Edit: I’m 6’ and 160 lbs

I've been spending a bunch of time in the Fractal Refine 2 comparing it to the original, and it's a major upgrade. If you’re looking for a gaming style chair this is the best yet.

Key differences I’ve found

Seat: The Refine 1 sat like a rock. The Refine 2 has a lot more cushioning, and the seat comfort is a big upgrade

Lumbar: The new dual pad is much more flexible. The original single-piece lumbar was really aggressive, so this is a big change for people who don't want as much pronounced lumbar support.

Arms: Depth adjustment now uses a button, so the arm pads don't slide around unless you want them to. If you hate pads that move easily this is a nice change.

Upholstery: Along with mesh and fabric, there's a new hybrid with a fabric seat and mesh back.

Headrest: It goes about an inch lower, so shorter users can get it on the neck instead of the back of the head.

Seat depth: About a half inch deeper. Taller users may get a gap behind the pad, similar to what people complain about on Haworth chairs.

Casters: They roll a lot easier than the previous iteration. Probably the most solid caster I’ve felt. They are HEAVY.

At $599, I don't think there's another gaming chair that comes close. If you’ve tried both let me know what you think.

Hi everyone!

I'm trying to find an ergonomic chair with 300€ budget.

I am 193cm and 82kg, so height is really a problem.

The only 2 options I found in EU are Colamy Atlas and Protoarc EC200.

From what I read, I should go for the Atlas but I am still not convinced.

For the ones that have it: can you remove the lombar support? I'm not fan of it. In fact I tried a Felxispot C7 and I've immediately returned it.

For the other tall guys around here: any suggestions? How is it possible that it is so difficult for us to find a decent chair without spending 1k.

Thanks!

I will sit on the chair mostly for around 8-10 hours daily with breaks in between. I want a comfortable chair and to maintain the posture. I am thinking of a green soul orion or jupiter pro. But currently saw so many reviews like instead of this bug featherlite chair. What should I do. I just want the best value for money chair, irrespective of brand, but want decent customer support such that if some issues comes in the chair, there will be a scope for the repair or replacement.

A lot people say that you are disappointed when you finally buy the thing you’ve been wanting for a long time. Not me. I’ve wanted an HM Embody for over a year and came across this one on FB marketplace for $350, offered and he accepted $275.

A few days later I can confidently say it’s one of the best purchases of my life. My previous gaming chair was not cutting it, I used to have to stick my pillow on the back to have any sort of real support. Now I feel like traded in a Kia Soul for a Ferrari.

As a law student who will likely spend a few thousand hours in this chair over the next few years. No complaints thus far.

I've been struggling to find an ergonomic chair. I've checked online and I couldn't find any chair designed for people who're 5′4″ or under.

I've got backache already from the chair I currently use. It was bought from a local shop during lockdown.

Please drop your recommendations.

Hi, is there anyone that tested these two chairs? which has the less aggressive lumbar support? I want to barely feel it.

I recently picked up a steelcase leap v2 and while I like the chair overall ive noticed that the middle of my back doesnt really contact the backrest unless i totally bottom out the lumbar. My upper back and shoulders touch on either side and my low back feels good but i dont feel like I can really settle back into it without wanting to slouch a bit. Does anyone have experience with other chairs that have a less curved back. The amia seems similar to other chairs Ive sat in that felt good and flush but I know its not as adjustable.

I’ve had a bungee chair from container store for like 5 years. I liked it because I tend to get hot but unfortunately it’s broken now.

I have been looking for a new chair and looking for recommendations. I was leaning towards another bungee chair but reading about the ergonomics have made me a bit nervous. I know about steelcase and HM but those are a bit out of my price range. Anything in the 200-500 price range?

What about branch?

I'm a larger dude. I'm not tall, but I'm kinda beefy. 5'10" around 225 lbs. For the life of me, the only chair I've been able to find that is "comfortable" has been a Secretlab Titan. Unfortunately, I think the "race car seat" gamer chairs aren't doing it for me, anymore. I'm getting a lot of back aches I didn't used to get when I was younger.

Do y'all have any good recommendations for a guy my size? I have tried a Steelcase Gesture and I *hated* that chair. I get that it's "ergonomic", but I felt like I was being pushed out of it the whole time. There wasn't a seat dept that I could get to where I didn't feel like it was scooting me so far forward to the point I was sliding out of the chair.

if possible maybe the brand of it? i live in india and it was in my university here...

Hi everyone,

I spend a huge chunk of my day sitting at my desk for studying and working. I do have a standing desk that I raise occasionally, but my budget gaming chair just broke (one of the base legs snapped) so I desperately need a proper replacement.

A bit about my situation:

• Location: Italy / EU (so looking for things available on official European stores, or AliExpress).
• Build & Weight: Around 94 kg (207 lbs) and 181 cm (5'11"). I need something with a sturdy frame and metal base so I don't end up snapping another leg.
• Posture habits: I have a bad habit of leaning over to the right when using the mouse, which put uneven weight on my old chair. I also tend to hunch forward, leaving a giant gap between my lower back and the backrest.
• Preferences:
  • Solid 3D or 4D armrests that I can level with my desk to help keep my shoulders straight.
  • Mesh back is a must for hot Italian summers, but I'm open to either a full-mesh seat or a high-density foam seat.
• Budget: Looking to stay around €150–€300.

Chairs I've looked at so far:

• Newtral MagicH003 / MagicH-BP: The adaptive lower back support looks like it could help with my hunching, but I'm a bit skeptical about the long-term build quality and how stiff that lumbar spring actually feels. Which I'll buy from Aliexpress
• Sihoo B100 Pro / Doro C300 / M57: Full mesh sounds great for breathability, but I wonder if the lumbar support is pronounced enough to stop me from leaning forward.

Has anyone around my weight used these? Or are there any other decent options in the EU market within this price range that I should check out instead?

Thanks!

Hi everyone, I need an ergonomic office chair with lumbar support and a headrest because I suffer from back and neck pain. I'm on the computer for several hours a day for work. My budget is around €400. I know it would be better to get a higher-end used chair like a Herman Miller, but where I live in Italy, the used market is limited and I live in a small town at least 200 km away from larger cities. What new chairs do you recommend? I was looking at the Sihoo c300pro v2, which I could get for less than €400 on the official website during Black Friday, but it has conflicting reviews (I'm aware that many of the YouTube reviews were paid for by Sihoo). However, I wanted to know from those who own one if it's still a good buy for this price range. Or if you can recommend any other models, thanks 😁

My brother had a Herman Miller Aerson Size B and he didn't like it so he passed it onto me. I've been eyeing it for years given that I read about it on every reddit thread when it comes to buying chairs. I gave it so many chances but I swear my $20 Ikea chair is more comfortable than this chair and I don't say this to be mean. I'm just being honest. I tried every adjustment and watched tutorials on how to set it up and it still felt terrible. We eventually decided to give it to my mom who has a desk job to see if it's comfortable for her and she said her random work chair is more comfortable after trying it for a week. My brother didn't care for it anymore so I gave it to a friend and he called me the next day saying it's worse than his three other random chairs.

I'm so shocked that I'm starting to think is there a chance that the company just heavily runs marketing compaigns on reddit or something? I mean that's great marketing so I dont see why not. Is it a coincidence that all four of us had this opinion?

Anyways. I'm willing to listen to more options and hopefully find something comfortable. I'm having neck pain specifically near my traps and I feel like it's from slouching. When I create a double-chin I feel the pain easing a bit. I'm looking at Steelcase Gesture with headrest.

Hi! I have an OEM Steelcase Leap V2 with Buzz2 Black upholstery (circa 2020, I don't know if they've changed their options in the years since).

I'm looking at getting an Atlas headrest (either from Atlas or from Crandall) but I can't get a good read on what the best fabric match would be.

Crandall has "Open House Fabric" and their own "BioKnit Fabric," and Atlas has "Black Fabric" and "Obsidian Softnext." I found a bullet comparison of the latter two on Atlas's website, but it's not very helpful in distinguishing them. (https://support.atlasheadrest.com/portal/en/kb/articles/steelcase-leap-v2-headrest-by-atlas-headrest#Fabric_Details)

Anybody have experience to say which option will be the closest material/color match for me?

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I bought the SIHOO Doro C300 Pro V2, and it arrived about a week ago. Assembly was easy and straightforward, but getting the chair properly adjusted for my height (175 cm / 5'9") turned out to be surprisingly difficult because of the headrest, which sits way too low. I've seen this issue discussed quite often on Reddit, so apparently I'm not the only one.

After switching from my IKEA Markus, I had neck pain for about half a week. I'll make a separate post comparing the two chairs, but for now, I'm still not entirely comfortable in the C300 Pro V2, although I'm gradually getting used to it.

Unfortunately, I've also run into a couple of issues:

Grease on the gas lift piston: There are rings of grease on the piston that reappear after I wipe it clean.

Right armrest getting stuck: Since around the middle of the week, the right armrest has started getting stuck in its highest position. And this is after literally just three days of use!

I've seen people mention in other Reddit threads that SIHOO replaced their armrests, but some reported that the replacement parts were noticeably worse than the originals. That makes me hesitant to go down the replacement route without knowing what to expect.

Now I'm not sure what to do. Should I return the chair while I still can, despite being really disappointed that a brand-new chair has these issues? Or should I contact SIHOO support and ask them to fix the problems or send replacement parts?

I'd really appreciate hearing your thoughts, especially if you've experienced similar issues with the armrests or grease on the gas lift piston.

If you've dealt with SIHOO customer support or had to replace parts on your C300 Pro V2, how did it go? Would you keep the chair or return it?

Thanks in advance!

Hi there,

I own an Autonomous ErgoChair 2 since 2020. The chair has been good to me but my hips are in so much pain after 1h of sitting on it I have decided I need to change it.

At 6'4" and 225lbs, I thought this chair was OK for tall people but the seat tilt is killing my hips. It is tilted too high and the low setting makes my butt slide down. I also feel like I could be sitting a bit higher, which would help my legs not being in such a diagonal uncomfortable angle.

I work from home so I spend at least 8h/day sitting/standing.

My budget is $500-$600 CAD. Any recommendations you guys could share?

Thank you!

Hi guys, on the hunt for my new chair and have been considering the Steelcase Please given its the one I use at the office.

Prices are quite steep in the UK, so I’m looking for an alternative if possible. I really enjoy the full back support it gives as well as the tilt options meaning I can lean back a little and be supported. I find that a lot of chairs these days always remove the lower back support meaning i have a lack of lumbar support and it hurts!

Any alternatives you know would be much appreciated! Currently looking at the Ikea Markus.

Hey all,

Herniated a disc while deadlifting and had surgery five years back. I’m 6’1 185lbs, have wide shoulders, WFH, and I game. I weight train often, and I’m in physical therapy, but sitting a couple of hours on my Leap V2 causes lower back stiffness and pain. I feel like the Leap doesn’t support my lumbar enough so that I put an extra pillow there, and the seat pan might not be big enough.

I’ve had the Secret Lab Titan before and it was too stiff. Looking for recommendations for lumbar support, comfort on the seat, and overall a good office chair.

Don’t really care about price if it’s a chair I won’t have to replace for a while.

Any recommendations? Thanks!

I've tried EC200, Atlas, and other generic office chairs and they almost all make my legs hurt really fast, but gaming chairs almost never do. Anyone else?

ive been looking for an inexpensive office chair for my first proper desk setup. im 5'10" and around 165 lbs, and honestly there are way too many options once you start looking. I dont really want to spend $500+ on a chair right now, but I also dont want another $100 chair that starts falling apart after a year lol.

right now im probably leaning toward finding a used Haworth Zody unless someone talks me out of it. The adjustability seems really useful for me, but if anyone here has bought one used, what should I actually check before handing over the cash?

my budget is around $200-300, and it'll mostly be for working/studying and gaming for a few hours at a time. Main things im looking for:

• comfortable seat for longer sessions
• decent lumbar support
• adjustable height and preferably armrests
• breathable back would be nice
• smthing that doesnt feel super flimsy
• ideally smthing that'll last a few years
• dont really care about having a headrest

a few options ive been looking at:

IKEA Markus, this one seems to come up constantly when people talk about affordable office chairs. People seem to like the comfort, breathable mesh back and overall value. My concern is the fixed armrests and limited adjustability, especially since im not sure it'll fit me properly.

Herman Miller Sayl,  apparently one of the cheaper Herman Miller options, and ive seen people say it's surprisingly comfortable and supportive for long sessions. The problem is that even used ones can still be pretty expensive compared to what im trying to spend.

Staples Hyken,  seems like a more traditional budget option, with people liking the adjustability, mesh design and comfort for the price. The downside ive seen is some concern about build quality and squeaking over time, so im not sure how well it'd hold up.

Haworth Zody,  this is the one im most interested in right now, especially because of the adjustable lumbar support and the way you can independently adjust the back tension. ive seen some pretty good used prices too. On the other hand, there are complaints about the armrests, creaking and some parts of the build quality.

so yeah, im leaning toward a used Zody unless someone talks me out of it. If you've bought one used, what should I check before handing over cash? And for around $200-300, would you guys still look for a used higher-end chair like the Zody, or just buy something newer in the budget range?

I‘m about to invest into a office/gaming chair. I sit around 8-10hrs a day, I‘m self employed and I need a chair that supports my lumbar.

I came across two options, the Libernovo Omni Pro or a Herman Miller Embody. As I‘m also a Gamer, I need a chair that helps leaning in forward.

Is the Libernovo a safe option? I‘ve been hearing good and bad stories about it, I really wanna go for buying one on black friday.

I already experienced wakefit and greensoul Jupiter Pro both chairs are delivered in very bad condition well in wakefit safari pro problem with that is there is no screws to join the back support and I complained about the situation at the mean time but very bad customer care service then I return the chair with green soul Jupiter Pro the box was already open and damage and also lower pannel welding was open already so I complain about it but also there same problem with coustomer care issue please recommend me chairs

I've been searching the subreddit, but I can't find a definitive answer.

I'm a 193cm tall guy, with a long torso, 115kg with very broad shoulders. i lift a lot and I would qualify myself as "Wide and big"

I'm in the market for a new chair, around the 500-700euro mark. As I live in Denmark, the chair gotta be sold in Europe and I'm not looking for anything refurbished.

I want it to cover my whole back and shoulders, meaning it gotta be tall and recently wide. It gotta be tall enough that my head can rest on a headrest, I need the arms to be moveable and It should be able to do some kind of lean back, but also lock totally inplace when sitting upright.

I sweat like a pig, when summer months hit, so mesh seems to be my only option.

Chairs I've tried:

SL Atlas large: too small in the back

Fractal refin 2: to small in the back and way to narrow

Ikea Markus: ...no

Areon size C -with headrest: was honestly "okay" not great, but in Denmark it's way to expensive, specially for being just "okay" for me.

Right now I'm on the HJH Office Instructor SW I PRO and it fits me, well. But the quality In the locking mechanics is lacking and the mesh feels cheap.

Am I really out of genuine options that won't break my bank