Hm... just searched their average height. I'm more or less there

Is the seat too big? Like the current Tomaz I have its too big to be comfortable. I have to seat way back to get the back post support.

Yeah the seat is big. But if you say that you are tall then it shouldn’t be a problem? It’s not a adjustable though the depth. You should go and try it out yourself.

I think this chair is seriously built for 180cm and above. And that’s average vikings height. Anyways I joked about the Scandinavian height. But it’s seriously built only for tall people.

Most people don’t find it comfortable.

What's a good chair with mesh seat for max 2k budget? So those T20 6/7k chairs are out

Currently in my shortlist is wau 2.

Damn hard to search for this in shopping platform, usually it's mesh back and cushion bottom..

Do you know if any of the Steelcase chairs have full meshed option?

By full mesh you mean mesh seat? Think is kind of a mesh chair but with a seat cushion. If you’re looking for full mesh you might consider the TakeASeat Sail (VICXTAS5 for 5% discount) and the HM Aeron, or you might consider waiting for Steelcase Karman when it arrives

a quick update:

finally gotten my Sihoo M57 from Lazada few days back, free shipping from the seller to east M'sia, save me quiet a lot on the shipping fees there as most seller is charging couple hundred just for shipping huge item like chairs
Total damage: RM799

I was at work when the parcel arrived, and my 13 yo son took the liberty of assembling the chair for me

I was impressed by the quality of the chair, when you mention china chairs, ppl will first thought of poor workmanship, like some cheapo gaming/office chairs I've bought before, all are wobbly even I've tighten all the nuts
but not this M57, even after assembled by a minor , it's pretty solid
FYI, I'm 100Kg+, and doesn't feel any loose parts at all, no weird squeaking noise here and there, I was very skeptical to lean fully back also, as I'm heavy and really scared the chair might topple
and the fear was unfounded as well, it took my weight full lean without issue, it is quite balanced
I'm suffering from back pain as well, the adjustable back support is a god send, never before I have a such a good back support
adjustable armrest also is great, happy with it

overall a 5/5 rating for this chair
thank god I didn't go buy those overpriced gaming chairs

Hi all, wanna check if anyone is using or tested Niture Hammock Lite? Or IKEA Markus is a better choice compared to this? Appreciate it and TIA

Been researching chairs recently as my old ones (from Taobao) lacked lumbar support and is giving me a lot of lower back pains recently. The cushion/foam-based seat base is also giving me a lot of back pain

Looking at these two models currently and are just wondering if there's other similar recommendations with lower/similar price point?

1) Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 (Regular) @ ~544 SGD (~RM1700) - loves their design, especially special edition but need to add about ~40 SGD (~RM125) to the price though.
2) Sihoo V1 with leg rest @ ~1999 RMB (~RM1326) before shipping; add about ~240.00 RMB (~RM160++) for shipping (via 3rd party forwarders) which puts it on par (close) to SL Titan Evo 2022. Definitely loved their more options on ergonomic adjustment tho - just not sure how strong/firm a Mesh chair base really is..

This post has been edited by polarzbearz: Nov 28 2021, 10:51 PM

Been using Markus for the past 5 years. Still solid as heck. Being mesh, it helps too. No regrets tbh.

OK, time for me to contribute 1 lengthy review since I got my chair now
My own stature: 165cm, normal BMI

Sihoo M57 (black with legrest)
Price: RM829 (originally priced RM859)
I found this seller via Shopee/Lazada, then went to their store as they offered test sit (on rejected units). They offered a minor discount that will be applicable on 12.12, on top of that free delivery and installation.
In hindsight, it is better to just buy from them online because:
1. you will be able to use the platform's vouchers, securing a much cheaper deal.
2. they still offer free delivery nonetheless.
3. In case of seller issues, you have the platform as a leverage to get refunds.
I'm just self-consoling at this point that I didn't have to install the whole thing myself Alternatively, there are other better sellers.


Overall rating: 7/10
Summary: there is room for improvement, and I'm still looking for my sweet spots, but overall okay.
I sat on this for a week now, about 10 hours daily. I no longer feel lower backaches compared to when I had only the plastic chair, but now I'm still struggling with a bit of shoulder ache, also trying to self-correct on my bad sitting posture. No ergonomic chair will help if your posture is wrong.
Update: I learned that one major reason to my shoulder ache is because of my work desk - it's too tall for me. I work around by maxing out seat and armrest heights to level my arms with the tabletop, but I end up straining my shoulders for that, and I have to rest my legs on a footrest.
It has many adjustable parts so it took me a while to get the adjustments right but that is a good problem to have
I love the legrest, the minor topup was totally worth it.
Wide seat allows me to be flexible and fold my legs up if I want to (not recommended for ergonomics though).

-1 Limited armrest adjustment: as I only occupy 60-70% of the chair, the armrests are too far apart for me. They are a bit awkward for me to rest both arms on.
-1 Armrest discomfort: plastic made armrests (I presume for durability reason) are a bitch to rest your elbows on. Boy they hurt when I rest on them for prolonged period. It does not help that my old cheap desk is not 100% fit to the chair and myself, so I cannot have a 90 degree ergonomic elbow posture. Will need to DIY wrap them with something softer, but I guess they will stick out like sore thumbs,... if you care about looks.
-0.5 headrest is very, very hard to adjust. I'm still looking for a good spot for me but I feel the need to adjust it every time I alternate between lounging and working. At least after adjusting, I can feel my head and neck are rested.
-0.5 Can't lie on your back further than 100~110 degrees. Wanna lie further back when I'm off work... but I can't feel lazy enough lol.

Other comparisons:
Benel Q-Mesh
This was my office chair, I think... they're more than 8 years old so it's a bit hard to find an older model. I used to think they were great, until I went back just last Friday to sit on them again. The lumbar support was horrendous as it the depth is not adjustable. I never realised it was not suitable for me before this because I always had my plushie to cushion my back (but due to pandemic, I took it home). Also, only the back is mesh, but it was not a problem for me at the office because it's air conditioned. All in all it is simply inferior to Sihoo M57 is terms of adjustability, but I guess the durability is definitely proven, having lasted so long in my company office lol.

IKEA Matchspel
I tested it at their outlet, which was also air conditioned, but I reckon it will not be a nice sit for me at home due to its leather seat. Otherwise, I think the mesh is comparably softer(?).
Headrest was a little awkward and not adjustable enough. Could've been a decent choice if they offered a full mesh version. On other note with IKEA chairs, they are generally not very adjustable, so it's easy to find them incompatible, which turned out to be the case for Markus on me.

This post has been edited by Takudan: Jan 4 2022, 08:22 PM

Full mesh will always be better unless you plan to switch on A/C 24 hours/7

Will mesh seats be too soft for maintaining proper posture long hours?

No, good ones are pretty tough. And mesh seats are not that soft. In fact I think cushioned one will change shapes even faster?

i just purchased Merryfair Wau old version on setapak showroom , is really amazing good experience with the showroom sales executive and good discount ..

Hmm good to know. My current cushioned ones got so soft that my butt can feel the wood underneath

So tempted to go with Sihoo v1 for its price x ergonomic features, but really like Secretlab Titan Evo 2022's design (only minus seat adjustment and leg extenders), in particularly their special editions...

Can't choose

Not sure about secretlab, but as a Sihoo user, I'm confident v1 will be a decent choice since it offers 4D armrest adjustment, one notch above my M57.

If the chair you want has limited adjustment, then it's important for you to test sit first to find out if it fits you. The same chair can feel like heaven for one but hell for the other, due to varied body sizes.

Tested the latest Ikea gaming chairs this afternoon. I would say the back support is lacking.

Nice. Thanks mate. I’ll probably drop by ikea this weekend to try it out before I decide.

Does anyone have recommendation for a nice chair for someone that's :-

i) Female.
ii) 5'4" (1.63m)
iii) 34-24-36 body size.
iv) 55kg weight.

I've given her an Ikea Markus which she found to be very uncomfortable as the seat base is too big for her.

She would like something that's either mesh or leather and not black.

https://shopee.com.my/HOMEPRO-SPRING-CHAIR-...1538.7218748693

this one can pakai or not?
cause foldable. easy to move cause using in rented room