Steelcase
Steelcase Gesture
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Released 2013
Best Gaming Chairs · head-to-head
Steelcase Gesture vs AndaSeat Kaiser 3
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. AndaSeat Kaiser 3 is cheaper at $499. Every spec and price links to its source.
AndaSeat
AndaSeat Kaiser 3
$499
Released 2022
Which is better: the Steelcase Gesture or AndaSeat Kaiser 3?
The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec |  Steelcase Gesture |  AndaSeat Kaiser 3 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $499 |
| Brand | Steelcase | AndaSeat |
| Released | 2013 | 2022 |
| Max load (lb) | 400 | 395 |
| Recline (°) | — | — |
| Material | Fabric, 3D Knit, Leather, or Vinyl (multiple upholstery options) | PVC leather or linen fabric (two upholstery options) |
| Lumbar builtin | Yes | Yes |
| Armrests | 4D | 4D |
| Max height (in) | — | — |
| Warranty years | 12 | 4 |
| Release | 2013 | 2022 |
Sources — Steelcase Gesture: steelcase.com (verified 2026-06-15). AndaSeat Kaiser 3: chairsfx.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Steelcase Gesture and AndaSeat Kaiser 3?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max load (lb): Steelcase Gesture 400 vs AndaSeat Kaiser 3 395
- Material: Steelcase Gesture Fabric, 3D Knit, Leather, or Vinyl (multiple upholstery options) vs AndaSeat Kaiser 3 PVC leather or linen fabric (two upholstery options)
- Warranty years: Steelcase Gesture 12 vs AndaSeat Kaiser 3 4
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Steelcase Gesture
All three whitelisted hands-on reviews (Wirecutter, TechRadar, Tom's Guide) rate the Gesture a superb, highly adjustable, durable chair, praising its comfort and ball-and-socket armrests. All three call it very expensive; TechRadar and Tom's Guide fault weak lumbar support, while Wirecutter instead praises it as the most supportive chair it has tested when reclining. All coverage is qualitative — no lab-measured metrics survived verification (Tom's Guide's rough 'less than five minutes' assembly note was a casual observation, not a measured figure, so it was dropped). (3 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Comfortable, well-cushioned seat for all-day sitting; Exceptional armrest adjustability (ball-and-socket movement); Sturdy, premium build with long warranty and durability.
Flagged: Very expensive, hard to justify the price; Weak, underwhelming lumbar support; Unlabeled, fiddly under-seat adjustment controls.
AndaSeat Kaiser 3
Two whitelisted hands-on reviewers (Tom's Guide, Nov 2023; Tom's Hardware, Jun 2022) both rank the AndaSeat Kaiser 3 among the most comfortable and highly adjustable gaming chairs, praising its strong 4-way lumbar support, magnetic memory-foam headrest and easy assembly. Tom's Hardware flags it as pricey and heavy (75 lbs); Tom's Guide knocks the noisy clinking armrest levers and cheap-feeling linen fabric. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Extremely comfortable for extended work or play sessions; Highly adjustable (4D armrests, 4-way lumbar support); Easy, frustration-free assembly.
Flagged: Noisy, clinking armrest height levers; Linen fabric looks and feels cheap; Pricey versus a typical office chair.