Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) vs GTRacing Pro Series
Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) (#3, best value) vs GTRacing Pro Series (#4): in our Budget Gaming Chairs scoring the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) totals 7.4/10 and the GTRacing Pro Series 7.1/10.
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Side by side
| Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) | GTRacing Pro Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Max Weight | 264 lbs | 250 lbs |
| Recline | 90°–160° | 90°–170° |
| Armrests | 2D | Fixed 1D |
| Lumbar | Adjustable strap-on pillow | Detachable pillow |
| Material | Soft Fabric | PU Leather |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Fits Height | Up to 6'2" | — |
| Seat Width | 21.3 in (54 cm) base; 375 mm between bolsters | — |
| Seat Depth | 19.7 in (50 cm) | — |
| Gas Lift | Class 4, 100 mm travel | — |
| Neck Pillow | Detachable memory foam | — |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our budget gaming chairs scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) and the GTRacing Pro Series made our Top 5 Budget Gaming Chairs, at #3 (best value) and #4. The comfort-first pick from a major brand at a budget price. Corsair's TC100 Relaxed has a wide 54 cm seat base with soft bolsters that leave room to shift position or sit cross-legged, breathable fabric upholstery, a 90°–160° recline, and both a strap-adjustable lumbar pillow and a memory foam neck pillow; PC Gamer, TechRadar and PCGamesN have all recommended it as a budget chair. It ranks below the Iskur V2 X, whose lumbar arch is built into the backrest, and the T3 Rush, whose 3D armrests and memory foam lumbar pillow give it the edge on ergonomics; the TC100's own 2D armrests are basic and its neck pillow sits low for taller users. It ranks above the GTRacing Pro on ergonomics, build quality and seat comfort, though it costs more. The classic starter. GTRacing's Pro Series has introduced more gamers to dedicated gaming chairs than any other brand. Detachable lumbar and headrest pillows, 170° recline, and racing aesthetics at $130 make it the obvious choice when budget is the primary constraint.
We score budget gaming chairs on Value (35%), Ergonomics (30%), Build Quality (20%), Adjustability (10%) and Comfort (5%). On that basis the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) totals 7.4 out of 10 and the GTRacing Pro Series 7.1. The widest gap is Value, where the GTRacing Pro Series scores 10 against 8 for the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric): features per dollar. Ergonomics also separates them: 7 for the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) versus 5 for the GTRacing Pro Series.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Max Weight: 264 lbs on the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) versus 250 lbs on the GTRacing Pro Series; Recline: 90°–160° on the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) versus 90°–170° on the GTRacing Pro Series; Armrests: 2D on the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) versus Fixed 1D on the GTRacing Pro Series; Lumbar: Adjustable strap-on pillow on the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) versus Detachable pillow on the GTRacing Pro Series; Material: Soft Fabric on the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) versus PU Leather on the GTRacing Pro Series; Warranty: 2 years on the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) versus 1 year on the GTRacing Pro Series.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) for wide 54 cm seat base with relaxed bolsters, roomy enough to sit cross-legged and soft fabric upholstery stays cooler than PU leather; the most common complaint is basic 2D armrests: rickety per PC Gamer, with noisy height paddles per PCGamesN. Owners praise the GTRacing Pro Series for very affordable entry price and racing aesthetic; the most common complaint is basic PU leather wears quickly.
Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric)
- Wide 54 cm seat base with relaxed bolsters, roomy enough to sit cross-legged
- Soft fabric upholstery stays cooler than PU leather
- Strap-adjustable lumbar pillow plus detachable memory foam neck pillow
- Generous 90°–160° recline and Class 4 gas lift
- Basic 2D armrests: rickety per PC Gamer, with noisy height paddles per PCGamesN
- Neck pillow sits too low for taller users (per HotHardware and PCGamesN)
- Lumbar support is a pillow, not built into the backrest
GTRacing Pro Series
- Very affordable entry price
- Racing aesthetic
- Detachable lumbar + headrest pillows
- Backrest adjustment
- Basic PU leather wears quickly
- Non-adjustable armrests
- Foam compresses over time
Which should you buy?
The Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) is the better fit for gamers who shift positions or sit cross-legged and warm rooms where fabric beats PU leather; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Ergonomics and Build Quality. The GTRacing Pro Series is the better fit for first gaming chair buyers and casual gamers on tight budgets, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. The Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) is a poor fit for users over 6'2" or 264 lbs; the GTRacing Pro Series is a poor fit for long daily sessions 6+ hours.
Choose the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) if
- Gamers who shift positions or sit cross-legged
- Warm rooms where fabric beats PU leather
- Buyers who want a major brand on a budget
Skip it if
- Users over 6'2" or 264 lbs
- Those who need 4D armrests
Choose the GTRacing Pro Series if
- First gaming chair buyers
- Casual gamers on tight budgets
- Teens and younger gamers
Skip it if
- Long daily sessions 6+ hours
- Ergonomics-focused users
Common questions
Is the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) better than the GTRacing Pro Series?
In our Budget Gaming Chairs ranking the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) scores higher overall, 7.4 to 7.1, with the biggest advantage in Value. The GTRacing Pro Series is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
What is the main difference between the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) and the GTRacing Pro Series?
The headline spec difference is Max Weight: 264 lbs on the Corsair TC100 Relaxed (Fabric) versus 250 lbs on the GTRacing Pro Series. In use, the gap that matters most is Value (8 vs 10 in our scoring): features per dollar.