STACK #243 January 2025

FEATURE GAMING

HEADSETS

Logitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset Lightweight and built for both top comfort and top performance, Logitech have packed a lot of features into this affordable gaming headset. Compatible with all devices packing a 3.5mm socket, it features breathable memory foam earcups, is broadly adjustable for the perfect fit, has a flip-up mic, and weighs a mere 240g. 40mm drivers deliver accurate audio, and it comes in a choice of three cool colours – black, white, and mint. Razer Barracuda X Chroma Wireless Multi Platform Gaming and Mobile Headset If wireless is your go, then Razer has the answer with this top performer. Connectable via Bluetooth or wireless Razer Hyperspeed USB dongle, easily flip between a PC connection and your smartphone with one button press. Weighing just 285g, it brings comfort and performance, with 40mm drivers pumping out the sound. The mic is detachable, and 70-hour battery life means that, black or white, there’s plenty of juice at hand.

When everybody turned to the likes of Zoom to keep in touch, those in the know could easily spot the gamers... Yes, they usually tend to look a bit more fun, but functionally gaming headsets and everyday headsets aren’t really that different, just the former tend to offer improved levels of audio through the ears, and via the mic. They’re also built to last. Check these options out…

JBL Quantum 100M2 Over-Ear Gaming Headset

Don’t let its low price fool you, this handy – and comfy - headset from audio masters JBL packs a lot of punch. Available in black, white, purple, or cyan, this wired model is compatible with anything that has a 3.5mm headset socket – everything from many smartphones and tablets to PCs and the latest game consoles. The microphone is detachable for

when you just wish to listen, while the sound itself is immersive and accurate.

CHAIRS

Anda Seat Kaiser 4 Series Premium Gaming Chair All hail the Kaiser, king of gaming thrones! If you really want to invest in a chair that’s built to last, then look no further. Available in two sizes and a tantalising range of colours, it’s big on comfort, features, and style. Memory foam is ensconced in durable waterproof and oil-resistant eco leather, and the Kaiser is designed to support different postures with an integrated lumbar system. Holding up to 120kg, it reclines and rocks, and has four-way adjustment for up down, in and out, plus super-adjustable 5D armrests.

A good office chair can leave you with serious sticker shock, yet the important features such as lumbar support, adjustability, and durability are all available in a quality gaming chair. They may look a tad lairier than those in your average office, but if that gets kids keen to park their bottoms and study then all the better, right? Here are some great options that work just as well for studying as they do for gaming…

ONEX STC Compact S Series Gaming/Office Chair Promising “a next level sitting experience”, this snug and comfortable ergonomically designed gas-lift model is ready to serve double duty for work and play. Whether black, light grey, or blue, comfort comes from high density foam inside, with premium short pile linen covering, for anybody up to 100kg. Style comes from an understated, yet unmistakable, gaming vibe complete with built-in head and back pillows, and it quite literally rocks, too!

Anda Seat LUNA Fabric Gaming Chair A trusted name in gaming chairs, with its aluminium base and high-density foam covered in natural linen fabric, the LUNA is made to be a sturdy stalwart for years to come. Featuring a lock-tilt back with 90 through to 160 degrees of recline, it can hold anybody up to 100kg. Complete with stylish head and back pillows, it’s available in both black and grey, so it looks the part without screaming “gamer chair!”.

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