ErgoChair Pro (2) Honest Review | DON'T BUY UNTIL YOU WATCH THIS!

[@TechIlliterate]

ErgoChair Core Vs. Pro - Which is better? Watch here kzbin.info/www/bejne/noG3e4KZprCqhc0 If you still decide to buy from Autonomous you can get up to $150 off if you use this link bit.ly/3i87EpU (Referral code "R-techil") I will be giving away any products I get from the kickback! Thanks for watching.

[@brimstone5931]

So imagine a small child’s smiling face as he looks to his parents who begin to explain that the lovely fluffy teddy bear with the big beautiful eyes and cute nose is actually stuffed with toxic stuffing and made in a factory using child labour. The child’s smile then turns first to puzzlement and then to a sad pout. I have been researching new chairs and I had my eye on this one. Ive checked that other guys vid on the three faults and also re-checked the website. On the time of this comment they have 2072 reviews with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars. And yes, amazingly not one, one star review is listed. A lot of KZbinrs use the term ‘Honest’ in their titles however you have to wonder about a minority of them especially given their relationship to the products manufacturer. IMO you’ve given a wholly honest review backed up with good reasoning and explanations. Thanks for sharing Tech I, Oh, can you recommend any other ergonomic chairs please 😊

[@mmanda515]

@@brimstone5931 Sadly, a lot of those same 'honest' YT'ers... are the very ones who aren't properly or fully (some, not at all) disclosing as required... those 'connections' you mention. Any connection to, bias or gain of ANY kind, has to be disclosed in a certain way to protect the consumers who (in #) they should be most appreciative for, transparent with & for whom, without..... those opportunities wouldn't even exist. Anything not 100% paid for out of pocket & having nothing to gain by presenting, promoting or reviewing... has to be made crystal clear to any viewer. That way, we can decide before listening... what weight or bias to place upon the opinions being given. We can be made fully aware of any potential gain, prior to having already clicked away, to purchase. etc, etc. Wish it weren't true that the majority don't fully disclose what they should.... many, because they can & in some instances, will even be paid more to seem 'genuine' & more 'organic' content. smh right?? I'd watch a million 'sponsored' videos or paid promotions of something, noooooo problem whatsoever & willingly... before I want to watch one where I'm being lied to, misled & deceived, for personal gain. Esp considering the viewers/consumers (as mentioned) are the reason any of those opportunities to even get those paid promotions... exist OR... continue to. YT, Google & the FTC/CAP, etc. need to do a MUCH better job imho w/ follow through, holding people accountable & handing out actual, tangible consequences (as their guidelines suggest would happen 'if') It's a joke to the point... why bother even having the rules if you aren't going to do anything about it. They claim protecting consumers (& protects the ones reviewing too, actually) is of utmost importance, blahh blahh.... The past 3 yrs or so, really digging into & looking at a LOT of my fav channels in many genres, I've subscribed to & enjoyed over the past decade.... we'll just say "mind... blowing". The number actually doing what they should, when, where, how.... in the single digits... IF THAT. So disgusted I unsubscribed from most of 'em. Soooo..... unfortunately, most reviews, should be taken w/ grain of salt & without giving benefit of doubt (unfortunately) Wish it were different, but... $$$ talks ... as do freebies & commissions.... even if, at OUR expense. Which, I can never be ok with... goes against integrity big time, imho. ~ Stay safe & be well.

[@brimstone5931]

@@mmanda515 I hear you 😐, thanks Manda

[@marc-antoinewicker3091]

Hi - may I ask you how tall you are ? I am 6ft4 and wondering if the chair would fit for me - thank you

[@TechIlliterate]

@@marc-antoinewicker3091 I am 6'1"

[@InforaTreat]

I trust this guy, he has a foil hat at arms reach.

[@TechIlliterate]

Keeps the mind flayers at bay.

[@blumki]

i just come to youtube to see these kind of comments :)

[@primotehcko905]

@@blumki we should make it mandatory. Internet will become the best religion!

[@cjb8010]

No. The tin foil hat accessory is mostly associated with out of shape couch potato look-alikes. He is not that.

[@georgeklug481]

This chair was fairly easy to put together, the instructions were clear and I was about to follow along with no issues at all. It took me about 20 minutes to assemble. kzbin.infoUgkx5hPALGI87E991DRmXev8PUFJGrrRcONS I did stuff the back of the chair with a pillow so it wouldn’t be so hollow after taking all the pieces out but that’s just a personal preference. I also added a pillow for lumbar support because although this is a great chair and is comfortable, it’s not necessarily the best if you’re sitting 10+ hrs a day wfh but in all honesty for the price, I didn’t mind at all. It looks great in my space and easily adjusts the height when needed.

[@pacosiner]

As a US citizen that is thoroughly fed up with all these corporate con artists, I want to say thank you. I was looking at the Autonomous store page quite a bit and was heavily considering purchasing from them. Not now. Take my like and subscribe.

[@ApathyTea]

Probably best review of this chair on youtube.

[@TechIlliterate]

Thank you🙏

[@alejandrodiazart]

Was JUST ABOUT to pull the trigger on this, glad I found this!

[@susxspense8817]

Same

[@michaelbp_]

What did you get instead & did you like it?

[@valkon_]

To be honest, I am not sure if I am glad. I am tired of searching for a decent mid ranger ergonomic chair. EVERY chair in this range seems to have issues. I just can't anymore

[@Miamibeachlifestyle]

The first honest review on KZbin “here my referral link but honestly steer clear from this company” 🤷‍♂️

[@TechIlliterate]

People are regularly using the link xD If I rack up enough credit I'll order something and give it away.

[@MichaelKasifMusic]

Thank you so much for being completely honest and digging deep with the research. I'm trying to narrow down ergo chairs and had a few in mind, this being one of them high on the list. I will not be buying this chair now, or if so, from a place that sells it at its actual retail price! Big props for going the extra mile here, really appreciated this!

[@TechIlliterate]

Glad it helped. Thanks for the kind words!

[@TheBinfordMan]

Best chair review I have seen. . . after watching over 100. . . Pretty much everyone is shilling one way or the other just for the clicks and views. You walk away feeling like you learned absolutely nothing. Not the case here. In fact, you bring the receipts to back up what you say. Well done.

[@averageturkey4423]

Wow I enjoyed every minute of this video. You are super underrated. You definitely gave me some very good information that has for sure changed my mind about this chair. Keep up the good work!!!

[@TechIlliterate]

I appreciate that!

[@PoliciaCaro]

I subbed to your channel 16 mins in, after showing the one star review deletion. You're fantastic my man, never change and please keep the consumer focused honesty reviews. Cheers!

[@ThatSurpriseWitness]

I had it in my cart and just decided against it. Thank you for your HONEST review.

[@briancloss5961]

Super appreciate your approach to reviewing this! Seems there's just a whole mess of brands these days marketing products with a "trendy" and cutting-edge design that's really just a thinly veiled cover for shady business practice and poor quality control. The telltale sign is usually the barrage of targeted ads you get immediately after visiting the website- hounding you to make a quick decision before you find an honest review like this one. Again, many thanks!

[@r.mercado9737]

Outstanding commentary! Your presentation has helped much. Instantly, red flags have surfaced regarding legal and ethical issues! Semper Fi

[@exhumedtornadoj.8772]

Thank you for this REAL and honest review. I was interested in buying this chair. Glad i search for reviews for hours, just to find the reddit post and later watching Gamer Nexus chair review and now your video. I am so dissapointed now about the Autonomous Ergochair 2.

[@Dgundam08]

Thanks bud! Had this on my list of options and you made it easy to drop that brand from the list.

[@mehmetgul4513]

Smart, honest, fair, great review.. You nailed it bro. By the way I do not have a problem with their pricing and marketing strategy but that censoring the 1 stars thing is simply disgusting. I would never buy from such company. (My first ever comment in YT)

[@TechIlliterate]

Thanks for using the first comment on my video. Cheers.

[@Channel5thirds]

If you’d like the armrests further back all the time you can take off the whole armrest and switch the left and right side. It’s useful if your desk hits the armrests or you only want an elbow rest.

[@TechIlliterate]

That's a useful trick I may try this! Thanks!

[@TechIlliterate]

Would you still buy from Autonomous? Thanks for watching! Help my channel with a simple like :)

[@sneakyomni]

I really dislike the shady practices. thanks for actually testing the 1 star review versus just stating what you heard

[@Geogak]

Thanks for the honest review, to be straight up I was sold on this chair until I saw this video which is now leading me to further research. If you truly don't believe in the company, id rather help you by becoming a patreon or through some other means than give a "shady" company my money. I'm just a bit confuse about he affiliate Link

[@TechIlliterate]

@@Geogak I put the affiliate link there as a joke. People seem to be using it thoough I would get credit to their store which I don't plan to use. We have a patreon! Would be glad to have you join :) We haven't added much but more is on the way. www.patreon.com/join/techilliterate

[@gsin311]

Can you explain a bit more about how this company is breaking the law in canada. I bought the standing desk from there and its been working fine. Was interested in this chair until now

[@TechIlliterate]

@@gsin311 I was referring to the competition act. "prohibit the making, or the permitting of the making, of any materially false or misleading representation, to the public, as to the ordinary selling price of a product, in any form...unless these suppliers have sold a substantial volume of the product at the represented ordinary price, or alternatively, these suppliers have offered the product for sale in good faith at the represented ordinary price, this price can not be referenced as the ordinary price" IANAL but it seems like this is exactly what they are doing. www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/00522.html#sec01

[@androkles04]

I'm glad I came by this video before deciding to buy this chair. Looking at their website I cannot find a single product that has a 1-star review. Actually they display a full five stars on every single product, even a simple cable tray. This smells to high heavens and I'm definitely staying away from that.

[@studido]

I bought an ErgoChair2. This is a great review. Many ErgoChair reviews are sponsored and not accurate. This is a good reality check for anyone looking for a chair. Its not the end all be all. However, I’ll just say I’ve owned it since May and used it for 8 hours every day since for remote working. I have greatly enjoyed it and enjoy all the adjustability even if its not perfect. It’s also 100% much better quality than the alibaba knock offs. My seat cushion while not THE BEST has not collapsed at all in 8 months of heavy heavy use and still only starts getting uncomfortable after 8+ hours of use. Definitely not a cheap alibaba cushion. I am also 5’10 and 200lb, I think a common theme is that it doesn’t seem to work as well for people over 6ft. Regardless, great review and the company is certainly shady but I do firmly believe the chair is worth the money.

[@TechIlliterate]

That's a good take. It's funny, I have heard so many people over 6ft complain. I am 6'1" >200lbs. Pretty comfy.

[@slavonskibecar]

So you are ok with this chair sitting 8 hours a day i am 5'10 200lbs so it should be good for me. I like adjustability but just concern about cushion. Is it comfortable enough i dont expect it to last forever

[@studido]

@@slavonskibecar Yeah the cushion is pretty comfortable. I have no problem sitting in it 8 hours a day. Sometimes my butt does get sore by the end of the day but I dont think you can get around that without getting a herman miller or something with high quality mesh.

[@slavonskibecar]

@@studido Well nobody should seat that long without moving however I was seating in Herman Miller but didn't like it since it puts lots of pressure on thighs

[@WailOfDoom]

Your smug look when your review was gone, priceless. Great video, honest and combating the rampant censorship and plagarism plaquing our markets now. Thank you

[@kgal1298]

Yeah, but they're showing 1 star reviews now so something changed or no one spot checked this video at the time.

[@qwertyasdf7615]

Your honesty man 👌. I'm in, you got a new subscriber is me

[@keywolf23]

I got this chair back in black friday. I love it as a short dude. Comfortable and sleek and I totally agree on the north/south wobble and the arm rest shift-- I am continuously looking for a way to fix this. After seeing this review and seeing how they handle their company, its left a bad taste in my mouth. I keep the chair but expect me to look else where in the years to come.

[@terry58501]

Very helpful. I'm looking for a new chair. Thought about a "gaming chair" but ditched that idea. Now I'm looking for a good office chair.

[@bigboigman]

Same boat, almost pulled trigger on a gaming chair and I’m so glad I didn’t.

[@MrPanzerDragoon]

Thank you for your honest opinion! I'm passing and going to look for another!

[@altra972]

I personally had bought this chair and have been using it for around a year now, and the few general problems ive had this chair are as follows... 1. The lumbar support personally is too low for me, and has not enough height adjustment for my back and i feel uncomfortable using it for around after an hour of sitting. 2. the headrest also does not have great adjustment either, and seems to not quite come forward enough in my opinion. So it feels mildly discomforting when i lean back my head. But maybe thats just me. 3. this ones more of just a nitpick as i personally perfer my arm rests to be off the chair entireley anyways, but I do not like the way the arm rest adjusts. It doesnt lock in any position except up and down, and it barely has any pivot adjustment for my hands to comfortably rest on my keyboard while typing, so honestly if you plan to type with this chair you would be better off removing the arm rests entirely like I did. 4. The *height adjustment*. Ok, its pretty pathetic. literally just toots up like 2 inches and then is already maxed out, so thats kinda lame. But overall, I had a good experience with this chair. The light green seat perfectly matches my setup theme, the ordering proscess was good. And, its just plain comfortable (from an ergonomic standpoint ofc). I can either have the chair right up against my back when im playing competative games. Or i can lean the chair back and watch some movies. Yes, its a little expensive, but honestly what outher options are there on the marklet for chairs like this? For what I can tell, not really many. So for that reason I would definetley recommend this chair to anyone looking for an ergonomic upgrade to their setup. If you have any questions about the chair, feel free to ask away.

[@JB-hb1iv]

Yeah the biggest thing for me was the adjustability for the price. Not the best chair but then again I don’t have the best money.

[@feedthefrog]

This video convinced me this brand was a no go and saved me from buying it. Thank you for all the information!

[@omkar2899]

One of the most honest review on KZbin.. thank you for helping me decide on which one to buy now :)

[@justingreen575]

Which one did you get? How do you like it??

[@Itsdlu]

I have a J3 Uplift Ergonomic chair similar to this. Everything is good except that when I lean back, the back support leans back a bit and this is with the chair being locked. My seating position is changed a bit.

[@pohalsted8847]

They deleted my 2 star review too. Sleezy company.

[@linouzz1732]

i know! i gave a really honest review 3 start, pretty fair which i believe, we ordered two, one is okay, another one is defective, (i.e. the gear doesn't math the hole) but the web deleted th review right away lol

[@unnamed715]

@@linouzz1732 Now you know why you can't buy these chairs anywhere else BUT their website. When you can control reviews, you control the market.

[@okachobe1]

@@linouzz1732 Did you try and return the defective one for a replacement?

[@juanchogonzalez8181]

I ordered one, never arrived, never got my refound ggs

[@mustafatalib7237]

everyone talking about how you steered them away from this company ( which is true in my case too), but you gained a sub and i really like your content man!

[@esmitty225]

Wow, this was actually in my final few chairs I was considering purchasing this weekend, really glad I ran across this video. I think I’m just going to bite the bullet and get a Steelcase.

[@HezekiahCrocker]

I'm going back and forth myself, how are you liking your purchase?

[@Noisa]

Same boat here but with an aeron myself 👍🏼

[@ubreak13]

Get the steelcase. this chair is garbage.

[@esmitty225]

@@ubreak13 I went with the Steelcase Series 1. Wanted a Leap or Gesture, but just couldn’t get myself to spend that much knowing that I will eventually get called back into the office 2-3 days per week.

[@ThumpersBass]

I hate myself for taking advice from a friend about buying the ErgoChair Pro+. I'm currently 4 days into having my chair. I wanted to return it on day one as my gaming chair was still far more comfortable. Now I'm in the middle of a huge battle with Autonomous trying to get a refund. So far the only thing they are offering is me keeping the chair I have while sending me a brand new one. I don't see a replacement fixing the issues with comfort. A really shady company that I would 10/10 stay clear from.

[@TechIlliterate]

Haven't tried that one myself. Good to hear some feedback about it. Goodluck.

[@greenbow7888]

To tip teh chair base back a bit, use washers underneath. Where the bolt goes from the base into the underside of the seat, put washer there at the front.

[@geennaam2712]

Great video man! You changed my mind about buying this chair

[@jsouzacampos]

Thanks for the honest review. I bought the desk - frame only. It’s now on its way to the UK. I’ve seen other reviews on the XL top being very wobbly. My plan is to have a top with no more than 140cm. About the chair.... your comments left me undecided. Would love to be able to buy a hummer miller but that is out of my budget. Anyway, thanks a lot for your insightful consumer contribution.

[@sybomax]

When I was looking for a chair back in June, I considered this one but quickly decided against it. I also came across mentions of it being rebranded and like you, was dubious about there being zero 1-star reviews on their website.

[@AILDdrums]

As a general rule I never pay attention to the reviews for a product on the manufacturer/marketers website, for this exact reason.

[@Francisd77]

What have you bought then ? Please give us ideas !

[@12stepsbeyondtheeventhorizon]

I really was considering spending a few thousand dollars on a desk + chair combo from Autonomous, but now I've reconsidered after watching this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@Luke-nh5tu]

wow this is really good review because it hits the point you realise once you actually use the chair, not just features it provides which you can just read of the description

[@aaaman7]

Thanks for your honest review. Definitely not got gonna get this one now. A company that delete reviews shows lack of integrity and honesty.

[@GaMeOvErRules]

Darn I was literally about to buy this chair before I left for work. But I'm like I'm going to watch 1 more review... glad I did.

[@jamesmcluvlee]

Which one you get?

[@vinchenzo_88]

Literally had an order placed for this chair, then I came across this video. Ended up canceling my order and will look elsewhere. Thank you!

[@TechIlliterate]

Glad I could help! Good luck.

[@xTWEAKMYSTERo]

Should of just tried out the chair and returned it if you didn't like it... I love my Ergo2 Chair

[@megadeth8592]

@@xTWEAKMYSTERo seriously lol

[@Slimmeyy]

@@xTWEAKMYSTERo While this is something I'd do, their heinous "everything has to be perfect when we get it back from you or you pay 30% extra" is very off-putting.

[@nerdstrangler4804]

Just go to your local office supply store and test out chairs. Can probably find something as good or better quality without the huge markup. Most of these online chair companies have to charge huge markups to make up for their shipping and marketing costs. I enjoy the convenience of online shopping as much as the next guy, but when it comes to a product like a chair the inconvenience of visiting a brick and mortar store is generally worth the effort.

[@jianzheng591]

Almost placed the order for chair, glad I came across this video. Thanks for sharing your experience with the chair and the company. Wondering if you have recommendations for other ergo chairs?

[@Ivanical]

I found it funny you mentioned the part where they rebrand these chairs. It's true, we have this exact same chair being sold here in the Philippines under a different brand. Different company of course that's selling it here. That's part of the course for buying stuff like these. Someone in china makes it or takes your design and makes it for you. Some cases the manufacturers in china have a template that you can request from and make some degree of modifications and then you can just have them slap your brand onto it. Of course you need a rather large amount of funds to get to those low price points where you can buy these buy the bulk and then have someone else resell these items. End of the day, nice review. Looks similar to the ones we can buy here locally in the Philippines except the ones we got seem sturdier (at least I think so, had a look at the chair in the mall and local reviewers have said so too). Our version here doesn't seem to squeak and rock as much. Sold for around $250 - $300 USD for us here.

[@dssamusaran]

Thank you for this honest and complete review. I feel like I dodged a bullet on this one. Now just need to find another and less shady one.

[@jeroensum_]

Was looking for a good chair and desk combo and was almost ready to order. Thanks for writing an honest review and saving me possible headaches!

[@jibrilxisreal8037]

Make any decisions yet, im in the same boat now

[@jeroensum_]

@@jibrilxisreal8037 Sure did. Went for a Herman Miller Aeron classic. Mesh seating and backrest awesome chair.

[@jibrilxisreal8037]

@@jeroensum_ Nice choice, how do you like it? im still in between figuring it out. So many options, Im hoping to pick a set and try for a black friday deal on either or.

[@jeroensum_]

@@jibrilxisreal8037 Mesh seating is something you need to get used to as it is a bit of a stern seat, however after a few weeks I was hooked on the seating, the different settings and the build quality. I would recommend testing one before buying or getting one for a trial period if possible as they do come with quite a pricetag.

[@jibrilxisreal8037]

@@jeroensum_ i dont know where I could test one out. I would love to. And yes it is expensive but my at home work has been ramping up and I cant stand the chair im in. Its old and has no adjustments i use a pillow on the seat and back. Im not to concerned about price but I want a chair good for desk work and occasional gaming in front of a tv that has ergonomically sound features and comfort for long periods or short leisure moments.

[@iam_vlo]

haha your intro earned you a new subscriber. I appreciate your honesty and humor.

[@TechIlliterate]

Thanks for the sub!

[@edssszy]

I was about to purchase this exact chair, good thing I came across your review. lol. Saved me a lot of headache. Now back to finding another ergonomic chair. If you have a suggestion please let me know. Thanks

[@XoXoZaziiJonaslover]

Have you found a good alternative?

[@edssszy]

@@XoXoZaziiJonaslover hi.. I got the Steelcase Leap V2 and a Herman Miller Aeron, but I liked the Leap more its very very comfortable.

[@TheRaphture]

Great honest review! Do you have any recommendations for trustworthy alternatives?

[@0fflineish]

Thank you for your detailed and helpful review! I’m deciding between a few chairs in this class / price range, and you’re review helped me a lot 😊

[@TechIlliterate]

I'm glad it did. Cheers!

[@callmepirk2946]

5’9” 205lbs. Had mine for about 6mon. Not comfortable at all. Armrests are rocks, cushion bottoms out. Chair creaks and has a fair amount of play in almost all of the parts. Lumbar support and headrest feel great when reclined. Wish I would have bought a used Aeron. My wife, about 5’7” maybe 115lbs, loves it.

[@trakovich]

Thanks so much. Prefect review. What do you guys recommend for affordable office chair overall.

[@Mackinstyle]

I almost bought one of these. Thanks for the review! I just wish I knew where else to look for $400 range chair that's no frills, but solid, comfy. Just your Honda Accord of chairs.

[@TechIlliterate]

That would make a good slogan "The Honda Accord of chairs"

[@ronaldkeller5781]

Maybe the Laura Bowery chair for 300$

[@TheDarthChief]

Anybody got a link to the other versions of this? I'd be fine getting this for a little over 100 bucks.

[@peterpavlou769]

Did you ever get the links to the other chairs?

[@yushangao8288]

I wish I came across this video before I made the purchase. Now I'm in the process of returning. Hopefully, the return process will be smooth

[@jaeminyy]

Great Video. So which chair/company should i buy? after watching this video, i do not want this chair any more.

[@__cm__]

im glad i saw this. thanks for the heads up! screw shady companies.

[@MikeBZarlof]

The reviews getting removed is a big problem. However, a good bit of news about them. I have an OsmoChair and was looking into getting another. They did not have any. After a while on the phone the reason I wanted another was that it was squeaking. The tech looked to see if they could get a replacement part and could not. Over a year after I purchased it, it was still under warranty. The refunded my price, and I did not have to send in the squeaking chair. With that, I was able to get almost two KinnChairs with head and leg rests. The major difference is, they don't have the mesh base and some of the adjustability. At the price, they are pretty comfortable. You cant even get a used Herman Miller for $199. The Osmo still squeaks a little but three chairs for a little over the price of the Osmo is hard to beat.

[@ferasdalia3235]

Mind sharing the Alibaba link for what seems like the exact same chair?

[@Dracstar]

I need this too!

[@alexmckoy8898]

gtchair search it.

[@ridelive6249]

Here it goes. www.alibaba.com/product-detail/BIFMA-Luxury-Modern-Office-Furniture-Swivel_60802227775.html I purchased this chair and now is stuck with it I guess. May be I ll still try to return it and see if they charge me with 30% restocking fee. Its an OK chair for 200 bucks or so. Definitely not a $400 chair. But in todays world its hard to find something decent. Prolly just better off going to Staples and buy their cheap chair you can throw away in a few years and not regret purchasing it. Also, too bad there are so many KZbinrs who will sell their souls for a free piece of junk.

[@TechIlliterate]

Thanks!

[@wesleyman]

@@ridelive6249 well min order is 134 lol

[@aalihusni]

i bought the same chair, same specification but they take out the branding , it's hard to get a decent ergonomic chair, and this one packs a lot of feature for the fraction of the price. just received it today. one of the best ergonomic chair i tested out there so far. i wish they've made a mesh seat with the same specification

[@XoXoZaziiJonaslover]

What’s it called?

[@aalihusni]

@@XoXoZaziiJonaslover ergochair

[@UmeshBx]

It is actually a lot more common than people think for companies like Autonomous to just buy their products from China, rebrand them & then charge 10x more.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Exactly, the OEMs do all the work.

[@ObscureStuff420]

I have one of their standing desks which I love, but they seem shady to me. Their customer service was nonexistent and when my order didn't ship when it was supposed to, they didn't reply to my email, and refused to answer their phone (you would be on hold for 20 or 30 minutes and then it would tell you no one was there and hang up on you, basically a big FU). When I finally got through to someone they didn't really know anything, but I did eventually get my desk. I saw on the internet that they have MANY complaints.

[@turt4533]

are 24/7 "discounts" also illegal in the US? It doesnt seem so because I've seen it happen multiple times. I've went to office depot or staples and I constantly see prices of say 25$ and yet they always have like a 30% discount on them. I look up the price on other websites and what do you know, it's at that 30% discount price , but without a discount. Pretty sure they just raise the price and add that discount to bring it back down to MSRP. I don't even trust black friday deals anymore because of this, it's ridiculous.

[@Jayeeyee]

Good thing I skipped out on this chair and got a less well known chair by the name of Clatina. Has most of the features the Autonomous has for half the price (well, not anymore since they up'd it). So far, I'm liking my chair 1 year in and no rocking movements back and forth.. although that stupid "4D" armrest is annoying exactly how you explained it.

[@gabicig]

I liked & subscribed for your intro man🤣 creative!

[@kushagrasingh7731]

But why haven't you returned the chair? It has 30 days return period.

[@HezekiahCrocker]

8:55 As someone looking to mount a mouse and keyboard to the chair, that's a deal breaker for me. Thanks for your honest review!!

[@МануелСтоев]

I'm glad to find this video, i recently got my gaming chair broken and I wanted to check for some new one, I even managed to find Ergo Pro 2nd hand for 150 dollars, which I already ordered, since it looks good. However if I had to buy the chair for 500 $ this video would stop me, I won't cancel my order just because I won't support the brand when I take it 2nd hand and when I calculate the price from the site and the one I found it seems good for the price. Thanks for the great review!

[@mourngy]

Legend. You just saved me spending a lot of ££ with these. Cheers :)

[@TechIlliterate]

Glad I could help!

[@holotape]

I bought a Uline Ergo Mesh chair a few months ago. It seems to have nearly all the same features as yours (missing headrest and lumbar support). While it is definitely better than the office chair I found in the garbage on Bloor Street West in 2005 I had been using for many years, I have a lot of the same problems as you. It wiggles and creaks. Supposed to tighten up the screws every few months but I can't be bothered as it's still "okay". It will likely fall apart under me one day soon, then I'll give it a good tightening.

[@TechIlliterate]

Please set up a camera in your office for when it does fall apart. We could use a good laugh.

[@holotape]

@@TechIlliterate #ChairUpdate - I tightened the bolts and added a headrest from Lorell. Still wobbles a bit but I guess maybe this is just life with a chair in this price range

[@TechIlliterate]

@@holotape Next time we can both invest in a Herman miller chair.

[@RajbirSingh1]

Would it be possible to get the Alibaba link?

[@prashantwaykar]

Thanks for sharing yours thoughts. Can you please share the name / link of the product which it uses for rebranding?

[@michaelmaaba5463]

Currently in the market for a new chair and this made me pass on them. I'll probably pick one up the HON Boda Series from costco due to their excellent return policy. If your still on the market for an adjustable desk I'd recommend getting one from Monoprice (which if you look at it closely its the same base as the auto) or the Seville desk from Costco which also same manufacture as uplift. If you go monoprice you can do your own top out of wood/ go home depot or lowes and it will look way more expensive.

[@porlancofxreviews8778]

I just purchased a chair from staples, called a dexely, I have my doubts after spending 160$ but hopefully it does me good, I got a feeling it might not fit me.

[@TheCulturallyLost]

im about to buy one now lmk how yours is

[@musicxxa6678]

7:21 which ikea chair you talking about ? I'm thinking about buying markus but concerned about this exact problem which my current old chair have. Markus have lumbar support though. This is really good review, best chair review i've seen. You gave me a veery good idea about it.

[@TechIlliterate]

It was just a basic white plastic dining chair. Not an office chair. For the price, Markus looks like a decent deal.

[@PureXatesfanu]

dang, good thing i came up to this videos... was just about to order it, thanks!

[@dipenb4u]

thank you so much for sharing all details and doing detailed groundwork so everyone's time is saved. you are really good :)

[@valarya]

You just saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you!!

[@ridelive6249]

Why didn't you return this thing? )) I just put it together and is thinking of returning it but is too lazy with disassembling and messing with their packaging "restocking" fee. And I also have an order for their smart desk. May be I should cancel it, but there are no real alternatives out there. I guess all other companies selling (or reselling) their standing desk are just buying them for pennies from the same pool in China.

[@Zethin64]

Great review, thank you Tech.

[@Jordan-ob7nz]

Great review! Thanks for calling that shady shit out too!

[@slavonskibecar]

Based on your review this is decent chair not the highest quality but it is decent and as you put it is comfortable. As long as cushion is decent then it is all good. Of course these days we buy things off the internet and if you want to buy something you have to try it and cant do it right now. Sure enough lots of companies buy from China but many companies do that and then rebrand them as theirs which is not big deal. I am about to order this chair and if it lasts 2 years I am all good with it what I like is many adjustments. Just to say a month ago I sat in Herman Miller Aeron both B and C type and didn't really like it although many people say it is great i didn't feel comfortable seating on mesh which again it is personal preference.

[@floki6548]

I also just ordered it as you're able to try it out for a month. I am currently using a racing chair and it sucks ass. I'd like it to last a good 5 years but confort is what matters the most .

[@Sweet_0304]

KZbin is amazing. After watching a advertising "review" video, this video pop off.

[@TechIlliterate]

Seems to be a common theme xD

[@bigboigman]

I didn’t even get to load the video and the ad was already up lol

[@gabrieldelacruz211]

Thank you for the info! That very same product is being sold here as another brand! So they are also just rebranding an already existing product

[@Aliothale]

Literally every gaming chair comes from the same manufacturer. That's how manufacturing works. However, the quality of components are chosen from the client, they are not the same chairs materially.. only in design.

[@jason4real]

I bought the chair back in October, and it took me a long time to get used to the seat cushion. Had you posted your review earlier I might have looked somewhere else. But in all honesty, whenever you search ergonomic chairs on the internet, autonomous always come up and it is cheaper than most other brands, even in Canada. I'm still waiting for their smart desk to come in next month to complete the overhaul of my home office, I pray it will be worth the money

[@dumichael4259]

Was considering a standing desk and found this instead now I'm looking elsewhere. Thanks for the heads-up.

[@DeX9O2]

Interesting... Thank you for the heads up! I've heard some muttering about this before. Think I'll steer clear of this.

[@iam_nick]

That’s the type of video I was looking for! Great solid honest review. Thank you very much sir

[@ryeyoo83]

What chair would you recommend in this price range?

[@nothingspeaks]

honest question: if a chair doesnt go as high as youd want it to can you not just get a gas piston thing that goes higher?

[@MrLett-cm2ie]

I honestly was about to buy 2 of these chairs... Great HONEST review!

[@stimulus3177]

Good review, thanks. Will continue my endless search for a good chair that doesn't cost $800+.

[@gryzsynch9245]

Do you think $400 would be a good price for the chair? Its $380 on amazon as of now

[@RealDiGiPHiX]

such an odd feeling as I recently purchased both their smart desk 2 premium and ergo chair and so far I'm extremely happy with both purchases. The review censoring is not cool, now I'm less likely to recommend them even though I'm loving "their" products

[@TechIlliterate]

Yeah it's a bummer no doubt. Like I mentioned in the video, the chair is pretty good!

[@gerdygram]

A lot of the little things I can get over or never notice, but my primary concern is the cushion over time. How is the cushion holding up for you so far? Too soft? Too firm? Are you bottoming out already?

[@TechIlliterate]

I have yet to run into issues with the cushion. Comfortable enough for me. Though I have only had this chair for 2 months.

[@tonyheb5103]

I've bought this chair and kept it only for a few days! I weight 180 pounds and I was sitting at the bottom of the cushion from the start, not even after a few hours. As soon as I sat in it I could feel the plastic. I returned the chair mostly for that reason and also because of the back, overall no postion were comfortable and the ajustement on the headrest and lumbar support were awful.

[@SooGuy1968]

Thanks for the in depth review. Appreciated your honesty.

[@patricematte9941]

Which chair you recommand at staple please.

[@Aliothale]

I bought an ErgoChair 2 back in September, and honestly I couldn't disagree with you more. A friend of mine purchased one of the cheap knockoffs from Alibaba and it was no where near the level of quality as my Ergochair 2. Rebranded or not, if it comes from a certain manufacturer they have the option to choose higher quality components, which they obviously are. My chair doesn't have wobble or anything, I would suggest tightening your screws or something. The chair is great other then the mediocre seat cushion (Get an Xtreme Comforts from Amazon), and if you think there's a better chair out there for $350 you won't find one. This chair is made for people under 6'3 and 220lbs.

[@TechIlliterate]

I'm glad you've had a good experience. My feelings are still mixed.

[@Aliothale]

@@TechIlliterate I get that, and I also get that some chairs just don't feel good for different body types. If you take a look at Gamers Nexus most recent chair video, the Autonomous consistently came out as a preferred chair in a blind test. It's a well rounded chair and while I do agree it's probably overpriced a bit, for $300 on sale you truly can't find much better in that price range. After sitting in other chairs you start to really appreciate all the fine tuning the Ergochair offers to get a good sitting exerience. I've enhanced my chair with that Xtreme Comforts cushion on Amazon and it's like sitting on a cloud now, and I've also gotten a Mind Reader foot rest that has tilting capabilities. It's definitely made the chair much better and highly recommend taking a look at things to improve your experience with the chair.

[@calc1588]

I’ve found two companies in the UK selling it as a generic under thier own name - thanks for pointing out

[@DragoonGalaxy7]

Please can you give me a link as I'm also in the UK?

[@dclassics831]

I was gonna grab a 100 buck Costco chair and return it once I had enough for the Neuechair from Secretlab. However I can grab this chair for 250 brand new. What should I do?

[@TechIlliterate]

$250, Sure not bad.