Autonomous ErgoChair 2 Review

[@adanice49]

Really nice to see a chair review from someone with a tailbone problem, that’s one of my biggest issues when sitting in a chair

[@DADVICETV]

I bought one of these chairs and agree with everything you said. The cushion is far too thin for me so I have an extra cushion I sit on. I replaced the wheels with rollerblade style and it rolls amazingly smooth (Lifelong Wheels 600lb capacity set). I ordered padding for the armrest - those are also in need of some more give. I was surprised at how much plastic there is - including the base where the wheels connect. I was also surprised at just how much this chair weights. I am thrilled with how quiet it is and with the few additional accessories, it is very comfortable for long hours of computer work and video streaming.

[@AllenUnderwood]

That's fantastic information - thanks for sharing!

[@Imabanana847]

5:12

[@dwaiw]

real life sound effects

[@Bryan-zv4jk]

Fart

[@JuanRodriguezPhotog]

fun fact: the chair padding used to be better (not wider though). I have my chair for 3 years and had to get the bottom replaced (which I paid for because it was out of warranty) and it was THE MOST uncomfortable thing. I got them to admit that they changed providers about a year ago. I am replacing the bottom for the 3rd (and last time) to see if I magically was sent out the ones from before the change. Just be aware that this IS a thing with the padding

[@codingblocks]

Man, that's really lame that they did that. Biggest complaint with the chair.

[@hunterlang8001]

Really great review - Informative, honest, and concise. Thank you!

[@AllenUnderwood]

Thanks Hunter :-)

[@AnarickTheDevil]

Disappointing to hear about the seat pillow as it is the main issue with my current chair.

[@RecklessFables]

Yeah, after 5 years my DX Racer seat foam is letting me feel the rails. It sucks.

[@electroelysium2281]

I sit in a chair where I can literally feel the metal under it (working from home since March, so I sit about 12-14 hours a day in that chair if I also count gaming)... I didn't care when I was only "gaming" a few hours, but Covid-19 made me realize I needed a better chair. Probably gonna take either a Secretlab Omega, an AERON or the Ergo2 he talked about in the video. Not sure for now.

[@afitzgoon24]

Electro Elysium wouldn’t recommend a SecretLab. My Titan gives me awful lower back and tailbone pain

[@electroelysium2281]

@@afitzgoon24 Aight ! Thanks for the feedback on that ! All I heard was good comments on SecretLabs so far haha ! I feel like everybody that talks about it is sponsored or something haha

[@afitzgoon24]

Electro Elysium for sure man. It’s frustrating to say the least. That was why I got the chair because there wasn’t any bad reviews. It was disappointing to say the least. You honestly have to sit in a chair to try it out before buying.

[@Transit21]

Thanks, man, for the replacement casters link! Solid review!

[@AllenUnderwood]

Very welcome! Thanks for stopping by!

[@AdiWong]

I have this chair and used it for more than a year now and indeed the foam padding is bad that I had to buy another cushion to add on top. I am around 168 lbs and I can feel the plastic bottom of the chair without my cushion.

[@sjvrooms]

Best review on this chair!

[@Waffletoasters]

Thank you for recommending the wheels, very helpful!

[@zodspeed]

Just ordered the wheels thanks for the recommendation!

[@davez2centz679]

I just got this chiar, Excellent review very informative and detailed. Well done thank you.

[@mx2ce782]

Excellent review thank you for being specific and relating it all to real life use

[@shawnb5899]

Thanks for putting this info out there for us. I was just about to pull the trigger on this chair but decided to keep looking after the comment at 4:00. I'm 6'2" at 205 lbs and that is exactly the problem I have with my current chair. I've only owned it about a little over a year and the foam in the seat is just gone - I literally feel like I'm sitting on the plastic after about 10 mins.

[@codingblocks]

Yeah, I would not recommend this if that's a problem for you. This chair is not my daily driver, but I wouldn't want it to be for that reason.

[@apexultrawide1435]

Can you lock the recliner for this chair in place?

[@mohammadrajput9550]

Tailbone problems are the worst. I have a seat pad with a cut out for the same reason.

[@LevusWorkstation]

couldn't agree more, hence we made this: levus.co

[@sgwhj]

Great review! What would be the other chair you'd recommend?

[@AllenUnderwood]

So the one I use as my daily driver that also won't break the bank is the WorkPro Quantum 9000 amzn.to/2HlgL5m - that's the one I have. There's another version that has a headrest, never tried it, but it's here... amzn.to/2KPytjk - I may try and do a review of that one soon...same applies for the shoddy wheels it ships with - I'd definitely recommend getting a set of those rollerblade wheels - they're amazing.

[@mrmag11]

At our office, we have the WorkPro Quantum 9000 with the headrest. They are excellent chairs. I enjoy the chair, and spend about 5-6 hours a day in one. I love the support, the headrest is great, and the arm rests are nice. Plus, the mesh everywhere keeps you nice and cool when you're sitting for longer periods. My only "con" is the full mesh seat. It's firm, but also feels too "bouncy" and some days I just don't feel comfortable in it all day.

[@LevusWorkstation]

we would recommend something more than a chair levus.co

[@garyco766]

@@AllenUnderwood Hey Allen. I'm a big dude (6'3, 250) and I generally prefer to work/play while reclined back with my feet on my desk (probably horrible, I know). Would this chari work for me? Maybe with the foot rest? Have you reviewed the Titan, and if so, which would you recommend for a guy like me?

[@BePowersxBlooDShoT]

Hey can you give me the link of the but pad you mentioned at 4:38

[@venture7o7]

How low does the chair go with the aftermarket wheels and butt pad? Id most likely add the wheels and purple butt pad if I get this chair, so want to make sure my feet can still touch the floor. I'm 5'8.

[@rdaffon23]

Hey! Alan from Stereo Headphone Review! great to see you on a new channel. I see still providing honest and helpful reviews too!

[@AllenUnderwood]

Hey man! It's been a LONG time! Thanks for that and for stopping by and saying hi! :-)

[@callmejobson]

I ended up getting this chair and it is great however I also a bigger guy and the seat is not comfortable after a while. What seat cushion were you recommending?

[@AllenUnderwood]

Yeah, same thing I didn't like - that seat pad is so thin. This is the pad I have...and I mostly like it. Unfortunately it raises you up a bit...but it does give some tailbone relief... www.amazon.com/Everlasting-Comfort-Cushion-Designed-Tailbone/dp/B01EBDV9BU/tag=codingblocks-20

[@timparris8234]

Just bought this, now disassembling it to send back. Heavy fire retardant smell filled the whole house the first day. Pushed it outside to let it air out for 1.5 days, still no bueno. It's a comfy chair alright, but cancer is not worth the reasonable price. Back to the drawing board. Maybe a gaming chair I guess.

[@Rich-Flies]

I bought the ErgoChair 2, and I absolutely agree with the statement that the cushion is too thin. I'm 230 pounds, and it doesn't take long for my butt to get really sore in this chair. I've been in the process for several weeks now, trying to return the chair. The customer service is horrible. I sent an email several weeks back, and have yet to receive a reply to that email. I took to their Facebook page, and through more than a week of back and forth, I think I'm at the stage now where the next message they send me should include return instructions, but I'm not 100% certain of that. My advice: Do not buy from Autonomous unless you are committed to keeping whatever it is that you buy.

[@AllenUnderwood]

Man, that stinks. I hate to hear it. I haven't had to deal with customer service so I hadn't encountered that.

[@Rich-Flies]

@@AllenUnderwood is bad enough that they put a video on their Facebook page with a customer service person saying that they hear us and they will respond. They're probably swamped with covid orders, as it took more than a month for my chair to come to begin with.

[@Rich-Flies]

I finally got the return instructions. I'll be taking the chair to FedEx tomorrow.

[@systemspm8055]

Omg estimated ship out date on one of these isn’t until July 23rd! Geez! So hard to get a chair right now

[@LordMekenshi]

Yeah mine was June 30th when I bought it back in May, it showed up on the 23 though so not too bad. Wouldnt bet on it being early but it may be

[@mufc1992smr]

Would this chair be good for long hours of gaming? I play an mmo that requires a lot of time and commitment and I have a secretlab but there's something about it that's messing up my back then I saw this and I've heard good reviews. Thoughts?

[@codingblocks]

All 3 of us work from home, so we sit in these things 8+ hours a day!

[@mufc1992smr]

@@codingblocks Good to know. Thanks!

[@CRAZY6256]

I have to buy an office chair and been eyeing this one. How is the chair a year later? Does it squeak or is it silent? Had the seat retained its firmness and did the fabric survive? I am also on the heavy side 240lbs. Thanks

[@AllenUnderwood]

After doing the review I only sat in this chair once about every two weeks when we'd record our podcast. Since COVID hit I haven't sat in it for about 5 months now. So, it's held up, but I can't tell you after heavy use. Sorry...

[@houserulz]

Great review. I’m like you, I’ve got a few extra pounds and am often uncomfortable sitting for long hours. What chair do you use or recommend for us bigger guys?

[@AllenUnderwood]

Hey Michael - I have the WorkPro Quantum 9000 - I've had the chair for 6 years now and still looks brand new and is much more comfortable than this one. That said, I think I'm about to order another chair and test the waters :-) Here's a link to the WorkPro - just know I've seen it as low as $300 and as high as $450. And with everyone spending time working from home now I'm not surprised to see it in the upper $300's... amzn.to/2zyNSQ4

[@Jbiglin]

Thanks for getting right to the point and sharing unvarnished pros and cons. Very helpful. I’ve heard the Autonomous chairs have hard plastics on top of the armrests that eventually become uncomfortable and get elbow indentations after weeks of several hour a day use. Have you noticed that? Is everything still good on this chair for you and would you drop 400 bucks on it over something else? I have a horrible back and am trying to only buy one chair to last me at least 5 years while providing good comfort and support. Thanks!

[@AllenUnderwood]

So, I don't sit in that particular chair all that much - it's primary use is for recording the podcast which I do remotely - so I sit in it about 3-4 hours every two weeks. In terms of it holding up long-term, I'm pretty sure this wouldn't be my first choice. So, at the $400 price-point, I would recommend the Quantum Pro 9000 - I mentioned it to someone else here and I've yet to make a review of it - what I can say about the Quantum 9000 is I've been using it for at least 4 years now and the thing is still in great shape and is more comfortable than the ErgoChair2. The only downside is it's not nearly as adjustable - for me it's quite a bit more comfortable so I'll take that over adjustments any day. I've also sat in the Herman Miller Aeron and to me, it's also not as comfortable as the Quantum only because where the mesh meets the frame - the frame is further back and cuts into my legs (I don't have tiny quads) - again, the Aeron is way more adjustable and to some that's enough to pick it over the Quantum - but to make a long story short - right now if I was in the $300-400 range, I'd still probably pick up the Quantum Pro 9000 (I also have a Leap 2 that I don't like as much) - www.amazon.com/WorkPro-Quantum-Ergonomic-Mid-Back-Chair/dp/B00JRE37Z0/ref=asc_df_B00JRE37Z0/?tag=cbnet-20 Hope this helps!

[@AllenUnderwood]

@J Biggs - I was thinking about this again for some reason - but the "horrible back" statement - I wanted to share something personal that helped me in ways that I cannot describe. So, I'm over the 40 year old mark now which will mean something to people who go through their 30's and start feeling their bodies break down / change...so to the point, in my early 30's I had major back pain, and I'm talking about the kind when you get out of bed it takes you 10 minutes to work the kinks out just so you could stand up straight. So, while no doubt a good office chair will help, I'm not even kidding when I say that getting a good mattress changed my life for the better - I've been pain free in my back for going on 4 years now and it's literally just that one change I made. I went through 3 or 4 mattresses (which if you've ever looked is not a cheap endeavor). That said, the one I landed on improved my days in ways I can't express - this is not an affiliate link - just a friendly share - www.nestbedding.com/products/the-alexander-hybrid-signature-select-mattress?variant=12709966532 I have the plush (the softest one available). This is by no means a "cheap" purchase but it is FAR from the amount you can spend going into stores and trying out 500 mattresses to leave unsure with a lighter wallet. So again, if you haven't considered a mattress as a helpful solution to your back, I found that I thought it was chairs and all that hurting me...ultimately the chairs I sat in would just exacerbate the problem. The real issue was nightly damage with overpriced / uncomfortable mattresses. I hope this helps...but, the other comment I shared still stands for which chair I'd go with.

[@Jbiglin]

@@AllenUnderwood I was away on a business trip for the last week and am just now catching up on personal email, social updates, etc. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my original question and especially this follow-up response. To know that you continued to think about my comment about my back and formulate an additional response that suggests something to help me out is simply amazing. It is also very timely as I've been talking to my wife recently about finding a new mattress. Ours is a 12-14 year old memory foam mattress that was previously recommended to us. It was great for the first 5 years but now is just a dense slab that leaves us both uncomfortable. My back is truly horrible due to an accident and subsequent surgery to repair my spine. They did what they could but I'm left with significant back and nerve pain daily. I will definitely look at that Mattress you recommended. My wife wants to look at the Sleep Number bed, but it's really expensive. No matter what we buy will cost money, but my biggest concern is comfort and improved sleep. It sounds like the one you have may be the way to go. Thank you again - you made my day!

[@AllenUnderwood]

@@Jbiglin Happy to have put a smile on your face today. Mattresses are so frustrating because you really can't know how they will work for you without a good month of sleeping on them. I researched more than you can imagine before I went with nrst bedding. The fact that they had a 100 day trial period and a lifetime warranty are what ultimately made me give them a shot. I too looked at the sleepnumber beds and from what I could tell at the time the prices went up rapidly with different levels of toppers. Who knows if it would have been as good as what my current mattress is to me...might have been but I can definitely say I am very happy with my choice. Good luck with whatever you choose and I hope you get the comfort you need to be able to enjoy your days. Also please forgive any typos..Writing this on my phone...

[@jmaximus422]

The armrests are not comfortable, but its a really easy and cheap fix. Look up "Aloudy Ergonomic Memory Foam Office Chair Armrest Pads" on Amazon. Got a pair of those and have had zero issues since

[@nwah4707]

i'm about to send mine back because of the same tailbone issue.

[@yejinpark8538]

does it hurt your lower back

[@nwah4707]

@@yejinpark8538 No. After I spent some time adjusting the lumbar support there was no discomfort at all in any way but the seat. It's honestly a very cheap feeling cushion. But comfort is subjective.

[@yejinpark8538]

@@nwah4707 should I get this or should I get the staples hyken mesh chair

[@nwah4707]

@@yejinpark8538 I honestly can't answer that question. I've never sat in a hyken and agian comfort is subjective. I will say that I feel someone under 200 lbs might be better suited for the ergochair 2.

[@kurtm54]

Great review. Squeaks drive me crazy. I'm curious if you have used a leap v2. If so, can you compare which you prefer?

[@AllenUnderwood]

Hey Kurt - I have the Leap 2 - for me it's not the most comfortable chair. I don't know why, it just doesn't work for me. That said, it's better than the Autonomous, but I'd still pick my WorkPro Quantum 9000 over both.

[@kurtm54]

@@AllenUnderwood Thanks for the reply. I haven't heard of the 9000 before. I'll check it out. Finding a chair is quite a journey.

[@stephfu7747]

Hi wondering if you have any recommendation for cushions that goes well for this chair?

[@AllenUnderwood]

Unfortunately I don't - I should probably look into something like that because the padding on that seat is truly sad. Like I said in the video, it's not like I'm the slimmest of guys but the padding on that chair is below par in my opinion.

[@jaycorbin6145]

How adjustable is the height for this chair? Can it fit a 6’6” man?

[@corypalmer915]

Why doesn't mine recline?

[@ludovicoriccardonocco5007]

Hey, great review! Can I ask how tall you are? I'm 6'2" and I'm not sure if the head rest at its max height will accommodate this or just hit my shoulder blades, because it's too low, as it happens to me with most office chairs with a head rest. Do you think it will be okay for my height?

[@AllenUnderwood]

I'm 6'0 tall with a longer upper body than lower. The headrest seemed to go up decently behind my neck so I'd think that if you have an average upper body length then you should be ok. I still stand by the fact that the seat pad is lacking, but if that's not a thing to you it might be worth checking out.

[@lionoh]

Excellent review,I was able to snag one up for $85,I couldn't pass on. This is a big upgrade from a Iron folding chair. Will be getting a butt pad as well.

[@lBioHaZarDl]

How did u get one for $85 if u dont mind me asking?

[@lionoh]

@@lBioHaZarDl Cali Offerup So many deals,I gotta watch mah self before I go Homeless. :D

[@coolcatjohnny380]

What is the weight capacity of this chair? I'm a heavy guy (over 250) and an looking for a suitable chair. IIRC, you mentioned that sitting on this chair you can feel the base underneath because the padding is insufficient (or not firm enought). Right now I have a low-back office chair and I find my neck sore trying to keep it straight. I've looked at gaming chairs but hesitate strongly because of all the "horror" stories I've read about lack of quality and ergo issues. I'm not opposed to paying up to $800 for an excellent chair as I have two herniated discs in my back.

[@iRwdy]

I think it’s 350 but I’m not sure

[@cratz911]

I have just bought and assembled this chair - does anyone know why it wobbles? As In the chair doesn’t sit solidly tight when sat on it. Any suggestions

[@AllenUnderwood]

Not sure. Mine seemed pretty solid. Might want to contact their support?

[@sweetmama333]

Can you lock the arm rest pads so that they don't move side to side? I really struggle with this feature ...

[@seigennn9978]

They cant lock, only up and down.

[@LindenMikus]

review the butt pad please 👍

[@codingblocks]

LOL - I'll get on that :-)

[@raulfernandezjr5295]

@@codingblocks now that you have had it for a while how is it holding up ?

[@ferric]

@@raulfernandezjr5295 facts this is what im wondering too

[@ncbuckeye2]

I'm also interested to know which pad you recommend. Thanks!

[@alextechtai]

Which butt pad do you use?

[@derriet6806]

The chair tempted me. This review however has turned me away from buying it. It would be £301 (With discount and a further reduction code) at that price + its drawbacks I think ill try search for something else. Thanks for the honest review!

[@AllenUnderwood]

You're welcome.

[@Simon-xl1yz]

What did you end up with?

[@derriet6806]

@@Simon-xl1yz still in my gross old office chair. Sorry!

[@chenwu9788]

What is the warranty

[@slavonskibecar]

how do you feel about chair after more than a year if you still have it

[@AllenUnderwood]

I honestly don't even really sit in it any longer, but like I said in the review, it was not comfortable to sit in for any extended period of time. My tailbone just couldn't take the thin cushion.

[@865MusicByHavoc]

Now that you've had the chair for a good amount of time, how do you like it?

[@AllenUnderwood]

So I only sit in the chair when I'm recording remotely at my co-hosts place, but overall, it's just like I said in the review. The seat pad itself is not comfortable. Outside of that, it's still quiet even though it doesn't get daily wear and tear, and it's very adjustable. Comfort is usually pretty high on my list for requirements so it's definitely not my first choice. The Quantum WorkPro 9000 is my daily chair and I've had it for nearly 6 years now and it still looks basically brand new, no squeaks and is more comfortable IMO for around the same price.

[@PharticusMaximus]

@@AllenUnderwood quantum has no neck support, way less adjustability and back support etc though..I understand your point about comfort, but I don't see how that one could be better for most people. $379 is what I see for the quantum and I got ergochair 2 for $314.

[@sherribooher7930]

Great review! Thanks! I ended up getting the Staples Hyken chair for about $100 less (and if you catch it on sale, you can get it for even less!), so maybe you could check that one out for your next review!

[@sherribooher7930]

@Jeru San but it's not on sale right now. :(

[@sherribooher7930]

@@disgustedluigi nah, you're just mad because it isn't for trolls like yourself.

[@yejinpark8538]

does it cause pain

[@cookie-qw9ug]

This looks great! Does anyone have a promo code or something, it's a little pricey...

[@Steve-se5jd]

I actually do!! R-fe988b :D

[@cookie-qw9ug]

@@Steve-se5jd Oh wow thanks man!

[@siddhanttandon6246]

@@cookie-qw9ug i need a promo code too lol its costing like 360 euros !

[@Ssuli99]

Steve123 thanks for the promo code

[@0cards0]

did you say there is a version of this chair with a foot rest?

[@AllenUnderwood]

I could have sworn they had them listed on their site but I can't find it now...

[@mariazeringue1076]

Do you find that chair hard to roll around?

[@AllenUnderwood]

Not after I replaced the wheels with the ones I mentioned in the video.

[@JoeySalinas12]

You were saying that there was another chair that was your "go-to", which one is it?

[@AllenUnderwood]

This is the chair I was referring to - Quantum 9000 WorkPro It's USUALLY in the realm of $300. Right now it looks like the price has been bumped. www.amazon.com/WorkPro-Quantum-Ergonomic-Mid-Back-Chair/dp/B00JRE37Z0/tag=codingblocks-20

[@philippebouzy6216]

@@AllenUnderwood Thanks for the review. For reference, how tall are you? Wondering if the headrest will be high enough for me at 6'2".

[@AllenUnderwood]

@@philippebouzy6216 I'm 6' - I'll have to remember to include that the next time I do a review. Gotten this question quite a bit :-)

[@eawblablatron9161]

Are you still happy with it? Any problems that occured 10 months after?

[@AllenUnderwood]

I only sit in this particular chair a few hours every other week so it's hard for me to say much positive or negative about it in terms of long-term usage...that said, I still stand by the fact that the seat pad is pretty bad. Sort of shocked they wouldn't have made it thicker / hardier considering. it's not a high cost thing to do.

[@blakeo86]

How difficult is it to assemble? This chair looks like it could be impossible to assemble correctly with all of the adjustment options.

[@AllenUnderwood]

Was pretty simple to assemble. Nothing special - didn't take long

[@dabonzrkazt]

is this the all black color or grey?

[@AllenUnderwood]

All black

[@Fe6b0lA]

My butt does not appreciate this chair. 6 months in and and it felt like I was sitting on a slab of wood.

[@RCGJR_]

Cries in $429 canadian dollars.

[@Giregar]

I heard a lot of bad things about the ergo chairs armrests. They're always moving, because they aren't locked. And because of the hardness, shape and missing horizontal rotation, they seem to be very uncomfortable after a few hours. What do you think about that?

[@AllenUnderwood]

Being that I only sit in this particular chair a few hours every other week, I haven't noticed any problem with the rotation - personally I don't mind arm rests that are freely moveable. That said, they are not the best padded so if you are a person that really puts weight on the arm rests as you work, they may not work out great.

[@EliteMuppet]

Your tailbone hurts because your sitting on it. Rotate your hips to put your weight on the "sit bones" and not on your tailbone. If you are sitting on the bottom of your pelvis, like you should, it's not possible to sit on your tailbone.

[@blacksunaccounts]

wish you said how tall you were for reference

[@AllenUnderwood]

Sorry about that - will do that in the future. I'm 6'0" at the time I was about 242 lbs - now closer to 230 :-)

[@CJ-no7xy]

Any changes since this review?

[@AllenUnderwood]

Since the quarantine time I actually haven't sat in it because it's over where I record the podcast. However, just remembering the times I do sit in it, I stick by my original review - the seat cushion leaves a lot to be desired, but the adjustability and how quiet it is are both pluses. Personally, I think I'm going to try out some other chairs and do some more reviews because I'm always on the hunt for the "right" fit. :-)

[@swizzzlestik]

@@AllenUnderwood Allen, first off, thanks for the review. I'm intrigued by the Workpro Quantum 9000 but the mesh seat gives me pause as I'm a bigger guy at 6' 2" and 280 lb. Is the mesh seat comfortable?

[@AllenUnderwood]

swizzzlestik I finally got around to reviewing the Quantum 9000. To share personal weight swings, I’m 6’0 and I’ve been all the way up to 248 (that’s about what I was when recording the autonomous review). Even at that weight the chair was comfortable. The only thing I would note is that as I got heavier I would wear jeans otherwise I could feel the chair tugging at my skin a bit which would irritate my tailbone situation. Jeans as opposed to basketball shorts resolved that for me. So in short I think it’d be a comfy chair for you but I’d definitely buy somewhere with a good return policy just in case...chairs are a very personal decision so it’s really difficult to say if it will 100% work for you. I can just say I’ve been very happy with it for 7 years. Here’s the review. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHGeI1mpJ6qpqc

[@sherribooher7930]

Hey guys! I'm really looking into this chair, but the MyoChair is cheaper. Does anyone have any input on the cheaper chair from Autonomous?

[@jacoboELlobo87]

I'm researching the same comparison. This guy does a thorough review of the MyoChair: kzbin.info/www/bejne/forOn5WXqdaUptE

[@JaBlanche]

Good review. I feel like the abundance of plastic makes this a short term chair. Meaning you'll be looking for a new one within 5 years. They may get it 100% right by the time ErgoChair 5 is out.

[@pedrosilvaproductions]

Even Herman Millers are mostly plastic and aluminum

[@Agent4054]

The chair is far from quiet. I have to be careful shifting in this thing if my wife is asleep in the next room. One small shift gifts you with a loud bang, and that's not fun for me or my wife. Making any adjustment other than vertical height is also incredibly loud. Backrest tilt lock? BANG! Seat tilt lock? KACHUNK! Headrest tilt adjustment? CLACK! Every adjustment reverberates through the house. It's to the point where I never adjust my chair anymore save for the arm height which I have stuffed pieces of paper in the slot with the mechanism to keep it from being similarly loud. But like I said, shifting still makes loud noises and that makes me sad :(

[@codingblocks]

Yeah, that stinks. I can say that I've never had that issue so maybe they have some quality control issues. Pre-COVID, this is the chair I'd record in for our podcast and it's very quiet - but I don't use it as my daily driver so I don't have the regular wear and tear that every day users would have.

[@Agent4054]

@@codingblocks Ah yeah. I've had it since April 2016 and have been work from home for the past 5 years. It gets about 12-18 hours of use/day. It had been fine for the first year, but has steadily taken a turn for the worse since then. Latest development being the arm pads have begun to split open around the edges revealing the foam inside and the split edges scraping against my arms. Had to find covers to avoid that. Just biding time while I save up for an Aeron at this point.

[@AllenUnderwood]

@@Agent4054 Yeah man - that stinks. You'd at least expect that a $300+ chair should last you more than a couple years and still be quality. Heck, the other chair I just reviewed I've had for nearly 7 years and it's still amazing - it is my daily driver and I think I spent like $350 on it.

[@jubie4013]

You dont have enough caboose for that thang

[@blul7548]

how tall are u

[@AllenUnderwood]

6'

[@reilleyluedde4135]

How tall are you?

[@AllenUnderwood]

6'

[@besmart4785]

I bought mine using promo code R-EDUCED

[@systemspm8055]

Be Smart yooo thank you, it works!

[@goustermc7207]

I used the following Ergochair 2 Promo code: R-CHA1RS

[@AlexAzzurri]

most important thing is can i fart in to it ???

[@Smood47]

Autonomous ergochair only has a 2 year warranty which says a lot about the company and their confidence in the chair. Get a chair with a real 10+ year warranty!

[@RealFreezd]

$370 for a chair with 2 year warranty from a 5 year old company - compared to a $1,400 Aeron with a 12 year warranty from a 100-hundred-plus year old company. I'm going with the Aeron

[@AllenUnderwood]

Can't argue with the logic there, but I can say that for me Aeron's are not all that comfortable - unbelievably adjustable, yes, but the frame that holds the mesh on the seat is very hard and cuts into my legs pretty badly. For me, there are better options than the Aeron especially given the price point. That said - there's no question about the build quality of them. They are built to last.

[@carlosa5882]

Hi there! I got mine using code R-OUTLET

[@yejinpark8538]

how much of a discount

[@catdog7390]

Hey, thanks for the review. I only trust my fellow bald (ing). What's the other chair you recommend?

[@AllenUnderwood]

lol - the other chair (that I need to review) is the Workforce Quantum Pro 9000 - yeah, it's a mouthful - amzn.to/2zyNSQ4 It's been my daily driver for 6+ years and still in amazing condition.

[@MrKekO84]

save money using code R-OUTLET

[@fishcatcherfleas]

clearly you got this chair for free, its total rubbish, ive now had to go to physio because of this chair.

[@codingblocks]

Nah, we paid full price. That seems extreme that you've had to go to physical therapy because of it, but, honestly, I'd imagine any chair that's not the right fit for each individual person can be harmful as we're all different shapes and sizes. I hate to hear that it hurt you - I have not had that experience, although, like I said in the review, the seat pad is far from comfortable.

[@rockymntdan1]

Looks really cheap. Good luck with using it after the 2 year warranty runs out. You get what you pay for; get a Herman Miller Aeron. Had both of mine for over 15 years now. Still haven't found anything better.

[@PotatosPotatoes]

I got one. It pops, creeks, cracks and squeaks more than anything I've ever sat in. DON'T GET THIS CHAIR!

[@AllenUnderwood]

That stinks man. I use mine every couple of weeks and I don't have that problem - don't know if they have a return policy you can use?

[@LevusWorkstation]

maybe its time to go all the way levus.co

[@itsfeltzer]

@@LevusWorkstation sent this to a friend of mine with a degenerative disk problem. Hes been having trouble with gaming sessions because of pain, this could really help him out.