Asus's new ROG gaming chair lets you lean back ALL the way

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You likely know Asus's Republic of Gamers brand from its vast pedigree in PC peripherals, components and gaming laptops. But in recent years the brand has also branched out into another key hardware area that's just as important for peak performance — gaming chairs.

At Computex 2025 in Taipei this week, the ROG Courser and ROG Destrier Core gaming chairs are targeted at players with differing needs when it comes to comfort and support. The Courser is the big daddy, equipped with integrated RGB strips, ample cushioning across its 58cm seat, and ASUS's so-called "4D Lumbar Support" for customizable depth and height.

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Impressive support at any angle

The lumbar pad itself is a cold-pressed TPU piece to help with ventilation and cooling during intense gaming sessions, avoiding discomfort and sweat buildup. Meanwhile the "4D" armrests allow for full 360-degree rotation for comfort in just about any gaming position, desktop or mobile.

XDA was able to get some lumbar-on time with the Courser at Asus's Computex booth, and we were impressed by its overall comfort, and in particular the recline range of this chair. The seat can be reclined to between 90 and 155 degrees while maintaining a constant level of back support. That consistent support, Asus says, is important in avoiding the stretched-out feeling that you can sometimes encounter when fully reclined in other chairs. Finally, the magnetic headrest is a neat addition that brings extra customizability and refinement.

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Lighter-weight option

For lighter-weight needs, the ASUS ROG Destrier Core takes after the existing Destrier Ergo. It can't boast the advanced reclining features of its big brother, but nevertheless boasts a breathable nylon mesh back that should aid with cooling and comfort. The armrests, while lacking the "4D" branding of the Courser, are adjustable vertically by 14cm, and support 360-degree rotation.

Though less advanced than ASUS's flagship chair, the Destrier Core still passed our brief Computex show-floor comfort test, with a decent seat size and ample back support.

Neither chair comes cheap, though — the ROG Destrier Core comes in black and white and retails for $629.99 from ASUS's own storefront. No price is listed for the Courser, but we'd assume an even higher price given its more advanced feature set and LED adornments.