Customer Reviews for Staples - Hyken XL Ergonomic Fabric Swivel Big & Tall Chair, (ST63145) - Black
Customer Rating
3
Not good for tall people (6'1" reviewer)
on August 26, 2021
Posted by: TJ
When set to "lock" this chair still leans back a good inch or two from the slightest pressure so if you want to maintain a straight back posture you can't even touch your body to the chair. When you do unlock to lean back the seat also moves WITH the back and puts a lot of pressure onto the back of your thighs. The seat is also curved so if you're bigger than the average person the side of your thighs also might feel pressure. I also had to buy and attach a separate headrest because the default one helped support the bottom of my neck. Even the newer one only gets to the middle of my neck.
Pros: • Decently comfortable chair for the price • Assembly was easy Cons: • Headrest is large and looks like you're sitting in Stephen Hawking's chair on video calls. I had to take it off. • Seat mesh has plenty of give in the middle but not in front so it feels like your thighs are resting on a bar. • Reclining back locks in very few positions so you're either really upright or really reclined.
This is an excellent chair for the price. We now have two. Delivered the next day and the assembly is a sinch. If you are looking at the Herman Miller options this is an excellent alternative with huge feature overlap for a fraction of the price. Time will tell if it holds up against the Herman Miller quality.
Easy to assemble. Decent construction material. Sizing issues for 6'0" 175lbs Headrest is too short. Seat too small/can't adjust to be further out. Lumbar support not adjustable. Spending on a chair with more adjustments would be better.
I love this chair because it solved the problems with previous one with back support and a higher height to match my desk. However it does squeeze my thighs on the sides. The chair is meant for someone skinnier. For reference I am size 14 which the average in the US so the chair is made for someone skinnier than average. I can live with it but just something to keep in mind.
I got this in comparison to a Herman Miller Aeron chair and it does an excellent job at a fraction of the price. I did upgrade one thing and got some of those replacement wheels that are like inline skate wheels. Now it glides like a dream. Also got the replacement plan to combat those reviews that said the material tore well if it does now it'll be replaced. So I'd say an overall excellent value and comfort level.