DXRacer Master Module – Design and Features
The DXRacer Master Module lives up to its status as a gaming chair with all the chief styling of a racing seat. It’s got the recessed seat back, the bucket seat wings, and the python-like shoulders. All of that hides away a solid metal frame that gives the DXRacer Master Module 65 pounds of heft. The stock configuration of the DXRacer Master Series includes a 27.5-inch aluminum base that would feel a bit tank-like if it didn’t have strange plastic covers that pop on over the ends. It also includes three-inch caster wheels that have continued to roll quite silently in the time I’ve spent reviewing the chair. The armrests are sturdy, with lightly padded tops and 4D adjustments. The adjustments are fairly granular for height and front-back positioning, but the width and angle adjustments only have a few positions to lock into. [poilib element="poll" parameters="id=07e3a3b3-7e39-42e6-905e-2dd21fd90c74"] A well-padded seat cushion and subtly-ribbed seat back also come standard, along with an adjustable headrest that’s plenty soft save for the edges, which have an irritating way of digging into my back. The whole seat arrangement is covered in a microfiber faux leather that feels luxurious even against bare skin.
In addition to the standard height adjustment, the DXRacer Master Module supports a deep recline to 155-degrees, which can pair with the rocking function for a near-perfect horizontal recline. It’s a little scary that far back, but feels surprisingly stable for having that much weight leaning back. In some ways the DXRacer Master Module would fit into the big and tall gaming chair category. I’m 6-foot-3 and have to set the gas piston at its lowest setting to keep my knees at a right angle. I feel like a little child with my toes on the ground with the seat at its highest settings. The 353-pound weight capacity also fits the category. That said, the seat is only 15 inches wide before you get to the sides of the bucket seat, making the lumbar support just a little low for me no matter how I adjust it, and I can only get the headrest high enough by flipping it upside-down. 
Beyond the basics, the DXRacer Master Module supports a bunch of extra and alternate gear. DXRacer sells an attachable cup holder ($19) that’s wide enough for a 16oz can but probably not a 20oz Mountain Dew; a multifunction bracket ($169) for holding up laptops, tablets and phones; a footrest ($59); a memory foam headrest ($79); and a mesh seat ($59). Based on the way some of the parts fit together, I’m not entirely convinced the chair and all its accessories have a cohesive design (heck, even the hinge covers on the sides of the chair aren’t flush with the seatback). The cup holder is maybe the most reasonable, as the multifunction bracket is rather unwieldy. And the idea of buying a different seat or backrest to swap out with the existing one (as opposed to ordering a specific configuration of the seat) feels wasteful, not to mention a quick way to see the price inflate. 
DXRacer Master Module – Assembly
Even though the Master Module is a fairly heavy gaming chair, DXRacer has ensured assembly is easy. The seat and armrests come pre-assembled, and almost every other part is simple to put together in less than 30 minutes. Only attaching the seatback and the seat is a little tricky because of the size and weight. That said, the mods are much more tedious. Removing and reattaching the seat is downright difficult, and the armrest needed to be bolted in a different position to attach some of the accessories, but undoing the bolts with the included tools was a true struggle. The instructions for attaching some of the extras were also not the most clear, as I even had two separate sets of instructions for the same accessory. It appears some parts are made to work with multiple chairs, so some of the instructions end up vague.
DXRacer Master Module – Gaming
The DXRacer Master Module gets it right when it comes to gaming. The seat is plenty comfortable for the most part, though the raised sides started to nag at my legs after a couple hours in the chair. It could be better in that regard, but it could also be worse, as was the case with the Andaseat Fnatic Edition. The cushion in the chair holds up quite well over lengthy play sessions. I haven’t felt any tender spots where the pressure has built up more than elsewhere, nor have I felt the cushion sagging enough for me to feel the metal frame underneath.
The armrests are a plus for gaming. I found it easy to get them into just the right position for a comfortable reach to my keyboard and mouse. It’s amazing how much being off by just a hair can start to bother my joints when I’m spending a long time at my desk. So it’s no small perk to have armrests that go where they’re needed. They could be better cushioned, but that’d be more to bump up into luxury than to improve on any defect. Taking a break from gaming, the chair’s ability to recline is a delight. As comfortable as the chair is to sit in, it’s on another level reclined. Leaning back really lets the backrest show off its cushion, and it provides some extra room to position the headrest more appropriately for taller torsos. 
I wouldn’t put too much weight in the idea of using the optional multifunction bracket for gaming or extended use, though. While it can hold a gaming laptop, I didn’t find the positioning options all that flexible, so getting an ideal viewing angle or having a comfortable reach to the keyboard is unlikely. The bracket also likes to fight with the armrest. It’s not something I’d pay $169 for. This leads to an important shortcoming of the DXRacer Master Series. While the chair itself is quite capable, it starts at a high price point and the various customizations come at an extra premium. It’s already more expensive than the Secretlab Titan Series, which is largely comparable. The Cougar Argo hits a similar price point with a bit more of an ergonomic office chair style to it, meanwhile actual office chairs like the Autonomous ErgoChair 2 cost even less. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=best-gaming-chairs&captions=true"]
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