| 7 Recommended Products | Recommendations | Price | Weight capacity | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Boss B245 Caressoft Medical Stool· · · | 5 | 0 | – | – | Apr 30, 2016 |
| #2 Jobri BetterPosture Saddle Chair· · · | 3 | 0 | – | – | Apr 30, 2016 |
| #3 AmazonBasics High-Back Executive Chair· · · | 2 | 0 | $109.99 | 250 lbs | May 25, 2017 |
| #4 Ikea Markus· · · | 1 | 0 | – | – | Apr 30, 2016 |
| #5 Staples Vayder· · · | 1 | 0 | – | – | Apr 30, 2016 |
| #6 Alera Elusion· · · | 1 | 0 | $95.54 | 150 lbs | May 25, 2017 |
Pro Good back support
Boss advertises the Caressoft medical stool as ergonomically designed, and user reviews bear this out.
Pro Versatile posture
The rounded stool edge allows sitting in saddle posture, while the broad seat and back rest provide good support when sitting flat.
Con No recline or back tilt adjustment
The back piece can be removed, but is otherwise fixed in place.
Con Seat may be too small for some users
Boss stools have 16-inch seats, which may not be wide enough for larger individuals.
Pro Benefits of saddle posture
The saddle posture, with legs spread apart and supported by the feet and buttocks only, supports good natural back posture and allows better blood flow than sitting with the thighs.
Con Hard to move the chair while sitting
The BetterPosture chair uses a standard 5-point caster wheel base, which is considerably wider than the seat and interferes with the feet when attempting to roll the chair while sitting.
Con Adjustment period
Because the saddle position exploits anatomy for natural support, it demands a certain amount of muscle tone. This develops naturally over a week or so, but can cause some discomfort in the meantime.
Pro Comfortable to sit for prolonged duration
The seat and the back of the chair have ergonomic curved shape, that make sitting in it very comfortable.
Pro Customizable tilt that provides the best back support
To avoid back pain after a prolonged day, you can adjust the tilt of the chair to provide better support. You can also configure how far the back of the chair is rocking as you push down on it with your weight.
Pro Wide range of height customization
This chair has a pneumatic mechanism for adjusting its height. You only need to pull the handle and pull the chair up or push down to change its elevation to suit your individual height, pretty much regardless of how tall you are.
Con Chair squeaks when you tilt back
When you recline in your chair you can feel the back of the chair flex a little and hear squeaking.
Pro Frequently compared to chairs in the $1000+ range
The Ikea Markus has received honorable mention in comparative reviews of chairs five times its price (or more). Pitted against four such high-end models, it won "Best Gaming Chair" in a 2014 vote by Kotaku users.
Con Shallow seat
The Markus does not have adjustable seat depth, and many find it too shallow, though this does enforce better sitting posture.
Con Arm rests not adjustable
The Markus arm rests are fixed in place. However, they can be removed completely.
Pro Very comfortable
This chair puts long term comfort first. The mesh material is very breathable and provides a bouncy cushion. The back part of the chair has adjustable resistance for leaning back. If this chair is set up the right way, it can feel just like a recliner.
Pro Very customizable
The height, angle, and recline resistance for the back of the chair can all be changed. The back of the chair can be locked in place, or set to move freely. The arm rests move forward and backwards as well as up and down. The seat area slides back and forth. And of course, the height of the chair m...
Con Arm rests don't lock
The arm rests lock for up/down position, but not for the forward/backward position.
Con Abrasive material
The mesh on this chair feels like sandpaper on bare skin.
Con Really heavy
The official weight of this chair is not given, but it weighs around 60 pounds.
Pro Very comfortable for prolonged sitting
The seat of the table has an ergonomic design with a waterfall edge that alleviates the pressure off your legs even if you sit for a long time.
Pro Fully customizable tilt
The tilt angle of the chair is fully customizable. Unlike most others, you can even configure the back of this chair to tilt forwards for maximum comfort. It offers good support for your back in any position.
Con Small weight capacity
This chair is a bad fit for people whose weight is over 150 pounds.
Pro "Knee tilt" keeps feet on the ground
When reclining, the back and seat move separately to maintain good leg position.
Pro 2 year upholstery warranty
Lorell chairs are warrantied for 2 years against upholstery wear, and for 5 years against other material defects.
Pro Highly adjustable
This chair allows adjustment of seat and back independently, including seat depth adjustment.
Con No seat tilt adjustment
Though other chairs in the Lorell 86000 series have adjustable seat tilt, the knee tilt mechanism takes its place on the 86205.
Con Arms are too high for some desks
The arm rests are adjustable to a minimum of 8 inches from the seat. They are removable.
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