If you've ever peeled yourself off a PU leather chair in August, you'll see the point of this one. The WOLTU GS15szg has a mesh fabric cover, and under the seat foam there's a layer of pocket springs, the same idea as a pocket-sprung mattress. Those two things are why you'd buy it. The main thing to check is the seat, which doesn't go very high.
Springs under the foam
Foam on its own tends to pack down with use, and a dip forms where your sit bones go. Here each spring sits in its own fabric pocket and gives independently, with high-density foam laid over the top.
Will it stay comfier for longer than foam alone? Springs ought to help, but WOLTU doesn't publish the thickness or density of the foam on top, so we can't put a number on it. The seat itself is 50 cm wide and 46 cm deep.
The case for mesh
PU leather is plastic. It doesn't breathe, so heat and damp build up wherever you're touching it. Mesh is an open weave and air gets through, which makes a real difference in a small room with a PC pumping out warm air under the desk.
Mesh is great in August and useless against a knocked-over coffee. Drinks bead up on PU and soak straight into mesh, and WOLTU's care advice doesn't go beyond "wipe clean". Amazon UK sells it in black and grey, which is the one reviewed here, and in white and blue (B0DM8MDZ8S). We'd think twice about the white one near a keyboard and a mug.
How high it goes
The seat goes from 45.5 cm up to 53 cm. That's only 7.5 cm of travel, and it's pitched low. The low end should work for shorter people. Someone with long shins may find 53 cm leaves their knees higher than their hips; for them, our guide to gaming chairs for tall people is a better place to look.
Ignore two figures on Amazon's product information table. The "seat height" of 75.5 cm is a sibling chair's backrest height, and the 70 x 70 cm footprint matches the star base on the drawing rather than the chair body. WOLTU's own figures put the chair at 64 cm wide, 54 cm deep and 119.5 to 127 cm tall. Plan floor space around the 70 cm base, and allow a centimetre or two either way, because WOLTU says its measurements are taken by hand.
Two pillows, one of them buzzes
Lumbar support comes from a pillow 32 cm wide and 17 cm tall, with a massager inside powered over USB. Treat the massage as a bonus. WOLTU doesn't say what modes it has, and you'll need a free USB port or a plug-in USB charger to run it.
The massager matters less than where the pillow sits. It should fill the curve of your lower back when you're sat right back in the seat, without shoving your shoulders forward. The head pillow, 30 by 16 cm, is mainly there for when you lean back.
Leaning back and putting your feet up
The backrest reclines from upright to 145 degrees. WOLTU advises against using the maximum angle, for safety. A footrest slides out from under the seat for your legs.
Amazon ticks "tilting" in the product details, but neither WOLTU nor Amazon describes a rocking mechanism or a tilt lock, so assume the recline is all you get.
The armrests are padded and fixed to the backrest, tipping back as you recline. Neither WOLTU nor Amazon describes any height, width or angle adjustment, and WOLTU doesn't give their height, so measure your desk before you commit. If you need arms that adjust, look through our best gaming chairs guide.
Frame, testing and weight
WOLTU says the inner frame, gas lift and five-star base are metal. The castors are PU, which WOLTU calls silent. The maker and Amazon both say the chair passed SGS and BIFMA testing at 150 kg (BIFMA is the American office-chair standard) without a report number, and there's no gas-lift class. You'll also find two weights: 16.5 kg on Amazon and 19.4 kg on WOLTU's page.
Tools and an illustrated manual come in the box. Before you drop the seat on, pull the protective cap off the top of the gas lift. It's easy to miss.
WOLTU offers nothing beyond your statutory rights. A faulty chair goes back to the seller under the Consumer Rights Act 2015: a refund within 30 days, repair or replacement after that, and claims can run for six years (five in Scotland).
Every measurement, and where it came from
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Model | GS15szg (model number GS15szg-UK); WOLTU order number W0ATT0821 | Amazon, WOLTU |
| Colour (this ASIN) | Black and grey | Amazon |
| Other UK colour | White and blue (B0DM8MDZ8S) | Amazon |
| Other colours at WOLTU | Black and pink; pink and white | WOLTU |
| Chair width x depth | 64 x 54 cm | WOLTU |
| Overall height | 119.5 to 127 cm | WOLTU, drawing |
| Base diameter | 70 cm | Drawing |
| Seat width | 50 cm | WOLTU, drawing |
| Seat depth | 46 cm | WOLTU, Amazon A+ table |
| Seat height | 45.5 to 53 cm | WOLTU, drawing, Amazon A+ table |
| Seat height travel | 7.5 cm | Worked out from the range |
| Measuring tolerance | About 1 to 2 cm (hand measured) | WOLTU |
| Seat construction | Individual pocket springs under high-density foam | WOLTU, Amazon |
| Cover | Mesh fabric | WOLTU, Amazon |
| Lumbar pillow | 32 x 17 cm; massage function; USB cable | Drawing, WOLTU |
| Head pillow | 30 x 16 cm; adjustable | Drawing, WOLTU, Amazon |
| Recline | 90 to 145 degrees; maximum angle not recommended by WOLTU | WOLTU, Amazon |
| Footrest | Retractable | WOLTU, Amazon |
| Armrests | Padded; linked to the backrest; no independent adjustment described | Amazon |
| Frame | Metal inner frame | WOLTU, Amazon |
| Gas lift | Metal; class not published | WOLTU, Amazon |
| Base | Metal five-star | WOLTU, Amazon |
| Castors | PU, described as silent; size not published | WOLTU, Amazon |
| Maximum load | 150 kg | WOLTU, Amazon |
| Testing | WOLTU and Amazon say it passed SGS and BIFMA tests at 150 kg; no report number published | WOLTU, Amazon |
| Chair weight | 16.5 kg (Amazon) or 19.4 kg (WOLTU) | Amazon, WOLTU |
| In the box | Chair with massage lumbar pillow, head pillow and footrest; accessory set; manual; tools | WOLTU, Amazon |
| Care | Wipe clean | Amazon |
| Country of origin | China | Amazon |
| Warranty | Statutory rights only | WOLTU terms |
| Not published | Backrest height, armrest height, recommended user height or weight, foam density and thickness, massage modes, box size | None |
Where these figures come from: WOLTU's page for W0ATT0821 on its EU shop (there's no UK WOLTU site), Amazon UK's page for B0DLVPT91B, and the brand's own dimension drawing.
So, should you buy the WOLTU?
For average-height or shorter buyers who run hot, it's a sensible budget pick: springs under the foam and a cover that lets air through. The 53 cm maximum seat height is the hard stop, and it will rule out plenty of taller people.
What works. What doesn’t.
4 + 3What we liked4 reasons
- Pocket springs under the seat foam
- Mesh cover breathes where PU leather doesn't
- Low 45.5 cm seat suits shorter users
- Reclines to 145 degrees, with a pull-out footrest
Where it falls3 reasons
- Seat tops out at 53 cm, with just 7.5 cm of travel
- No armrest adjustment described
- No report number behind the SGS and BIFMA claim
Full specifications
5 attributes| Key features | ELASTIC, BREATHABLE FABRIC SEAT: The office chair is covered by the breathable and durable mesh fabric providing good air circulation and temperature regulation, padded with high-density sponge and built in with individual pocket springs providing ample support and high resilience contouring to your body, so that you can have a refreshing, comfy sitting experience without feeling stuffy in the hot summer |
|---|---|
| ERGONOMIC DESIGN: The computer chair is ergonomically designed for multiple body types, with the adjustable head and lumbar cushions as well as the high back mimicking the curvature of the human spine, the 360° swivel height-adjustable wide-padded seat, the backrest reclining within 90°-145° and the linked armrests moving with it to support your arms and elbows, the retractable footrest easy for switching between napping and gaming | |
| MASSAGING LUMBAR SUPPORT: This gaming chair from WOLTU features a massage lumbar pillow, a head cushion and a wide padded seat without side wings for you to comfortably enjoy the massage and relax your body when you feel your neck or lower back is strained after a long session of gaming or long periods of working. The lumbar pillow is equipped with a cable for convenient and lumbar pressure relief | |
| STURDY AND STABLE STRUCTURE: Constructed with a metal inner frame, gas lift and wide base, an all-metal structure that is less prone to warping or breaking, but offers longer life, better support, greater durability and stability, the heavy duty office chair has passed SGS and BIFMA tests for a weight capacity of up to 150kg | |
| EASY ASSEMBLY: The gaming chair with footrest comes with the illustrated instructions, necessary accessories and tools for an easy and quick assembly. Note that the protective cap on the gas lift should be removed before assembly |
If this isn’t right for you
2 optionsFrequently asked
5 questions01Is the WOLTU gaming chair good for tall people?+
Not especially. The seat stops at 53 cm and WOLTU gives no recommended user height. If the distance from the floor to the back of your knee is more than 53 cm, your thighs will slope up at the desk, so pick a chair with a higher seat.
02Does the massage lumbar pillow need a plug?+
It takes power over USB. WOLTU doesn't list a mains adapter in the box, so plan on a spare USB port on your PC or a USB phone charger. The massage modes aren't listed either.
03Is a mesh gaming chair cooler than a leather one?+
Usually. Air passes through mesh, while PU leather is a sealed coating that holds heat against you. Spills are the trade-off, because they soak in rather than wiping off.
04How far back does it recline?+
To 145 degrees, with a footrest that slides out under the seat. WOLTU recommends not using the full angle.
05What warranty does the WOLTU gaming chair come with?+
WOLTU adds no warranty of its own; its terms say your statutory rights apply. In the UK that means the seller must put a faulty chair right, with a refund if you reject it within 30 days, then repair or replacement.
