Autonomous MyoChair (Now ErgoChair Core) Review: Entry-Level Ergo Champ!?

[@godibachi]

I don’t like that “gaming” has an aesthetic to it. Gaming headset, gaming mouse, gaming chair. I say that because I don’t agree that the myochair isn’t a gaming chair. It totally is if you want it to be. Nothing wrong with being a gamer and caring about your back.

[@TheManicGeek]

It's all marketing tbh. You can market an otherwise visually mundane product as a gaming product if it ticks all the right boxes.

[@pluto8404]

Lets be honest, most gaming chairs are actually just wanking chairs. Advertisers need to step up their game, wanking mice, wanking headset, wanking computer.

[@TheManicGeek]

For your Wankstation

[@johndoejr.7180]

@@pluto8404 lmao

[@photonganglol2413]

@@pluto8404 the wanking mouse would come with easy alt+tab and volume shortcuts

[@TraderAmerX]

Thanks for the great review. I've placed my order based on your fair review.

[@TheManicGeek]

Thanks for watching! This was my first time reviewing a chair of any kind, learned a lot from this process. What chair are you currently using? USE PROMO CODE R-TMGWFH at checkout!

[@pagariyaalok]

Great review !

[@amandabunch1880]

FYI, Honey ran through a bunch of coupon codes, HONEYCOUPON gives you $15 off, but DIMELOPER gives you 10% (which is $17.90)

[@vikrantagnihotri4202]

I have read some people complaining about Myochair that in the normal upright position, the seat back leans too far out backwards almost at a 110 degree angle making it difficult to reach the keyboard on the desk. I have observed in review videos that the Egrochair's normal seat back position is much more upright. Have you observed this difference? Is this really an issue with Myochair? I am holding back my decision to buy this chair only because I am not sure if the back position is upright enough to sit comfortably while typing. Also, Myochair doesn't have tilt tension control which is usually available even in the cheapest office chairs. What are your thoughts about it?

[@TheManicGeek]

In total it doesn't tilt back quite that far; the closest it gets is at max recline, which I can't see anyone bothering with unless they're just taking a quick power nap or something (it's definitely comfy enough for that). At full upright there is a slight incline but it has the effect of relieving pressure on your spine. That said if your arms are short enough the nyes this chair could be a challenge for getting proper reach to your peripherals. It works well enough for me, though long term use has revealed some things I'd like to be a bit different. I may do a long-term update on the chair to go over some of the things I've found that I still like and some that I no longer like.

[@TheManicGeek]

As for tilt tension control, that's one of the things I'd like to see in this chair since the fixed angles of incline won't work for everyone... though this chair is in a price point that doesn't see a lot of direct competition so it's hard to be super nit picky without also accepting that in order for some of these changes to be implemented the product would have to be more expensive or use a less premium solution that might not line up with a good/consistent customer experience. I'll try and address that as well.

[@confusedseth]

Just bought one and I used your review when I started searching and as I finished and bought it to get excited to receive it. Awesome review, info and call outs! Thanks! SUB'D!

[@kynhan9863]

Everything from your review is 100% accurate! I got the exact chair after watching your video. Thank you!

[@TheManicGeek]

You are quite welcome, glad you're enjoying your purchase!

[@sunburn74]

how are you liking the chair?

[@allanrscott1130]

Just bought this chair. Delivered in 6 days. No instructions included either; however, the instructions ARE on line as a downloadable PDF on the specs section of the Myo chair w leg rest and head rest.

[@shawngroberg2168]

What the heck. Mine just arrived and no instructions. Still trying to find them online

[@allanrscott1130]

Yes I believe they do not come with instructions I had to download them online on their website it took a little bit of searching but I finally found them you need to go to that particular chair and go underneath the product information several items below and it’s buried in there as downloadable item

[@TheManicGeek]

I directly reference this and have a clip of how to access the instructions in the review...

[@zacherypalmer299]

I bought this chair and after more than month of waiting, it’ll finally be coming to me tomorrow. Customer Service is good when you are able to reach them. I’m really excited for this chair because with the COVID situation, I’m sure me and a lot of others have been sent from the office to work at home. I’ve been working on a gaming chair, you know the ones.. and didn’t realize how uncomfortable it was after 8 hours of working. I hope this chair will do my back justice. I’ve heard/read a lot of reviews saying that the cushion of the chair is pretty firm, but out of the box I’m sure that’s to be expected and it’ll need to be broken in. Great review! Loved your thoughts and I’ll edit this comment once I’ve had some time with it to further give my thoughts. Edit: I had a whole day with it and I really really enjoy it. It’s very comfortable and although the seat is firm, it’s definitely not uncomfortable. I love the reclining feature as I use it often. I actually didn’t run into the same problems you had with things being too wobbly. Also the back lumbar support is pretty solid. If you’re coming from a gaming chair like I am, this is going to be so much more comfortable especially for working. I really enjoy this chair. The wait was definitely worth it.

[@TheManicGeek]

Sounds like you had a solid experience, glad it worked out for you!

[@vedi0boy]

You said that the seat was too firm at first, but was getting better. How does it feel now? Thanks for the great video! It’s still the only review of this chair on KZbin for some reason.

[@TheManicGeek]

I'm gonna be fairly blunt: the review is rare because it's not a top shelf product, and in this particular segment the emphasis seems to be more on the best of the best a company has to offer rather than the more affordable alternatives. That said, the seat cushion is doing much better than previously. It hasn't lost a ton of firmness but I fatigue far less than I did when it was new. The leg rest is still something of a point of contention for the chair and makes me really wish you could get the head rest separate from the leg rest since that would be the best possible version of MyoChair IMHO, but different body types, inseam measurements, and potential physical needs will influence whether or not there's value in it for you. I suspect this chair will be my main for several years before I feel the need to upgrade or replace it. Thanks for checking out the video, I really appreciate that s*it! 🤙🏼🍻

[@vedi0boy]

@@TheManicGeek thanks for the reply, and so fast! I'm glad to hear that the seat is better for you now. I have a bit of a flat bum so I tend to sit on my legs when the seat is too hard. I hope this works out for me. I ordered one last week. Even though it's not their best chair, the review is still much appreciated. Take care!

[@chickendipper19]

Did they send you this chair to review?

[@dandasilva611]

Thanks for this review. It's the only one out there on KZbin so we wall appreciate it. Bought mine today.

[@dandasilva611]

also, you are an excellent reviewer!

[@vrtk1411]

Dan DaSilva how is it for u?

[@dandasilva611]

@@vrtk1411 Sooo about that. I did place an order and it was going to arrive in 2 weeks. However, after a few days I found another chair on Amazon "Hbada Reclining Office Desk Chair" which had full recline 155 degrees. I am using it now and it's incredible as I was looking for a chair that reclines pretty far back. I cancelled my MyoChair order. Here is the link to the chair I got www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073Q4FPSC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@WHYit1]

Thank you for going over if the arm rest were able to be put on or not I looked everywhere and found this video I play games in stream and the way I have my desk and stuff I hate playing with armrest on because it pushes me away from my desk

[@TheManicGeek]

The Manic Misses doesn't use arm rests either lol. I definitely prefer the option to not install them if there's a choice in the matter.

[@WHYit1]

@@TheManicGeek Yeah for me they just get in the way many people think I am a weirdo for not putting them on HAHA

[@emsj86]

just bought this chair hope it is worth it didnt want to spend too much got it for 160

[@TheManicGeek]

I feel like you'd be hard pressed to do better at all for that price, but that's just me.

[@robersniper]

well for me its 264 euros (295dollars) with head and legrest ... lets see if that still worth..

[@LukeL1234]

Robert Llinares Roldos how is it going

[@emsj86]

FatLizard45 got the chair love the looks. Overall great for the money. I do feel the seat cushion could be better as if I’m sitting for more than 2 hours I get a pain when trying to get up. But I would recommend it

[@LukeL1234]

ItzEmS how is it weight wise I’m a hefty guy on the 230 side and 6’1

[@willk9467]

Would you recommend the Myochair which is now $240 or the ergochair2 which is $350. Is that $100 difference worth it?

[@TheManicGeek]

Tough to say since I haven't actually used the ErgoChair 2, but I'm building towards it to give an informed opinion. Also depends on whether or not you buy MyoChair with the attachments, which can influence the value proposition. That said the extra features on ErgoChair 2 do look good on paper for the price premium.

[@willk9467]

@@TheManicGeek Yeah would probably get the attachments. If it was the base price with attachments then that would be a different story so I might wait and see what happens to the price of both.

[@TheManicGeek]

Well depending on how long you wait and what happens in my end I may have another Autonomous chair in to review! I plan on exploring their entire lineup of traditional office chairs to form a basis for future chair reviews to draw from.

[@Tennisfiles]

Excellent pro review right here, great work! 🙏 I will check out your friend's ergochair review and make a decision. Shipping for the ergochair 2 shows August, ayeee!

[@TheManicGeek]

I would imagine they are super backed up on production these days given the proliferation of all these new work-from-home positions people now have. Patience will be the key now until they can get caught up or increase production, neither of which will be easy right now :-/

[@akaChriss4L]

Thanks for the review! I bought the freaking chair now :)

[@TheManicGeek]

LOL glad you found my review helpful, enjoy your chair!

[@dtagg112]

Just ordered one as well. Have you got it shipped yet?

[@akboss4341]

is ergochair 2 worth the double price compared to myochair

[@TheManicGeek]

All about your need for more granular adjustment, heavier weight capacity, more colorways, and the extra warranty. Perhaps build quality is a bit better as well but I've never used ErgoChair 2 so I can't really say there.

[@lutris426]

How is the leg rest? I am debating on buying this chair or the Ergochair 2. I really want the leg rest, but it looks uncomfortable and not wide enough.

[@TheManicGeek]

The leg rest is a mixed bag for me still: sometimes it's quite comfortable, others it hurts my legs. All sort of depends on the kind of relief I need at the time I use it and if my legs or feet are swollen at all. Most of the time I end up not using it; kinda wish this chair had the option to not include the leg rest but get the head rest, but they're a package deal at present. That said, if you have it in your budget to comfortably afford an ErgoChair 2, then that's the one I'd go with since the general consensus seems to be that it's just a nicer chair. Stands to reason, it's more expensive and has better adjustments built in.

[@someWEIRDmetalguy]

Do the armrest have any sort of padding on them ? Or it is just hard plastic

[@TheManicGeek]

It's a plastic arm rest. The top has a tiny bit of give to it but if you need a more plush surface to rest your arms on you'd want some covers for the arm rests.

[@joyfulllovesyou]

I've been looking into this chair, but have saw I lot of unhappy customers on instagram. Many said their customer service is awful, anybody experienced this? I'm hesitant to purchase

[@TheManicGeek]

My customer service experiences have always been good ones; I bought this chair and the Kinn Chair I'm reviewing, and even when dealing with customer service this time I still had a positive experience.

[@TeenPhotoTips]

Does anyone know if you can tilt the back of the chair forward more?

[@TheManicGeek]

Nah, this doesn't have that adjustment point. It's one of those "nice to haves" you don't realize the importance of until you don't have it. That said, if tooling costs allowed for it, I'd trade the leg rest for seat cushion adjustment any day.

[@TheMJWrestlingV2]

I’m thinking about getting this chair or the ergo 2 however with the amount of money I’m spending I want to get this chair ASAP. So I’m constantly looking for alternatives.

[@TheManicGeek]

Well best of luck on your hunt. For the money I couldn't find anything better in my region at the time this video was made, but maybe the landscape has changed a bit since then? The ErgoChair 2 would be a nice step up from the MyoChair if you've got the funds to make that purchase happen. While I don't regret my MyoChair purchase, I do wish I'd had the money for the ErgoChair 2 instead x-)

[@TheMJWrestlingV2]

​@@TheManicGeek It's hard to find anything better for that price so I am now leaning towards getting the Ergo not only because of your review, I havent seen not one negative review yet. You get what you pay for at times and it will be worth it in the long run! Thanks for replying and doing this review! #Subscribed.

[@ateam043]

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[@hobojesus84]

Do you have to add the leg rest on as part of the assembly?

[@TheManicGeek]

Yeah the leg rest was an add-on you attach yourself after the fact. It's not required to use the chair so if it ends up not being comfortable or practical for you it can be removed, or if you just want to use the head rest the leg rest can just be omitted.

[@hobojesus84]

@@TheManicGeek Thanks for the response. Would you recommend this chair? I currently have a GT Omega, which is doing nothing for my posture. I'm seriously ocnsidering an upgrade.

[@Gabriel32188]

Thanks for the review. Quick Question - was this chair brilliant in terms of reducing back pain because I'm looking for a home office chair that does that and am highly considering this one. Thanks

[@TheManicGeek]

I think that's all going to largely depend on the nature of your back pain, but I would suspect this chair will be a far sight better for your back than going with a more standard office chair. I know for my particular injury it's been great, though some days the firmness of the seat has me wanting to stand more often. Lumbar support is also adequate for my needs, but for more support, adjustability, and a slightly longer warranty you may want to also consider their ErgoChair 2.

[@Gabriel32188]

@@TheManicGeek Thank you for the response and the back pain isn't severe. I'm just looking to take early precautions to prevent it in the long run. Thanks again!

[@TheManicGeek]

@@Gabriel32188 Well as a preventive measure you'll do quite well with this chair!

[@Jdhk820]

Hi, can you do a revisit review after using it for about a year? Thanks

[@TheManicGeek]

Getting ready to do just that! Just have some BTS stuff to take care of first ;-)

[@micheleberg4922]

do you use this chair daily still? how’s it holding up for you?

[@TheManicGeek]

Feels better than brand new since the cushion has settled in a bit, but nowhere near the point that I can feel the frame through it, even plunging my knee in to the cushion. The headrest adjusts a bit too easily and sometimes adjusts itself down, but that could honestly just be down to how I sit and move in the chair since it otherwise feels about the same. Still wishing the lombar support had fixed adjustment points since it doesn't always want to stay in place.

[@micheleberg4922]

The Manic Geek thanks for the update! Just bought the chair nice to know some of the kinks that come with it!

[@RileyFreeman8]

Why does this company refuse to have the adjustable features lock in place? Didn’t get the ergo chair 2 because the armrests don’t lock in place...now this one with the non locked lumbar?

[@Freeman_W]

What’s the name of your height adjustable desk?

[@TheManicGeek]

IKEA Skarsta, I did a review of it a few years back. It's still my main desk and I've gotten two others since then for my partner and for our office.

[@kyronjanestepa6111]

seat adjustment is one of the options that I am looking for in a chair.. and the legrest doesn't look comfortable.. they should consider everything that you said about the legrest and seat adjustability is really important.

[@TheManicGeek]

To this day the leg rest is still aoxed bag for me, largely depends on what my body needs at the time. Seat adjustments themselves are fine for me on this model but for someone with more specific needs it's definitely lacking finer adjustment. That said their ErgoChair line has far more granular adjustment capabilities and weight capacity, but at a higher price. Hard to get all those features loaded in to a less expensive product without compromising too hard on overall build quality.

[@AllenJun]

I'm 5'6" - 5'7" with the an inseam of 30 too. I'm assuming our legs are about the same length? Does your heels reach the ground? I've heard the Ergochairs were a little high.

[@TheManicGeek]

Yeah my heels will touch the ground no problem with the MyoChair.

[@AllenJun]

@@TheManicGeek sorry to bother you again. I saw that seat depth was not adjustable so I wanted to know if the back of you knee makes contact with the seat when you are seated correctly. I heard that it should not be touching.

[@TheManicGeek]

​@@AllenJun They don't cram in to the front edge of the seat cushion for me. Keep in mind that I am 5'9" tall and have a US inseam measurement of 30, so if your dimensions are a bit different from mine that could impact your ability to sit comfortably in this or any other chair.

[@Dosta2010]

It’s been 9 months, how is the chair?

[@TheManicGeek]

Still working pretty well for me! I'm gonna be doing a one year update video in a few months where I'll discuss some of the things that got better, remained the same, or that I discovered I'd like to see improved.

[@kh_trendy]

How do feel about the chair after a few more months?

[@TheManicGeek]

I'm still thoroughly enjoying it. For the money spent the chair will likely be good for me for several years, even in spite of the few admittedly small issues I have with it... but no product is perfect, especially in this product category.

[@0cards0]

can you please answer? i have two questions, if you put your knee on the seat & press it with your body weight, do you feel the hard surface underneath it? & can you please tell me the hight of the seat when its on minimum hight?

[@TheManicGeek]

Total height of the chair at lowest elevation on a flat surface with the headrest in the fully down position is 43" or 109.22 cm. Height of the seat bottom from the ground in the same configuration is 17.5" or 44.45 cm as measured at the front edge of the seat cushion. I've been using this chair since several weeks before this review went live, and I still can't feel any of the framework underneath it at all. You'd have to have a lot of weight for long periods time over a really long while for these cushions to start exhibiting that kind of sensation. The scenario you described seems a bit odd, but even when I dig my knee in to the chair and the cushion bottoms out it just feels like I stop, there's no noticeable plastic protuberances or anything like that to be felt, at least from the center of the chair.

[@0cards0]

@@TheManicGeek i see, thanks a lot!

[@TheManicGeek]

@@0cards0 no problem! Can't say I'll always be able to get to questions in my comments but I try. I do at least read them since this is the sort of info I need to consider the next time I review a product like this.

[@Tito74]

I bought this chair. You should be getting compensated from the company.

[@sunburn74]

how do you like the chair?

[@emsj86]

Useful SC2 Stuff I recommend it.

[@keithplayspc]

I came out of a 'gaming' chair that was killing me during long typing/editing sessions where I'm not focused on in game explosions....I have never been so comfortable while working. (ErgoChair 2 BTW)

[@TheManicGeek]

See now I actually want to experience one of these chairs to draw a more complete assessment of ergonomic chairs v gaming chairs. I mean I already know how the story ends, but to convey the experience is different.

[@ipathvvv]

Thank you for the video man, you helped me decide to get this chair.

[@TheManicGeek]

Glad you liked the review! Hope you enjoy your MyoChair 🤙🏼🍻

[@jemon089]

How has the hold held up? Is the mesh still taught and the cushion still is sufficient?

[@TheManicGeek]

Oh yeah the mesh is still pretty taught and the cushion still has loads of support.

[@austinsnyder5988]

Ive been using a pretty crap chair for a while now. Back to school so spending a lot more time studying. Considering this or stepping up to the Ergochair 2 but think thats probably too much for my needs. Do you think what the Ergochair is offering is worth the price jump?

[@TheManicGeek]

Hard for me to give a professional opinion on the ErgoChair 2 having not used it personally, but just judging from the spec sheet and some things I observed in the EposVox video on the ErgoChair 2, it seems like the main reason to upgrade from the MyoChair would be for more points of articulation, greater weight support, and a longer warranty. You can also get the EC2 in other colors besides black and gray, so there's a touch more customization there as well.

[@NBaeK01]

Anybody know if a 5'5 person would get their legs' circulation cut off sitting on this chair?

[@TheManicGeek]

So I'm 5' 9" with an inseam of 30 for my pants length and it works great for me, but someone shorter might find themselves wishing for some backwards seat cushion adjustments and the ability for the chair to drop down just a bit lower. My partner is only a few inches shorter than I am and she can't use the chair because of exactly what you're concerned with. I think with regard shorter heights there's an opportunity to improve upon this chair design even more. If you know of a chair similar to this that can accommodate someone of shorter stature feel free to share that with me on Twitter or here in the comments, I'd love to take a look at it!

[@CPDaDogg]

Can you PLEASE tell me where to find the MYOCHAIR Assembly instructions???

[@bleigh8172]

There is a link on the site when you click on the Myochair

[@MrMonocite]

Well.. ordered the chair the second this video ended. Thank you sir for touching up on this chair. Pros cons etc.

[@TheManicGeek]

I'm super happy you found the video helpful! Hope you enjoy your chair when it comes in!

[@SirMajmun]

Are U Happy with Ur Chair ?

[@jessiediaz4062]

how's the chair?

[@felixghiringhelli5852]

Hey I just checked out your link and it seems that this chair has gone up from 149 to 449. Thats 300% increase. Is there any way I can get it for 149 again?

[@TheManicGeek]

Uh, wow? What region are you buying from? On their website I show 179.99 for the base chair, 240 for the full chair with head and leg rest.

[@dionysistoumazis]

Can you attach the assembly instructions in your video please? Thanks!

[@TheManicGeek]

They're on the product page under the section for "Product Specifications". While the UI on the website has been updated slightly since this video was filmed, it's still largely in the same place I mention in the video.

[@dionysistoumazis]

@@TheManicGeek Thank you!!

[@richiemorales2921]

Great review. Do you think the myo chair with headrest is a good fit for 6'1" 170 lb person with slightly broadee shoulders than average or is it 100% ergo chair 2?

[@TheManicGeek]

Great question! It all sort of depends on how tall your torso is relative to the rest of your body in almost all instances, but based on my height of 5' 9" and weight of 180 (a literal dwarf by comparison) I'd say you'll probably be fine with the MyoChair. That said, if your shoulder span is much broader than 20" or so then you may find the upper back of the chair slightly uncomfortable since your shoulders would be resting on the frame of the seat back. If that's the case I'd go ErgoChair 2 all day long; it's worth it to pay a bit more for what you actually want rather than gamble with something less expensive but potentially incompatible with your body shape and size.

[@monsterenergy927]

Did you end up going with either of the autonomous chairs? I'm also 6'1'" 170lbs with broad shoulders and would like to go with the myochair for the price but not if it will be to narrow.

[@profosist]

Your back thanks you!

[@TheManicGeek]

HELL yes, it does! This chair was such a great purchase for me, and really all the little foibles this thing has are me grasping at straws. That being said, I now want to test more... MOAR I SAY!

[@troyjohnson01]

Thanks for the great review Michael

[@TheManicGeek]

Glad you liked it Troy 🤙🏼🍻

[@yeshigyalpo7497]

will the headrest be long enough for someone who is 190cm or 6'3'??

[@TheManicGeek]

Good question. That would make the person roughly four inches taller than I am, and I am using the head rest most comfortably in the fully down position so that the underside of the back of my head is cradled by the hump on the headrest. Assuming the height difference is mostly in their torso, they should be fine with this head rest, though if the person were much taller I could see this being a restriction or else they might need to use the headrest a bit differently. It does offer some degree of articulation so that would help out as well.

[@yeshigyalpo7497]

@@TheManicGeek thank you very much

[@chenglee6065]

Thank you for this through review! It really helped me make a decision!

[@TheManicGeek]

Well good, I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@mgmiller8693]

Thank you for the excellent review - I ordered my MyoChair with the headrest and footrest this evening, and the discount coupon someone else commented on saved me another $15 - Not a huge discount, but hey, I’ll take what I can get, and $15 is still $15! I did a ton of research, and read lots of reviews and watched plenty of video reviews on KZbin. My original plan was to get the ErgoChair 2, but I like the idea of the footrest, which the ErgoChair 2 does not offer. And even though the armrests lack the side-to-side/forwards-backwards adjustability of the ones on the ErgoChair 2, I recall some other reviews of the ErgoChair 2 saying that the armrests would not lock in place, which did not sound appealing to me. As you mentioned, I also noticed that the warranty is shorter for the MyoChair, but in saving about $150 as compared to the ErgoChair 2, that’s not a huge issue for me. And besides, according to my order, the MyoChair will ship about 1 week sooner than the ErgoChair 2, and so it’s all good! Thanks again!!! 👍

[@atlascoremarketing2718]

Hey, do you have that discount coupon handy?

[@mgmiller8693]

Atlas Core Marketing Sure, here it is, hope it still works: R-fe988b

[@kl7331]

@@mgmiller8693 how is the chair? did you get it? Just ordered mine today, wondering if you can offer insights on if it matched your expectations!

[@mgmiller8693]

K L Hi, I just received it last week! Took all of the parts out of the box last night (it’s a pretty big box). Everything is well packaged. Now I just need to put it together, probably between tonight and tomorrow night. I ordered the all black version. The parts do have a nice, premium feel to them. I’ll let you know what I think of it once I put it together and try it out 👍

[@mgmiller8693]

Sorry, been pretty busy the past couple of days, am hoping to get the chair put together within the next few days. I’ll keep you posted.

[@cinos7187]

Anyone know how to get your hands on one i Europe?

[@TheManicGeek]

Depends on where in Europe you are, but their website provides information on everywhere they ship to :-)

[@ahmedvalentinkassem8894]

On the website you can pick you're country in the top right. They ship to most of west Europe

[@unacknowledged8562]

How does it compare to the ergo chair 2?

[@TheManicGeek]

Check the video description. I also mention THAT I put a link down there to a friend of mine's YT page who reviewed it.

[@Mecherle]

Super helpful and thorough review - thanks a lot!

[@TheManicGeek]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@nrrw]

dman they dont ship to the uk

[@TheManicGeek]

Yeah sucks trying to get their stuff when you're not in the states :-/

[@jaredmayer8837]

This is going to be a longer video than I'm anticipating? You just anticipated your anticipation.

[@TheManicGeek]

Anticipaception o_O

[@geeawn]

Do you have to install the leg rest? Or can you leave it off?

[@TheManicGeek]

You can absolutely leave them off if you wish! I've thought about removing them, but there are some nights where the leg rest is nice to help me relax.

[@AllenJun]

I'm between this and Staples' Hyken chair. Anyone have any experience with this chair and the Hyken?

[@hubble-scope]

Hyken lumbar may cause back pain (i felt uncomfortable quickly with it) so you may want to test it out at a staples first

[@xalmak]

This chair costs $509 where I live. I feel like it may not be worth that price point considering.

[@TheManicGeek]

Ouch... is that including some crazy shipping cost or something? Yeah at that price point the MyoChair is impossible to recommend, but without more exposure to more office chairs across more price points I'm hard-pressed to recommend something else for your space :-/

[@xalmak]

@@TheManicGeek It says "Free Shipping" but the chair is 3 times the price 😂. Yeah looks like I need to look for another chair for my space

[@jukunda3229]

What about Shipping to Europe- Lithuania, in web site written, that they deliver to Netherlands, and then, i need to pay more? To Lithuania? Can you help, how evaluate or ask someone, how additionaly need to pay?thank you.

[@Detura]

This review is pretty poggers

[@TheManicGeek]

POGGY WOGGY, my dude!

[@Detura]

@@TheManicGeek lmao yes

[@austininmedford]

Very professional review. I just bought the Autonomous ErgoChair 2 and looking forward to trying it

[@lewisthow2846]

I’m around 5ft 7 will this chair fit me okay

[@TheManicGeek]

I'm 5' 9" with an inseam of 30 and the chair is a great fit for me. The two inch height difference may matter more or less for you based on whether the difference is more in your upper or lower body.

[@TheDonkeyFLOPPER]

It’s always tough searching for a chair for me. I’m 6’5 245 pounds. I have a really broad frame. Wide shoulders and long torso. I feel like this chair wouldn’t be for me. Super nice looking chair for the price though.

[@TheManicGeek]

Yup, big and tall individuals tend to get left out of offerings like this. Have you checked out their ErgoChair 2? It's designed for a larger weight capacity and seems to have a broader frame with a wider range of granular adjustment options. Adam of EposVox did a review of the chair if you want to see an independent review. It's also got a longer warranty period than the MyoChair.

[@RichT1982]

Thanks man, just bought... This WFH experience will be so much nicer with a better chair! D'oh! just saw the promo codes below...

[@TheManicGeek]

Also got one in my pinned comment x-D

[@killw0wgod818]

what desk is that ?

[@TheManicGeek]

That would be an IKEA Skarsta. I did a review on it a few years back; suffice it to say I think well enough of it to own three of them presently.

[@inbracedefeat]

the angle of the back rest is way to steep in my opinion. I bought this based on this review, and I really am not a fan of the set angle from the base of the backrest to the end.

[@TheManicGeek]

Yeah my follow-up video addresses this. Going forward I actually am spending more time with chairs before committing to the reviews: the angle of the backrest combined with the arm rest caused me to develop bicep tendonitis in my right shoulder, and the ultra firm seat pan created issues as well. If I had this review to do over, I'd suggest that this is more of a casual chair that's good for controller gaming at a desk or for folks who prefer to lean a bit. I apologize if you found this to be a disingenuous review as a result; I've discovered in doing this review that there's a lot to consider with a chair, and that every person's body type will respond differently to different features and design choices.

[@inbracedefeat]

@@TheManicGeek Ah just watched the follow-up video now. Wish I had seen that before buying hah. Thanks for responding. Hope you have a nice day!

[@TheManicGeek]

@@inbracedefeat LOL I tried to make the update as accessible as possible for folks who were still considering this chair, my bad! You have a nice day as well, thanks for stopping by!

[@Ekeezee]

How is it $139 regular price at the time the video was posted.. but now it's on sale for $179 ($209 regular price as of June 2020)? Come on..

[@TheManicGeek]

It's possible that the factories where they get the parts for their chairs still aren't at capacity with production, and so that cost has to be eaten somewhere either in profit margins or by passing the extra cost on to the consumer. Even at the time this was released the demand for affordable ergonomically sound office furniture was pretty high, so I can only imagine that demand has gotten even higher with supply struggling to keep pace, which will ultimately impact pricing. Not apologizing for it tho, that price hike sucks :-/

[@Ekeezee]

Reasonable. Especially since the material used are higher quality than most of the competition. Can't put a price on health too.

[@FluXReign]

Ordered mine on nov.26th and just got it today on dec.8th. 12 day wait for me.

[@TheManicGeek]

That's actually not terrible. I've got one of the SmartDesk 2's on the way to me and it's likely to take at least a month to get to me lol. Living in the PNW has its downsides.

[@WanaBgamer]

Great Review! Very thorough.

[@TheManicGeek]

Thanks, I really appreciate the feedback! 🤙🏼🍻

[@UltimateByte]

Hey, thanks for the review, very enlightening! Just an "off topic" question: Would you be kind enough to tell me what's your screen arm/VESA mount? I've been looking for one that is high enough because I'm damn tall and cannot find an appropriate one! Yours seems to be pretty high, that would be lovely for me! Thank you

[@TheManicGeek]

It's an ONKRON Monitor Desk Mount for up to 32"/19.8 lb displays.

[@UltimateByte]

@@TheManicGeek Thanks a lot, you're my savior on this one, I'll order it ASAP!!

[@anon100x]

This was $139 -> $179 just a couple of weeks ago and now $239

[@TheManicGeek]

That's really bizarre... I just reached out to them, gonna see if I can figure out what's up with the pricing.

[@TheManicGeek]

So I checked the website again: check the options for the chair. The default selection on the site is now the version with the head and leg rest. Pick the one without and you'll see the price go back to 179.

[@MrKekO84]

Very Good chair, I got ergochair 2 from Autonomous using promo code R-OUTLET

[@McDADDyK]

Can I get a update on how the chair is doing? I've spent the last week looking up chairs and chair reviews and with the lockdown there's extremely limited supply on everything. I need a chair with good lumbar support and it has to be comfortable for say 8 hours a day. Does the backsupport stay in place? Can it be pushed forward or just slid up and down?

[@TheManicGeek]

Well for me the chair is still doing great! The lumbar support is plenty for my needs, but it doesn't adjust outward on this chair. Can't immediately recall if it does that for the ErgoChair 2. That said I've sat in my MyoChair for over eight hours before and it was quite comfy :-)

[@Vanillabean315]

@@TheManicGeek The lumbar support on the ErgoChair 2 isnt adjustable horizontally but, you can move the cushion backwards into the lumbar support for the same effect.

[@sal7777777]

How tall are you?

[@TheManicGeek]

I'm 5' 9" with a 30" inseam

[@G-flo]

With the majority of our time spent sitting in front of our PCs, proper posture and ergonomic seating should be more promoted by the bigger tech channels! AI seems to be the among the better value options you can get, but at the same time has very little presence on this platform. Great review with a small critique. You can be a little more in-depth when showcasing the chair with how it looks being used, different lumbar positions, height adjustments, etc. Like you, I'm certain there are many others out there who have been eyeing these particular chairs, but know very little information about them, myself included. Would love to see the Ergo Chair 2 in a future video!

[@TheManicGeek]

Thanks for the feedback! I agree, next time I take a look at a chair I'll be going in to a bit more detail with use of different positions. I also agree that proper chairs aren't represented enough on this or many other platforms, even though this really is the direction a person should be going to maximize enjoyment out of their desk setup, whatever their task/leisure is. As for the Ergo Chair 2, not sure if you caught the link, but in the video description there's a link to the EposVox review he did of the Ergo Chair 2, if you need a fix for it right now ;-)

[@ahmedvalentinkassem8894]

Hey, thanks for the review, you actually are the only person on KZbin that reviewed the Myochair. I have a few questions if you could answer them I'd appreciate it. 1 - when you unlock the back reast such that it's in its free tilt "weightless" mode and you lean on it with all your weight (not pushing back purposely, just resting back) how far back does it go? Is there any adjustment for that counter pressure by the chair? 2 - when you lock the chair in its most upright position, how comfortable is that for working at your desk, example, writing a paper/coding, so use of keyboard for a long time. And lastly, I am looking at 3 options currently, Myochair being one of them. Below you find the other two, care to offer your opinion, they all are on the same price range post shipping and taxed: www.vikingdirect.nl/nl/p/5707807? www.bureaustoel24.nl/CAYEN-Professionele-bureaustoel.html Thanks and I hope to hear from you.

[@TheManicGeek]

Thanks for the comment and your questions! 1- When the chair back is not locked it will simply fall back as far as you lean in to it. I admittedly would have liked adjustable tension there but sadly at this price point it's not offered on the MyoChair. 2- the full upright position is how I sit to do my editing and serious gaming and I find it to be quite comfortable for extended sessions. The middle chair back position provides a good balance of posture and relaxed seating, though that may cause butt fatigue after a few hours. Full reclined is silly unless you're just relaxing in the chair with the foot rest out watching a movie or something. 3- I can't really speak to any of those chairs as I have never used them, but on a cursory glance I'd say you're probably better off with the MyoChair. That said don't spend outside of your budget: if either of those other chairs provide the features you're looking for at a price point that makes sense to you then grab one of those instead. It will still be better than some cheap "executive chair" that does nothing for you ergonomically.

[@ahmedvalentinkassem8894]

A small update on my end. I went ahead and placed an order with these guys only to receive an email later saying that my transaction has been flagged as suspicious and that I needed to provide a scan of my ID and used bank card showing the last 4 digits of my card. I did some digging and went straight to TrustPilot (I don't know why I didn't read that before ordering) and it seems like the company has a very bad reputation there. This of course could be due to the current crisis (since out of the 15 reviews only 2 are before Jan 2020). Nevertheless, receiving a very generic email signed by "Jen from Autonomous" with a link to where I am asked to upload my ID is highly suspicious. Lucky for me my transaction is still pending and will automatically be refunded within a week from purchase. Another check I did not do before ordering is the domain .ai which belongs to Anguilla, a Caribbean island. That is a suspicious and weird choice. Additionally, despite your positive experience with customer support, I believe that you're one of the lucky few, particularly being a KZbin reviewer. They seem to have a so-called VIP list (TrustPilot) and it wouldn't surprise me if you happened to be on that list. Of course, it could also be that US orders get better service. This is however another disappointment as they advertise to have a warehouse located in the Netherlands, thereby making me assume EU orders would be of equal importance. Thoughts, experiences or speculations are highly welcomed. Lastly, I would not recommend this for anyone living in the EU. Links of interest: www.trustpilot.com/review/autonomous.ai autonomous.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034028173-Why-are-my-transactions-flagged-unprocessed-denied- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.ai

[@TheManicGeek]

​@@ahmedvalentinkassem8894 My customer service experience had zero to do with my "status" as a reviewer. Never min that my channel has effectively zero reach; this review was conducted as a consumer, the same as any of you watching this video. If I speak well of a product or service it's based purely on direct, personal experience... which is a sample size of one. Would that I could make several individual orders to test the mettle of a customer service team but that's not a realistic scenario for most consumers, which is who I'm trying to reach with my content, not those engaged in B2B (business to business) sales and purchasing. As to the strangeness of your order experience... that's a tough one. I can't say I know exactly why that would have happened, but I think Jen was the one I dealt with when I had my customer service experiences. It's good that you put in your due diligence with an email like that; can't say I'd have been much more comfortable with it than you were. Did you try calling Autonomous to verify that that's an email you should have gotten? I usually do that when I get potentially questionable emails just to make sure everything is Kosher.

[@andrewdaly5525]

This review is fantastic

[@TheManicGeek]

Well thanks man! I'm sure I missed a few things, and I KNOW I've rustled some jimmies, but this was a fun video to make. Hopefully it won't be the last piece of desk setup gear I can look at. Thanks for watching 🤙🏼🍻

[@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!

[@TheManicGeek]

Warranty duration doesn't mean everything, but it does help instill consumer confidence, sure. Example: I've owned cars with three year warranties and ten year warranties, and both were equally decent vehicles. Did either fully break down? No. We're either not worth the buy? Subjectively no since they both worked. Also you're paying for that longer warranty whether you realize it or not, and for the duration this chair's warranty had lasted I've been quite satisfied with my purchase and would buy it again... only I'd leave the footrest off, most likely x-).

[@Smood47]

@@TheManicGeek Yup I agree with you. Maybe this chair will last 10 years... but I doubt it. Why not get a chair with a far superior warranty for probably not much more money? Especially when you factor in 10 years of use.

[@TheManicGeek]

@@Smood47 Well part of the reasoning there is that this was a first-time consumer experience: I directly mention that I've not ever owned a chair like this before and so went in to the review the same way any other consumer who stumbled upon the Autonomous website would have: looked at the stats, saw the price, liked the style and apparent feature set, pulled the trigger. If I get the chance to start taking a look at other office furniture that will definitely provide me with more context moving forward on how to weigh chairs like the Autonomous chair vs others with differing warranty periods. I haven't personally ever known anyone to keep an office chair for more than 3-5 years before it falls apart on them and they just end up buying a new one anyway, and I've largely been in that same boat until now. I fully intend on doing a long-term update on this and the rest of my setup gear when the time is right, and I'll be addressing some of the things commenters here have brought up, your comment included :-)

[@Smood47]

@@TheManicGeek Check out reviews of people who own steelcase leap v2. Its impressive how many people say they've owned the chair for well over 10 years and still its working well.

[@astinaxgfx2308]

Thanks for review man ! This helped me make my decision :D Also anyone got a promo code for the autonomous website ? x)

[@YongEarth]

lol I was thinking the same xD found this: R-fe988b on honey haha

[@astinaxgfx2308]

@@YongEarth Wow awesome thanks man !

[@NBaeK01]

How long is the shipping time for you

[@astinaxgfx2308]

@@NBaeK01 It says that it's estimated to ship april 30th :/ I contacted the chat thing on the website and they say that the estimated ship date is based on when stock arrives

[@TheManicGeek]

That's exactly what I experienced with my order. It's bound to happen sometimes depending on when you ordered... considering everything going on globally at the moment I'd also say there's been an up tick in office furniture sales for those now working from home.

[@alexy6093]

My experience with Autonomous customer service weren't great. I don't remember who I talked to but I gave up on the company all together after their BS respond.

[@TheManicGeek]

Well that's super unlucky. I've had experiences like that with other companies that were supposed to have top notch customer service. If you don't mind me asking, what happened?

[@alexy6093]

​@@TheManicGeek In a nutshell, I thought I purchased the chair when it was on sale, but Autonomous said the sale never went through because they ran out. I received the incorrect "conformation" message from their server. What really ticked me off was their lack of response on that mistake. No one notified me it didn't go through, and they didn't want to honor the price or provide a discount on another chair order. I only found out about it when I couldn't find the invoice in my account. I will admit that was a different experience than when I bought a sit/stand desk to try it out for my company, however, the last impression with them was not great.

[@sloflo]

Regarding standing vs sitting. You get better health benefits by taking a 10 minute walk in your day than standing all day. Research shows... I'm just the messenger

[@TheManicGeek]

I don't believe that at any point I suggested that standing all day was a good idea or that it would provide better benefits than walking or getting any physical activity... not certain what you were trying to do with this comment.

[@JacklyTranTheBeyMask]

It took 3 days for it to get delivered to my house and I got it for 215$ discount of 20+ dollars lets go

[@TheManicGeek]

LOL oh h*ck that's gotta be the best turnaround time I've seen in a while! Do you happen to live near their facility or did you just get really fortunate with assembly and shipping times? I just got in their Kinn Chair for testing and that tuning took me over a month to get in lol.

[@JacklyTranTheBeyMask]

​@@TheManicGeek I just got lucky man lol I was expecting to wait 2 weeks but got it in three days. The chair is such an upgrade from my old chair that I got 6 years ago.

[@mrbekong]

You should definitely be getting paid lol the price is jumped to 179 for the base version

[@felixghiringhelli5852]

I see it in the webpage for 449 wtf

[@Glorbag]

@@felixghiringhelli5852 WTF, in fact? I see it for $179($30 off).

[@carlosa5882]

I got mine using promo code R-EDUCED!

[@mainsource8030]

pro tip, any new chair I get I spend 20 bucks on amazon and add roller blade type casters, sooo smooth and carpets are no match

[@TheManicGeek]

I have un-carpeted flooring where my chair resides, but I'm glad you mentioned that! May still have to try some different casters out.

[@mainsource8030]

@@TheManicGeek even with bare floor, the feel of the rollerblade types is kinda soothing, no awkward slides or bumps like with typical casters, check out the jumbo casters on amazon , they are just like normal casters but 4 or 5 inches, like monster truck wheels, I bought them but they are not smooth imo, funny as hell looking though

[@TheManicGeek]

@@mainsource8030 LOL goofy-looking isn't ever a concern for me... have you WATCHED my videos? x-D

[@mainsource8030]

@@TheManicGeek NO, ILL CHECK THEM OUT

[@TheManicGeek]

@@mainsource8030 THANKS M9

[@kangb4012]

base chair is now 350 USD :/

[@TheManicGeek]

Yeah it's frustrating how badly the pricing shifted the wrong way. I can't really recommend any of their chairs fo the price anymore unless they fit with your office settings and you're getting good bulk purchase deals. When I get the bandwidth I want to get back to testing out more chairs at these original price points to see what other options exist.

[@angxlthegoat]

Getting mine shipped June 16th

[@nasianads8448]

What mine is coming July 2nd lucky man

[@angxlthegoat]

@@nasianads8448 did you just order today?

[@Mike9201984]

The customer service for this company is horrible. Just look online at reviews from people who aren’t financially incentivized to promote it. I ordered my chair several weeks ago and still haven’t received it, nor have I gotten a response to the three emails I have written the company. Google their reputation! It’s ridiculous.

[@TheManicGeek]

I can only speak to my experiences with their products and services so I hope you don't think I'm financially incentivised to "move their product". My experiences have been exclusively as a paying customer, and were all positive. It sucks they're not getting back to you as quickly as you'd prefer, but just to offer some perspective: I ordered a Kinn Chair to review well over aonth ago and only got it in around two weeks ago, so you're not alone there. Not saying you shouldn't be frustrated over delays, but literally everything involving shipping is taking forever these days; either that or things are arriving sooner than expected. Try reaching out to them (politely) via Twitter DM; I've had to do that a few times to make sure everything was good on their end and they did eventually get back to me while apologizing for the delayed response.

[@lewismacgregor9849]

Personally id rather pay the extra and get a secret labs titan

[@TheManicGeek]

What's the rationale for that? Helps to provide context for a comment like this in the event someone reads that and takes it at face value ;-). Also the Titan is double the cost of this chair depending on how its configured, so it's a different price bracket entirely.

[@lewismacgregor9849]

@@TheManicGeek in my personal opinion I prefer the look of the secret lab titan whichis why I ended up ordering the titan, since I commented ive had it for just over a week and for me its perfectly ergonomic and everything has a really premium feel and I can sit in it for hours and have also had a nap in it, but the main factors though that pushed me towards the titan is the lumbar support and having the ability to customise the depth and support it provides as I get really bad lower back pain and also the armrest being adjustable. (I have the PU leather variant so couldn't speak for the softweave or the napa leather) I picked mine up for £350 (roughly $450) and with the 5 year warranty I should get my moneys worth, dont get me wrong im not saying the MyoChair is bad in anyway, I guess its a personal preference thing. 😊 Great job on the video by the way, it was very informative.

[@veeci2468]

Greetings from Philippines.. New subscriber here.. After watching this video, im about to but it for myself.. I really like your videos Sir.. You should be affiliated with the company. 😊 Thanks.. Keep it up and God bless.

[@veeci2468]

Sad to say they dont ship worldwide.. 😭

[@TheManicGeek]

Well that's a heckin' shame :-(

[@veeci2468]

@@TheManicGeek Only United States.. Any other recommendation Sir? 🙁

[@TheManicGeek]

Hmmmmm, wish I had one for your region. Might have to be a consideration for another video.

[@AndresViadero]

Better than a gaming chair

[@TheManicGeek]

There's quite a few options out there that are better than a gaming chair, I just wonder if there are better options for the price...

[@whatskraken3886]

Why the dislikes?

[@TheManicGeek]

Oh I have no idea lmao there's no pleasing some people. I just shrug my shoulders, mute the ones that are heinously offensive that I can catch, and move on with my day.

[@emerytylerreid]

checked to see if this review was pre corona 🤣

[@TheManicGeek]

Probably smart, wouldn't want it to have infected you.

[@Jacester1324]

Get the Titan

[@TheManicGeek]

I'd be interested in taking a look at it, but I'm always hesitant on recommending "gaming chairs" given that chair design was meant for a different use case and really isn't the best thing for posture at a desk.

[@joshj.8870]

Did you just review a chair for 15 minutes without even sitting in it on video?!

[@ChrisTopherTricov]

$179 & $239 now

[@Harsh_Trip]

Mesh ergo chairs are garbage. Just returned my Aeron chair and got my secret labs titan, couldn't be happier.

[@TheManicGeek]

Well if you got what works for you that's what matters. If this chair had been a mesh bottom as well I likely wouldn't have enjoyed it as much but the mesh back is one of the strong suits of this chair for me.

[@ericseto8509]

After watching a few review videos, I decided to get the myochair. hopefully it doesn't take long to receive it! coupon - R-423aa7

[@TheManicGeek]

Shipping times are projected for the states to be going out early September for some models. Just be patient with them, they'll get it to you!

[@techgeek86]

Thanks for the review and also saved $50 with this coupon R-DEAL50

[@zexalex]

chair ok, seat cushion sucks, as usual in these kind of chairs

[@TheManicGeek]

Eh, just had a break-in period for me but the cushion ended up being pretty decent. That said my range of experience with these chairs is narrow for the moment, so when the time comes I'll be getting in more products to really hone in on what is and isn't acceptable at different price points.

[@Dravis0101]

"100 dollars will destroy your wallet at wallmart" *spends $200 on some website that just showed up one day*

[@TheManicGeek]

If you watched the video with anything more than the attention span of a gnat you'd know that's not what I said at all. I feel like you're just reaching for something to get some huffy response to achieve your pathetic five seconds of internet troll fame and external validation... well, here it is. Now I'm bored and am going to move on to people and things that matter in the slightest.