SIHOO M18 Ergonomic Office Chair, High Back Mesh Desk Chair with Adjustable Headrest & Lumbar Support, 330lbs Capacity Computer Chair with 2D Armrests & Wide Cushion, Tilt Lock, for Home Office-Black

RobCUnited States

Better than expected...

For reference, I'm 6'1" (fluctuating between 240-260 lbs. right now). I have a tech & writing job, so I spend a lot of time at the computer even at home. I also have numerous chronic joint injuries to include degenerative discs. Purchased on sale, so it cost the same as the last couple "gaming chairs" I had purchased. I could tell it was already several degrees of higher quality than those other chairs just from pulling it out of the box. Other chairs have thin metal bases which over time bend, the flimsy plastic handles snap off, and there just isn't enough seat area to go around. Not so with this chair. I am happy with my purchase. Pros: * Sturdy Metal Construction where it is expected; Extra thick plastic where the plastic goes. * 5 wide profile metal pronged wheel base; sturdy-smooth rolling wheels; well-balanced in all reclining positions; you'd have to try really really hard to tip it over. * 3 hard-set recline positions; Spring release recline mechanism (so you don't get thwacked); it doesn't recline to a full lying position, but it reclines far enough where you could fall asleep if using an external foot rest. The full upright is fully upright with no wiggle. Yes!!! * relatively deep seat; seat is wide enough for a decent manspread, especially since the arms can actually be adjusted outward rather than the static squeeze on the thighs; *noticeably more gas pressure in the cylinder makes it sturdier; *mesh back will enhance breathability; lumbar support is adequate (probably) for most people Neutrals/Cons: *The seat cushion is semi-firm, more so than "gaming chairs" which are soft and always bottom out very quickly. It isn't uncomfortable but not comfortable either, mostly because it feels like they designed the front for an edge sitter, rather than contouring it for your thighs. A 12-hour sit might not be in the cards. From experience, duplicating the mesh backing setup in the seat would be more supportive and comfortable than a foam seat. I put my silicone honeycomb seat pad on it. It fits perfectly so most minor inconveniences solved. * The head rest doesn't fully extend to my height for what you would expect for a head rest. However, I found that I could adjust it to where it is a neck rest and cradles the base of my skull. It is actually more comfortable when used this way, especially if you have disc issues. * The lumbar support, as I said, is adequate, but not up to the level of my $850 office chair. That's to be expected. A little more adjustability would be preferred though if you are going to advertise it as a feature. The seat is deep enough that I could add my own lumbar pillow, so problem solved. Trivial: * The instruction manel is a tad better than those Swedish manuals, and much better than most Chinese manuals. It is multi-lingual and everything is labelled properly and matches the labelling on the parts. It should be noted that a Shem is not a historical figure, it is a Washer. * Extra bolts and shems for every type. Not needed but appreciated. * Everything lines up as expected and tightens well. Even if there was slight manufacture defect, the engineers give you enough wiggle room for adjustments that you could even accommodate for effects. * A T-style tool was included. It was designed to make tightening a breeze and not aggravate my arthritis or rip skin off. Thank you! * A pair of cotton work gloves were included. They reminded me of Mickey Mouse gloves. The size reaches from my wrist to my first knuckle, so definitely not fitting. Also, the well designed parts and tools ensured there was little to no risk of hurting yourself. Although the thought is appreciated, the manufacturer could probably skip the inclusion. I will add them to my annual donation pile. Update (10/23/2022): Figured out the lumbar adjustment. It is now extremely comfortable. Disregard previous complaint. I've been sitting in this for hours now, and it actually makes my back feel better.

DreUnited States

Comfortable. Great Value for money. Easy to assemble. Great customer service.

I've been looking for a new chair to replace a cheap $30 chair i bought off of Amazon last year that had been killing my back and shoulders. I wanted something in the $150-$200 range and settled on the M18. Shipping was a fast 3 days with Prime and the box arrived in great condition. All parts were separately wrapped or in their own boxes. Came with all hardware and nothing was missing. Assembly took me a little longer then normal because i have rotator cuff injury in my left shoulder so that arm is mostly useless. The most difficult part for me was attaching the wheels to the base. Other then that it was simple. Once the chair was assembled i sat in it for the first time and started making my adjustments with the recline feature, armrest level along with the headrest. Next i reached around for the lumbar support knob and tried to adjust it but with my bad shoulder i decided to just get out of the seat and turn it around and adjust it with both hands. After spinning the chair a round to get at the lumbar knob i noticed a large crack in the plastic in the middle of the back of the lumbar plastic piece. I had not made any lumbar adjustments yet so i assumed this is how i received it. The lumbar support comes preinstalled to the backrest so it either was damaged before or during the shipping process. Either way it was damaged before being delivered to me. The lumbar support still functioned properly but it was still broken. I decided to contact Sihoo's customer support that came along with the installation instructions regarding the damaged lumbar piece. I received a reply the next day and after sending them some more info about my order and a couple pics they shipped me a replacement part which took a week to arrive. I swapped out the damaged part and after owning the chair for a week so far i am really happy with my purchase. Im about 5'10 180lbs. At its highest height level my feet reach the ground comfortably flat footed. The backrest fully covers my back and the headrest adjusts very well to sit on the back of my lower head/upper neck. The armrests only go up and down....not forward and back or tilt inwards. This is fine for me as they are grooved to fit your forearm while sitting at your desk/keyboard. The armrests are also a soft cushioned rubber material...not a hard plastic. The mesh of the backrest and headrest are good material and seem well made. The seat is very wide and the cushioning is firm which i prefer. Usually more firm cushioning seems to last longer and hold its form. The base of the chair is VERY sturdy and made of all metal. My chair is on carpet and holds its position very well. As far as recline goes you can set it to recline all the way back, half way or lock the chair in the upright position. You can also adjust the resistance on the reclining feature. So that being said im very happy with my purchase. It arrived with a slight flaw which the company corrected in a fast manor and was very polite in their customer support. I personally don't have a lot of experience with many office chairs and have never used a high end chair($500-$1000+) chair before to make any comparisons. All my chairs for the most part have been from local stores like Staples or Office Depot. Id recommend this over anything they carry in this price range....and i went and looked at their products before buying this chair as well.

kylechadUnited States

Best Chair EVER! Read how it was determined…

I started working from home in June. I had an old 20+ year desk chair that had seen better days, and it was so uncomfortable, not sure why I was still using it. My knees and back hurt after sitting on it for 8+ hours a day. Mind you, I had come from a field job where I sat in my car for 8 hours a day, and that was even more comfortable than my old desk chair. So, figured it was time to purchase a new desk chair. I didn’t want to spend a fortune and I looked at the local office stores and they were either too expensive or just not comfortable when I sat on them. So I decided to check out Amazon and I am so glad that I did!! I actually ordered 3 different chairs as I wasn’t sure what size or type would work for me. When they arrived, it was like Goldie Locks and the 3 bears story. I set each chair bottom and backs on my couch (didn’t want to put them together, to not be able to get apart to return), and lined up side by side, it was looking at small, medium and large chairs in a row. One was too small, one was too hard and back too short, and one was just right, which was this chair!! It was the tallest of the three and seemed the best quality as well. I was concerned that the bottom cushion was going to be too hard, but when put together and used daily it actually is very comfortable. It gives support and my knees don’t hurt at the end of 8 hours! The back gives just the right support and is nice that it can lean back if you need it too. I haven’t really had a need to use the headrest, but know it is there if I need it, which neither of the other chairs came with. After using every day for the past two months, there have been no problems or complaints when using this chair. It moves around fine and the arm rests are comfortable with the slightly indented center areas for your arms to rest. The one and only thing is it has started to squeak from time to time, so I hope that it doesn’t get worse. I haven’t tried to source where it is coming from or tried to oil it, so for now it is a very minor nuisance. Overall for the price and the quality and comfort I would recommend this chair and hope that it lasts for years to come!!!

farmhousewifeUnited States

A solid chair for the budget conscious sitter.

While this is not THE most comfortable chair, let's face it - if you sit for long periods, what chair IS? I bought this chair because I'm making a career change. I've returned to school and spend hours at my desk. At the age of 50, sitting for a long time with my nose pointed toward a book can be hard on the seat, back and neck. I looked at all kinds of office chairs and settled on this one, primarily because it was on sale, was in my budget and so I clicked the "Add to cart" button and hoped for the best. It was delivered, and I had to work that evening, and when I got home my 17-year-old son had assembled it. My theory on the simplicity of assembly can be deduced from that sentence above. He didn't have any extra parts left over and the chair was complete! I sat down. I leaned back. I shifted the lever that keeps the chair in an upright position and sat straight up. Okay! I can live with this. It has been almost two full months of using this chair and I have no problems. Pros: easy to assemble sufficient comfort level - adequate cushion in the seat can be leaned back or pop the lever in to stay straight up rollers on bottom headrest is adjustable affordable easy to clean arm-rests can be moved up or down height adjustment is self-explanatory - you'll figure it out the "lumbar" support is actually comfortable - it's "there" if you back up to it but if you scoot forward just a bit, you won't feel it if you don't want to sit like that Overall this seems like a chair that's going to last me for a few years, at least, and not fall apart. In the context of size, I'm not a small or extra larger person. I'm an average middle-aged woman with meat on the bones. The seat is plenty big enough. I would recommend this chair as an upgrade to the hand-me-down office chair that just isn't comfortable any longer.