# Corsair TC100 Relaxed

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/corsair-tc100-relaxed
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/gaming-chairs
- Placement: #10 of 19 in Gaming Chairs, C tier
- Brand: Corsair
- LP on this board: 485
- Last researched: 2026-09-13T02:33:22.459Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

best value with solid construction

## For

- best value
- easy setup
- sturdy frame
- great lumbar support
- Relaxed variant's wider seat, with a fabric option

## Against

- Some foam softening after year one
- Modest materials

## Evidence

Consolidated from 33 cited sources across 26 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | B | https://www.techradar.com/pro/eureka-ergonomic-axion-office-chair-review | fetched and confirmed |
| PixelLoadout | PixelLoadout | B | https://www.pixelloadout.com/guides/best-gaming-chairs | fetched and confirmed |
| IGN | Eric Song | B | https://www.ign.com/articles/corsair-tc100-relaxed-gaming-chair-deal-in-july | fetched and confirmed |
| Reseller Chris | Reseller Chris | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtuKqN3N0y0 | fetched and confirmed |
| r/Corsair | u/IgnacioTech | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/Corsair/comments/1umkrkm/corsair_tc100_relaxed_review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| YourOfficeGear | Clungu | C | https://yourofficegear.com/corsair-tc100-relaxed-gaming-chair-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/gamingchairs | u/ChibyBat | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/gamingchairs/comments/1qk6mcy/cant_decide_between_the_dowinx_cute_series_6652/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PC Gamer | pcgamer.com | B | https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-chairs/ive-only-seen-this-excellent-budget-gaming-chair-as-cheap-as-this-once-before-and-that-was-years-ago/ | fetched and confirmed |
| GamesRadar+ | gamesradar.com | B | https://www.gamesradar.com/best-gaming-chair/ | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | B | https://www.techradar.com/gaming/best-gaming-chairs | fetched and confirmed |
| The Telegraph | telegraph.co.uk | B | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/recommended/tech/best-gaming-chair/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Sound & Vision Lab | Sound & Vision Lab | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KylbpMbPoLs | fetched and confirmed |
| Sir Trash Panda Tech | Sir Trash Panda Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F65HJOuYHK8 | fetched and confirmed |
| AdvisorReview | AdvisorReview | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcrMdFL3XF8 | fetched and confirmed |
| UK Pro Reviewer | UK Pro Reviewer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mheqEJ2Rpyw | fetched and confirmed |
| The Product Critiques | The Product Critiques | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlNtLCRAv7k | fetched and confirmed |
| Project Gamer Corp | Project Gamer Corp | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omZkiyHyfis | fetched and confirmed |
| Gallardo Reviews | Gallardo Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nupJ45A0ws | fetched and confirmed |
| r/gamingchairs | u/IgnacioTech | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/gamingchairs/comments/1umr6og/corsair_tc100_relaxed_review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | C | https://www.facebook.com/fb-answers/corsair-gaming-chair-reviews/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/p/DYi9k9CE1BI/ | fetched and confirmed |
| DoughsLife | DoughsLife | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdUK2pYDM20 | fetched and confirmed |
| PaaTing Reviews | PaaTing Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQfxKSyQNM8 | fetched and confirmed |
| UK Pro Reviewer | UK Pro Reviewer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0VWfrmfVrw | fetched and confirmed |
| Wizard Review | Wizard Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbHXKC7Va-U | fetched and confirmed |
| Product Review | Product Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_qVkSmtn3E | fetched and confirmed |
| PC Gamer | pcgamer.com | B | https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-chairs/you-dont-need-to-spend-loads-for-a-quality-gaming-chair-this-corsair-tc100-is-usd160-and-one-of-our-favorites/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Hardware | tomshardware.com | B | https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/pick-up-a-comfy-new-pc-gaming-chair-for-gbp150-in-the-amazon-spring-day-deals-sale-save-gbp50-on-corsairs-tc100-relaxed-chair | fetched and confirmed |
| PC Gamer | pcgamer.com | B | https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-chairs/so-many-gaming-chairs-arent-worth-it-but-these-cyber-monday-deals-are-such-great-value-that-i-might-just-buy-two/ | fetched and confirmed |
| IGN | Chris Coke | B | https://www.ign.com/articles/best-budget-gaming-chair | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | B | https://www.techradar.com/pro/black-friday-office-chair-deals | fetched and confirmed |
| Vivid Repairs | Vivid Repairs | B | https://www.vividrepairs.co.uk/corsair-tc100-relaxed-gaming-chair-uk-2026-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Mister Man Cave | Mister Man Cave Editor | B | https://www.mistermancave.com/best-racing-gaming-chairs/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | ThunderX3 Core | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/thunderx3-core |
| 6 | AndaSeat Kaiser 4 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/andaseat-kaiser-4 |
| 7 | Razer Iskur V2 X NewGen | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/razer-iskur-v2-x-newgen |
| 8 | Herman Miller x Logitech G Vantum | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/herman-miller-x-logitech-g-vantum |
| 9 | Razer Iskur V2 NewGen | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/razer-iskur-v2-newgen |
| 11 | Razer Iskur V2 X | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/razer-iskur-v2-x |
| 12 | noblechairs Legend | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/noblechairs-legend |
| 13 | Boulies Master | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/boulies-master |
| 14 | ThunderX3 Solo 360 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/thunderx3-solo-360 |
| 15 | LiberNovo Omni | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/libernovo-omni |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/gaming-chairs.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

## How to read this

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## Image

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