Acer Predator Rift 371 PGC371 gaming chair, PU leather, 4D armrests

The chair is covered in PU leather, a polyurethane faux leather. Unlike fabric, the smooth surface does not easily soak up crumbs or spilled drinks, and a damp cloth is usually enough to clean it. It looks neat in a home office too, but it breathes less than fabric, so in a warm room your back may get warmer during long sessions. Light clothing and regular breaks help.

Acer lists the armrests as 4D. Armrests with this label adjust in several directions, usually height, depth, sideways shift and angle. When your forearms rest at desk level, your shoulders stay relaxed and typing or using the mouse puts less strain on the neck and wrists. When you play with a controller, the armrests can be set so your arms are supported even when you sit further back from the desk.

A good position takes only a few steps: set the seat height so your feet are flat on the floor and your knees are roughly level with your hips, then bring the armrests level with the desk surface. Your back should rest against the backrest along its full length. If the desk is high and your feet do not reach the floor, a footrest helps you keep that posture through a long evening.

According to Acer the chair weighs 27 kg. A heavier chair stays put more firmly, but the box is easier to carry with two people and it makes sense to assemble the chair in the room where it will be used. The model code PGC371 helps you find the manual on the Acer website and check that a review or comparison refers to this exact model rather than another Predator chair.

Predator Rift 371 suits gamers and people working from home who prefer smooth faux leather to fabric and want armrests set precisely to their own desk and keyboard. The manufacturer data does not state the maximum load or user height, so if you are taller or heavier than average, check these on the Acer product page by the model code before deciding.