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Our Budget Pick
Amazon Basics Outdoor Zero Gravity Chair
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If you don’t want to spend a lot on a zero gravity chair, it’s tough to beat the price point on this option. It's covered in a woven fabric made of PVC-coated polyester yarn, attached to a black powder-coated steel frame with a thick elastic cord. The folding chair locks into a reclining position and is a mere 16 pounds, but its maximum weight capacity is on the low side at 200 pounds.
Choose from black, navy, and burgundy, in addition to the beige that’s shown.
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Best with Side Tray
Goplus Zero Gravity Chair
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This zero gravity chair has a similar design to the option above but adds a tray that can hold drinks, a smartphone, and other pocket items. The chair has a sturdy, powder-coated steel frame and a weather-resistant woven polyester fabric attached with a strong black bungee cord. It folds and locks into a reclining position, plus there's a detachable headrest.
The chair is available in seven neutral tones and colors, including lime green and bright blue.
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Our Premium Pick
Lafuma Futura Zero Gravity Chair
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You may be unfamiliar with the brand Lafuma, but the French outdoor furniture company has been around since 1954. It’s based about an hour south of Lyon in the village of Anneyron, and this zero gravity lounger is one of the more popular chairs in its line. It features a thick cushioned pad covered in a breathable and quick-drying three-layer fabric, with a firm suspension system to provide extra back support.
Other highlights include a removable headrest pillow and a protective cover around the footrest. It also folds and is available in neutral taupe and pretty coral blue, along with basic black.
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Best Set of Two
Best Choice Products Zero Gravity Chairs (Set of 2)
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These best-selling zero gravity chairs come out to less than $60 each, which makes the set a value-packed deal. Plus, they get high marks from nearly 35,000 customers, who give them an average 4.5 stars. Their alloy steel frames are coated in a rust-resistant black finish, with a durable woven polyester fabric used for the seats. They also lock into a reclining position and come with detachable headrests.
Color options are plentiful: there are 14 from which to choose, including steel gray, cobalt blue, and poppy burnt orange. Their maximum weight capacity is 250 pounds.
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Best Extra-Wide
Coastrail Oversized Zero Gravity Chair
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For a little extra wiggle room on the sides, this option is an excellent choice. The oversized zero gravity chair’s frame is 33.5 inches wide, featuring a durable, two-tone 600-denier polyester fabric strung to the black powder-coated steel frame with a thick elastic bungee cord.
There’s decent padding on the seat and it locks into place while you’re reclining. The removable headrest can also be used as a lumbar support pillow, plus the chair features natural wood armrests. It comes in four color combos.
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Best With Canopy
Red Barrel Studio Shildon Zero Gravity Chair
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This zero gravity lounger features an adjustable sunshade, which is always handy to have, particularly on blazing-hot summer days. The chair's fade-resistant, durable vinyl fabric is attached to the rust-resistant metal frame with an elastic bungee cord, and it locks into a reclining position. It also folds down flat and has a removable padded headrest.
The chair gets rave reviews from customers with an average 4.8 stars, and it comes in a light beige and a soft medium blue, but keep in mind it does have a 250-pound maximum weight capacity.
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Best Extra-Padded
Arlmont & Co. Mccullough Zero Gravity Chair
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If you want a well-priced zero gravity chair with extra padding, this option is your best bet. It’s another customer favorite, with an average 4.4 stars from nearly 400 reviewers. It adjusts in multiple positions and locks into place, covered with a durable, fade-resistant Oxford polyester fabric. The alloy-steel tubular frame is powder-coated in a black finish to prevent rust, and there are protective caps on the base to prevent skidding.
The chair comes with a detachable headrest pillow and a cup tray, and it’s also available in blue or gray.
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Best Weather-Resistant
Tangkula Zero Gravity Chair
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This zero gravity chair has an upscale contemporary look, featuring an all-weather polyethylene rattan material in handsome espresso brown. The tubular powder-coated steel frame is coated in a rust-resistant black finish, with non-slip rubberized corners on the base. The chair has a ring pull for easily locking it into a comfortable reclining position, plus it folds for storage.
While its minimalist design is ultra-appealing, no headrest may be a drawback for some. The chair has a 250-pound maximum weight capacity and is sold singly, or in a set of two.
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Best Modern Design
Bay Isle Home Shane Zero Gravity Chair
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If you’re in the market for a sleek and modern zero gravity chair, look no further than this attractive option. The ergonomic chaise features a PVC-coated polyester mesh fabric and a lightweight gray steel frame, with black rubberized grips on the arms and rocking base.
You can use it on the patio for lounging poolside, or on a patch of grass in the backyard. There’s also a detachable headrest included, though it’s the small side and isn’t very plush. The chair's maximum weight capacity is on the low end at 265 pounds.

Rachel is the Deputy Editor of Reviews for Hearst's Enthusiast and Wellness Group where she supports Popular Mechanics, Runner's World, and Best Products. Her background is in service journalism and earlier in her career she worked as a daily newspaper reporter and book editor. She spent more than a decade as a staff editor and writer at TripAdvisor and Penguin Random House and her byline has appeared in Time Out New York, the New York Daily News, and New York Magazine. Outside of work, Rachel can be found planning her next trip, visiting museums and galleries, and walking her wirehaired dachshund in Central Park.
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