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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Option for a Budget Chair - Love the Adjustability
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023
I've had this chair for a couple weeks now and am pretty happy with it. I was using a hand-me-down gaming chair that was super cheap, falling apart and starting to hurt my back. Instead of getting another gaming chair, which I feel like are mostly for looks and don't really provide any support, I wanted an ergonomic one, but didn't have several hundred dollars to a grand to throw at a really nice brand name chair. This is the only chair I found that fit both my budget and my criteria: all mesh, adjustable lumbar, included adjustable headrest, tilt tension control, and adjustable armrests. For reference, I'm 5'4, 120 lbs, and this chair fits me really comfortably.
I like the lumbar on the most shallow setting--it's just enough support without being obtrusive, and I'm really glad you can adjust the height. I love being able to adjust the seat tilt and tension as well, since I'm super active in my chair and like to rock back and forth at my desk and lean back for breaks. I sit at my desk all day for work, and after work I stay there and game, so I needed a chair that would recline and be good for lounging too (also why the headrest was so important).
There is hard plastic on the edges of the seat and backrest, but it doesn't really bother me. I like to be an "ergonomic rebel" and sit cross-legged a lot, and I don't find that the edges of the seat hurt my legs. Although I'm on the shorter side, so your mileage may vary if you're taller and like to sit with your legs curled up.
The mesh feels firm and has enough give to be comfortable while providing support and breathing. Again, I'm on the smaller side so I don't think the mesh sagging will be too much of an issue for me personally. I actually really like the headrest--it fits in the curve of my neck comfortably, and even though you can't move it forward or back, I feel like being able to tilt up and down and change the height makes up for it.
You'll definitely want to take time to play around with the adjustability and find the right fit for you. The only other thing I would have liked is the ability to move the arms in and out horizontally (I like to have the arm rests really close to me, but if you need them to be wider it looks like you can move them farther apart when assembling), but I wasn't expecting to find that in a $200 chair, and I'm just glad I can adjust the arm rests forwards backwards, up, down, and rotate them. I use that functionality a lot, so it works great for my needs. The arm rests themselves are made of a pretty hard rubber but have some slight give, so not just rock-hard plastic. If you need the arm rests to be cushy you can probably get covers for them.
Assembly was pretty straightforward, but I followed their video as well just to make sure I did it right. Some of the castors required extra force to attach, but felt solid once they were in. Haven't had any issues with squeaking or creaking yet--still feels pretty sturdy (and I sit in it for 10+ hours a day). I did check all the pieces for scuffs, dents, or tears before assembling, but everything was in good condition. I'd read great reviews about SIHOO's customer support beforehand though so I wasn't worried in the case I did need to replace anything.
Overall, if you want a chair that has ergonomic features and adjustability, and doesn't break the bank, I'd recommend this one. I did weeks of research before deciding on it and I'm pretty happy with my decision, especially for the price! In the future when I have a thousand dollars to invest in a Herman Miller or Haworth I'll probably upgrade, but I'm more than happy with this chair in the meantime.
