GT Omega Racing Gaming Chair Reviews

The UK-based brand GT Omega Racing has been well known for its racing simulator cockpits but was leading a rather plain existence until late 2014. I remember when the gaming chair boom hit the market, GT Omega was one of the first hopping on the trending train – and they did well: Ever since then the fame graph of this Brand skyrocketed but their gaming seats remained under the radar or to be more precise in the shadows of DXRacer and AKRacing.

Even though their EVO, PRO and MASTER chairs were quite the bargains, their quality just was not on par with the big ones, and the functionality was very limited. But their product range has undergone a dramatic revamp: They now come with 4D-armrests, a high foam density of 60kg/m³ and all the features you could ask for in a modern racing chair. The best part is that the pricing has not experienced the same drastic change which makes GT Omega one of the most economically priced brands in the business.

One could argue that their product range still lacks diversity, chairs for larger gamers and premium materials like real leather, but as far as the cost-benefit ratio goes, GT Omega Racing is one of the best. If you are on a budget, check out my size guide for this brand and give it a chance!

Is A GT Omega Racing Chair Worth It?

There is one thing I can say for sure about GT Omegas chairs: They are worth their price. Of course, there are brands that deliver a superior manufacturing and material quality – e. g. noblechairs or Vertagear – but that is not in question here. GT Omega just offers an outstanding cost-performance ratio, that outperforms almost any other brand at the around 200 quid price range.

What I also love about this company is that they just throw out their outdated, old designs and replace it with the new models – just like Apple does it. Old chairs often confuse the customers by causing unnecessary redundancies in the brands’ repertoire – that is a significant problem with DXRacer for example.

Here is a quick glance at the core features of a GT Omega chair:

Adjustability: Backrest (85-160° tilting), lockable rocking, 4D-armrests, seat height
Materials: Steel frame, aluminium base, PU-leather covering, class 4 gaslift
Features: Lumbar and headrest pillow, stylish casters
Load capacity: 120 kilos (PRO) to 150 kilos (EVO, MASTER)
Upholstery: Cold moulded foam with a density of 60kg/m³ and 75-80° hardness

Who Should Buy GT Omega

If you are somewhere between slim to athletic or above average build-wise and find their product design appealing, GT Omega Racing is worth consideration. Especially, if getting the most bang for your buck is your primary concern, the combination of entry-level pricing with high-level functionality is an attractive mix.

Who Should Bypass This Brand?

GT Omega Racing is what I call a crowd pleaser since most buyers want a cheap product that has it all. Even though they do an excellent job at it, their material-quality and manufacturing are not on the same level with a brand like noblechairs. Furthermore, if you are an XXL guy (~2m height, 100kg+ weight) they do not have much to offer.

Recommended Alternatives

If you want to go down in matters of pricing – do not do that – check out the cheapo Arozzi models or browse my bronze-level shopping-guide. Looking for more diversity or heavy duty chairs? Give DXRacer and Vertagear a try. Should product-quality and prestige be your no. 1 goal, there is no way around noblechairs.

All GT Omega Racing Chairs At A Glance

Since GT Omega’s product range consists of only three chairs and I do not have detailed insight into sales figures to find our the best-selling colours, it is hardly possible to announce a top 3. But anyways, check out this guide for all available GT Omega chairs and use it to find your favourite model that fits your size and gusto. I will also provide you with reviews and pictures of my field-testing experiences with this brand as soon as I can put something together – stay tuned!

S: Race Car Feeling For The Slim

The Sport Office Chairs are pretty new to GT Omega’s product range. They focus on slimmer gamers for whom they offer great support due to the compact measurements regarding width and the aggressive side support. The user’s height, however, is not that limited and on par with most of the other, more generous dimensioned chairs.

To give you a clue, I would say that the maximum user’s weight should be around 80 kilos and the height should not exceed 190 centimetres (+/- 5%).

M: Pro Office Chairs For Regular Sized

The Pro Office Chair comes in loads of different colour styles from red, blue, green all the way to black and white. Size-wise it has roughly the same fit as the popular DXRacer R-Series – 1.75-1.85m and 70-85kg = optimum – but offers a more comprehensive set of functions.

The rather generous measurements might encourage larger gamers to try this seat but they will most likely get foiled by the pronounced side boulders. Do not get me wrong, these are great and give you that racing like feeling, almost like someone is hugging you from behind. It is just that wider guys often feel a little cramped on a racing seat formed that way.

L: EVO And MASTER Also Fit Athletic Or Larger Built Gamers

Taking a look at the raw data aka measurements of these chairs one might argue that there can not be much difference to the PRO model concerning users’ size. But do not be mistaken since the flattened side boulders of the seat are a major factor here. Furthermore, a stronger frame, a deeper seating surface and a higher sitting height provide for more breathing room and maximum load capacity.

Both XL chairs, the MASTER and the EVO, are comparable to the King Series of DX and I would say that anyone above 1.80m and 80 kilos is going to sit comfy as well as ergonomically. However, I also think it is wise to cap this recommendation to a maximum user height of 1.95m and a weight limit of about 95 kilos. The winner of the duel EVO XL vs MASTER XL is dependent on your design preferences, although I would give the EVO a tiny advantage for heavier gamers since its backrest is effectively wider.

Please note that I have not laid hands on these GT Omega Racing chairs yet, so these references are based on my experience and user feedback.

XL: The New Pro XL For The Beefy Guys

GT Omega recently added a new tier to their product range: With the Pro XL they now feature a chair that offers roughly the dimensions of a Sentinel chair by DXRacer but with its side boulders slightly more pronounced. The effective width of its backrest is 5,5-7,5cm greater in relation to the other XL seats of GT Omega while the seating surface of the Pro XL even beats them by a plus of 9 centimetres.

So as far as user’s weight goes you will probably be okay until about 100-110 kilos – height-wise it is business as usual with a max of around 1.95m.

GT’s Pet Issue: Racing Simulator Cockpits And Wheel Stands

Racing games have never been my cup of tea, but ever since I tried a Playseat of a good friend with force feedback and all that stuff, I understand why this genre has so many fans. I just think I can not talk about GT Omega Racing and not bring up their underlying hobbyhorse which is gaming simulators and wheel stands.

I most definitely do not have the expertise to give you advice or analyse their different racing products in detail, but if you are into racing games, you should give GT Omega a chance. From gear shifters over compact but versatile stands to full cockpits (ART and PRO) with appliances for multiple monitors and your steering wheel – it is all there and worth checking out!