Gaming chair brands have been blurring the line between flashy aesthetics and ergonomic office functionality for years, and AndaSeat is the latest to jump on the trend. The X-Air Pro Mesh Gaming Chair aims to combine ergonomic support with breathable comfort, targeting both gamers and professionals.
On paper, the idea makes perfect sense—the best office chairs are built for all-day comfort and productivity. We can all agree that working 9-5 far exceeds the number of hours most of us can realistically spend gaming. Priced at approximately $700(USD $450), the AndaSeat X-Air Pro positions itself as a premium option, but after spending significant time with it, I have mixed feelings – most of which are frustration.
Design and Build
Right out of the box, the X-Air Pro makes a bold impression. You can get it in three color options, Black, Twilight and Celest. The Celeste model that I got, with its black mesh and purple ombre backrest, looks very striking and modern. It’s a little bit of a Jekyl and Hyde situation — gaming focused on the back, business oriented on the front.
Assembling the chair was more challenging than I expected, mostly because the instructions were somewhat vague, and the process was finicky and overly involved. You do get all the tools you need in the box though and shouldn’t take more than half and hour to do so. You might need a second pair of hands though because if you’re putting it together solo, be prepared for some frustration.
Once assembled, the chair feels solid, with a sturdy Aluminium frame and premium mesh material designed for airflow—an absolute lifesaver in the sweltering Aussie summer. The mesh is made from some form of flannel and feels good to the touch. It also has some elasticity to it that helps with comfort.
The seat is spacious, accommodating a variety of body types, and it even moves forward and backward by 6cm, upwards and downwards by 10cm to suit different heights. It has a sloped front and back edges which removes any undue pressure to the thighs, allowing for better blood flow.
The lumbar support, however, is where things start to fall apart. Built directly into the backrest, it lacks depth or curvature adjustments. The only way to change its position is by adjusting the entire backrest height up or down. And that process? Frustrating. There’s no lever—you have to manually lift the backrest along a ratchet rail.
To lower it, you have to raise it to the highest setting before it naturally drops back down. It’s an annoying and imprecise system that makes fine-tuning your lumbar support more effort than it’s worth. Given that lumbar support is supposed to be one of the key selling points of an ergonomic chair, this is a major letdown.
On the plus side, the backrest reclines from 105° to 126° thanks to a self-weighted system. It’s smooth, and I never felt like the chair would tip over when leaning back. There’s also an adjustable 3D headrest, which pivots 30° forward and 38° backward, along with 7 cm of height adjustment to help you find the right support for your neck.
But the biggest frustration? The 5D armrests.
On paper, the X-Air Pro’s 5D armrests should be amazing. They adjust up and down, forward and backward, side to side, angled inward or outward, and rotated—essentially offering a custom fit for a variety of body shapes, sizes, and seating positions. In reality, they’re an absolute nightmare.
Because the armrests lack a locking mechanism, they shift constantly. Any time I leaned on them or got in and out of the chair, they slid out of place. This made them more of a hindrance than a help, and over time, it became infuriating. A simple lock to keep them in position would have made all the difference. Instead, they feel unstable and unreliable, which is unacceptable at this price point.
Final Verdict
The AndaSeat X-Air Pro Mesh Gaming Chair is a stylish, solid chair that ultimately falls short in key comfort areas. While its breathable mesh and striking design are appealing, its frustrating armrests, lacklustre lumbar support, and tedious adjustments make it hard to recommend.
At $700, I expected a chair that felt both premium and supportive, but instead, I got something that looks the part but that I dreaded to spend more than a few minutes sitting in. If AndaSeat refines its adjustability mechanisms, future iterations could be excellent. But as it stands, unless you’re absolutely in love with the design, there are far better gaming chairs you could buy.
Andaseat kindly provided the X-Air Pro to the writer for the purpose of this review
