Steelcase
Steelcase Gesture
$1499
Released 2013
Best Gaming Chairs · head-to-head
Steelcase Gesture vs DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08) is cheaper at $329. Every spec and price links to its source.
DXRacer
DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08)
$329Cheaper
Released 2021
Which is better: the Steelcase Gesture or DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08)?
The DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08) is the cheaper at $329. The DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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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 | DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1499 | $329 |
| Brand | Steelcase | DXRacer |
| Released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Max load (lb) | 400 | 200 |
| Recline (°) | — | 90-135 |
| Material | Fabric, 3D Knit, Leather, or Vinyl (multiple upholstery options) | PU leather with mesh fabric accents |
| Lumbar builtin | Yes | No |
| Armrests | 4D | 1D |
| Max height (in) | — | 20 |
| Warranty years | 12 | 2 |
| Release | 2013 | 2021 |
Sources — Steelcase Gesture: steelcase.com (verified 2026-06-15). DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08): chairsfx.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Steelcase Gesture and DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max load (lb): Steelcase Gesture 400 vs DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08) 200
- Material: Steelcase Gesture Fabric, 3D Knit, Leather, or Vinyl (multiple upholstery options) vs DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08) PU leather with mesh fabric accents
- Lumbar builtin: Steelcase Gesture true vs DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08) false
- Armrests: Steelcase Gesture 4D vs DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08) 1D
- Warranty years: Steelcase Gesture 12 vs DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08) 2
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.
DXRacer Formula Series (OH/FH08)
No sourced tester review yet.