Autonomous ErgoChair Pro: Is It Worth It?

[@btodtv]

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[@DrCallico]

List out some alternatives then PLEASE. stop saying there are a lot of alternatives and not giving any options. I have got NO CLUE what that means if you give no reference for what a GOOD VALUE would be

[@MenTaLLyMenTaL]

Seriously. It's almost as if they want us to keep watching all their videos in confusion. Greedy capitalism at work I guess

[@bojack3827]

Just watch the videos FFS. No one knows what specific chair YOU want as everyone is different.

[@xybersurfer]

@@bojack3827 no. that's a copout. they could at least mention what they consider better alternatives, for the points they mentioned

[@agenericyoutubehandle]

@@MenTaLLyMenTaL The list of alternatives is at the top of the video description 🙄

[@fernandosenegal3099]

A direct quote from Autonomus Customer Support: “I'm sorry, all Autonomous products purchased from dealers or resellers are not eligible for warranty, and we only sell the replacement parts for customers, who bought products directly from Autonomous”

[@colbrt]

Spot on. I got this about two years ago for considerably less, it would be a great $200-250 chair. At 499…keep shopping around.

[@cassin11]

The review is spot on. This chair is made of ABS/plastics from the roller all the way up to the head rest except for the base plate. Mine just arrived today and fortunately I only paid $313 shipped. The box is labeled Ergochair 2 and says made in China. Autonomous rebrands generic product from China and ask 2X the price. The correct price point for this is $300 or less in my opinion. However, I find the chair comfortable. I'm 5'8" and it's perfect. The design is very good and modern. If the original manufacturer used premium materials (steel, aluminum, high density foam), and fixed the lousy arm and head rests it can command $1000 selling price. The armrest pad stiffness and shape are fine. I prefer stiff pads than marshmallow soft. I don't expect this chair to last 5 years.

[@ramanaasrikandarajah990]

damn. glad i read your review.

[@BenWillock]

Sold as the "Contract 24/7 Posture Mesh Office Chair" here in the UK for ~£250. Meanwhile Autonomous are asking £479 for thier Ergochair Pro. The only difference I can see is Autonomous use an upgraded base, which while welcome, is probably not worth £200.

[@TienTran-uq6to]

On alibaba you can find the same chair like what autonomous is selling with cheaper price if you buy a lot of it. The problem is i dont think they copied autonomous design like some people said because they offer you a lot of upgrade from cheap to premium components like seat base material, piston, weight and tilt mechanism... like a real manufacturer. In my country some seller import the same chair from china and fake their R&D phase like what autonomous did with their kickstarter campaign. What a joke

[@pilotgfx]

@@TienTran-uq6to lol fucking scammers, they should be punished for their deceiving acts

[@GukGukNinja]

​@@pilotgfx LMAO no. It's business and you're paying for convenience. Instead of learning about negotiation techniques, supply chains, manufacturing, managing risks, international communication, marketing, figuring out regulations and taxes, etc., you can just order the chair and sit at home. It being a bad deal does not mean it's a scam.

[@olumatthew2465]

I bought this chair last month and true to you review, the quality of the material is really low. The meshed back and head rest developed lint balls within two days, it was so embarrassing that all my hair and shirt would be full of lint. I contacted them and they apologized that it was a mistake with that particular product and I was sent a replacement. After installing and using the replacement for two days, the same lint balls appeared, I contacted them again and asked for a refund. They indicated it's the mesh back rest material that caused it and it was rare with other products and I can try the non-mesh back rest version. They have agreed to refund my money.

[@BType13X2]

This chair has the hardest seat I have sat in, I feel like my tailbone is resting right on the hard plastic base. Honestly wish I'd have just bit the bullet and paid for a steelcase gesture or a fern at this point.

[@luyaozhao6936]

Very objective comments, as a owner of this chair, I'm so regretted

[@junglebadoom]

it's very overpriced. it was good when it was half the price a few years ago

[@pockeyz]

Thanks for the review! It seems there’s a lot of KZbin reviews that give this chair a good score without mentioning the build quality. Are there any chairs you’d recommend over this one at the ~$500 price point?

[@henrypierce8010]

I am looking at the Sidiz T50.

[@sunnyvishwa4984]

@@henrypierce8010 did you end up buying it? I would like to know how it is.

[@henrypierce8010]

@@sunnyvishwa4984 I have decided to get a Leap V2 from Crandall once the configuration with headrest I want is available.

[@JackWutang]

The return policy sounds nice, but in practice, the chair is actually impossible to disassemble. The average person will not be able to separate the gas lift and base components after putting them together. I tried for hours to disassemble this chair, but ultimately was not able to. Take this with a grain of salt. It says 30 days free return, but keep in mind that depends on you being able to disassemble and repackage the chair.

[@btodtv]

Did you use a proper pipe wrench? -GK

[@JackWutang]

@@btodtv Indeed. I purchased one just for the disassembly.

[@awzup57]

I had an ergochair 2 for about a year, and the cons on this list really really glare with ownership. I think mine was only ~$350 but even at that price the chair is quite poor in quality. From the day I first got it, ends of the mesh would break free and poke me in the sides which is like being poked with a needle. The aggressive jutting out lumbar also become very uncomfortable after about 45 minutes as well. Although the headrest is nice, its movement mechanism is terrible and really highlights how poor the chair is as a whole. I ended up replacing it with an embody from herman miller, and the 2 could not be further apart. It is quite a jump in price, but the embody really shows what a high-end ergonomic chair is especially when compared to the ergochair

[@jaredweiman2987]

They're priced at almost $800USD now. No idea when they hit such a massive spike, but for that price it better not have any issues other than the occasional back order.

[@Thespokenone]

I've owned my one for about a year now and the biggest let down for me is the padding, it's deceptively thin and bottoms out quickly.

[@BType13X2]

yep, feels like I am sitting on my spine right now, and I had to buy a pad for it.,

[@Thespokenone]

@@BType13X2 I wish there was an option to swap it out for a thicker padding or something.

[@runner4102]

Thank you for this very unbiased review of the autonomous ErgoChair Pro

[@halsten8330]

What are the other 7:01 nicer alternatives?

[@beegee6559]

I've had mine for 2 & 1/2 years. broke today, unfortunate I'm out of warranty.

[@laughingvampire7555]

they sacrifice material quality for adjustment quantity. this is a chinese rebranded chair, in Mexico they sell the same chair with a different branding and for the same price of 400 USD, it has good reviews on Amazon.

[@leaaae4638]

I'm 5'2 unfortunately the headrest even adjusting to the lowest is a little bit high for me. If I recline just tiny bit the headrest will hit top of my head which gives me forward head. I ended up removing the headrest.

[@CovenantElite83]

This chair is pretty terrible. I've had the chair for over 2 years and had the back piece that attaches to the base break 3 separate times. On the first 2 times they replaced it without an issue. But on the 3rd time I was past my warranty and would not replace the piece. Just for reference I am 6" and 225lbs. Don't buy this chair look elsewhere, I think a much better alternative for around the same price is the Eurotech Vera 🙂.

[@munzutai]

Thanks for the review. I was just looking at this chair yesterday so that's great timing. Can you recommend any specific alternatives to this one at around the same price? I'm basically looking for another one just like it except better seat comfort and build quality.

[@noodlenomnom6746]

Pretty sure the btod refurbished leap v2 is similar price and much better. This chair is just a rebranded cheap Chinese one

[@munzutai]

@@noodlenomnom6746 Thanks! I would if I could but, unfortunately, btod doesn't ship to Europe (even if they did, customs would be prohibitively expensive) and refurbished leap v2s just don't seem to be a thing here. I can't even find any good used ones sadly.

[@Majindageta]

@@munzutai i'm looking for a good chair in europe and there are so few options... I'm looking for SecretLal Neue Chair for around 500€

[@munzutai]

@@Majindageta I've been considering that chair as well. It looks good on paper but I've seen reviews and apparently the quality is not good. If I recall correctly, the seat mesh seems to be so weak that you'll be sitting on the mechanism beneath within a few months. I encourage you to look at a few reviews yourself but I've concluded that it's not for me.

[@gabyacdc81]

@@munzutai do you find other alternative in this price range cause im struggling to find some in europe...

[@hugdeath929]

Great review. What would you recommend that is a better buy with a headrest? Also website says weight limit is 300lbs.

[@jckkss4715]

sidiz t50 or autonomous ?

[@MihrYazd]

Isn't this chair the same as ergo chair 2? Is this a rebranding of the old model?

[@btodtv]

Yes -GK

[@JJO117]

I'm Curious who Originally Designed this Chair becausd there is rebranded or No branded Version of this Chair everything is Identical. Either way it is made in China so all from the Same factory. Kinda like the Sehoo.

[@francesacosta2539]

This was awesome! Saved me 499

[@Thrillberto]

Would've appreciated if you gave alternatives that are worth after saying it's not worth it and just leaving it at that.

[@jd415]

Can you also post a video on the ErgoChair Pro+ aka the Kinn chair by Autonomous

[@btodtv]

We don’t currently have this product, but can look to bring it in for future videos -GK

[@k3v1n96iy]

Glad I seen this was, I thinking of buying this chair so disappointing to hear its downfalls

[@btodtv]

Glad we could help -GK

[@vitaminb4869]

Dude, you're listening to one guy's opinion who doesn't even own that chair. He runs a shop and doesn't sell the brand, so no wonder he won't have anything good to say about the chair. Go on amazon and read some reviews if you want real opinions.

[@k3v1n96iy]

@@vitaminb4869 true but he is one of the very very few people I’ve seen make a video on that chair that isn’t just 1min of promo footage and it is expensive for me

[@btodtv]

What about the brands that we don’t sell that I talk positively about on a daily basis? I just made a video talking about how I thought the Staples Hyken for $154.99 is worth it. The simple fact of the matter is, is that the ErgoChair is just not very good and Autonomous’s questionable marketing tactics muddy the waters with what information is real and what isn’t. -RB

[@WarMachinne]

I’ve had this chair for 3 years now… it sucks. Right out of the box the arms squeak like crazy whenever you adjust them (and they’re rock fucking hard). Agreed on the crappy foam quality too, you will bottom out immediately. I’ve basically replaced all parts of the chair with new padding (armrest pads, Purple seat cushion,and lumbar cushion). I absolutely regret buying this.

[@CaimAstraea]

Can you tell me the weight range of the people in your office that found the seat uncomfortable ? I feel like these materials should be fine for < 82 - 85kg people.

[@2ShoesPhoto]

I have the ErgoChair Pro+ (Kinn Chair), after 1 year of ownership, the quality is low, the material on the back right at the lumbar support has started to come apart. They are having issues with the chairs, and are replacing my chair entirely with this ErgoChair Pro (my choice) so I'm hoping it'll hold up enough to allow me to save the money to buy a better chair.

[@addium3151]

Autonomous chairs are just rebranded Chinese OEM chairs for twice the price. Don't expect quality.

[@candlercando]

@@addium3151 What is the OEM brand name or product name? Some might want to just pay $100, for example, for the non-rebrand.

[@newdev76]

@@candlercando ErgoChair Pro = Maratti/Motostuhl Victor/Kangaro office chair ErgoChair Pro+ = Merryfair Reya/SKOPE TPE AvoChair = Merryfair Ovo

[@frenchy79]

Thanks for the video. Not sure I agree much with the comments below or the overall negative review here. I've used one for almost 2 years, and although I wouldn't say it's the best ever, it's certainly better than portrayed. I am 5.8, and I have back problems/pains and this chair really works for me. Although the current 480 price is steep, that's the kind of rate for office chairs these days, when it's not closer to 900$. Overall I'd say it's a 7/10 and worth trying.

[@burnerr]

Just ordered one as an in between before shelling out $1000+ on a proper chair down the line. Do you still feel the same about the ergopro?

[@frenchy79]

@@burnerr yes, I do.

[@sourires77]

I also have one like this one since 18 months now and this chair for me really works also. I am 5'5" and use it all day and for me it is very comfortable. The only complaint I have is that today I just noticed that the plastic material on one of my arm rest is breaking...tearing. I will try to contact them tomorrow and hope that they will send me new arm rest.

[@SVT_Maverick]

How do you feel about it now ? Debating on getting it

[@diswazzi1683]

The inability to lock the headrest combined with the same inability for the armrests (which squeak heavily after just 1 month of use) make this chair a MASSIVE PoS

[@Dmwntkp99]

Global seat bottoms out also rated at 400 Lb and I'm only 189 Lb in only a month of use.

[@boy638]

Is there a reason why you guys review but do not sell Haworth and Knoll office chairs?

[@btodtv]

We review quite a few chairs that we do not sell. At some point we may sell some of the brands products you mentioned, but not in the near future. -GK

[@nickydexgg4579]

Have you tried the Kinn / Ergo chair Pro+? Their Embodyish chair?

[@lal7103]

I should watch more reviews before buying the Ergochair pro. The chair has strong voc gas smell, the mesh makes my back and arms itchy, and the build quality is not much better than a 100-200cad amazon chair. And the worst thing is the chair in not refundable in Canada.

[@ToriksLV]

This is so weird, a good youtuber praises it, so many good reviews in general ut his makes me think twice now. So many people have such different expierence.

[@btodtv]

It’s because those KZbinrs are just influencers who will say whatever they need to say to sell more chairs and benefit from the affiliate revenue and furthering their opportunities to get free stuff. There is very little reason for an influencer to be honest if they don’t like a product. This chair is terrible. -RB

[@pilotgfx]

ThE ChAiR With HigHesT AfFiLiAte PaYoUt Is AlwAyS The BesT, IMO.

[@willm3539]

WTF this chair has gone up in price. Has the build quality changed?

[@sahilpardeshi3877]

Can you please review "Vert Ergonomic Chair by UPLIFT Desk" ?

[@CognizantPotato]

I can tell you from experience, I bought one a couple years ago. If you email them to get a return, prepare to be ignored. Probably about to buy a leap

[@popcopone5172]

ok so not worth it for the low quality build and low waranty. thx

[@ShimmerWali]

Can u guys review the new Secret Lab Evo 2022 chairs…and would it be better than this at the similar price

[@dar7279]

secret lab chairs are so bad i have one

[@Null_Void_1]

This chair would be worth if they actually used a legitimate comfortable cushion its so uncomfortable after 20 mins of sitting and everything feels like they used plastics to build the whole chair for 500 dollars it's outrageous I opted to go with the Pursuit Ergonomic Chair by Uplift

[@diegosancheztirado3243]

They also bumped it up in price prior to changing the name thus making it even less appealing

[@YahushuaWonAlready]

These guys just buy Alibaba plastic ergonomic chairs for 85-100 a piece. They then brand it Autonomous and charge 400-600 a chair. They also filter out all negative, true reviews.

[@RyoHazuki911]

Would the Sidiz T50 be a better alternative at the $300-$350 price range?

[@btodtv]

Yea for sure. We actually just got it delivered last week. Solid option in that price range. -RB

[@jckkss4715]

Avoid t50 i have it and its Bad ...

[@charlesandhisworld]

apparently Autonomous don't even make these chairs, but slap their brand on it and then charge a big markup...wtf??

[@doesntmatter397]

Their chairs are found on Alibaba, but it's unknown which came first. For example, you could buy knockoff gaming keyboards and mice made by the same Chinese manuacturers that the big companies use, but they use cheaper materials and build quality and sell it unbranded/rebranded at a lower price thru Alibaba. It's hard to say.

[@jerrylui511]

very objective, thank you

[@agalIam]

thanks

[@SuperRioMa01]

I paid $269 in 2019. Bought it directly from autonomous. Price is ridicules now

[@gustavderkits8433]

Very useful

[@btodtv]

Glad you think so! -GK

[@jckkss4715]

you make me buy a sidiz T50 and its horrible ...

[@btodtv]

I’m not sure any of our content would suggest you buy the sidiz product if you want to be comfortable-GK

[@dementedpuppy]

I hate this chair so much I can not wait to replace it with a steel case leap v2 which FedEx is sucking at shipping to me. Do not buy this chair you will regret it.

[@ezeess7239]

hears a tip, buy a aeron and get a 15 year warranty. These chairs only have a 1 or 2 year warranty. For good reason, they're CHEAPLY built.

[@torrel8074]

Chineese rebrand, its £130 on alibaba

[@ahmedabdeen9146]

what is the brand name on alibaba

[@connor346]

ive had this chair for about 2 years and it kinda sucks

[@MakTony]

I want a good chair, but I don't want to spend 1k+ for a good one :(

[@alexworm1707]

High arms like these ones are deal breakers for me, insta not buy for me.

[@vanglirajan]

got neck pain from this chair

[@xxPhatMattxx-Twitch]

Not worth. broke twice.

[@glibaudio]

Remarkably bad for the money. I got hooked by the website/marketing.

[@wonkaytry]

2 year warranty what a joke

[@intrepidface07]

Its a such a crap chair !

[@w9s992]

yes because real price is 160$ not 500 LOL

[@La4edimension]

THAT 30 DAY "don't like it return it" DOESN'T APPLY TO CANADIANS BEWARE !!!

[@d3ggi489]

do not ever buy this chair the seat is so stiff you mine as well sit on the floor