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Another thing to consider with the fake leather that several of these chairs come with is that they start to peel pretty fast. I came from an IKEA "Millberget" chair that I had for many years, but the fake leather was worn out in several places after about 2-3 years.
Hmm, there might be regional differences? Or maybe they just don't sell leather/pleather versions any more. I just checked my local Ikea and it doesn't use leather/pleather at all. The armrest is made of polypropylene and rubber, and the cushion is made of polyester and polyurethane foam.
I think aside from supporting, non-limiting (like only below 180cm people) backrest, finding a seat that isn't too hard, too soft, or annoying in another way, is the hardest thing. And even if it's okay at first, it probably will be bad after just a little over a month. That is why I now routinely consider buying a special cushion to take my mind off that issue when looking for a chair. The cushions I tried all did their job pretty well.
I compared MARKUS and JÄRVFJÄLLET and either is not good for me (187 cm and 110 kg, muscular). MARKUS: + when you tilt back not only the backrest reclines but also the seat reclines as well + the armrests are metal and do not move, which is better when you want to use them to push against when standing up from the chair + the seat is thick and comfortable - you cannot adjust the headrest and it is too low for me - it ends where my ears are and pinches the back of my skull - the color is greyish - if you sit in shorts the seat will have spots from your skin, the seat should either be leather or velour JÄRVFJÄLLET: + the headrest is adjustable for height, in the highest position it sits perfect for my height + it is real leather so you can sit on it in the summer, when you are sweaty, or without a t-shirt and it wont leave any permanent marks on the leather + it has a lower back pillow that can be adjusted for height, quite comfortable + the seat can be moved about 10 cm forward or backwards, which for tall people is useful (you can add some cm's to the seat depth) - the seat is thinner than Markus and you can feel the hard metal underneath when you sit down - when you tilt back only the backrest reclines, the seat stays in the same position = you either start to slide down or your back begins to hurt as he said in the video - the armrests are plastic and flimsy, probably will break if you push against them when standing up or pulling yourself up on the chair - the armrests have a blocking system for height but not for front/rear position so you constatnly move them when you rest your arms on them IT IS ANNOYING AS HELL I agree with Donmarkon all the way, JÄRVFJÄLLET is not worth it unless you are small, thin and dont spend too much time in the chair. Otherwise, for the price IKEA charges for it - no go for me. If I had to choose 1 it would be Markus since it better for my body type even though the headrest is too low for me. If they had Markus in black + headrest adjustment for up and down I wouldnt even blink and get the Markus over JÄRVFJÄLLET which is extremely overpriced in my opinion - for what it offers.
@@souldevilzzz I stuck with Markus, because IKEA lowered its price in Poland from 699 to 599 , Jarvfjallet also had the seat leaning forwards as all other IKEA chairs, with Markus you can tilt the seat back and sit slightly towards the back which prevents you from sliding down from the chair on you butt.
@@MovingCatLover2 It turns out to be more comfortable and more useful when tilted back slightly, at least it's good for the money Ikea is asking for it now.
Amazing honest review! Im 6'5 and was looking at this chair with expectations to fit my height, but wont even waste more time in this one. Im starting getting burned of research because all the tall and good chairs are super expensive. Nothing for max 400-500
Did you ever settle on one? Having the same issues, my budget is around 200 euros, and it feels really hard to find a decent comfy one with adjustable armrests.
@@Mr.Chedda_ Hello, i'm still using my old AKracing gaming chair.. It's pretty big and fits my height, but isn't what supposed to be a working chair. I'm looking for the Steelcase Please 2. Its an expensive chair (1000€+ the most basic). The key is that where im from (spain), there is like marketplace app that a guy that owns a warehouse of chairs its reselling new Please 2 - not mounted, not used - for 450€. So even I didn't test the chair, i'll probably go for this offer.
Thanks for the honest review. My father will use this chair with the special pad which helps for his cocyx pain. I will order this. I hope he will like it..
I have the same problem. I am looking for years for a chair with a proper seat cushion (and all the rest of features like proper arms high back etc). If the seat was better I would buy this one.
This chair used to be really good until they switched out the seating material to leather. Leather cracks with use. Not really sure why they changed it.
My height is 180 and my weight is 59 and I am facing a slight problem in my lower lumbar. I have constant pain even though I went to the doctor and I do not have a major problem in my lower back. I am confused which one to choose! The most important thing for me is the comfortable lower back support. If Marcus is comfortable for someone of this height and width, then there is no need to buy the newer version, this Jav.. What do you advise me? I also have a note that I prefer the seat of the chair to tilt with the backrest, because I cannot sit all the time in the 90 position.
I am 180 and 60 kg. I have an ikea makrcus in the office and it works well for me. I am considering getting another marcus for my home office. If you have back problems perhaps the chair is not the main issue. Considered some regular and gentle yoga stretching daily to ease the tension/stiffness in the miscles from work? I mean stress builds up even if you lie in the most comfortable bet. The body needs to move to release it..
Were you able to disassemble the gas cylinder from the seat base & wheel base? Please share How to do it)) I am returning this chair for the same reason - the seat is very hard(( But I cannot take it apart(( Thanks for the reviews!
Agree 100%. I don't understand how ikea thought it was a good idea to sell this with that horrible cushion. I would rather pay more but get a comfortable cushion. Right now what I do is use a pillow to make it acceptable.
I'm 170cm tall and 70kg weight, in this situation I should buy JÄRVFJÄLLET or Markus? However I don't spend a lot of time on computer, I usually spend 2-3 hours daily.
I think you're the only one had the same experience that I'm having with that chair and this conforts me. I'm considering switching to the old-boy Markus or something else, I tried it time ago but I can surely remember that was a better experience than Jarvfjallet. Yep, I'm disappointed too and that's frustrating for me because I think it has a great potential.
@@Roundup5547 Have the hard painful seat became better over time or is it still the same? because i want to see if after a couple of months or so it can be better or should i replace it with markus or something else when i am under the return period
Thank you very much for the video i went to IKEA and tried the chair. I agree with all your comments. The back support is the best for me since i am a tall guy. However, the cushion is so so so bad. After a while of sitting on it i started feeling that i am on a wooden chair. If they fix the cushion this would be the best chair in the world with this price point
Very nice review! And quiet dissapointing tbh... I tried JÄRVFJÄLLET and MARKUS head to head in the shop today and I'm still not decided. They have a sale actually so JÄRVFJÄLLET is even 10€ cheaper than MARKUS which is tempting. I am 188 cm tall and despite I like the MARKUS' looks and reclining motion better, the lumbar support just feels too agressive and weird (and the head support is too low for me). JÄRVFJÄLLET on the other hand feels great at those aspects. I think I'm going to give it a shot and then after few hours I'll be telling myself I should have taken your advice :D
@@coldogno7 Matchspel has terrible complaints in all areas, like way too soft, netting getting loose over time (and then one rests against an iron bar)...
It's strange to see that complaint with the lumbar support (though I've seen it a few times), since the Markus' lumbar support looks as low as possible, so it doesn't even seem to rise completely above butt/hip level. Every lumbar support looks higher, actually. And it's even one of the things which has always made me hestitate getting it (because the support looks just so low). I'm of similar height (something like 185cm up to 190cm depending on measuring).
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I was about to buy jarv but now i changed my mind thanks bro !!
Glad I could help
Another thing to consider with the fake leather that several of these chairs come with is that they start to peel pretty fast. I came from an IKEA "Millberget" chair that I had for many years, but the fake leather was worn out in several places after about 2-3 years.
It's real leather actually
Hmm, there might be regional differences? Or maybe they just don't sell leather/pleather versions any more. I just checked my local Ikea and it doesn't use leather/pleather at all. The armrest is made of polypropylene and rubber, and the cushion is made of polyester and polyurethane foam.
Oh, that's for the Markus. If you're talking about Jarvfjallet, they use cowhide leather.
a very helpful, honest review. thank you...
I think aside from supporting, non-limiting (like only below 180cm people) backrest, finding a seat that isn't too hard, too soft, or annoying in another way, is the hardest thing. And even if it's okay at first, it probably will be bad after just a little over a month.
That is why I now routinely consider buying a special cushion to take my mind off that issue when looking for a chair. The cushions I tried all did their job pretty well.
With this supper hot summer i now even more glad i didn't keep Jarvfjallet... I would be sweating on leather like pig
I compared MARKUS and JÄRVFJÄLLET and either is not good for me (187 cm and 110 kg, muscular).
MARKUS:
+ when you tilt back not only the backrest reclines but also the seat reclines as well
+ the armrests are metal and do not move, which is better when you want to use them to push against when standing up from the chair
+ the seat is thick and comfortable
- you cannot adjust the headrest and it is too low for me - it ends where my ears are and pinches the back of my skull
- the color is greyish - if you sit in shorts the seat will have spots from your skin, the seat should either be leather or velour
JÄRVFJÄLLET:
+ the headrest is adjustable for height, in the highest position it sits perfect for my height
+ it is real leather so you can sit on it in the summer, when you are sweaty, or without a t-shirt and it wont leave any permanent marks on the leather
+ it has a lower back pillow that can be adjusted for height, quite comfortable
+ the seat can be moved about 10 cm forward or backwards, which for tall people is useful (you can add some cm's to the seat depth)
- the seat is thinner than Markus and you can feel the hard metal underneath when you sit down
- when you tilt back only the backrest reclines, the seat stays in the same position = you either start to slide down or your back begins to hurt as he said in the video
- the armrests are plastic and flimsy, probably will break if you push against them when standing up or pulling yourself up on the chair
- the armrests have a blocking system for height but not for front/rear position so you constatnly move them when you rest your arms on them IT IS ANNOYING AS HELL
I agree with Donmarkon all the way, JÄRVFJÄLLET is not worth it unless you are small, thin and dont spend too much time in the chair. Otherwise, for the price IKEA charges for it - no go for me. If I had to choose 1 it would be Markus since it better for my body type even though the headrest is too low for me. If they had Markus in black + headrest adjustment for up and down I wouldnt even blink and get the Markus over JÄRVFJÄLLET which is extremely overpriced in my opinion - for what it offers.
At last you pick what? I need some suggestions please
@@souldevilzzz I stuck with Markus, because IKEA lowered its price in Poland from 699 to 599 , Jarvfjallet also had the seat leaning forwards as all other IKEA chairs, with Markus you can tilt the seat back and sit slightly towards the back which prevents you from sliding down from the chair on you butt.
@@rightfulcopIs it more comfortable after all? I also have this chair and I returned it, is the Markus more comfortable?
@@MovingCatLover2 It turns out to be more comfortable and more useful when tilted back slightly, at least it's good for the money Ikea is asking for it now.
Amazing honest review!
Im 6'5 and was looking at this chair with expectations to fit my height, but wont even waste more time in this one.
Im starting getting burned of research because all the tall and good chairs are super expensive. Nothing for max 400-500
Did you ever settle on one?
Having the same issues, my budget is around 200 euros, and it feels really hard to find a decent comfy one with adjustable armrests.
@@Mr.Chedda_ Hello, i'm still using my old AKracing gaming chair..
It's pretty big and fits my height, but isn't what supposed to be a working chair.
I'm looking for the Steelcase Please 2. Its an expensive chair (1000€+ the most basic). The key is that where im from (spain), there is like marketplace app that a guy that owns a warehouse of chairs its reselling new Please 2 - not mounted, not used - for 450€. So even I didn't test the chair, i'll probably go for this offer.
i wanna to buy the same chair MATCHSPEL and scared for the gas springs of the chair to explose if you heard about that before .is it safe
Thanks for the honest review. My father will use this chair with the special pad which helps for his cocyx pain. I will order this. I hope he will like it..
i trust you i order a marcus to day i take the light gray/white. i spent 8 to 10 H at my computer evry day so i think marcus is good for me
Ty man, review really helped me to confirm my choice
Hello, I want to know what type of chair you bought next. Can you show me a picture of it?
thanks for honest review
My pleasure 😊
I have the same problem. I am looking for years for a chair with a proper seat cushion (and all the rest of features like proper arms high back etc). If the seat was better I would buy this one.
My chair (Noble) has a very very firm seat cushion. It is very good for your body position to have a firm seat.
This chair used to be really good until they switched out the seating material to leather. Leather cracks with use. Not really sure why they changed it.
So you have to get a new one sooner😅
Thanks for the review! ❤ I would like to know, if possible, what is the minimum and maximum height of the backrest (including the adjustable headrest)
Why you didn’t put cushion and sit on it
On new char? No way …
How tall are you?
And would you recommend this chair or should one buy the Markus chair?
188cm
Markus is better option overall
Hey man, thanks for the videos regarding chairs.
Do you believe that the Markus can hold more weight than 110kg?
My height is 180 and my weight is 59 and I am facing a slight problem in my lower lumbar. I have constant pain even though I went to the doctor and I do not have a major problem in my lower back. I am confused which one to choose! The most important thing for me is the comfortable lower back support. If Marcus is comfortable for someone of this height and width, then there is no need to buy the newer version, this Jav.. What do you advise me? I also have a note that I prefer the seat of the chair to tilt with the backrest, because I cannot sit all the time in the 90 position.
Buy Markus
Im 187 and i'm happy with it
I am 180 and 60 kg. I have an ikea makrcus in the office and it works well for me. I am considering getting another marcus for my home office.
If you have back problems perhaps the chair is not the main issue. Considered some regular and gentle yoga stretching daily to ease the tension/stiffness in the miscles from work? I mean stress builds up even if you lie in the most comfortable bet. The body needs to move to release it..
Thank you brother
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Really glad you find my experience helpful!
Were you able to disassemble the gas cylinder from the seat base & wheel base? Please share How to do it)) I am returning this chair for the same reason - the seat is very hard(( But I cannot take it apart(( Thanks for the reviews!
No easy way to remove gas cylinder pack it with it not removed :)
keep up great work, i will use my markus chair
Thanks, will do!
Agree 100%. I don't understand how ikea thought it was a good idea to sell this with that horrible cushion. I would rather pay more but get a comfortable cushion. Right now what I do is use a pillow to make it acceptable.
I'm 170cm tall and 70kg weight, in this situation I should buy JÄRVFJÄLLET or Markus? However I don't spend a lot of time on computer, I usually spend 2-3 hours daily.
There is no a valid option in my mind to pick Jarvfjallet over Markus
Seat is just bad on Jarv …
I think you're the only one had the same experience that I'm having with that chair and this conforts me.
I'm considering switching to the old-boy Markus or something else, I tried it time ago but I can surely remember that was a better experience than Jarvfjallet.
Yep, I'm disappointed too and that's frustrating for me because I think it has a great potential.
Have you returned it? Because I'm having the same issue here
@mostafaashraaf No I didn't but I'm trying to sale it
@@Roundup5547 Have the hard painful seat became better over time or is it still the same? because i want to see if after a couple of months or so it can be better or should i replace it with markus or something else when i am under the return period
Thank you very much for the video i went to IKEA and tried the chair. I agree with all your comments. The back support is the best for me since i am a tall guy. However, the cushion is so so so bad. After a while of sitting on it i started feeling that i am on a wooden chair. If they fix the cushion this would be the best chair in the world with this price point
I'm 180 cm tall and 80 kg, I spend 12-13 hours a day on the sofa, which one do you recommend?
Markus
Very nice review! And quiet dissapointing tbh... I tried JÄRVFJÄLLET and MARKUS head to head in the shop today and I'm still not decided.
They have a sale actually so JÄRVFJÄLLET is even 10€ cheaper than MARKUS which is tempting. I am 188 cm tall and despite I like the MARKUS' looks and reclining motion better, the lumbar support just feels too agressive and weird (and the head support is too low for me).
JÄRVFJÄLLET on the other hand feels great at those aspects. I think I'm going to give it a shot and then after few hours I'll be telling myself I should have taken your advice :D
If bottom is good enough for you with that price i would buy Jarvfjallet
My major concern is with standard pricing in that case my choice is Markus :)
im thinking of returning markus and get matchspel
@@coldogno7 Matchspel has terrible complaints in all areas, like way too soft, netting getting loose over time (and then one rests against an iron bar)...
It's strange to see that complaint with the lumbar support (though I've seen it a few times), since the Markus' lumbar support looks as low as possible, so it doesn't even seem to rise completely above butt/hip level. Every lumbar support looks higher, actually.
And it's even one of the things which has always made me hestitate getting it (because the support looks just so low).
I'm of similar height (something like 185cm up to 190cm depending on measuring).