Why Are Gaming Desks So Expensive? Here’s A Price Breakdown

I know you want to get a new gaming desk, might be, for starting a new YouTube gaming channel. 

You’ve gone through Amazon and other eCommerce sites to check and compare the prices. 

You’ve already seen hundreds of gaming desks… 

And now you’re wondering, Why are gaming desks so expensive? 

The reason is, Gaming desks are expensive because they’re meant to be comfortable and durable for smooth gameplay without hurting or aching your body throughout. So gaming desks are made up of comfy materials and tools which are expensive.

But, what you’ve seen on Amazon is pricing. 

And in this guide, you’ll discover what you’ve missed on Amazon which defines a gaming desk’s worth. And if it is actually worth its price?

So, before that let’s look at how a gaming desk is different from a random pc desk!

• See also: How much should You Invest for a Computer Desk?

How is a Gaming Desk Different from a Computer Desk? 

Now you’ll be questioning, are the two really different? YES! Both are different, not just in one aspect. 

1. Adjustability

Gaming desks are adjustable according to your needs. You can even customize it as you want. 

Because gaming is somewhat physical, it demands adjusting and customizing. 

Not every random computer desk can be customized, even if it can it’ll be not flexible in customization. 

2. Comfortability 

One of the most important factors for gaming is Comfortability. 

Gaming Desks and chairs are built for comfortable gameplay. Your neck or any part of your body must not hurt while you’re playing or working. Right?

On the other hand, computer desks and chairs might not have the comfort level of gaming desks. 

3. Space and Storage 

For gaming, you need space for keeping your gaming gears and your pc set up. 

To meet the following requirement you get tons of space for a gaming desk. (I used tons just to exaggerate, I don’t mean it lol)

And the list will go on.

Coming to the topic… let’s look at what makes gaming desks so expensive as compared to the normal home office desk or computer desk. 

Here Are some Materials and Tools which Makes Gaming Desk So Expensive 

1. Upper Desk Material (for Smooth Gaming Experience) 

Unlike any other regular computer desk, gaming desks are made from carbon texture fiber material. 

If you’ll get a regular computer desk, it’ll be metal or wooden built. But for gaming, you need a material that is smooth which enhances your gaming experience. 

Carbon fiber texture sheets are pretty expensive which can cost you about – $15 to $50.

2. Large Mouse Pad 

Ask any gamer, they never use small mouse pads that you get with your computer desk or mouse. 

The carbon fiber texture that I told you about. Gamers use the same large sheet as their mouse pad as it is large and smooth, which is perfect for gameplay. 

Moreover, some passionate gamers do use RGB lighting across the mouse pad, which increases the budget. 

Not just for gaming purposes. But a large mouse pad also prevents your keyboard from scraping over your wooden desk. 

Thus, One arrow, two sparrows. 

3. Cable Management

Gaming, sometimes, can be frustrating when you’re losing the game. 

And in frustration, you might tear your cables apart (JUST IN CASE). That’s why you get a separate tray to arrange your cables. 

This tray helps the desk look clean and contains all the cables inside itself. 

Now imagine you’re playing FIFA 19, your opponent, or you score a goal. What will be your reaction?
This -? 

Don’t be this guy

Isn’t it? 

And you might break a cable. 

So you might need tangle-free gameplay. And for that, you need to manage your hanging cables around your gaming desk. 

4. Easily Sets up Dual Monitor Setup 

As I told you, gaming desks are made of tough carbon fiber material. They’re able to carry more than 100 kgs of weight. 

Now, if you want you can set dual monitors with ease without a doubt of holding capacity or strength of a gaming desk. 

5. RGB Lighting 

Ahh! One of my favourite and every gamers loves to do this one thing while setting up the gaming desk. 

RGB lighting!!! 

I bet gamers like you love lighting around you. It makes you feel like you’re a gamer.  

In gaming desk, you get two options: 

• Get built-in light set up
• Buy and customize lighting on your own. 

Mousepads and a few desks contain built-in RGB lighting with different effects and transitions. This might increase the budget. 

6. Manually Adjustable Height

Gaming desks are flexible in various aspects. 

You can customize your gaming desk as per your comfortability. And one such feature is the adjustable height feature of the gaming desk. 

You can manually adjust the height of the desk as per your comfortability. 

If you’re bored sitting and playing. You can adjust your desk’s height upto your chest for ease of standing gameplay. 

So, manual height adjustment is one such reason why gaming desks are expensive. 

7. Space for Gaming Gears 

A normal computer desk has limited space and storage unlike a gaming desk. 

Gaming requires multiple gears, console, headphone, microphone and lots of equipment. 

And for storing you get extra storage where you can keep your gaming gears safe.

8. Gaming Chair 

Gaming chairs have separate fan bases. They are so comfortable for long hours of gameplay. 

As they have a manual height adjustment feature in which you can adjust the height of your chair. 

Moreover, it is flexible to your back to prevent aches and enhances your gaming experience. 

9. Ergonomic Design 

Not just for gaming, even if you’re working from home. You need an ergonomic designed desk. 

Gaming desk have one more benefit over a regular computer desk and that is – Gaming desks have a 5 to 10 degree incline under your keyboard in which you can rest your hand and play games for longer hours. 

10. Stability on Legs to Prevent Slipping 

Unlike a regular desk, gaming desks have extra stability on the legs. 

This prevent slipping and better experience for an intense gameplay where you move around a lot. 

And it prevents slipping and breaking your PC or console. 

11. Extra Storage for DRINK CUPS

Not a significant feature that justify its cost. 

But you get extra storage in your gaming desk in which you can keep drink cups containing coffee or tea or water, as per your preference. 

FAQ on Why Are Gaming Desks So Expensive

Conclusion

Now you might have understood the broader perspective of why gaming desks are so expensive. So making a decision based on JUST money is not right, do look for other elements as well.

Now, it’s your turn to let us know how do you feel about the pricing of the gaming desk. And ask if you have any questions in the comment section down below.

It would be really appreciated. 🙂

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