It’s too bad that pretty much the only chairs that have good back support and overall comfort are $300+. I’m 16 and suffer from back pain because my current chair has no support at all, and with online classes and then homework, I’m at my desk almost all day long.
Oh yeah that's unfortunate Ian! 😞 If I were you, I'd look on the used market. Maybe you can find a chair from a reputable brand in good condition for a much better price? That's what I did when I was a student.
It's crazy how nearly every single one of the chairs in this video's prices have increased significantly (as of mid 2022). Every price he's quoting is like $75 less then their websites...with discount codes! Branch is $50 higher, Steelcase Series 1 is $100 more! It's nuts.
@@RobSquared44 If the supply chain costs went up during the "shutdown," and manufacturing slowed down, then it's not price gouging.. businesses have profit margins that they want to meet, and if they don't raise prices, then workers get fucked.. it'll be extremely telling if they adjust prices back down in the next couple of years.
An interesting point that could be made for each chair, on top of warranty, would be the return policy of each chair. I find a good return policy for purchasing a chair sight-unseen is important.
I'm glad someone is reviewing Steelcase chairs. I'm in my first non-Steelcase chair in 8 years, and even though the one I got is nice and comfortable, I am still going back to Steelcase. Aeron chairs are great for small tech workers or small gamers, but a solid Steelcase chair is night and day better for larger tech workers or gamers.
@@badbrunette412 Steel has multiple models. The mostly steel ones with the most support are the pricyest. I got an average or above average chair from staples, and just got a very good purple seat cushion. It has hard plastics on the frame and armrest, so there is some flex, but not terrible. But with this chair you realize how good the best steelcase chairs are. I would start with a good chair + purple seat cushion, and then save up for the best steelcase one. Or if you are smaller, aeon chairs are comfortable and have good airflow. Also very expensive though.
Yo, I have the Bowery and this review is spot on (I love it though). Although I think the styling is pretty different from the Sayl (different shape back, different mesh, has an H frame, not Y). The differences is why I got it. Probably inspired by, but not a copy IMO. 🤷♂️ Great video.
Ughhh, I wish this video came out last week while I was searching for a chair for my new condo!!! I was so stuck between the branch chair, series 1, and series 2! I decided to go with the series 2 in the end with the 3d microknit back and lumbar support!!! I ordered it last weekend and it's coming in a few days and I'm super excited to finally upgrade from my cheap Ikea chair! Will be doing a review on it too!!! Anyways, this was an awesome in-depth comparison that will help so many people out! Your production quality is awesome and I'm definitely subbing to you! I love keyboards too! 😁
I purchased a Branch chair based on this review and it is actually a great chair. However, I'd like something a bit smaller in size. Is the Steelcase Series 1 smaller or does it just look smaller? I am considering returning the branch chair and getting the smaller chair for my small workspace.
Amazing review! I got the Series 1 with a headrest and I love it. I’ve been using it every day for almost 6 months and the seat feels just as good as the day it arrived - no compression of the foam. Another slight downside (aside from the ones you noted) is how easily the arm rest slides around. I wish it could lock or had a little more resistance.
Really like the look of the Steelcase Series 1 but €500 here in France with no customisation options sucks 😩Trying to find a decent office chair that isn't a Herman Miller here in France is a god damn nightmare.
@@minimalistik There are not many European chair makers in the budget range sadly. Everything is >€800 for their entry level products. I appreciate an expensive chair is a great investment but right now spending more than €300 really isn't possible for me 🙁
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Branch chair lumbar support can be removed further by unscrewing the whole panel from the body with a hex key. There's still a small mounting plate connected to the frame that should be removable with an angled philips head screwdriver so your lower back doesn't dig into the part sticking out. Removing this, makes the Brach much better and good enough to sit in for longer periods. It really should have been more like a wide strip like the Steelcase Think V2.
I have the option from my company, to pick for free either the Steelcase Series 1, the Sedus Quarterback or a height adjustable desk! Do you have an opinion on what to pick? As much as I tried searching, I can't find any reviews/opinions on the Sedus chair... Just by the looks, I find the Sedus chair more attractive, plus it has a larger back, but on the other hand I think Steelcase is a bigger brand, I have found quite good reviews on the Series 1 and I can also take the headrest as well with the chair... I am 5'07" and I have a few extra weight (but nothing too much). Did you perhaps find the seat of the Series 1 on the "small" side? By the looks of it, it seems like a small chair and not sure if it will be comfortable for someone with a few weight more... I usually spend around 8-10 hours on my chair for work, since I work remotely... Finally do you think that a chair is a better buy than a height adjustable desk? Thanks for the opinion/feedback!!
Yup! :D Long story short, the Gesture is the most adjustable, the arm rest adjustments are some of the best. It would be a better chair if you sit for 10+ hours a day (like I do), while the Series 1/2 are also great but maybe for a normal 7-8 hour of sitting per day
Hi I'm 6'2", and was wondering how far the seat cushion can come forward. I would want the back of my knee to be closer to the cushion~ Also, for a tall guy, is the back height tall enough?? Thanks!
This is a prime example of me being angry about sitting in a cheap foldable chair as a desk chair😂 But now I will learn to live with it til I can splurge to buy chairs in these price range.
Yeah that and the return policies... but the video would have been like 30 minutes long so 😬 I have noticed that the Steelcase Series 1/2 go a bit lower than the other 2 though!
🚨*Attention*🚨 ⚡For Everyone's Awareness ⚡ Guys, the most important feature in the ergonomic chair is *Forward Tilt* (At least 5 to 7 Degrees both *Seat and Back Support Forward Tilt*) If a chair doesn't have a *forward tilt mechanism*, then after sometime you feel all other ergonomics are waste, Forward tilt is very important if you are working on table/desk using your Laptop/System, Writing or Drawing.
I think Branch made updates to this chair. I just bought one last week and the arm rests are just like the chair you compared it to on your review. It is not hard plastic but kind of a foamy plastic. Also, I have zero issues with the lumbar support, maybe it's my anatomy but it's quite comfortable for me. It also rolls perfectly fine on hard floors. Either these things were fixed by Branch or you were nitpicking.
Hey ! Would you happen to know how those compare to both Autonomous' chairs (ErgoChair 2 and Kinn, which seem to have been rebranded as ErgoChair Pro and Pro+) ?
Hey Praxis! I have tried the Ergo Chair 2 in the past and the quality feels similar to the Laura Davidson and Branch (I believe they might be made in the same factory 😳! At least they share the same brand of seat mechanism). The big plus with the Ergo Chair is the head rest if you care about this, I personally didn't find the headrest that comfortable to see it as an important feature. Also the ErgoChair 2 was too large for my girlfriend. I believe Autonomous raised their prices quite a bit recently too. The Kinn is now $800 CAD here in Canada which I personally find way too expensive. I would get a Series 1 or 2 any day over Autonomous chairs, especially if the Steelcase are cheaper 😅
The SteelCase series 2 looks nice but is NOT worth the $800 CAD. Lumbar support bar does not stay in place. The seat cushion is NOT worth the money. AND the arm rests constantly rattle and are not well built. PLUS their customer support was TERRIBLE unless you ask to add more to your chair then they're only godo because they want to sell you more junk...
Return it and go for a Steelcase leap or Sieries 1. It is definitely worth it. I know a guy that works for Aeron and told me the parts are really cheap. Meaning overtime they wear quickly.
Hello, thank you for such a nice and informative video! I'm looking for a chair with a solid back that allows me to sit more upright and also with stiff seat padding. Does either of the Steelcase ones do the jobs? Thanks!
False list. This is the best out free chairs sent to you…all equally cheap or lower model series from brand. You can do way better obtaining chairs as your viewers do.
Been looking for a chair for a while but all chair reviews are just paid advertisement fests, as soon as I saw the custom keeb I knew this was gonna be a good video
So nice to see availability of good, affordable office chairs in Vancouver. In NYC, Manhattan Office Design is the best option, for affordable nice office furniture with brands such as Humanscale Furniture and HON Furniture. #officefurniture #nyc
such a good review! wish i had watched this before buying the ergonomic chair from branch. too much lower back pain and arms are flimsy 😕. looking to get the steel case series 1! thanks for the detailed review!
Bro, Iv litterally broken a plastic base, don’t ask me how, i actually think my brother did it while I was at work, I got home and it was broken, the stem went through the hole and shredded the plastic.
think your for this video. Can you make one video to compare Steelcase and Herman Miller? Sorry for my English i'm a Swiss gay and i lern only one yier on bachelor.
That's a very big difference in price, and also in the range of product from Steelcase (their cheapest vs. the best chair they offer) 😅 I will definitely keep my Gesture for my full time work, but I won't mind sitting on the Series 1 when I'm using my 2nd setup for gaming or filming videos. I think the Gesture might be the better buy if you sit 10+ hours a day given the level of support and adjustments it offers, that's kind of the reason why I would go with the Gesture over a cheaper Series 1 or 2 variant. Also, the arm rests are some of the best!!
Yeah I've worked in alot of furniture industries and $500 is "cheap" for a great chair. The $60 chairs you see on Amazon rip easily and wears quickly. The series 1/2 I've had for 5 years and has yet to stain or show any wear. If you have to save a year to get it then it's definitely worth the price.
There are three key elements if you buy an office chair. 1. Height control. 2. Back support. 3. Armrests. There are another important elements like the depth tilt or a headrest. But what really count is to set your height correctly. Manhattan Office Design #officefurniture
I think it can be worth it if you sit a lot at your desk like 10+ hours. You get more adjustments with the Leap and Gesture, so better support if well adjusted to your body :) I still use the Gesture for my full-time job, but I don't mind using the Series 1 when I use my gaming setup!
Thanks for the amazing review! I want to get the steelcase series 1 chair with a headrest which is 72 bucks more. Is it worth the price and any downsides of it?
I wanted a headrest at first then realized I wouldn’t use it most of the time. That’s really up to you, if you’re going to use it even occasionally then 72 bucks isn’t that big of a a deal imo. Just have to be careful it will adjust properly to your height, which really shouldn’t be an issue with a solid product like Steelcase.
Yeah the Steelcase Series 1/2 have headrest options but they make the chair more expensive. Otherwise, the ergo chair from autonomous has a headrest, but the quality is more comparable to the Branch and Laura Davidson.
Yes you can brake the plastic and metal chair base from chair, i have broken 2 of em from 500dol gaming chair just with sitting(2m/115kg so normal size too) :)
I want the steelcase series 1 so bad but it comes to a total of $760 cad. my current chair is killing my lower back Im so tempted to pull the trigger but it seems like so much to spend on a chair
