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Corsair · Updated June 2026

Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair: price, specs & release date

Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair, released 2024. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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BronzeDeskmark26/100#17 of 18 in class

The Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair is listed at $549.99 on corsair.com as of 2026-06-27, #11 cheapest of 18 gaming chairs (median $549); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 26/100 pay-blind standing, #17 of 18 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair a good buy?

At $550, the Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair is #11 cheapest of the 17 gaming chairs we track, where the median is $549. On the spec sheet, its warranty years of 2 is the lowest of the 17, its max load of 264 lb is below the median of the 18, and its armrests of 5D is above the median of the 17. By release date, it is among the newer of the 15 we date.

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No independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair

Only one whitelisted tester, TechRadar, reviewed this exact chair hands-on (two weeks of real use, no lab measurements). It calls the TC500 Luxe a premium, worth-the-money seat praised for firm supportive comfort, easy lumbar dials, a magnetic neck pillow, and simple assembly; its one complaint is armrests that won't lock in place. Other reviews exist but fall outside the whitelist.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2024-08-18

Tested by TechRadar

Consistently praised

  • Firm seat and backrest deliver full-body support and improved posture
  • In-built lumbar support adjusts easily via two dials (vertical and lateral)
  • Magnetic memory-foam neck pillow stays put, unlike strap-attached pillows
  • Breathable fabric over pleather, plus simple near-one-person assembly

Commonly flagged

  • Omniflex armrests don't lock and shift out of place under angled pressure
  • Two-year warranty is modest for a $500 chair versus higher-priced rivals

Where reviewers disagree Only one whitelisted source, so no true cross-source comparison is possible. Note: TechRadar's armrest complaint is that they won't lock in place, whereas several non-whitelisted outlets instead fault the armrests for being spaced too far apart; those outlets fall outside the tester whitelist and are not counted.

The sources (1)

TechRadar lab-tested ·

The Corsair TC500 Luxe is the dictionary definition of a premium product.
Instead, my whole body felt supported by the backrest and seat, and I didn't find myself slumping down into a position with terrible posture as I was before.
The only downside to this feature is that the armrests don't lock into place, so if you lean on them at an angle with too much force (which I did more than once when adjusting my position in the seat) they will move out of place.

Specifications

Price (US)$549.99 US MSRP per corsair.com for Shadow colorway (CF-9010066-WW); other colorways same price.
BrandCorsair
Released2024
Max load (lb)264
Recline (°)90-160
MaterialSoft fabric (breathable woven; steel frame with PU foam seat)
Lumbar builtinYes
Armrests5D
Max height (in)23
Warranty years2

Source: corsair.com (verified 2026-06-15). Corsair.com product page CF-9010066-WW (Shadow) confirms: 264 lbs / 120 kg max load, 90-160 degree recline, soft fabric upholstery, built-in 4-way adjustable lumbar via side knobs, 5D Omniflex armrests (up/down + left/right + front/back + swivel + reverse tilt), max seat height 58 cm (~23 inches), 2-year warranty, $549.99 US. Maximum user height 188 cm (6'2'). Gas lift range 10 cm. Backrest height 80 cm. Detachable magnetic neck pillow included. Best Seller designation on site. Corsair search results confirmed CF-9010066-WW as TC500 Luxe current SKU.

Is the Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair worth it vs cheaper gaming chairs?

Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair against its closest cheaper and pricier gaming chairs on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked

ProductPriceMax load (lb)Recline (°)MaterialLumbar builtinArmrests
Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair this$549.9926490-160Soft fabric (breathable woven; steel frame with PU foam seat)Yes5D
Secretlab Titan Evo$54928585-165SoftWeave Plus fabric or NEO Hybrid Leatherette (NAPA leather option)Yes4D
Razer Iskur V2 NewGen$649.9929990-152Razer Gen-2 EPU Leather with CoolTouch Technology (perforated)Yes4D

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair?

Only one whitelisted tester, TechRadar, reviewed this exact chair hands-on (two weeks of real use, no lab measurements). It calls the TC500 Luxe a premium, worth-the-money seat praised for firm supportive comfort, easy lumbar dials, a magnetic neck pillow, and simple assembly; its one complaint is armrests that won't lock in place. Other reviews exist but fall outside the whitelist. Praised: Firm seat and backrest deliver full-body support and improved posture; In-built lumbar support adjusts easily via two dials (vertical and lateral); Magnetic memory-foam neck pillow stays put, unlike strap-attached pillows; Breathable fabric over pleather, plus simple near-one-person assembly. Flagged: Omniflex armrests don't lock and shift out of place under angled pressure; Two-year warranty is modest for a $500 chair versus higher-priced rivals. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair cost?

The Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair has a US price of $549.99 (US MSRP per corsair.com for Shadow colorway (CF-9010066-WW); other colorways same price.), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair compare on price?

At $550, the Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair is #11 cheapest of the 17 gaming chairs we track, where the median is $549.

When was the Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair released?

The Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair was released 2024.

What are the Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair's key specs?

Corsair TC500 Luxe Gaming Chair (Corsair): max load lb 264, recline deg 90-160, material Soft fabric (breathable woven; steel frame with PU foam seat), lumbar builtin Yes, armrests 5D. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $549.99 at corsair.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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