Vertagear SL5800 gaming chair review

This new ergonomic gaming chair has plenty of things going for it, but may not be for everyone.

The new Vertagear gaming chair.
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Our Verdict

The Vertagear SL5800 gaming chair is a seriously stylish, seriously comfortable chair that's ideal for gaming or office work. And though there is no option to adjust the inbuilt lumbar support, if you are the right height and frame, the Vertagear SL5800 could provide a quality sitting experience, especially over multiple-hour sessions.

For

  • Supreme comfort
  • Looks stylish
  • Premium materials

Against

  • Non-adjustable lumbar support
  • For specific body type in mind

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The new 800 series of the S-Line of gaming chairs from Vertagear are new for 2023, and top of this new range is the Vertagear SL5800 chair. It's a premium ergonomic gaming chair that has several features and some patent-pending flourishes, and yet (with the right colour choices) also boasts a classic look that would fit right in with most home offices. 

But does it stand out in the already packed market of gaming chairs (with ergonomic leaning)? And how does it fare after several weeks of use, over short, sharp gaming sessions and loooong working hours? Below you'll find out exactly what I think of Vertagear's new flagship chair, including some minor niggles. 

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The Verdict
8

out of 10

Vertagear SL5800 chair

The Vertagear SL5800 gaming chair is a seriously stylish, seriously comfortable chair that's ideal for gaming or office work. And though there is no option to adjust the inbuilt lumbar support, if you are the right height and frame, the Vertagear SL5800 could provide a quality sitting experience, especially over multiple-hour sessions.

Beren Neale
Ecom Editor

Beren has worked on creative titles at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, he moved on to edit several creative titles, and is currently the Ecommerce Editor on the most effective creative website in the world. When he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he can be found finding and comparing the best deals on the tech that creatives value the most.

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