Dowinx Vintage PU Leather Gaming/Office Chair with Massage Lumbar Support, Adjustable Swivel, and Footrest (Black/Red)

So I finally took the plunge and got myself that Dowinx gaming chair everyone’s been talking about. Honestly, I wasn’t sure if it was worth the hype, but after my old office chair started killing my back, I figured I’d give it a shot.
Let me tell you – this thing is pretty comfortable! The PU leather has this nice vintage look (I went with the black and red combo), and it feels way more premium than I expected. I was kind of worried it might have that cheap plastic-y feel, but it’s actually quite nice to the touch.
The standout feature has to be that massage lumbar pillow. I was skeptical at first – like, how good could a chair massager really be? But after a long day of working from home, plugging that thing into USB and feeling it work on my lower back? Game changer! You can adjust where it sits too, which is handy since I’m taller than my partner who also uses the chair occasionally.
What I didn’t expect was how versatile this chair would be. It reclines way back – like, almost flat at 165 degrees. I’ve actually caught myself dozing off a couple times during lunch breaks! The footrest is a nice touch too, though I don’t use it as much as I thought I would. It tucks away pretty seamlessly when you don’t need it.
The wheels roll super smoothly on my hardwood floors – much better than my old chair that would scratch everything up. And this thing is solid – it’s rated for 350 pounds, which makes me feel secure even when I’m rocking back and forth (which is a bad habit of mine during video calls).
To be fair, assembly wasn’t quite the 20-30 minutes they claimed. Took me closer to an hour, but the instructions were clear enough and they included all the tools. The chair is on the heavier side at about 48 pounds, so you might want a hand getting it set up.
I’m not even a serious gamer, but the ergonomics have been great for my 9-5 WFH situation. The height adjustment (goes from about 18 to 22 inches) means I can get it just right for my desk. The head pillow is comfier than it looks too – helps with my neck tension after staring at spreadsheets all day.
The 5-inch foam padding is holding up well after a couple months of daily use. It’s definitely firmer than my squishy old office chair, but I think that’s actually better for my posture in the long run.
One thing that surprised me is how much I appreciate the armrests. They kind of move with you as you shift positions, which is neat. They’re not as adjustable as some super high-end chairs I tried at my friend’s place, but they do the job.
Overall, for the money, I’d say it’s a solid investment if you spend a lot of time at your desk. My back feels better, it looks pretty cool in my home office, and the build quality seems like it’ll last for years.


Material: PU Leather
Item Weight: 21.8 Kilograms (48 lbs)
Frame Material: Alloy Steel
Seat Material Type: High-Density Foam
Dimensions: 22″W x 22″D x 50-53″H (adjustable)
Seat Depth: 20 inches
Seat Width: 21 inches
Backrest Height: 32 inches
Weight Capacity: 350 lbs
Additional Specifications: Class 4 gas lift, 5-star nylon base, 60mm PU-coated casters