A quality gaming chair from Alza is half price! It costs less than 3 thousand and has great reviews

Alza is selling off products of its own brand Rapture as part of an ongoing discount campaign. Earlier this week, we reported on a significant price drop for the Rapture GALLEY gaming chair, but the Rapture FRIGATE model with a PU leatherette cover can also be purchased for half price. During the sale, it costs 2 745 Kč instead of the standard 5 490 Kč (the price in the last April sale dropped to 4 392 Kč). It boasts excellent user ratings.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you are at least 180 cm tall and are looking for a robust gaming chair with 3D armrests, neck and lumbar pillows for a reasonable price.
⚠️ Consider carefully if you are up to 175 cm tall – the seat is 52 cm in its lowest position, and users under 180 cm complain that their feet don’t reach the ground.
💡 For 2 745 Kč, it’s one of the best-equipped gaming chairs in the under 3 thousand price range.

Why this chair for 2 745 Kč is interesting

Rapture FRIGATE targets gamers who want complete gaming chair equipment without compromises on 3D armrests and pillows – not a cheap variant with fixed armrests and a narrow backrest. Additionally, with this discount, you get a 36-month warranty, which is one year more than the legal minimum and means that any defect after two years (typically loose armrest levers or a squeaky mechanism) is handled by the manufacturer. At half the price compared to regular retail, it is one of the most advantageous gaming chairs Alza offers this year.

Key parameters: adjustment, materials, weight capacity

In terms of ergonomics, it has everything you expect from a gaming chair. The backrest reclines in the range of 90–135° with continuous locking in any position, so you can lie back comfortably without the backrest returning to its upright position. The 3D armrests are adjustable in height, forward/backward, and angle, which is still rather an exception at this price point. The seat with a perforated PU leatherette cover has an adjustable height range of 52–60 cm and is sufficiently wide and deep – it should not cause pressure during long sitting sessions. For the cervical and lumbar spine, two adjustable pillows are included in the package.

The construction rests on a steel base and 65mm plastic wheels with a rubber compound, suitable for both carpets and hard floors. The rocking mechanism has adjustable resistance and a lock, so you can easily set how readily you want to rock backward. The weight capacity is 120 kg, and the chair itself weighs 22.4 kg, which should be kept in mind during assembly – one reviewer points out that screws should be tightened carefully to avoid stripping the threads.

Practical aspect: for whom is the size suitable

Here’s the most important point of the entire article, which is barely mentioned in the marketing description: the FRIGATE is designed more for taller individuals. The manufacturer states a range of 160–190 cm, but reviewers quite unanimously describe that 52 cm in the lowest seat position is still too high for some. Specifically: a user with a height of 179 cm writes that they “barely reached the ground in the lowest position” and returned the chair. Another customer, 183 cm tall and 85 kg, returned it after two days due to back and leg pain. Conversely, people from 180 cm upwards and larger builds praise the chair as being “ideal size” and “for taller individuals 180+ cm”.

Another practical detail is the armrests, which, according to some users, rotate easily at the slightest bump. This is not a defect – it’s how the manufacturer designed the three-axis mobility. For some, it’s a plus (easy adjustment), for others, a minus (unintended movement). Also worth mentioning is the head pillow, which is adjustable with a zipper, and users over 190 cm may not be satisfied with it – in such a case, it can be removed.

What users say

On Alza, the FRIGATE has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 63 reviews, 94% of customers recommend the product, and over a thousand units have been sold. The return rate is 2.33%, which is slightly higher than some competitors but still within normal limits. Users most often praise the sturdy construction, quiet wheels, quality of the PU leatherette (easy to clean, sweat-resistant thanks to perforation), and overall comfort during several hours of sitting. Some Slovak reviewers also mention as a plus the ability to withstand long gaming sessions without lower back pain.

However, critical voices cannot be overlooked: in addition to the seat height for smaller individuals, reviewers mention too much play in the armrests (a slight movement shifts them), a firmer seat cushion, and some units developed squeaking after two to three weeks. One user reports play in the stand after some time and more difficult assembly – according to several reviewers, assembly “is not easy.” If we combine this with typical complaints: it’s best to pay attention to the tightening force during assembly and immediately after assembly, check if the seat height adjustment range truly suits you.

When it doesn’t make sense

If you are less than 175–178 cm tall, look for smaller models – for example, Rapture NEST or PODIUM, which have a lower seat and currently cost around 2 583 Kč on sale. Similarly, if you want full-fledged office ergonomics with seat tilt adjustment, the FRIGATE cannot tilt the seat platform (only the backrest), which bothers some. And if you need a weight capacity above 120 kg, look for XL-class chairs from brands like Anda Seat Kaiser, albeit at a significantly higher price.

Verdict: a hit for taller individuals with a reasonable budget

For 2 745 Kč, you get a gaming chair that, at its regular price of 5 490 Kč, competes with above-average equipped models. If you fit the target profile (180+ cm, up to 120 kg, looking for 3D armrests and a neck pillow), this 50% discount with code ALZADNY50 is one of the most advantageous offers on gaming chairs that Alza has released this year – even compared to the previous promotion where the chair cost 4 392 Kč. If you don’t fit the profile by height, it’s better to look for a different model – the money saved on returned goods is worth it.

Do you sit at the computer for several hours daily – when choosing a gaming chair, do you primarily consider the price, or do you prioritize ergonomics for a higher investment?