Budget gaming chair in the UK: is £200 enough?
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Chairs are hard to judge online. Here's one verified mid-budget option and the specs that actually matter.
Corsair TC100 Relaxed (fabric)
Fabric, 90–150° recline and a class 4 gas lift.
Pros
- Breathable fabric
- 90–150° recline
- Class 4 gas lift
- 120kg max user weight (Argos)
Cons
- £204.99, just over £200
- Instructions are reportedly missing from some boxes
Key specifications
Corsair TC100 Relaxed (fabric)
- 375mm seat width
- 90–150° recline
- class 4 gas lift
- 100mm height adjustment
- adjustable armrests
- lumbar and neck cushions
- Argos states 120kg max user weight
Source: retailer listing
Checked 20 Oct 2026 at Argos
Analysis
Our take: at £204.99 this sits just over £200. Fabric breathes better and doesn't peel like cheap PU leather.
What matters: the gas-lift class (class 4 is the stronger rating), the weight rating, seat width, and armrest adjustment.
Reliability and upgrade notes: the gas lift and the castor wheels are the parts that fail, and both use standard sizes. Check that replacements are easy to get before buying an obscure brand. Retailer reviews mention missing instructions; Corsair publishes them online.
Verdict
A well-specified chair for about £200. Check that the 375mm seat width suits you.
Price history
Recorded checks for Corsair TC100 Relaxed (fabric): 20 Oct 2026: £204.99 at Argos. A chart appears here once we have recorded at least four dated checks. We never estimate or back-fill history.