Cheap vs. Expensive Seat Cushions (Stop Wasting Money)

[@jalepenojen]

I have a cheap, a Purple, and a Cushion Lab. I take them from my car to the office, but I spend 3 days a week driving all day and my Purple cushion shrank from the heat in the summer. Before it shrank I still found it a bit narrow, but it was the best driving pillow. My Cushion Lab is great in any chair. It's quite thick for the car, so I ordered the car one on Black Friday. Depending on my back pain I do still substitute the cheap pillow in the rotation. I have 2 office chairs, 3 pillows, and a standing/electric desk.

[@SidRandom]

Thanks! Holy crap it just got delivered and its amazing. This thing not only makes sitting more comfortable but I feel like im sitting straighter. I took your favorite, the grey one. It's only day 1 but man... feels great! You get a subscribe.

[@brettalan11]

I have Purple cushion too. It is comfortable to sit on, but like you said, an hour or so into it you start to sink, and if you lean back in your chair, eventually the cushion starts to shift forward in the seat and then my butt ends up being halfway on the cushion and the chair, it is an extremely annoying feature. I may give Cushion Lab a try.

[@btodtv]

That's the unfortunate experience I had as well -GK

[@captiosus_77]

I can personally attest to everything you say about the Purple Double Seat cushion. I initially bought mine when we were moving cross country back in late 2020 and my car's seats were making my butt and tailbone really tired (if that makes sense). I saw the Purple cushions at a Loves Travel Stop and decided to pick it up. Initially, it was amazing and a godsend, but, as you point out, the warmer it was the squishier it would feel. That was passable in my car's relatively fixed bucket seats but as soon as I moved it to my office chair, the issues with squish and the gel's malleability really presented themselves. I'm planning on picking up the Cushion Lab cushion for my desk chair and will keep the Purple on hand for future road trips.

[@Dr.Smelly]

It seems like a seat cushion would destroy the point of buying an expensive ergonomic office chair, unless the adjustments can keep you in the right posture even sitting a bit higher. Keep up the good work i literally made my office set up based off this channel so thanks!

[@btodtv]

Some people require the extra cushion or the cutout for their tailbone. Honestly, the ones on the market today have a lot more issues and for most, I would tend to agree with what you said. Thanks for the positive feedback, glad we could help! -GK

[@ramdom_assortment]

@@btodtv I'm starting to warm up to the idea of taking a car seat from a junk yard and building an office chair out of it. I've never been a big DIY person though. Hell, I've only owned a drill for a year.

[@MaddaxxxE]

I have a cheap IKEA office chair for$130 and have had terrible tailbone pain from sitting on it and I got the Waoaw cushion and it was awesome for the first couple of hours sitting on it but, It just wasn’t quite thick or long enough for me. I upgraded to the Large Cushion Lab seat and OMG it is perfect! No pain at all no matter how long I sit. I am 6ft 220lbs and it holds my weight just fine.

[@HPCAT88]

Let me guess, Ikea Markus?

[@rocklee5090]

link to the cushion?

[@Crivicus]

Great video! I wish the chair manufacturers would just add better padding in the first place. This product is just a sign that the manufacturers aren't doing their job properly. It seems like there is a massive gap in the chair market that someone could swoop in and make good money from.

[@btodtv]

Addressing seat comfort is definitely a major miss. Thanks for the comment! -GK

[@TitusRex]

Imagine spending hundreds of dollars on a office chair and then having to use a pillow for it to be comfortable.

[@kuposceptre]

I don't have to imagine i have this problem with my secret labs chair.

[@Nitasky1429]

It’s a reality. These chairs suck

[@TheAdaoo7]

@@kuposceptre got some bad news for you bud

[@TheAdaoo7]

I feel like they have to be trolling people making chairs this expensive out of plastic and very basic thin fabric/foam/mesh and then having them not even be comfortable to sit in lol. Im sure they're good, even great for back support but why cant they make them good for back support AND be fucking comfortable to sit on. Just make the pad thicker man literally. "But the ergonomists recommen-" fuck them they're wrong lmao

[@nicholaslepp1502]

i have the 118 pro from respawn and i'm looking at this video sooo... yea...

[@conniehall2694]

Thanks for this video. I had just ordered the cushion labs cushion and I am glad to see it performs well.

[@klin1klinom]

Awesome review. The sliding feel to the gel cushion when you lean back and how it reacts to temperature changes is a deal breaker for me. The whole point of cushion is to provide controlled support, not to get you into awkward position when you least expect it.

[@tommymack3210]

Hey check out tempur sitting pillows

[@AmyMills-z8l]

Great review! Appreciate it very much. I went with the Cushion Lab and it is fabulous, except for the very back part that curves up, as you'd mentioned. I just scoot forward a bit so that part isn't quite touching me... otherwise it throws off my posture a bit and causes me some low back pain. But, otherwise, it is perfect. Many thanks to you for your review!

[@davidcondit388]

Thanks for saving me the return process on the purple! I'll try the Cushion Lab. 6'2" 200lbs using Steelcase Leap V2.

[@gmarch4618]

Great review. Already wasted 30 bucks on the cheap version. Struggling with a gaming chair atm. You called it bottoming out. I have that issue when sim racing. My legs are elevating causing my tailbone to become the point of contact in the seat. So trying to find a pad that supports my thighs in a racing position. that is why car seats are so heavily tilted back and not flat like a desk chair.

[@austincampbell9171]

This guy knows what hes talkin about Im about the same build and tried being cheap and wasted 30 bucks... ordering the cushion lab now and after seeing this I got a feeling its ganna be alot better

[@leaguefixesyourmatches8259]

Cushion lab don't last

[@jamesweber4938]

Which side of the gel has the most firmness ?

[@your_royal_highness]

I paid $70 thinking it was worthwhile and it was nothing special at all. The trick is to return it I had to pay $40 to UPS. They offered me a refund less $26. So, I paid $26 for a cushion worth $18. Oh it was from Cushion Lab! But, I had gone direct and did not see it on Amazon

[@verilux2063]

So out of all the different ones you have heard or reviewed - which cocxyx one actually holds its self. Probably have to buy your own foam density and cut out your self?

[@jpopjr4066]

How long sitting on each did the legs/butt begin to feel sore, and location?

[@bradle4162]

I've always wondered if they help people sit cross legged more comfortably. A lot of the chairs I aspire to get have a hard material contour like the Aeron. It was the main reason why I didn't buy a Mirra 2. A seat cushion might make the overall seat more flat and your legs not so up against the contours.

[@Malinkadink]

I bought a steelcase gesture cause i like to move around and alternate sitting cross legged and its perfect for that. However after two years the foam where most of my weight sits has really flatted which is why i'm looking at seat cushions to alleviate that.

[@itsme8700]

Hello man, what stool are you using? i want to buy a stool instead of a chair ( am a painter , i think it would be better ) much love, Dario.

[@holdon5202]

Hi, I like your video a lot. Can you also make some videos regarding footrest ?

[@btodtv]

Thank you. Yes, we will in the future -GK

[@pdub2762]

great review! Actually using it!

[@kombat36o6]

I bought the everlasting comfort and used it on my leap for about a year, it wasn't to bad for what I gave for it witch was 30 at the time, it kept my bottom and legs from hurting for awhile but It is little small like you said but i noticed it starting to wear out some over time so I upgraded to the ultimate purple seat witch was 130, it's really thick and very good and doesn't bottom out on me and I'm 240 pounds, but I do have 1 compliant and that is if you wear thin clothing and if you get hot and sweat the seat cushion can leave little squares on your bottom that can hurt a little but with like jeans I never experienced that problem, but overall in my experience I think there both good for what they are, there not perfect but if your chair gives you pain I'd recommend them

[@btodtv]

The one we tried is the double cushion, which is about .5" thinner than the Ultimate which you use. The Ultimate is quite a bit larger as well, which I can definitely see how that would make the experience better. What are your thoughts when you recline in the chair? -GK

[@kombat36o6]

When I recline I'd say even with the ultimate the seat still slides some like you said yours did in the video, it don't seem to move much on me when I recline but I can tell it does move some, also everytime you get out of it it does slide, my 5 year old son knocks the whole thing in the floor when he tries to get out of it, I like the ultimate but I have to keep moving it back everytime I get up

[@sinnerslight]

@@kombat36o6 hi i'm hoping you, or btodtv can help me out. my secretlabs gaming chair has been giving me massive back problems (i regret buying that chair) and i tried the double cushion from purple. i initially liked it but soon realized i bottom out (i'm 220). does the ultimate have the same issues as the double, like with the heat making it more squishy? cause it's an expensive item and i'd hate to spend that much for something that will end up causing me pain again after an hour of use. or do you have any recommendations that have worked well? i hope i can get a response. thank you and have a nice day.

[@YannyKo13]

Thank you for this!

[@johndor7793]

The purple cushion shot up in price like crazy wth

[@wrosia]

I have a problem with my height. I am 5'2" and nowil i am looking for pillow x

[@sarmachulianov]

Thank you very much for your video and time. Grettings from Mexico

[@metsfaninct]

High end purple saved me from back pain from my work office chair. For my home office I went and bought a really expensive chair so don’t need this.

[@isoplayers]

Honestly, for me, a cheap chair with good seat and lumbar cushions is more comfortable than sitting in an expensive chair like an Aeron and Leap V2...My wallet hates me for saying it...

[@hummarstraful]

Good review!

[@jmaegm]

My tiny girlfriend just uses a pillow from the bedroom, she actually sowed me 2 pillows together and it's perfect.

[@tonyshaw7420]

I use a full memory foam pillow for a seat cushion and a comfort life cushion, both are garbage. I'm in my control room chair for 10+ hours. Both heat up and squash flat, giving ZERO cusion

[@JamesTsividis]

I have a pillow from my house and am hoping to avoid buying a new one altogether!

[@those1kidds]

my experience with these seat pads have been horrible. They suck. Just wish the chairs were cushiony enough.

[@riccardocattozzo2579]

Aeron remastered seat is not comfortable

[@btodtv]

I can't use the Aeron either :( -GK

[@riccardocattozzo2579]

@@btodtv only my left leg is not comfortable, idk. Will probly buy embody down the line

[@btodtv]

What type of chair did you have before the Aeron? -GK

[@riccardocattozzo2579]

@@btodtv shitty 70€ amazon chair, i used yo have my right leg normal and my left curled up with my foot on the seat for ears. That certainly had an impact

[@riccardocattozzo2579]

@@btodtv got a couple question about these cushions: the purple gel tends to crumble after some time? Cheap gel cushions do. The other question is about the bag which contains the cushion: do those little points on the "grippy" side tend to detach after some time? thx

[@Hash9377]

you got soft hands brother you got soft hands

[@jmaegm]

I bought the most expensive at a truck stop The Ultimate Purple few days later truck broke down got uber room and boss decided to fly me home and said my stuff was ok. Years later never bought another one. After a while feel mushy slanted. My tiny girlfriend just gets a pillow from the bed and problem solved.

[@ReefMimic]

This is the best seat cushion. Hunt Comfort Fatboy Premium Seat Cushion

[@btodtv]

Do you currently use this? I'd be curious how much that compresses down. When they are 3" thick like that, they can really change how your fit into your chair -GK

[@ReefMimic]

Yes you’ll sit in the chair differently. Higher than normal I’d say. If you have a Aeron with no cushion it makes a huge difference. I use to sit in a folding chair before the Aeron and steelcase gesture chairs I currently have. The best part about it you can bring it with you because it has a nice adjustable strap. I can’t link it to KZbin from Amazon unfortunately, KZbin will delete my response. If you buy from Amazon you have 30 days to return it . It’s definitely worth a try imo.

[@hummarstraful]

@@ReefMimic Ever used it on a flight? That's why I'm here. Airplane seats are killing my tail bone.

[@ReefMimic]

Can’t say I have but I’m sure it will help. The strap on it will make it easy to carry around the airport for sure

[@Cwgrlk8SanDiego]

Sadly they are not made in America... how about a video comparing the Made in USA brands?

[@janes-e378]

Looks like jello and now I want some mmmmm feels like you've sat on cow patt

[@shananarocks]

I think male should sit with the cushion the other way so they can slot their marbles into the crevices. Just thinking aloud.

[@tweetlbug]

If your issue is pain in the jewels, yes. The cutout is for Coccydynia.

[@CorieAdams]

I have spent over 3000$ on office chairs in the last 2 years, from secret labs to lazyboy. none of them last i get 400 pound rated chairs and i am 300 lbs and the back support or cushions go within 3-5 months... sick of wasting my money lol.

[@hannibalb8276]

same, just want a chair with good butt padding that doesn't get destroyed after a couple months

[@wades623]

The secret lab chair that I had sucked. I had to get rid of it

[@statusquoreject]

I have a Purple and Cushion lab seat cushion and they are both absolutely awful. All this stuff poorly designed and made Chinese junk.

[@leaguefixesyourmatches8259]

Still better than the cheap stuff.

[@Man0War_Loki]

Nah I agree with Purple being fucking horrible. There's nothing 'better' about it