Acer Predator Rift gaming chair review: Cool and comfortable

After an extended day of labor, you don’t wish to perch your backside on an uncomfortable chair as you sit down for a well-earned gaming session. In an workplace, employers usually present comfy and ergonomic chairs to forestall discomfort and damage and it shouldn’t be any totally different for avid gamers.

The most effective gaming chairs must be well-suited for dwelling use, and have a lick of paint in order that they don’t look so company. The Acer Predator Rift – the producer’s first foray into chairs – strikes the fitting mix of all these attributes, with good lumbar and head assist, a strong construct, and the flexibility to lean proper again all for a reasonably affordable value. It sounds odd for a PC-centric model to maneuver into furnishings, however who higher to know the wants of shoppers?

I used the Acer Predator Rift for a number of weeks of labor and play,  usually hopping right into a sport straight after I clocked out for some actually lengthy seated periods. I discovered it completely comfy the entire time, however is it the fitting choice on your area?

Specs

The Acer Predator Rift solely is available in one materials and colorway – black PVC pleather.

Value & Availability

At $299.99 (£299.99), the Acer Predator Rift is dearer than entry-level gaming chairs however packs sufficient options at its value level to warrant it. It prices about as a lot because the Boulies Grasp Collection chair, which we have been delighted with throughout testing.

The Rift is considerably extra comfy for me than the Ikea Matchspel I’ve used earlier than, which is equally priced within the US at $289. For UK buyers it’s extra sophisticated because the Matchspel is £150, however the Predator Rift simply appears like twice the chair and is definitely worth the cash.

Meeting

Like most gaming and workplace chairs, the Acer Predator Rift requires meeting. I managed to do that alone, though I perched it on the sofa through the construct to maintain it steady however enable room for protruding components. The directions are plain and clear and general it took me about 40 minutes to set it up.

There are some sharp edges on a few of the plastic panels that did depart a scratch. And whereas Acer contains some fetching white cotton gloves, they weren’t substantial sufficient to forestall any hurt in any respect.

Design

The Acer Predator Rift makes no pretensions of its audience. The aesthetic is squarely that of gamer-chic, with a tall, curved black physique and vibrant blue accents across the chair’s edges. With a matte reasonably than gloss PU end, it’s not as garish as some others, and will nearly move for a cushty workplace chair at a push.

There’s little room for personalization although. Because the chair is simply out there in a single colour – the place most manufacturers provide at the least a number of colorways – you may discover it more durable to match it with the remainder of your furnishings or decor.

I feel the Rift is reasonably good-looking although, with the signature Acer Predator blue piping, stitching, and panels giving it a further aptitude that elevates it over your typical workplace chair. The one logos are on the lumbar and head pillows, and the headrest, so it received’t alienate different members of your family who may wish to use it for video calls.

Consolation

I discovered the Acer Predator Rift chair to be reasonably comfy. The truth that you’ll be able to lean proper again and recline 155° – with out feeling such as you’re toppling – is nice if you’ll want to take a second’s relaxation between spreadsheets or gaming. The lumbar assist could be slid up and down the chair, providing an excellent mix of cushioning and resistance – although the depth can’t be modified.

I desire sitting upright, and the aggressive lumbar pillow did the trick. Nevertheless, the shortage of adjustable seat depth might pose a difficulty for these with shorter or longer legs. The bottom was additionally comfortably plump however agency sufficient for my again to not sag. I might fairly simply handle an eight-hour working day with some gaming within the night with none points.

Sadly, I have backbone desiccation (dehydrated cartilage between vertebrae) however the Acer Predator Rift didn’t trigger discomfort or ache when utilizing it. The armrests may very well be barely wider, however they’re manufactured from a pleasantly dense foam that gives a steady perch for my arms and elbows with out inflicting any uncomfortable stress. They are adjustable in eight instructions, and if you happen to can’t discover a good place with that a lot movement, it’s not the chair’s fault.

The headrest helps preserve the proper posture while you lean again in despair as you battle to write down emails or fumble an AWP shot on mid in Inferno for the eighth spherical in a row. The PVC pleather does imply nonetheless that it might probably get heat as the fabric isn’t breathable. I wore shorts over a stint of sizzling climate and located myself unpleasantly caught to the Rift pretty rapidly.

Must you purchase the Acer Predator Rift?

• Sure: If you’d like a cushty gaming chair that gives ample assist on your perch and lumbar.
• No: You will have particular wants from a chair that require you to dial within the settings simply how you want them or dwell in a sizzling local weather.

Alternate options

For those who’re uncertain concerning the Acer Predator Rift, listed below are some comparable alternate options we’ve tried and examined.