for longer periods of time.Assembly would have taken awhile if not for my own screwdriver so I'd advise using your own instead of the provided.The chair is comfy and fits well for adults.The leg rest is useful and seemingly sturdy so far.Material feels good and durable.From all the other products I looked at this has been a great value for money.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Gaming Chairs 2026: 10 Ranked, Plus a 1,136 kg Capacity Claim.
Questions people ask
What weight can this SONGMICS HOME gaming chair hold?
The specification field says 'Maximum Weight Recommendation: 1136 Kilograms'. The only 1,136 kg figure anywhere else in the listing is the base test in the fifth bullet — 1,136 kg held for one minute without breaking — which the bullet describes as a test of the base, not a weight for a sitter. No capacity in kilograms for a person is given anywhere else on the page.
Where does the 1,136 kg figure come from?
It matches the static pressure test the SONGMICS HOME listing quotes for its own base: 'a heavy-duty base that passed a 1,136 kg static pressure test for one minute without breaking'. Other chairs in this guide state sitting capacities of 120 kg to 200 kg.
What is the model number of this chair?
The specification table lists the model number as OBG072BH03, while the product title carries the code OBG072BH04. Both describe the same £89.99 Ink Black cotton-linen chair.
Does it recline and swivel?
Yes, as listed: the SONGMICS HOME chair reclines from 90° to 135°, swivels 360°, has adjustable height and glides.
Does it arrive assembled?
No. The listing marks assembly as required and the included components field reads 'CHAIR'. One buyer says the job would have taken a while without their own screwdriver and advises using your own rather than the one provided.
What do buyers say about it?
The listing shows 4.3 out of 5 from 78 ratings. Buyers mention the cushioning, the useful leg rest and instructions that were easy to follow, with one reporting a build time of about 20 minutes.
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