“Not even Secretlab’s Titan Evo has these”: I’ve never tested a gaming chair with features like this Boulies model — and it beats key rivals on price, too

Boulies Master Rex (2026): One-minute review The Boulies Master Rex (2026) follows up on the previous model with a few tweaks and some new additions, all in the name of improving comfort and versatility.

Just like its forebear, the 2026 version is a rather understated affair.

The dark gray colorway of my review unit made it look all the more austere, although the lack of brash accents and branding help to impart a more professional veneer; this is a gaming chair that wouldn’t look out of place in an office.

The fabric finish of my review unit (there’s also a PU variant) seemed durable yet was soft to the touch, lacking the scratchy feel of cheaper examples and aligning more closely with the fabrics adorning the best gaming chairs .

The stitching was very precise and strong, too.

The head pillow feels less premium, with its relatively meagre padding and elastic strap in place of a magnetic attachment as seen on more upmarket chairs.

However, it was fit for purpose and provided sufficient comfort and height adjustments. (Image credit: Future) As for the seat, it’s firmer than the previous model’s, and the front edge has a more prominent lip, which can dig into the underside of your thighs uncomfortably.

The seat height has a fairly decent range, although it’s not the largest.

The Master Rex offers plenty of other adjustments, though.

The back rest reclines all the way to 165 degrees and there’s also a rocking function, although this is quite stiff even on its loosest setting.

There’s built in lumbar support as well, which is adjustable for both height and prominence.

However, the former lacks range, and didn’t go as low as I would’ve liked.

What’s more, the dials for both settings require far too many turns, making them a chore to use.

For me, the standout feature of the Master Rex, though, is its 6D armrests.