DXRacer is a company that started manufacturing custom race car seats. Then, they moved into the world of gaming. They are well respected among experienced gamers, eSports athletes, streamers, and many others that have made their mark in both console and PC gaming. If you attend an eSports event, there’s a good chance you will see more than one team wearing DXRacer gear. You’ll probably also see the company listed as a sponsor.
There’s no doubting their reputation, or longevity in this space. However, we did have one question. Are all DXRAcer products equally good? The DXRacer Formula and Racing series of chairs are two of their most popular lines. We wondered how they would stack up when compared side by side.
To accomplish this test we ordered one Formula chair and one Racing chair. Then, we grabbed a couple of dedicated gamers to give these chairs a try. Here’s a run down of their experiences, and a summary of their final thoughts.
The Racing Series Specs And Build Experience
- 7 Chairs Available
- Multiple Color Combinations
- Special eSports Editions
- Full Reclining
- Adjustable Armrests
- Removable Lumbar and Head Cushion
- Gas Lift
- Metal Frame
- Fabric Uleather or Custom Race Car Upholstery
- Height Limit 6’1”
- Weight Limit 200 lbs
The chair came unassembled, which was expected. Our team members were able to make short work of putting it together.
The Formula Series Specs And Build Experience
- 6 Chairs Available
- Multiple Color Combinations
- Special eSports Editions
- Full Reclining
- Adjustable Armrests
- Removable Lumbar and Head Cushion
- Gas Lift
- Metal Frame
- Fabric Uleather or Custom Race Car Upholstery
- Height Limit 5’10”
- Weight Limit 200 lbs
It took slightly longer to put this chair together. The assembly that attaches the back of the chair was a bit difficult to deal with. We think there might have been a very slight machining issue at the factory that caused some threads to be not quite accurate. In spite of this, the entire assembly job took less than 30 minutes. We didn’t consider this difficulty in our final ranking because we believe the small flaw was likely a fluke.
Racing Series Fit And Comfort
The Racing Series chair was the first one our team tested out. We specifically ordered the OH/RV131/NE chair in purple and black. It is an absolutely impressive looking and feeling chair. We ordered it in PU leather. The exterior was durable, and according to the instructions, very easy to wipe down and keep clean. There was unanimous agreement that this is one sharp looking chair.
We gave the chair to each of our testers to try out for a day. Everyone played their game of choice for at least two hours uninterrupted when it was their day. Many also opted to use the the chair as an office chair as well. The universally impressed with the chairs adjustability, feel, head and neck support, and overall posture. A few complained that it was just a bit forward sitting. The reclining feature was nice, but as one tester mentioned, ‘It’s kind of weird to recline like that without a footrest.’
Formula Series Fit And And Comfort
To test out the F Series, we looked through the company’s catalog of chairs and ordered the OH/FH11/N. We chose yellow and black PU leather. The testers really like that color combination. Just like the racing series, the exterior was quite nice looking. It impressed our testers as a chair that could last quite awhile with proper care.
We also gave our testers each a day to experience the F series chair. Most of the feedback we received was identical. It’s a comfortable chair once you get used to it, but it is designed for function. The chair does force you to have a very upright posture that some may find uncomfortable at first. In spite of this, almost every tester agreed that sitting this way probably led to less soreness or other issues after using the chair.
The only complaints were that in spite of meeting the height and weight requirements, a couple of our testers found the seat to be too narrow. These same testers also mentioned that depth from the seat back to the front of the chair was not large enough.
Final Thoughts
Unless you are particularly small, we recommend that you go ahead and purchase the Racer series. Both chairs run small. Most of our testers felt as if the Formula series chair we tested was just not tall, or deep enough for them to be fully comfortable. The Racing series faired just a little bit better for this reason. Outside of this, the chairs are functionally the same. Both are well made. They work well for long periods of game play. They can be adjusted to fit many preferred seating styles.
If you are considering any DXRacer chair, you can expect to receive something quite high end. Our testers were certainly impressed with both of these chairs. There is a size and feature chart available on the DXRacer website. This is a fairly good guideline, but shoppers should be aware that these tend to be smaller chairs overall. Don’t be afraid to size up!
