The bottom line: If you want to exercise while you’re working, I’d recommend this Flexispot exercise bike. The chair is comfortable enough to sit in for hours, and the eight resistance levels let me find the right tension level. In addition, the display shows the speed, distance, calories burned, and other metrics, which is nice to keep track of.
What we really liked:
- You can exercise while working
- Mesh back is supportive and breathable
- Bike has eight(!) resistance levels
What you should keep in mind:
- No armrests
Tester: Terri Williams, contributor
Dimensions: 47″H x 21″W x 17″D
Materials: PUC leather, hybrid foam, steel
Weight Capacity: 240 lbs.
Adjustability:
- adjustable height ✔
- adjustable seat ✔
- adjustable armrests ✔
- adjustable tilt ✔
My experience: If you’re looking for a gaming-style option, this is the best chair. The high backrest can adjust 60 degrees, and the tilt tension lets me choose the right resistance level to move back and forth without worrying that I’m going to flip over. Lumbar support is built in, and the chair also has a detachable memory foam neck pillow for cushioning my head and neck a little more. The flip-up arms are another notable feature. The foam seat is also quite cushy but not too soft. The chair has fun motorsports-influenced casters to help the chair glide smoothly.
The bottom line: This Vertagear chair is a great choice for working and gaming. The dual layer hybrid foam is responsive and contouring while also being supportive. Built-in lumbar support is increased with the memory foam neck pillow, which adds even more comfort. And all of the adjustment features make it even easier to find the perfect position.
What we really liked:
- Hybrid foam responds and contours to the body
- Built-in lumbar support
- Plenty of color choices
What you should keep in mind:
- Armrests don’t adjust in and out
Tester: Terri Williams, contributor
Dimensions: 48.2–53″H x 26.75″W x 17.40–19.85″D
Materials: Corvara leather, technogel cushions, polished aluminum
Weight Capacity: 400 lbs.
Adjustability:
- adjustable height ✔
- adjustable armrests ✔
- adjustable headrest ✔
- adjustable seat ✔
My experience: What makes this chair so unique is that it automatically adjusts to fit my body without the need for manual controls. For example, the chair has an articulating headrest that moves when I move. The chair also has a self-adjusting recline and pivoting backrest, in addition to synchronous armrests that I can pull up when I want to use them and merely push down when they’re not needed. Honestly, the high-back chair is comfortable enough to sleep in. It’s available in eight fabric choices, including black, gray, pumpkin, red, navy, Balsam green, and Thalo blue (pictured).
The bottom line: This is my favorite office chair and I would wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend it. The armrests attach to the back of the chair so they move when I do. Also, the chair’s recline and headrest automatically adjust depending on my movements. It’s so comfortable that it probably causes me to work too long. In addition, the chair is fully assembled, so there’s nothing that needs to be put together.
