Anda Seat Kaiser 3 XL Gaming Chair for Adults – Ergonomic Black Leather Gaming Chairs with Lumbar Support, Comfortable Neck Support Office Chair Home & Kitchen

4.0 out of 5 stars

Very comfortable but the armrests get in my way

— Assembly:When attaching the back to the seat, the instructions say to attach 4 screws per side but there are only 2 screws per side.When it came time to attach the two screws on the left side that has a loose attachment bracket, I found at first that the screws were not going in. Even without the bracket, they were going in and stopping with a few millimeters left. At first, I was worried that they were getting cross-threaded but upon a closer look, I noticed that the holes in the leather upholstery were not quite wide enough so enough of the edge of the fabric was going down into the screw shaft and binding the screws. After trimming away the edge of the fabric to widen the holes, the screws went in smoothly all the way to the end so I was able to continue with the assembly.The picture in the manual discussing the safety cap is a bit too dark to clearly make out what hole the instructions are referring to but I was able to locate it. The safety cap has a notch that aligns with the top side of the hole and needs to be press-fit so that it is snug. It took me a moment to notice it because the cap kept falling out at first. When the cap is flush with the piece it presses into, you’re good.Beyond this, the assembly went without issue. You will end up with a couple of extra spare screws. The instructions are not clear on this but on the outside of the box, it mentions 6 screws while there are 8 in total.— Use and comfort:So with the hard part out of the way, it was time to test and get a feel for the chair. I have gone through a number of office chairs in my life, including some fairly expensive ones but this is my first “gaming” chair. Although I do game, I don’t tend to play long sessions so I was hoping this chair might be a good upgrade for my home music studio. Presently I have a chair in there that cost a few hundred dollars although not as expensive as this. It is well padded, and most importantly has arms that swivel up and out of the way for when I am playing guitar. In fact, that was my main purchasing decision when I bought it. In fact, my only complaint with my existing studio chair is that it is very loud when shifting in the chair due to the well-padded fabric rubbing against itself. This Anda gaming chair does not have that problem, it is very quiet.Sadly, while this gaming chair has arms that swivel both inward and outward and has armrests that lift up in the front, they can’t completely move out of the way, forcing me to move up in my chair when playing guitar.Luckily, I have other workplaces in the house where this chair is a better fit and upgrade. Despite not working out for studio use, the armrests are very customizable and ideal for many body types and long sessions of sitting. My only complaint with them is that even in their lowest position, they sit a bit high so at my desk where I work from home, they tend to get in the way of my cupholder and under-desk keyboard shelf when I have the chair set for the most comfortable height for the desk itself. I’m pretty crafty so I might see if if I can fashion some brackets to lower the arm an inch or two for a little more clearance, If not, the arms can be detached.The padding is very comfortable and cradles the body well. It’s firm and thick enough that I don’t feel the bottom of the seat when I’m sitting in it, which is great. I’m hoping it holds up over time. I’m about 200 lb and the XL size feels a tad big for me but is not uncomfortable. However, given the option, I probably would’ve opted for the smaller size chair. I’m a little wary of bonded leather as I’ve had this type of material shed its coating after a couple of years with my other office chairs. The chair is advertised as having Duraxtra bonded PVC leather. Duraxtra appears to be an in-house Anda branding as I don’t see it mentioned anywhere else. Only time will tell how durable this material actually is but I will say the material does at least feel thicker than other bonded leathers and PVC fabrics I have come across with other products.Advertised as heavy-duty, the chair itself is indeed heavy. In fact, I’m glad this doesn’t really work out for my studio because that is upstairs and I assembled this chair downstairs. I would’ve struggled trying to get this up the stairs by myself. I have no worries about this chair falling apart or not supporting my weight.— Nitpicks:I don’t like the wheels. While they are a thick durable plastic, I tend to prefer rubber wheels for a smoother roll across uneven floors and I expected more from a $500 gaming chair. I will probably replace these wheels like I have on my other office chairs.The seat adjustment levers are a little low and obstructed by the arms at their factory settings. I think I can move the arms in to make the levers a little easier to get to for myself but that probably won’t be a solution for everyone.The neck pillow is very comfortable but the nitpick I have is with the magnetic attachment. There is plenty of vertical adjustment at the top area that sits directly behind my head but when I try to adjust the pillow to fit behind my neck, there is a very small gap in the magnetic area so the pillow jumps between the base of my skull and the top of my shoulders. This means that the “Goldilocks” area where this pillow is most comfortable for me is the one place where the magnetic attachment doesn’t work. Now, to be fair, I am 5’10” and the chair is recommended for those 5’11’ and taller. And yes, if I was an extra inch or two taller, this wouldn’t be a problem, nor would it be if I was a couple of inches shorter. but this is clearly designed for people taller than me. that said, if I put the chair in full recline mode, I can put the pillow right under my neck without the magnets and it is super comfortable. If I had a place to prop my feet up, I feel like I could take naps in this chair.The right arm shifts positions too easily. I’ve been using this for a couple of weeks now and there is a notable difference in resistance between the articulations of the left arm (feels normal) and the right arm (feels too loose). This is when moving the armrest forward/back and side to side. I don’t see any way to adjust this but I keep pushing out the arm just leaning against it.— Conclusion:Overall, I think I would absolutely love the smaller version of this chair but the XL size is definitely intended for taller people. Aside from my specific issues with the armrests and the few other nitpicks, the chair feels great.

5.0 out of 5 stars

A Throne By Any Other Name…

Not much to add above what others have posted. This chair is FANTASTIC! Got the larger sized version, btw, though I am only 6′ and 185lbs. The larger size is spectacular and just gives me so many more options for relaxing. Also, for anyone concerned about building the chair – it is extremely easy to do. 99% of it is intuitive, and there is only one step where you will really want to have a partner helping (it isn’t necessary, but expedites the process significantly). Give this one a go!

i feel very satisfied with it, thank u so much

Everything was great

Premium quality

Delivery app was handy. Box was heavy but the contents were nicely packaged. the robustness of all the components was impressive and the faux leather and stitching was much better than expected. Instructions were good and assembly was simple and took less than 30 minutes.It was comparatively expensive but I’d say it is well worth the investment.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Engineered for us heavy weights

I’m short but weigh 270 lbs so I’m like a tree stump …. The extra girth in the seat is appreciated but what stands out the most is the balance of the seat when reclined. When you’re top heavy you avoid recline out of fear of falling. I went almost 180 degrees flat in the seat and never felt like I was going to fall when tilting back. When you unbox and assemble you immediately know you’re dealing with strong construction. The only negative I got with the product from a design point is the magnetic armrest covers. Any part of a product that you’re pushing/pulling against should always be rigid. Still a great buy even better if you get a chance to get while on sale

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Comfortable going chair

Actually this is the best gaming chair I have ever owned and that is saying quite a bit. I’ve had it for about 4 months now and I am impressed. It’s a bit of money but we’ll worth it, I’ve went through about 7 or so different chairs in the past my advise… just spend the coin on a chair like this and be done with it, you will end up spending more money on trying to find one and paying less because they are just uncomfortable garbage.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great alternative to SecretLab very sturdy

I love this Gaming chair!I am a retired trucker and a content creator so I know the need for comfort in a chair.This chair is very durable and very solid.I got the XL version and wish it had a little more give in the cushion department but that is easily fixable with a 3rd party cushion. I’ll take the sturdiness to last a long time over that.I look forward to many years of enjoyment from this great product.TruckinCowboy

Comfortable and Recommended

After conducting extensive research, I finally decided to purchase the Anda Seat Kaiser 3 XL. In my opinion, it is the best chair available in the UAE and offers more comfort compared to the Secret Lab Titan (which is not available in the UAE). I’ve been using it for two days now, and I haven’t encountered any issues so far. The only minor challenge I faced was during the installation process, specifically when adjusting some screws while connecting the backrest and seat. However, apart from that, the assembly was straightforward. I will provide an updated review at a later time when I have more experience with the chair.

I’m in love!

The Chair is HUGE & Magnificent!!Mine was absolutely open – I’d say maybe the one they showed customers at the store? – but I love my chair & love the size of it!!!Was afraid it would be massive for me as I am a skinny lady, 173cm but it was just perfect.The one note though is to get the side screws halfway for all before you tighten them. Started with a tightened screws & it was a nightmare for 15 minutes till I removed everything, got them half way, then once all were in place tightened all of them.Buy it, worth the investment!

كرسي عظيم

اعجز عن وصف راحته. وزني عالي وتعبت من كراسي كثيره. اخيرا وجدت الكرسي المريح والواسع. واقدر اتربع عليه بعد

Amazing

Such a great chair!!

5.0 out of 5 stars

The best

If you’re big this seat is a beast, cushion is on the stiff side

5.0 out of 5 stars

Incredibly comfortable

Bought two for my son and SIL. It’s extremely comfortable. They love the magnetic pillow. Thinking of getting it for my office chair.

5.0 out of 5 stars

6′ 5″ 230 pounds. Perfect.

I am 6′ 5″ and about 230 pounds. I love this chair.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Easy Installation and Great Support

I was able to put it together for my husband in just under an hour. Love this chair got it for my husband who is a gamer but a bit heavier 330lbs and there isn’t many office / gaming chairs out there to properly support his stature, without spending an arm and a leg like this one. But he loves this chair, the features and support that it provides are amazing. His favorite feature though is the lifted front arm rest, in his words he gets to be Captain Picard – if you get the reference. The cushions are a little hard/firm but not uncomfortable at all, if you prefer softer seats you may not like this chair.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Best gaming chair I have had

This is a much better quality chair than my previous one and much more comfortable. Even when putting it together, the screws and hardware felt like better quality. The chair is also a little wider giving you more space which adds to comfortability. I have used this for the last month with no issues.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Very nice chair

I’ve had this chair put together for only about half an hour now but I can already tell you that I’m super happy with this purchase.I initially thought I would be overpaying for a similar product as the two cheaper chairs I’ve bought recently but I was completely wrong. This chair is around 10 times better than the two chairs I bought previously. Far more comfortable, far easier to put together, way higher quality parts from the hardware to the frame to the packaging for the shipping.I’m only 5’9″ and the neck rest comes low enough that anyone probably 5’7″ or over would be fine with the XL version that I bought. And the neck rest being magnetic makes it super easy to adjust. Shorter than 5’7″ would probably want to try the normal size of the chair (not sure if the back rest is smaller on the normal size)Edit: I’ve read a few reviews where people complain about the firmness of the seat cushions. Just want to say that I’m 220lbs and spend A LOT of time at my computer. Haven’t had any issues with comfortability whatsoever even though I often play games for 6-10 hours at a time in this chair.I’ll update this in a couple months if my opinion changes for any reason but I really don’t expect it to.TLDR: This chair is way nicer than cheaper gaming chairs. If you can afford it but you have reservations about the price vs quality – go ahead and buy it and you’ll be very pleased.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Well built product just not for me.

Id like to start this review by saying I ended up returning this product but thats because I dont think the racer style chairs are designed for me.First off my let me say that the packaging and assembly experience is a breeze and so easy I was able to do it in reverse and pack it back up for return without any issues. The chair itself is well built with quality materials.That is about where the positives end for me. For reference I am 6’4″ 240lb with neck and shoulder issues and the back of this chair and lumbar is just not comfortable for me to rest on. The holes in the back seem to serve no purpose but to dig into my shoulder blades and as someone who prefers nothing pressing on the back of my neck due to medical issues I find the neck pillow unusable.. (although the pillow is admittedly comfortable on its own and the cooling foam really works.) The seat is alright, a lot firmer than I’ve tried in the past and supposedly softer than the SecretLab Titan Evo but still like sitting on a plank of wood. The annoying ridges that are ment to lock you into place in the seat typical of racing style chairs are softer than they look but I found it putting pressure on the back of my thighs especially when I tried full recline. Speaking of full recline I dont find it very safe as if I wasn’t careful I could feel the chair trying to fall over. Would be too dangerous to nap in imo. The armrests are nice and soft PU foam but I wish they had a wider range of adjustment. Being able to push them back further to be closer to the desk or even the ability to turn them sideways would have been great here.I wanted to like this chair but the racing style chairs are just not ergonomically comfortable for me. Maybe it will be different for you though, and at this price and the quality of a chair you are getting I definitely think it’s worth trying out if you’re on the fence about it. The company seems really good and they gave me a no hassle return so I have to give them at least 4 stars for the quality but more like a 3 for the chairs ergonomics for me.

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