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DXRacer Craft: the downsides first

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#5 of 8
$$Racing-styleScore 3.7/5
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Tom's Guide's best-value pick is sturdy, comfortable and among the fastest chairs to assemble, but the headrest adjustment is awful, branding is heavy, and the recline and lumbar are basic.

Top complaints

  • Awful headrest adjustment

    Tom's Guide says the plastic sliding headrest fights you; once it flew off onto the keyboard. You basically have to stand up to adjust it.

    Source: Tom's Guide review
  • Heavy branding

    Tom's Guide counts the DXRacer and Craft logos on the backrest, headrest, seat pan and tags.

    Source: Tom's Guide review
  • Basic features, firm arms, chemical smell

    Tom's Guide notes only 2D lumbar and 135-degree recline, slightly firm armrests, and a strong chemical smell out of the box that faded within about an hour.

    Source: Tom's Guide review

What owners love

  • Comfortable for long sessions

    Tom's Guide found the seat firm and supportive without being rigid for extended work and gaming.

    Source: Tom's Guide review
  • About 20 minutes from box to chair

    Tom's Guide says it may be the fastest chair it has put together: about ten minutes to unbox and ten to build.

    Source: Tom's Guide review
  • Great build, many themes

    Tom's Guide praises excellent stitching and build quality, with many EPU leatherette colors and game themes.

    Source: Tom's Guide review
Good for
  • Fans who want game or esports themes
  • Fast, simple assembly
  • A sturdy mid-priced chair

Scores (tap for why)

  • Long-session comfort3.5
    Why 3.5?Plenty comfortable for extended sessions, though Tom's Guide says the Titan Evo may be slightly comfier.
    Source: Tom's Guide review
  • Adjustability3.0
    Why 3.0?2D lumbar knob, 4D arms and 135-degree recline, but a headrest that is very hard to move (Tom's Guide).
    Source: Tom's Guide review
  • Materials (peeling, heat)3.5
    Why 3.5?Excellent stitching on the woven fabric version; EPU leatherette is also offered; strong odor at unboxing faded quickly (Tom's Guide).
    Source: Tom's Guide review
  • Assembly5.0
    Why 5.0?About 10 minutes to assemble with a slide-in bracket and clear instructions (Tom's Guide).
    Source: Tom's Guide review
  • Durability & warranty3.5
    Why 3.5?Great build quality with a 3-year warranty (Tom's Guide); no long-term data found.
    Source: Tom's Guide review, Tom's Guide best gaming chairs

What experts say

  • Tom's Guide: Best value: quite comfortable, great build, lots of themes; awkward headrest adjustment.
  • Tom's Guide review: A well-made but basic chair priced accordingly; the Titan Evo may be slightly more comfortable for long sessions.
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