It is getting out of hand lately with the amount of budget gaming chairs available in the market. Among the very many chairs that you can purchase there are only a handful of good ones.
Today we have in for review is the Blue Whale gaming chair. Not gonna lie the name is kind of hilarious but that aside, the chair boasts impressive specifications.
In our review, I will break down each aspect of this gaming chair and see if it warrants praise or a bashing.
Blue Whale Gaming Chair Review
Bottom line:
Blue Whale gaming chair is a fantastic versatile chair that can be used for both gaming and work. It blends in all the features nicely to deliver the most optimum level of comfort. The chair also excels in features and adjustability. Overall, this chair is amazing and earns an easy recommendation if you are shopping around the $200 budget.
4.5/5
Editor’s Rating
Design and Overview
Despite being marketed as an office chair this is not a boring slab of metal and leather. The chair is available in 3 two-tone color schemes.
These colors are not loud as you would expect from an office chair but they provide an extra flair that is appealing.
The main color of the chair is black with the accent colors coming in blue or grey. The accent colors have elegant usage and are not excessive.
There is no logo embossed on the upholstery which gives the chair a very clean and simple aesthetic.
There are also no patterns or anything sort of printed stuff. This makes the chair versatile for use in both office situations and as well as for gaming because it is neither too loud nor too dull and boring.
The layout and configuration of this chair are unlike most other generic racing-style gaming chairs.
This has a wide, broad, and tall design so big people will have no problem fitting in this. The company claims this chair is suitable for people up to 350lbs and we find this claim to be pretty accurate.
The fact that the bolstering is not aggressive on this chair just further enhances the support for big people with a wide body.
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Build Quality and Materials
The build quality of the Blue Whale chair is fantastic. Honestly, you will be blindfolded to believe that this is a more expensive gaming chair by the looks of it.
The mainframe is made from solid metal and the constructive and fitting is good. All the other parts of the chair also exhibit a quality feel and are sturdy. The base is well balanced and holds the weight of the chair and the user well.
The upholstery of the chair is finished in Pu leather materials. Under the leather covering there is sponge-like memory foam. The padding on this chair is thick and splash.
There is a cushion to satisfy even the most demanding of body types. The armrests are also well-padded not as generously as the seat but they get the job done without any discomfort.
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Adjustability and Features
This chair is also packed with features. The most highlighting feature is the electric massage lumbar pillow.
A massage function on a chair is mostly a gimmick but we are happy to report that this chair does pretty well its massage. I
t can ease some backache during long exhilarating sitting sessions but do not expect it to be a professional level massage after all this is a sub $200 chair.
Besides the massage feature, this chair has all of the typical features you would expect and find in most gaming chairs in this category.
Starting, it has a recline of up to 155° while this is less than some of its competitors it is reinforced by the ability of the chair to rock in its position.
There is a knob under the seat from where the tension can be adjusted. People who work for extended hours while seated on a chair will instantly appreciate this feature.
The rest of the typical features include height adjustment for the seat and also height adjustment for the armrests.
There is also a flip-out footrest which is neatly tucked away under the seat and can easily be extended when needed.
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Comfort and Ergonomic Support
There are two extra pillows provided with this chair one being for the neck rest and the other for the lumbar support.
Like previously mentioned the lumbar pillow has a built-in electric massage function. This massage though is not anywhere near professional massage but helps the body to soothe out after a gritty long sitting session.
From a comfort standpoint, this chair is very good. Both the pillows are adjustable and can be adjusted to suit your body type.
The padding is also soft and plush and has thick cushioning to support the body. Overall, a very comfortable and relaxing chair.
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Value
The Blue Whale gaming chair is priced under $200 and for that money, you are getting a lot of kit here.
This chair includes the latest top-of-the-line features like lumbar support. Even if we don’t count the features and consider the basics like build quality the chair does very well in that regard as well justifying its price tag.
Based on the value to money proposition of this chair I reckon this chair is a steal if you can get it under the $200 price tag.
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Verdict
4.5/5
Editor’s Rating
The Blue Whale gaming chair is trying to be a jack of trades by providing you with everything to a certain extent.
This chair succeeds in that regard and it has just enough of everything to make it a very compelling package.
Why You Should Buy This Chair
- The Blue Whale gaming chair is packed with a lot of features like a massage that you don’t get in other similarly priced gaming chairs
- This chair has a very wide seat making it adequate for all sorts of different body sizes
- This chair has got the best in class leather padding that is supple and soft.
Why You Should Not Buy This Chair
- If you want to lay down on your chair as well then the Blue Whale chair is not for you as it only reclines at an angle of 150°
- This chair will not hold you in an upright posture as it lacks the ergonomic support needed for that purpose.
Overall, all things considered, the Blue Whale gaming chair is as good as it gets for the budget segment. This chair has everything you will need to enjoy a fine sitting experience.
