Quick Answer: Respawn is OFM’s gaming-styled chair line, and the three current models split cleanly by budget and size: the RSP-110 (around $81-$167 depending on color/retailer, 275 lb capacity) is the budget entry point, the RSP-200 (around $280, 275 lb) swaps in a reinforced mesh back for airflow, and the RSP-400 (historically listed from roughly $240 up to around $275 depending on retailer and sale cycle, 400 lb capacity) is the only big-and-tall option. Every model we checked carries a 5-Year Limited Warranty printed on the actual product listing — not the “limited lifetime” language some of Respawn’s own marketing uses.
This is the first gaming-chair brand roundup on this site, a different genre from the retailer-vein house-brand splits (Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club) and the office-chair brand roundups (Sihoo, Branch, Knoll) already covered. Respawn sits at an unusual intersection of both: it’s a single brand with its own warranty paperwork, like the brand-roundup genre, but it’s made by a commercial office-furniture company (OFM) dressing its ergonomics expertise in racing-chair styling rather than building gaming chairs from scratch.
The one thing to understand about Respawn
OFM — a workplace-furniture manufacturer with decades of commercial seating experience — launched Respawn as a standalone gaming furniture brand, explicitly pitching “quality, accessible gaming furniture without sacrificing comfort or performance.” That lineage is the reason Respawn’s specs read more like an office chair’s than a typical racing-style gaming chair’s: real weight ratings (275 lb on the entry/mesh models, 400 lb on the big-and-tall RSP-400), an actual recline-angle range rather than just “reclines,” and a warranty term stated the same way OFM states warranties on its commercial lines.
That last point is also the honesty-hook worth knowing before you buy: OFM’s own press language for the brand has described a “RESPAWN Limited Lifetime warranty,” but every specific product listing we checked — RSP-110, RSP-200, and RSP-400, across Walmart, CDW, and Electronic Express — states a 5-Year Limited Warranty, not a lifetime term. A separate OFM commercial-furniture warranty document (the kind used for institutional procurement, not consumer retail) does describe seating as covered “for the life of the product under normal use” — but defines normal use, for that document’s purposes, as 8 hours a day, 5 days a week at up to 275 lbs, which is a commercial duty-cycle standard, not a plain lifetime promise for a chair you game in at home. The 5-year term on the actual listing is the number to plan around.
Every current Respawn chair at a glance
| Model | Best for | Back style | Recline | Capacity | Warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSP-110 | Best overall/budget | Fully upholstered, integrated headrest | Up to 135° | 275 lb | 5-Year Limited | $81-$167 |
| RSP-200 | Best for airflow | Reinforced mesh back | 90-130°, 4D | 275 lb | 5-Year Limited | ~$280 |
| RSP-400 | Best big & tall | Bonded leather | Up to 130°, infinite lock | 400 lb | 5-Year Limited | ~$240-$275 |
1. Respawn RSP-110 — Best Overall / Budget
Respawn RSP-110
- Fully upholstered racing-style back with an integrated headrest, rocking tilt, and up to 135 degrees of recline with tension adjustment.
- 275 lb weight capacity, 5-Year Limited Warranty — the same term as the pricier RSP-200 and RSP-400.
- Priced from roughly $81 on sale up to around $167 depending on color and retailer, making it the lowest entry point in the current lineup.
The RSP-110 is the chair most people land on simply because it’s the cheapest Respawn model that still carries the full 5-Year Limited Warranty — Respawn doesn’t gate warranty length behind price the way some brands do. What you give up versus the RSP-200 is the mesh back’s airflow; the RSP-110’s fully upholstered shell runs warmer over long sessions, but it has more recline range (135 vs the RSP-200’s 130 degrees) to compensate.
2. Respawn RSP-200 — Best for Airflow
Respawn RSP-200
- Reinforced mesh backing specifically to increase airflow and regulate body temperature during long sessions, unlike the RSP-110's solid upholstered back.
- 4D adjustability with 90-130 degrees of recline, 275 lb capacity, same 5-Year Limited Warranty as the RSP-110.
- Lists around $280 — roughly $115-$200 more than the RSP-110 depending on sale pricing, for the mesh back and 4D arm adjustment.
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The RSP-200 is the chair to pick over the RSP-110 if heat buildup during multi-hour sessions is your actual complaint, not just a general upgrade. Capacity doesn’t change (still 275 lb) and the warranty doesn’t change (still 5 years) — you’re paying specifically for the mesh back and the 4D arm adjustment, not more durability or more coverage.
3. Respawn RSP-400 — Best Big & Tall
Respawn RSP-400
- 400 lb weight capacity — the only model in the current lineup rated above 275 lb — with bonded leather upholstery.
- 4D armrests adjusting for height, width, depth, and tilt; integrated tilt lever with tension control; 130 degrees of recline with an infinite angle lock.
- Historically listed from roughly $240 up to around $275 depending on retailer and sale cycle, with the same 5-Year Limited Warranty as the smaller RSP-110 and RSP-200.
The RSP-400 is the one chair in this lineup that exists for a specific reason: everything over 275 lb has to go here, since neither the RSP-110 nor the RSP-200 is rated for it. Respawn doesn’t charge a capacity premium on warranty the way it might — the RSP-400 keeps the identical 5-Year Limited Warranty as the cheaper models, even though it’s built for nearly 1.5x the weight. If you don’t need the 400 lb rating, the RSP-110 or RSP-200 covers the same warranty term for less money.
Respawn, by the numbers
- 5 years — the Limited Warranty term printed on every current Respawn model’s own product listing (RSP-110, RSP-200, RSP-400), per Walmart, CDW, and Electronic Express — not the “limited lifetime” phrase used in some of Respawn’s brand-level marketing.
- 275 lb → 400 lb — the capacity jump from the RSP-110/RSP-200 to the RSP-400, the only current model built for higher-weight users.
- 8 hrs/day, 5 days/week — the duty-cycle definition OFM’s own commercial-furniture warranty document uses for “normal use” on seating rated to 275 lbs, the context behind the “life of the product” language that differs from a plain consumer lifetime claim.
- 90°-135° — the full recline range across the three models, with the RSP-110 offering the widest range (up to 135°) and the RSP-200 the narrowest (90-130°) in exchange for its mesh back.
- Amazon, Newegg, Rakuten — the marketplaces OFM positioned Respawn to sell through from launch, alongside its own site and big-box retailers, rather than routing primarily through a dealer network.
How to choose your Respawn chair
Start with your weight, not your budget. If you’re over 275 lb, the RSP-400 is the only current model rated for you — the RSP-110 and RSP-200 both top out lower.
Pick the RSP-200 only if heat is your actual problem. The mesh back doesn’t add capacity or warranty coverage over the RSP-110 — it trades some recline range for airflow.
Go by the listing’s warranty line, not the brand’s tagline. “Limited lifetime” shows up in some Respawn marketing copy; the number that actually applies to the chair you’re buying is the 5-Year Limited Warranty stated on its own product page.
Check Amazon first — it’s a real primary channel here. Unlike dealer-network brands such as Knoll or Haworth, Respawn was built to sell on Amazon from day one.
Bottom line
The Respawn RSP-110 ($81-$167) is the best Respawn chair for most people — the same 5-Year Limited Warranty as the pricier models, 275 lb capacity, and the lowest price in the lineup. Step up to the RSP-200 (~$280) if a mesh back for airflow matters more to you than a few extra degrees of recline, and go straight to the RSP-400 (~$240-$275) if you’re over 275 lb — it’s the only model built for 400 lb, with the identical warranty term as its smaller siblings. Whichever model you pick, go by the 5-year term printed on that chair’s own listing, not the “limited lifetime” language in Respawn’s brand-level marketing. For a heavier-duty, commercial-grade alternative at a higher price, see our best office chair for big and tall guide, or compare Respawn against dedicated gaming-desk setups in our gaming chair vs. office chair breakdown.