Rapture gaming chair now dropped below 3 thousand! It has a rocking mechanism and cushions for the neck and lumbar spine

For teenage gamers who need a gaming chair for their gaming setup, but whose budget doesn’t allow them to go for a Secretlab for 15 thousand or more, there are chairs like Rapture. Rapture NEST is on Alza for 2 768 Kč after applying the code ALZADNY25. From the original price of 4 490 Kč, this is a drop of almost half, and in the sub-three thousand segment, you get a full-fledged gaming chair with rocking and cushions. However, reviews are mixed — let’s break them down fairly.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you need a gaming chair for a gamer aesthetic setup in a child’s room or for occasional gaming and you know you’re not expecting a product for ten years. Price/performance is very good in this category.
⚠️ Consider that according to dozens of reviews, the chair creaks after a few weeks to months of use, and for some units, the armrests bend or the mechanism fails after a year or two.
💡 For 2 768 Kč you get a gaming chair with a rocking mechanism (90–150°), 2D adjustable armrests, height-adjustable seat (48–57 cm), lumbar and neck cushions, PU leatherette cover, hard 60mm wheels suitable for carpet, and a weight capacity of 120 kg.

What you get

Design-wise, the Rapture NEST is a classic gaming chair in a sporty style — a high backrest with reinforced sides, contoured shoulder wings, and characteristic lumbar and neck cushions. Three color variants are available: black, blue, and red. The rocking mechanism with lock allows you to recline up to 150°, so you can even take a short break between gaming matches on the chair. A gas lift, 2D adjustable armrests (height and angle), adjustable rocking resistance, and all standard features are present here.

For 2 768 Kč, this is not bad hardware equipment. Competitive gaming chairs of the same category and quality usually range around 4 000–6 000 Kč, so with this discount, the Rapture NEST is one of the most affordable models on the market.

Fair mention — what reviews repeat

It’s important to be honest about this chair. Out of 187 reviews, it has an average rating of 4.4 stars, but when you read the reviews, one clear refrain repeats — creaking. Literal quotes from reviewers: “it started creaking after a week“, “after a few days of use“, “it started creaking terribly after a month“. Some users solve this by regularly tightening screws, which helps.

The second recurring problem is the durability of the construction. Several reviewers report that after one to two years, the armrests start to bend, the backrest cracked, the reclining mechanism failed, or the steel structure under the seat broke. However, according to Alza, the return rate remains relatively low (0.65%), so the problem apparently does not affect the vast majority of users.

A few other minor complaints — the armrests rotate and cannot be locked, so when someone leans on the chair or moves it, the armrests wobble. Some users also mention that the seat is harder and, in combination with PU leatherette, backs sweat in the summer months. However, this is a general problem with all gaming chairs with leatherette upholstery — if you want airy seating, a mesh chair (e.g., AlzaErgo Wave 1) would be a better choice.

Of course, positive reviews are the vast majority — comfort, design, easy assembly, and price/performance ratio. If you don’t intend to invest thousands in a chair and want a solution for 2–3 years, it makes sense. If you sit on the chair 8 hours a day and want it to last five years or more, it’s better to add more and buy something from a higher league.

What do you prefer in a gaming chair — leatherette style or mesh construction?