REASONS TO BUY
Sustained comfort
Highly adjustable armrests
Secure magnetic neck pillow
Supportive bolsters
Nice variety of color options
REASONS TO AVOID
Lumbar support difficult to get just right
Lacks footrest
Plastic inserts might annoy
AndaSeat Kaiser 3 Review
Launch lengthy campaigns in regal comfort from this royally adjustable and cozy throne
Launch campaigns and conquer the world from this royally cozy throne.
Credit: Natalie Kafader
By Austin Palmer ⋅ Senior Review Analyst ⋅ March 15, 2025
Contributions From: James Maiz
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Our Verdict
The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 ranks among the best gaming chairs, blending comfort and adjustability. Our testers praised its versatility for PC and mobile gaming, with one noting, “I could fine-tune it perfectly for any session.” Though pricier, its durable, supportive design justifies the investment for long-term use. Despite minor flaws, it suits various gaming styles. How does it compare to other models we tested? See our gaming chair review to find out.
If you want more armrest adjustability, check out the AndaSeat Kaiser 3 Pro. For an extra $100 you get 5D armrests with more adjustability. Is it worth it? We are not sure. We found the armrest on the non-pro model already very adjustable.
Our Analysis and Test Results
The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 suits gamers who play for hours, boasting a steel frame, aluminum wheelbase, lumbar and neck support, molded foam, and a multi-tilt recline. It's a four-direction armrests adjust high for mobile gaming elbow support. “I love how breathable the fabric option feels,” one tester noted, recommending it over faux leather for hotter climates or those who overheat.
We all seek comfort in varying ways but our testers agreed there's a lot to like with the cushioned firmness, fabric breathability, and easy recline of this model.
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Comfort
Comfort is a key focus in our reviews, critical for long gaming sessions. It significantly influenced this model's high overall score, earning strong positive feedback for comfort.
We tested seat comfort first, and the AndaSeat Kaiser 3 scored highly. Its large, padded cushion prevents sinking into the tilt hardware and is wide enough for various sitting positions. One tester noted, “I loved its balanced firmness and comfort over many hours.”
The AndaSeat hit the comfort zone that allowed us to sit in this seat for hours on end.
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The backrest's firm cushioning supports without constricting. While the internal lumbar system was less comfortable, it offers a sleeker look than external straps. The magnetic neck pillow impressed us, though one tester said, “It's a bit firm and large for me,” still praising its secure fit and overall appeal.
Highly adjustable armrests feature the ability to rotate and have a good firmness to prevent pressure spots.
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Too much cushion below one's arms can create unwanted pressure over time, but the padding on the AndaSeat Kaiser 3's armrests is absorbent, providing good support without pressure spots, while a wide range of adjustments allow for comfortable gaming via PC or mobile device.
Lastly, we seriously considered how many hours you can comfortably sit in the AndaSeat Kaiser 3. For every chair in our lineup, we assessed whether it is better suited to shorter gaming sessions or all day and night campaigns. After over a hundred hours of combined sitting amongst our team, we determined that the AndaSeat Kaiser 3 can last the long sessions, topping out at about eight hours of prolonged comfort.
Body-embracing bolsters provide excellent support for your seat and upper back.
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Adjustability
A well-adjusted gaming chair boosts comfort for short and long sessions, accommodating diverse gaming styles like PC or console play. High adjustability suits a broad user base, and the AndaSeat Kaiser 3 excels here, earning a top score for its versatility.
We measured every aspect of the AndaSeat Kaiser 3 to compare to other models in this lineup.
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The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 offers a seat height adjustable by 2.25 inches—higher than most with its padded seat but not low enough for shorter gamers. Its lumbar adjusts up, down, in, and out via side knobs, though both labeled “curvature,” requiring trial and error. Taller gamers over 6 feet may find the lumbar placement off but can opt for the XL version.
We break down the many options each chair has to offer in our lineup.
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The recline, featuring a Rocking & Relax Multi-function Mechanism, adjusts from 90° to 165° very smoothly, much like a soft-close drawer or cabinet. And though the tension knob, located below the seat in the middle, is a far reach, it provides excellent tension that can accommodate nearly every gamer, however heavy or light.
Excellent adjustability combined with a magnetic neck pillow and armrest toppers make this a highly customizable chair.
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The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 armrests adjust inward, outward, forward, backward, up, down, and pivot, fitting any user and gaming style, with replaceable magnetic toppers. The magnetic neck pillow stays secure—even when tossed from across the room—but a 5'3" tester wanted its 9-inch range to extend lower for better placement.
The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 has 4D armrests that can go high to give elbow support for mobile gaming
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The recline adjusts with the smoothness of a soft-closing drawer or cabinet.
Credit: Natalie Kafader
Setup
In our final assessment of the AndaSeat Kaiser 3, we looked at the assembly process and how much time it took to set up the chair after unboxing. Once more, this chair received an outstanding rating.
The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 arrives well organized and ready to assemble, requiring about 12.5 minutes for our assembler to put together. The manual is well organized, with captioned photos making it really clear to see what to do at each step. The adjustment instructions are just as clear, making it easy to quickly achieve your ideal gaming position and become fully immersed into your gaming experience.
Even if you aren't very mechanically inclined, putting this chair together should be a relative breeze, as the large Allen wrench included is easy enough to use, the screws go in smoothly, and the armrests are already pre-assembled.
Pre-assembled armrests and a helpful manual with clear, captioned photos of each step makes putting this together a breeze.
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Should You Buy the AndaSeat Kaiser 3?
If you are looking for the best gaming chair, one that offers an excellent level of comfort and a high range of adjustability to keep you comfortable during any gaming scenario, then you've found your new throne in the AndaSeat Kaiser 3. If this gaming chair fits within your budget, you need not look elsewhere unless you prefer a chair with a different lumbar support system.
Whether you want armrests that go high to provide support for mobile gaming or a nice recline for a comfortable extended PC session, the adjustability of the AndaSeat Kaiser 3 has got your back (and elbows).
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What Other Gaming Chair Should You Consider?
The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 is one of the most adjustable and comfortable chairs we tested overall, but it does not offer the same level of lumbar support provided by the Razer Iskur V2, which some gamers may prefer. It is also undeniable that the cost is high, making it a hard sell for cost-conscious gamers. For more modest budgets, we found the Dowinx Retro Series LS-6689S offers a great level of comfort and nearly all the adjustability of the most premium models while also boasting a high-quality faux leather we found to be softer than other similar synthetic materials.
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