Start Here If Your Office Chair Budget is Under $500
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Finding the diamond in the rough office chair, under the $500 mark, can feel difficult with todays inflation. In this video, Ryan shows you what he believes are the current best options available under $500. This includes picks from top brands Haworth and Steelcase.
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Chairs In Video:
Sidiz t50: amzn.to/3mvIHaZ (Amazon)
Hon Ignition 2.0: amzn.to/3GLdMRa (Amazon)
OM Seating Affirm: bit.ly/2LSSWaC (BTOD)
Steelcase Series 1: bit.ly/3OPYGfC (Steelcase) amzn.to/3aoroFG (Amazon)
Haworth Soji: haworth.pxf.io/yRdy5B (Haworth) amzn.to/392CnEK (Amazon)
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0:16 Sidiz t50
1:45 Hon Ignition 2.0
3:09 OM Seating Affirm
5:12 Steelcase Series 1
7:06 Haworth Soji
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Desk Setup Links
Furniture
Desk: bit.ly/3tgmjpz
Monitor Shelf: bit.ly/3NNglEo
Desk Frame Only: bit.ly/3GLvQdZ
Wire Management Box: bit.ly/3oofikH
Wire Management Clips: amzn.to/3prGRZz
Side Table: amzn.to/3xW3JnV
Lounge Chair: amzn.to/3EBGwtu
Ottoman: amzn.to/3IkHqwX
Rabbit Art: amzn.to/32NVDlF
Tech
Speakers: amzn.to/3IhcNbI
Samsung 49” Monitor: amzn.to/3dlDnCi
MacBook Pro: amzn.to/3lAagzy
LaMetric Clock: amzn.to/3GemQML
Keychron K4 Keyboard: amzn.to/31z1mLL
Logitech G703 Mouse: amzn.to/3xSyVEF
BenQ Light Bar: amzn.to/3olOIZs
CalDigit Dock: amzn.to/3rA2NEw
Galaga Micro: amzn.to/3Dr8mHw
Accessories
Govee RGB Strip Lights: amzn.to/3xSFYNA
Govee Wall Lights: amzn.to/3DovbM4
Plants: amzn.to/3GbmLJO
Acoustic Panels: amzn.to/3ImY7YI
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I don't knew how long I've had my $300 chair, kinda like the Om Affirm, though maybe less options (especially how I bought it), and decent but not as thick seat. My chair outlasted the store I bought it at. I'm honestly shocked the mesh isn't saggy, it's been near over a decade. I don't actually know what make, model it is. I'm Thankful it's still going strong.
9month ago: Thank you guys, I bought t50 air in korea by looking your videos. I really like it, in my opinion it’s really good quality for this price. Also I loved its lumbar support, and it has so high adjustability, that it really feels. Im 188cm man, and I can say that even people higher than me could use this chair.
Now: Actually now I don’t like it so much . Lumbar is good, but it always runs away and change its position. The headrest is awful, I can feel it only when I completely lye on it. And defiantly arms place should be softer. The decline is bad, especially when you want to be closer to monitor and keyboard, chair will always be behind and it just doesn’t go so much, the starting position when it will hold your back is mb 110.
What I like is mash, that you can move and adopt it. But cons outweigh pros. But anyway its better than usual one
I scored a hon ignition 2.0 for 8$ at goodwill. :)
Just tried out the OM Affirm in a store & LOVED the seat! Flat (don’t like contour) and comfy with support. Feels like I sink in partway and am suspended. Lumbar is comfy but Wish the ratchet back had more settings because I don’t know if I can get it to match up with my back. Love the custom options though!
The hon ignition is awesome but I would opt of the ignition reactiv with the flexible plastic back. It provides really good lumbar support and is slightly firmer and more supportive
bit the bullet and purchased an outlet non returnable leap v2 from you guys for $498 and it was the best decision i ever made! seriously it looks brand new and is insanely more comfortable than my old chair! didnt think this was possible at my price range of $500, feels like i got away with robbery haha much love :D
What sight did you end up buying from? I'm in the market for a new office chair :D
For the HON, does the advanced synchro tilt model have the seat depth adjustment? or do you need to get the seat slider model? Can't really find any answers anywhere :(
Would you do a video or a post for the chairs for people with back pain/disc herniations? I'm so overwhelmed with the amount of options and am having trouble nailing down THE chair. Wondering if you have any thoughts!
Do you have access to chairs from Topstar? They appear to be more of a midrange brand but I'd be curious to hear your opinion on some of their concepts. Namely the Open Art with a fully movable backrest and the Sitness range with a moving seatpad.
I’m not sure if I’ve just missed it but I haven’t seen you guys review the secret lab neue with headrest. It actually looks like a decent chair that I’d love to see a review from you guys.
Which fabric did you pick for the Haworth soji?
thanks for these awsome reveiws! Is the Hon ignition 2.0 good for lower and upper back pain?
I wanna know
what would you recommend for a chair under or around 500 that has flip-up armrests? want to be able to fit my chair under my desk because when i use my computer i rest my arms on my desk, not on an armrest
I would love to see a video with STYLISH office chairs that doesn't look like the captains seat from a space ship. Something you can have in your living room :)
Thank you for the video! Would you guys consider doing a video for you recommendations for office chairs for tall people (6’-1”+) over a spread of budgets?
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Hi I am looking for a chair I've been using a gamming chair for just recreative use in my computer but I am gong to start to work from home and I guess think the extra time warrants buying an actual ergonomic chair my problem is that I am kind of heavy and I am afraid of breaking any chair or chair parts (120kg 280 lb give or take) which chair do you recommend which is sturdy enough
What's is the best type of gas lift cylinder you recommend for aeron 2008 fully loaded?? What's the part number and its price plz 😆😆
Haworth has a Soji Mesh Office Chair - Essentails variant which is cheaper than the original. What are the big differences between this and the original?
any tips on the best chair that can accommodate guitar playing?
Alright I'm trying to figure out if I should go for the Haworth Soji or a refurb no return Amia from your store, I've never used a real office chair before so I'm not sure how I'm going to react to firmer vs softer seats or mesh, although I do have a very sensitive tailbone. I want to use it to both do work but also lounge and play games, put my feet up. Any suggestions?
Both are really good options. If you’re worried and think the Amia is it, I’d get our standard refurb with free returns. The Soji will have a cooler back, but more firm seat. The Amia has a supportive padded back, with a more comfortable seat IMO. I’ve sat in both quite a bit, but prefer the Amia -GK
@@btodtv Thanks! I decided on the Amia, just seemed like a good value for the money
Anyone know if the hon ignition can be purchased in the UK?
Just sold my 2020 secret lab Titan chair 2 days ago. Yesterday I purchased the Herman miller vantum chair and after watching numerous reviews I decided to cancel it. I ended up doing the Haworth Soji quick ship option. I hope the quick ship option comes with adjustable lumber support that’s the only feature I care about the forward tilting feature is probably something I’ll never use. Nonetheless, I’m so glad I stumbled upon this channel and thank you for making our lives easier as I know more and more people are working from home nowadays. So cheers and thanks for that.
Was it good?
@@dan868 I ended up returning the Soji as it didn’t have enough leg support I’m 6’3. I ended up getting the digital knit Haworth fern with lumbar support
I recently bought a Beautyrest Royo Big & Tall Bonded Black Leather Executive Chair, the retail price was $419 and it's quite comfortable, except the range of the tilt is too narrow. With the chair set to it's maximum tilt, it barely reclines at all. Is it possible to adjust the mechanism to extend the range of the tilt?
Executive chairs, the often not ergo chair that people gravitated towards before the "gaming /racing" chair took over as the looks over ergo chair.
What chair would u recommend for a person who is 5'2?
Can you guys do more desk reviews plz?
I have back issues and I'm only 17 and about 5'6 to 5'7 and it's in the lower and upper. What chair would u recommend the most?
damn back issues AND short? pick a struggle..
Do you think the Ticova can hold up against any of these picks, despite being
JUST LOOK ON OFFERUP!! I just got a fully loaded Steelcase Leap V2 for $350. It is in almost new condition. The guy I bought it off has every chair under the sun (every Herman Miller, Steelcase, etc)
Would you guys recommend the zody from Haworth for 499euros ? (new)
any of the support +140kg?
im 110 now but since i want to use it for 5+ years it will need to support
Is the last chair made for 6"3' people? Please always test your videos with the tall guy! That help many of tall guys to make decisions with confidence!
Thanks for the videos!
Please test the ACTIU STAY: That is the best chair I have used so far for a 6"3' person.
Surprising that you didn't include the Clatina, as it's better than all these "higher" priced chairs. You had it as a top pick for under $300 chairs. It's got a headrest. Better, taller back support for taller people. And my personal preference is the completely fabric upholstery. So for a chair that is way less than these chairs, you should have include it.
Ignition® 2.0 Upholstered Back...have you reviewed this chair?
Torn between the Haworth Soji and the Steelcase Series 1. They both look like great chairs for the price. I'm 5'10'' @200lbs. Does anyone have a preference of these two chairs? Would love some feedback!
Soji and it is an easy pick -Greg
There are refurbished Zody's in the UK from a reputable seller for £299. Seems like a steal. Is there a decent accompanying fittable headrest?
Have you guys heard of Odinlake chairs? Did you think it will be a good deal at this price range?
rule of thumb: you don't want ANY chair that has a big cylindrical tension adjustment under the seat, facing downwards. This is a sign that it's just another cheap, mass-produced mechanism. The recline actuation is usually the most important feature along with backrest and seat comfort. Most chairs that have this cylinder also have very poor quality on the other two.
I wish there were more head rest chair options on your channel. I can’t not have one. Idk how people don’t 🥲 in the first place.
Hmm only chair listed here that I can reliably find in the UK is the Sidiz :/
Any thoughts on the steelcase series 2?
BTOD has previously shared many videos on the Series 2. It is usually better regarded than the Series 1, yet it has some downsides and from what I gather it is much more expensive so it wouldn't fit this video's sub-500 premise.
What kind of desk is that?
Is hon 2 worth it
@BTODtv ... Obviously, you don't sell lights, speakers, and monitors. :-p All three are of poor design and or placement, such as the tilt/height of your monitor relative to your eye level, with a light shining on the screen. Since you try to help people, so I will try to help you.
Monitor:
Raise it so the center is perpendicular to your eye level, centered;
tilt is so it is flat relative to your face;
if your desk is level and your monitor height is adjusted properly relative to your eyes/view, then just use the corner/edges of the walls where they meet to align the side of the monitor even with that.
Lights:
move the light on top of your monitor back so that none of the light shines on the screen; (that may take some ingenuity);
tilt it back enough so you cannot see the light (or it is minimal) but it will still put light on the desk in front of you;
(that should reduce eye strain by having less light directly in your eyes, and you should be able to turn your monitor brightness lower);
get rid of the lights on your left and right; also, you can get rid of the light on top of your monitor;
acquire/buy two stand lights, such as what photographers use;
put both at your shoulder (or head) level;
place one near the left wall, directly to your side;
(the distance is up to you, depending on trial and error for placement, I.E, your preference);
place the other at the same distance on your right.
You may find lights you like with filters (and shields). That would be a good choice because you can soften the light (and block the light from the monitor screen). Or, just make sure you are comfortable with the bulb you choose/buy. The bulb needs to be low enough wattage so as to not cause much heat/glare, or use LEDs. With such a setup you may turn off every other light in the room. The light/glare on the monitor should be less than your current setup. Plus, you have no light shining directly into your eyes.
Additional notes regarding lights:
you can use soft LEDs, such as small work lights, mounted on a stand, and that will be less expensive;
if you sometimes use only the light mounted on your monitor in a dark room, the previously referenced adjustment applies.
Speakers:
if you still use that same desk - I am assuming you are using a room at your home in this video - move the speakers to the far edges;
you can try two things;
_because of the wall on the left and the right side is open;_
both speakers pointing at your side/s, but the opposite side; (the sound will cross);
both speakers pointing at your side/s relative to their left/right orientation; (the left will point to your left side, etc).
If your hearing is equal on both sides, I suggest the latter. But, because the sides are different, you may like the former. If you play games, and since you have a 2.1 sound system, you will want to hear which side speaker setup allows you to distinguish sound/s behind the character the best.
Move your subwoofer to the back of your monitor. You can try this temporarily with some form of stand, box, or anything to see how it sounds in conjunction with your speakers. I believe you will be presently surprised. (You will probably need to make sound adjustments. And, it will sound better when it is actually mounted.) Because of the material on the back wall, (or is there a window behind that), if you keep the new placement, you will have to cut a section out to fit/mount the subwoofer... or not.
The immediate above should allow you to reduce sound volume, saving your ears over the long run.
That's it, just some basics. You know about back support, etc. You will thank yourself in the future regarding your eyesight and hearing.
*TY for the video.*
inflation hasn't doubled yet of the higher end office chairs have either doubled or almost tripled lol
Lol.. my local sellers don't ever give more than 5 years warranty...
I bought a hon ignition 2.0 from someone for $100 as a gift was that a good deal.
Small problem = EU prices. For example, Steelcase series 1 over here (Amazon sites Western Europe) is listed between 630 and 780 €
Haworth soji vs stealcase series 2 ?
did you made the decision?
hello
i cant found a good chair avaible in europe -_- .... i want a good chair around 500€ but i cant found one can be delivered to france ... and i dont want a steelcase serie one ... i have tested one and i dont want make 500€ for this i think she worth for quality build but not exceptionnal for back comfort :/ .. do you have one model to advice me around 500€ avaible delivery to france .. market of chair is horrible ^^ we cant have a descent chair if we dont spend +1000€ thanks you !
Moi aussi je galère depuis des semaines à trouver une bonne chaise.
@@xkain-iron j'ai la sidiz t50 de très bon avis sur le net y compris btod ... Eben.... Bof bof je m'attendais à mieux ... Encore 400 euros en l'air ...
@@jckkss4715 Merci pour ton avis, cela m'épargnera de faire la même erreur. Je regarde actuellement pour la "
REKT RGo Max" , celle-ci semble pas mal, mais cher et pas beaucoup de retour donc je continue mes recherches dans cette jungle.
@@xkain-iron sincèrement j'ai acheté 4 ou 5 chaise entre chaise gaming et ergonomique a 400-500euro ... et j'ai été decu.. aujourd'hui la prochaine je pars sur une marque de renommé du genre steelcase ou Herman Miller ^^
Where did you get that computer desk?
The desk is our BTOD Kane with desk shelf. Thanks for watching! - RG
Love this review. It's for people like me. :)
I got a Sidiz/Fursys T50 for 50 bucks but without a headrest and lumbar support. I bought it because of your review. I already bought better casters for it.
Wow, $50 is a steal! -GK
Wish they would make a round base for desk chairs, like barbershop chair base. I’ll sacrifice the mobility so my feet dont hit the base.
they do make them: stool models, sometimes also called draughtsman or drawing models will be supplied with not only higher cylinders, but also circular footrests. The footrest is only really necessary for chairs when you can't configure chair heights that allow reaching the ground with your feet. The reason why you likely (probably like me) can't reach the ground on your setup and want this feature on standard chairs, is because your legs are too short OR your desk is too tall, forcing you to raise the chair higher so the armrests can accomodate correct typing position. The easiest solution for this is to get a footrest (adjustable is better). An even better solution, yet more expensive is to get a height-adjustable desk that goes low. Most standing desks that have motors to adjust will allow this.
I just don’t like my feet bumping into the wheel legs. Especially when I’m barefoot. I don’t want a foot rest. I just want freedom below my chair so I don’t bump my feet
One year later the T50 costs 1800€ and HON around 1500€ ... CRAZYY
I took a mesh back office chair, and I'm never getting that again.
I have an office chair that I got from my mother. I would never in my life buy something that isn't an office chair in the future. I still don't get why there is a forward tilt on it, maybe it's for stand sit situations, but I'm 6'2 and this chair at it's highest goes to my knees. "/
"fully loaded", "customizable"
Kinda envy you there. Here, if they even sell any of these it's just a the default version and you can't customize anything. You just get it as is and be don't with it :(
The Haworth Soji is now $625 on their website, and that's the cheapest one. :/
On this days the price go up. So is harder to find a good one.
It 359
Over $1000 CAD now lol //:
ironic that they all upped the price over $500 2 months after this was uploaded...
Those chair maybe work for a small amount of time to sit in but after a while you would get warm and uncomfortable and change position that is not good for your back, so i would not recommend these to anyone.
Next video under $1000?
Is that what you want to see? -GK
@@btodtv yes please
With all due respect, these chair reviewers have sat in the best of the best chairs and are probably comparing your avg joe chair to them. There's not a single chair that doesn't have a complaint about that just urges you to buy the next level up, so on and so forth the more you watch these reviews. Honestly, it's the content on the computer that frustrates me which then leads to uncomfortableness in the chair sometimes. My advice is not to get your mind too occupied with the chair itself in which these reviews make you do for no reason and just enjoy whatever your doing on the computer.
This is just nonsense