Staples Hyken Ergonomic Swivel Task Chair, Adjustable Office Chair with Breathable Mesh and Lumbar Support, Perfect for Home and Office, Black

I bought this to replace my old, el cheapo office chair that was falling apart and was causing me to slouch very badly.It was that type of office chair that was some cushion on top of plywood that you'd be feeling after 20 minutes.I was searching for a chair and at the time, needed something that was very affordable. I decided on this one because it was mesh and one of my friends with really bad back problems got it after doing lots of research, and he recommended it to me.When I got this chair in... oh my gosh.... you cannot possibly understand how life-changing it is to have a proper, solid office chair, especially if you're like me and spend hours each and every day at your desk, in your chair.I'm 5' 7" 120lbs, this chair supports me perfectly, headrest is at the perfect height. The mesh is great, very breathable and supportive.The modularity is great, you could strip the entire thing down to a stool if you so desired. I keep the arm rests off to make getting in and out of the chair easier, and sometimes I detach the headrest when playing VR while sitting. I understand they're forced to do this to fit the chair into a smaller box for cheaper shipping, but it's still appreciated.The build quality is... well, plastic, but pretty hard and solid plastic. The back shroud that covers the metal bracket that mounts the back rest to the seat is the weakest point and has cracked, but otherwise it's been great after 2 and a half years of continuous use. And let's be real, you can't complain about build quality at this price point.Overall, definitely get it if you can.Do not hold off on it and consider buying something else, yeah a new graphics card is cool and all but framerates don't matter if it hurts to sit in your chair.You'd think I'm joking, but my buddy I mentioned earlier messed up his back after years of construction work and a bad motorcycle accident.He has a triple screen 1440p 144hz setup with a 4090 but there's days where he wants to play and can't because of his back pains.So, seriously, do your research and consider ergonomics, and definitely consider this chair.Pic 1: Aug 2022 Pic 2: Oct 2023

There was a tear in my seat so I returned the chair, and despite some obstacles with me not being able to fully disassemble the chair and fit it in the original box, they arranged a pickup and accepted the return. As for the chair, it fit overall.

I had a very bad quality "gaming: chair before I bought this one and wow. When I tell you the difference of sitting in each chair is extremely different, you will not believe me. The Hyken Techinal Task Ergonomical chair has made a big difference in the way I sit, and looks great in my setup.Assembly of the chair wasn't "hard" but it did take a while to do. It comes in very simple instructions and tells you which screws go where. They give you all the screws and tools needed so you don't have to buy anything extra. I did it by myself but it would have ben easier with another set of arms to help. It only took long because I had to screw every screw in. Other than that, it was an easy job with straight forward instructions.The build of the chair seems very sturdy with a net like fiber for back and leg support. The chair does NOT feel cheap in anyway. The plastic is nice and has a good feel to it and it does have metal as a main frame support, meaning the chair is relatively heavy. The chair feels reinforced and feels like it will not break on you at anytime so that's a plus.The arm rests go up and down so you can move them according to your desk. The chair goes up and down in height. It also has the ability to lean back so you don't have to be sitting straight up all the time and relax. Even when you are laying back, you don't feel slouched nor stiff. You always feel comfortable yet in a good posture. The wheels seem pretty well made. While assembling, they were a little difficult to put into place but eventually they fit into the stand.The chair does feel kind of small so if you are bigger in body shape or height, this chair might not be great for you. I'm 5'8" and it does feel a bit small but barley. The only thing that feels small for me is the seat. The backrest feels perfect in size and back support.Definitely would recommend this chair instead of a gaming chair. I can spend hours on end on the chair at my desk and not feel my back straining or stiff in anyway. Again, it is very comfortable and helps a lot with posture.

I’m very happy with the chair however Disappointed that the cost was much higher than what the chair is sold for at Staples. I didn’t realize the difference. Unfortunately most office places are sold out, so this works for the seller. Disappointed though.

Ok, so I got this switching from a gaming chair. I have had multiple gaming chairs, some costing upward of 250. I must say, this is better than any of those, and this is commonly on sale for about 150 although I bought it at 200.Assembly is pretty difficult if your trying to assemble it by yourself, I recommend having a friend or two help you out when assembling this. Its still possible though. Took me about an hour by myself. Most of it is plastic, but when your sitting on it, it doesnt feel cheap at all.One thing I noticed with this chair is that the arms dont rotate, so they are fixed facing forward. You can adjust them up and down though. I feel like them not rotating does not make it any less comforable, as this fits me perfectly.I am 5'10, 130 lbs, and this fits me perfectly. If your switching from a gaming chair, or any other office chair under 150, this will feel like a life changer. Ergonomics are great. I normally dislike sitting straight up, and tend to slouch, but this makes you sit straight up and it feels absolutely amazing.If your under 5'3, or over 6'5, I would recommend getting a bigger/smaller chair. You can still get this chair, and it will still feel amazing, but if your budget is a little bit higher I would definitely suggest getting a chair specifically made for people of your height. If your budget is under $200, then I would recommend getting this, as it will still feel amazing, you just might not be able to fully utilize some features.This is my Day-One Review, and I may change it later. I posted this review on February 23rd, 2024.