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Cheap vs. Expensive Office Chairs: What are the Differences? 

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In this video Ryan goes over the differences between cheap and expensive office chairs.
If you're investing in a new office chair, buying a cheap office chair can be a good or bad thing. We will cover the major differences between low, mid and high priced office chairs. Ultimately, helping you decide which is best for your needs.
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@btodtv
@btodtv 4 года назад
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@santiagocolt2574
@santiagocolt2574 2 года назад
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@DanteS-119
@DanteS-119 4 года назад
the only channel of this kind, especially helpful in these times. thanks for sharing.
@btodtv
@btodtv 4 года назад
Glad you found our channel helpful! Thanks for watching -GK
@reke9942
@reke9942 3 года назад
You can tell this man put a lot of effort into this video. Very informative, Subscribed. I never knew chairs where this complicated. I just want to sit on it and it be comfortable with great lower back support.
@btodtv
@btodtv 3 года назад
Thanks for subbing! -GK
@CraigRoccanova
@CraigRoccanova 3 года назад
I'm rocking a 1988 Eames Management Chair at home that works great for me. I just helped my mom get the B sized Aeron for her while she works from home. I have been using them at work! Wonderfully designed and long lasting!
@LCrossJr
@LCrossJr 5 лет назад
Outstanding video!!!! I really appreciate the way you broke down the differences between the chairs!!! Great job again.
@btodtv
@btodtv 5 лет назад
Thank you! - GK
@Tipchex
@Tipchex 4 года назад
I bought a chair based off your videos and on your website. Great job. This is a hard product to figure out what to buy. Went with the OM Truly.
@jtcrichton
@jtcrichton 3 года назад
This video is great. As someone who only started considering an Aeron, with previous purchases only scratching low-mid range options, this is very helpful.
@btodtv
@btodtv 3 года назад
Glad you found this video helpful! -TK
@Bettycrockrr
@Bettycrockrr 4 года назад
Super helpful. Thank you!
@waynewilson5287
@waynewilson5287 3 года назад
Nice honest evaluation! Honesty is refreshing to hear for a change. Thank you!
@btodtv
@btodtv 3 года назад
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching! -GK
@cogspace
@cogspace 3 года назад
Bottom line: A good office chair costs about $100 per year.
@MJ-uk6lu
@MJ-uk6lu 2 года назад
No?
@drunkenwhiskeyeu
@drunkenwhiskeyeu 3 года назад
Visiting from Europe - your channel is amazing! Great tips. Not all of the models mentioned in your videos are available to us over here, I'm now leaning towards the Humanscale Freedom - I can get a good deal on it. And since I spend 10-12 hours a day at my desk, I cannot afford to make any mistakes (my back hurts already:)). If I was unable to get a deal, I'd definitely go for the Aeron.
@alohawhy
@alohawhy 4 года назад
Hi, I have mild scoliosis and I work in the office 9-10 hours a day, what kind of office chair do you recommend?
@DK-wg6li
@DK-wg6li 3 года назад
Very informative, Thanks team
@btodtv
@btodtv 3 года назад
Thanks for watching! -TK
@aarodful
@aarodful 4 года назад
You can get really good deals on used and refurbished chairs. Office furniture depreciates like crazy. You can easily get a good used Aeron for less than $500 and even cheaper if you look hard. I got a Steelcase Leap chair prelactically new for $300 with the aluminum base and hardwood casters.
@ncd3165
@ncd3165 3 года назад
actually when I received my Aeron from Herman Miller 2 of the wheels were off and needed attaching.
@ieaturanium574
@ieaturanium574 5 лет назад
please review more mid-range chairs. i'm looking for a very comfortable chair for long hours of sitting, but i don't care about the prestige and aesthetics of the high end chairs.
@btodtv
@btodtv 5 лет назад
Thanks for the suggestion! We will try to mix in some chairs that are low to mid range. Are there any chairs in particular you are curious about? -RB
@lauranusen8357
@lauranusen8357 4 года назад
@@btodtv how about the autonomous ergo2? for a review?
@necrojoe
@necrojoe 5 лет назад
Hey! That comment was me! :)
@btodtv
@btodtv 5 лет назад
I hope this helped to answer some questions! -RB
@astroguyco
@astroguyco 3 года назад
I bought aeron just to try and return it, it was way too expensive for a chair. Couldn't return it because it was way too comfortable. I decided to keep it
@CryingOrc1
@CryingOrc1 3 года назад
After going back and forth among $500 Herman Miller refurb, $450 gaming chair, $2-300 used Herman Miller, $200 Staples mesh chair for over a week, I think I’m going with $100 mesh chair at Costco
@jonathandayne
@jonathandayne 4 года назад
Would you please offer your thoughts on Lifeform chairs from Relax the Back? Specifically the Lifeform Mid-Back Executive office chair? I'm considering one, and so far the time I've spent in one at the store is the most comfortable seating experience I've had to date for my back. But I'd appreciate an objective opinion from a chair expert before I finalize such a large investment. Thank you!
@Th3L0st0ne
@Th3L0st0ne 4 года назад
what does BIFMA certification for office chair mean? does your cheap chair has it?
@alexmm01
@alexmm01 3 года назад
I have that chair from Office Depot. In fact I am sitting in it right now. For all the talk of them not lasting, this one has been great for 8 years. I have sat in it everyday for 5+ hours. I bought another one last year during work from home. I wish the angle of the back would come up a little, nothing short of 90 degrees should be acceptable and there isn't really much lumbar support but for $100, it is the best deal out there.
@ShirlBussman
@ShirlBussman 3 года назад
Left a thumbs up but I still don't know which one I want and I have been searching for weeks. I'm getting ready to just take the first one I see. Your videos are great. I just want a really padded seat, lift up arms and casters. I read all the reviews and it just stops me from purchasing one. I have had spinal surgery and the one I purchased I got took. I just don't want that to happen again. I really am not crazy about mesh chairs.
@Vaxtin
@Vaxtin 2 года назад
Wait a second.. I'm pretty sure their "cheap" chair is the same one I've been using since late 2015 for my Gaming Desk setup, and I do sit in it for multiples of hours within a day. My elbows destroyed the arm rests over the years and the seat is probably a bit flat but I still use it. I believe I got it on sale but I didn't consider it to be 'cheap' at the time either. Didn't realize you'd have to pay so much just to get into the decent tier for a chair.
@fabiejohnmarkninoc.5217
@fabiejohnmarkninoc.5217 3 года назад
I have the sihoo m18 for $135(including shipping fee). so far no complaints about it
@mattybianconi5424
@mattybianconi5424 5 лет назад
What about those who live in a colder or hotter area or generally want to not be affected by summer and winter? Does the mesh backing make you cold more easily? Can you put a jumper over the back of the seat to help keep you warm or does the chair not allow that? In the hotter weather, does the padded backing make more users sweat? If so, how long (as an average from your 9 workers) does it take to form back sweat? And thinking oppositely, does a padded back and seat favour colder weather? Will it be cold if you just leave it for a while and sit on it? Does the mesh favour the hot weather? Will wind from an open window make you feel hotter or colder?
@btodtv
@btodtv 5 лет назад
Mesh is more breathable so it won't be as warm as padding and fabric. I am not familiar with a jumper but I have a feeling it will depend on the chair model. We have not conducted a test on back sweat but padded chairs are going to be warmer than mesh so there is a higher chance for sweating on non-mesh chairs. -RB
@danahughes2239
@danahughes2239 4 года назад
Nice video, thank you. I have a question, I recently bought a stand up motorized desk. The desk doesn't go down as low as I thought it would. My current office chair (a cheap one) doesn't adjust to go as high as I need it to. I would like to purchase a new chair that I can adjust to high or low as I need it to. Also, I would like a chair with a foot rest for napping. Do you have any suggestions for a good brand to buy?
@btodtv
@btodtv 4 года назад
Thank you. We are reviewing some reclining chairs right now and hope to have some content out on them in the near future. Stay tuned! - GK
@danahughes2239
@danahughes2239 4 года назад
@@btodtv Thank you so much for replying. I'll look out for the info.
@alexworm1707
@alexworm1707 2 года назад
So, you bought a high priced desk, and didn't even bother to read the description of it regarding height range before buying? Smh
@lynnmckenney1987
@lynnmckenney1987 4 года назад
Man, chairs are expensive. Any chance you could do a $200 chair review with 3 chairs? Unfortunately, $200 is the top of my budget. Currently thinking about the hbada ergo chair with headrest and footrest and would love to see similar priced options reviewed!
@btodtv
@btodtv 4 года назад
Hi Lynn! We have a blog post on the 6 best chairs under $200 that may be helpful for you. You can see it here: www.btod.com/blog/best-office-chairs-under-200/ -RB
@ccdogpark
@ccdogpark 5 лет назад
Excellent volume, very good presentation. If only all RU-vid video creators would get mic'd up the way you have done, I wouldn't have to keep casting videos from my old laptop to our TV's, in order to hear them. I just wanted to warn people *** NOTTT *** to buy those cheap plastic covered, faux leather, desk chairs from Staples. They only last about 2 years before the plastic covering begins to flake off in tiny pieces and from that point on, you will have a part time job of vacuuming that crap off your rug about 3 times a week if you have solid rugs that will show black plastic flakes easily. I bought 3 of these chairs from Staples and all of them have had this exact same problem. And there is no way to repair a chair with this problem. I have placed a black shirt around the back of the chair, to try and deter some of these fakes from falling on the rug but that is only marginally useful. WRZ Delaware County, PA metro-Philadelphia
@btodtv
@btodtv 5 лет назад
I am glad that you enjoyed the video and thanks for the feedback on your experience with office chairs! -RB
@lenardschwartzer989
@lenardschwartzer989 3 года назад
Good information
@btodtv
@btodtv 3 года назад
Thank you! -GK
@mattybianconi5424
@mattybianconi5424 5 лет назад
What about those who don't know if they want a headrest or not? Lumbar support too, is it essential for those more expensive and comfortable chairs? Is it gimmicky?
@btodtv
@btodtv 5 лет назад
If you lean back a lot and like to relax, then a headrest will probably be a good option. If you are using the chair upright in a tasking position most of the time, then a headrest won't be as important. Lumbar support as a concept is not gimmicky. Some manufacturers have gimmicky ways of providing lumbar support but I think having good lumbar support is an important aspect of an ergonomic chair. It is not essential but I think it is nice to have if you are sitting in the chair for several hours at a time. -RB
@moua0067
@moua0067 4 года назад
For many ppl, $99 or $200 is NOT cheap. Would you do a review of chairs from $20 to $300? (Aka IKEA chairs)? Thank you.
@marks2807
@marks2807 4 года назад
Exactly. When people say cheap chair thy are talking about the $20-$30 office chair you pull off the shelf at Walmart, or IKEA not a $100 chair.
@Alex2K
@Alex2K 4 года назад
I’ve got the Aeron chair at work. All I can say is that chair is amazing
@chezchezchezchez
@chezchezchezchez 3 года назад
Which version? Classic or "after 2017" new model?
@ccdogpark
@ccdogpark 5 лет назад
One of the hidden costs of cheap chairs is that they end up in landfills so quickly. If there was a way to force manufacturers to incur some of this landfill cost, there wouldn't be so many poorly built chairs.
@rpemulis
@rpemulis 4 года назад
thats actually an extremely sweet idea.
@prestonweitersjr.9460
@prestonweitersjr.9460 4 года назад
2/20/20, Instead of fretting over some phony *environment* you can rest easier knowing these materials are indeed recyclable.
@virathiyam5401
@virathiyam5401 3 года назад
Mesh vs Foam. Which one is more comfortable for back rests?
@travisbickle4360
@travisbickle4360 2 года назад
Mesh less heat on back
@MegaBeanHead0
@MegaBeanHead0 4 года назад
Hello Ryan
@mattybianconi5424
@mattybianconi5424 5 лет назад
What about those who don't know what to choose between the mesh back and seat vs the foam or padded back and seat? I am one of those people...
@btodtv
@btodtv 5 лет назад
If you are really on the fence, then it is probably safest to use what you have had in the past. If you have had mesh and liked it, stick with that. If you've had mesh and didn't like it, then go with padded. If you can go to a local store to test the difference between padded and open mesh, it would be helpful. It would also be good to buy from someone that has a good return policy so that you can send it back for little to no cost if you don't like it. -RB
@jayvillzTV
@jayvillzTV 4 года назад
Can you review the Akir chair?
@btodtv
@btodtv 4 года назад
Yes, it will be the next chair we review, so it should be coming out shortly. -RB
@virgilthemob1242
@virgilthemob1242 3 года назад
You'd think for that kind of money, the Aeron would at least have a headrest.
@jdranetz
@jdranetz 4 года назад
cardboard hardboard base undersides are the Achilles heel cheap chairs.
@DaleKood
@DaleKood 3 года назад
this is a quality ass video. awesome
@btodtv
@btodtv 3 года назад
Thank you! -GK
@michaelshelnutt1779
@michaelshelnutt1779 4 года назад
I wish i could afford a 1300$ chair - especially since I sit in one 10 hours a day. Unfortunately the owner will only fork out about 200$ max for a chair
@btodtv
@btodtv 4 года назад
There are still some excellent options closer to $400. The $200 and under range is a little more difficult to find solid options that will last a long time with similar adjustments and durability to the mid to high end products. - GK
@azhar6857
@azhar6857 4 года назад
BTOD.com Hey great video, can you give me some suggestions for 400 range chairs. Thanks in advance
@givemethesantahatfoo
@givemethesantahatfoo 4 года назад
@@azhar6857 Used aerons go for 400 ish.
@worldpeace1822
@worldpeace1822 3 года назад
Those prices... are crazy
@btodtv
@btodtv 3 года назад
You really do pay for what you get with office seating -GK
@isbestlizard
@isbestlizard 3 года назад
Lots of good info, but the background music is starting to irritate, it's just too bright and twee all those tinkling bells yuk
@matthewholzner9526
@matthewholzner9526 Год назад
Aerons just went up another 5%. $1405-$2340 now. OOF.
@maurice7017
@maurice7017 4 года назад
i just want a good 100-200€ office chair xD
@life4trinity
@life4trinity 3 года назад
I bought a cheap chair and I regret it
@aLi112
@aLi112 4 года назад
anywhere i can buy the Aeron chair cheaper i live in Eu and it's hard to find one.
@btodtv
@btodtv 4 года назад
They have been running holiday specials which can save some cost. You could also look for an authorized reseller of refurbished Aeron chairs as a way to save some additional cost. -GK
@aLi112
@aLi112 4 года назад
@@btodtv i found one for 250$ but its back from 1998, is it still worth it or is there alot of diffeence from a newer version
@btodtv
@btodtv 4 года назад
@@aLi112 It is hard to say without seeing the chair in person. I would use your best judgement when purchasing a used Aeron. Ryan made a video about buying used office chairs and some of the common problems, here is a link ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eDMGIVVEKeM.html. You can strike gold and you can also strike out. -GK
@JGAbstract
@JGAbstract 2 года назад
Vera is $532 dollars now lol. Chair pricing is ridiculous.
@btodtv
@btodtv 2 года назад
Everything pricing is way up -GK
@stuartmcrae1647
@stuartmcrae1647 2 года назад
Good try but a big shame that that there was no comparison on the environmental impact of any chairs in relation to cost. Herman Miller have spent many years developing products on a cradle to cradle philosophy. Aeron and other "expensive" chairs don't end up in landfil. Buying a cheap chair made in China without a care in the world is a false economy.
@Mr.007BD
@Mr.007BD 2 года назад
Please don't buy a chair with absolute mash support on the back, buy something that has mash and hard back support. Or you might have hip pain.
@mg8718
@mg8718 5 месяцев назад
You failed to compare the so called bonded leather and why they peel off in less than a year. Mesh chairs realy suck and a concrete park bench would be better.
@buzomatic
@buzomatic 2 года назад
My simple chair facts: High end chairs are way overpriced. Large companies get volume discounts and amortize the cost over several years. I've used them all. The first basic test to separate the garbage from the gold is structure. Walk up to the chair, grab the back and wiggle/shake it around. If it flops around like a dead fish, it's garbage. If it feels like concrete, it's for real. Then the seat cushion. Cusion fabric wears out first and the insert stays compressed second. That's game over even though we keep useing them because we're (OK I'm) cheap. Looks is where you spend what you want, not what you need. Almost all these chairs are in a climate controlled environment. Mesh is not that benifical, it has become common because it lowers manufacturing costs. Buy higher end from the majors for at least 50% off. Used for 70% off if you work at it. I just got a used mint high end Global Tritek Ergo Select for $150.00 CAN. MSRP $1,275.00, Retail $700.00-$750.00. PS any chair with gaming in the name is a scam. No exeptions!
@georgepierre3594
@georgepierre3594 Год назад
Got the same chair, for 50 cad, its really good, u can adjust the lumbar and seat depth. and 4D armrests
@buzomatic
@buzomatic Год назад
@@georgepierre3594 Awesome price. Was it fairly new? It's a serious 5-10 year chair.
@georgepierre3594
@georgepierre3594 Год назад
@@buzomatic ya its in perfect condition, and the cushining is sitll there. def used less than 6 months. I got a leap v1, too, but thats way to short for me as im 6'1, it only gives lower back support, it makes u sit up straight though, recline is kinda boring in it. I much prefer the tritek. I love how i can adjust the back of the chair, and the headrest hits the back of my head perfectly on the 4th knob.
@thedaeron3877
@thedaeron3877 4 года назад
the difference, is ... it is a bit better for 9000 times more
@btodtv
@btodtv 4 года назад
The difference is significant and the warranty ensures you have a functional chair longer -GK
@ll8937
@ll8937 4 года назад
$99, $399,......$1,275! lol
@richoneill5619
@richoneill5619 3 года назад
Why should we trust BTOD since were busted fixing your demos and doing your own positive reviews on your own company and negative reviews on your competitors sites. Not sure I trust your company
@btodtv
@btodtv 3 года назад
Rich, Before jumping to conclusions about who we are and what we do, I would highly suggest considering the source of your information. Next Technologies isn't happy that we mentioned shortcomings of their products and instead of fixing the issues or accepting them for what they are, they have decided to attack us. Truth be told, we like a lot about their Terra product, but like everything (including our own products) it isn't perfect. Had they resolved the stability issue that comes from the foot design, it's likely the desk would have ranked #1 in our list. I've shown in a professional response that the things I have said are true. You are welcome to watch the video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-La9YxuoXr2E.html. Next Technologies did the same thing with Wirecutter when they didn't like the review of their product and also created "Wirecutter Exposed" content that still lives on their site years later. Wirecutter is a highly reputable source for reviews on all types of things. The case they reference in all of their unprofessional content about BTOD has been dismissed by summary judgement in federal court. You can read the judgement here: law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/wisconsin/wiwdc/3:2019cv00217/43517/45/ Our process is simple, tell you the good and bad about all products, including our own. We recommend and educate consumers about competitors products every day. -GK
@richoneill5619
@richoneill5619 3 года назад
BTOD.com Well I am very concerned about buying from you now after seeing this. I had actually just ordered a refurbished Leap chair from you about a week ago and now I am worried that I am going to get screwed. Also, since I saw this refurbished chair from other companies for as little as $325. Please convince me?
@btodtv
@btodtv 3 года назад
Rich, It sounds like you were able to speak with Nick at our office and everything is okay. Just so you are aware, companies selling a refurbished Leap as low as $325 will go through a much different process. Refurbish can have a wide scope of definitions and require as little as wiping/vacuuming to be considered refurbished. I'd also take a hard look at the companies return policy, warranty and any reviews found on sites like TrustPilot, Yelp, etc. Our process: - Tear down chair to core components. - Re-lubricate and verify mechanism functionality. - Revitalize foam padding with steam process. - Add 1/2" high density foam beneath original seat pad. - Reupholster with new, high quality commercial-grade fabric. - Replace original wheels, cylinder, and arm pads with brand new OEM quality parts. - Includes 12 year warranty backed by BTOD.com (covers entire chair) If you don't like the chair for any reason, you have 30 days to let us know. Put it back in the original box and we will generate a pre-paid shipping label to have it brought back to our facility. You receive 100% of your money back. -GK
@KarasuHarumichi
@KarasuHarumichi 3 года назад
This is just a herman miller video advertisement LUL
@btodtv
@btodtv 3 года назад
Nope -GK
@70athens
@70athens 4 года назад
this is just an long add for the HM chair . I seriously doubt this guy has any "high end" products in his life (for sure none his clothes are high end). nice try dude
@foretell6819
@foretell6819 4 года назад
K Kostas it’s a fucking chair nerd, not some mclaren
@70athens
@70athens 4 года назад
@@foretell6819 this statement makes zero! sense. Thx for the laugh. Have a good life in your mom's basement
@foretell6819
@foretell6819 4 года назад
K Kostas you point out that it’s an ad. Which by the way, your dumbass spelt it wrong. What the fuck does having a Herman Miller chair have to do with his clothes lmao. You’re actually fucking brain dead
@70athens
@70athens 4 года назад
@@foretell6819 you are the dumbest sh1t ever... learn how to spell, it's not "spelt" but "spelled" Take my advice and move out your mom's basement
@foretell6819
@foretell6819 4 года назад
K Kostas again. If you’re illiterate brain dead headass would google to see which term is correct, you’d find out they both are. You might need to go back to elementary school. And you could stop repeating the same line when clearly you’re the one living at home with your parents
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