Autonomous ErgoChair Pro: Is It Worth It?

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    The Autonomous ErgoChair Pro is currently one of the most popular mid-market chairs in the industry. In this video, Ryan analyze the chair to decide if it's worth the $499 price tag.
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  • @btodtv
    @btodtv  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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  • @DrCallico
    @DrCallico ปีที่แล้ว +101

    List out some alternatives then PLEASE. stop saying there are a lot of alternatives and not giving any options. I have got NO CLUE what that means if you give no reference for what a GOOD VALUE would be

    • @MenTaLLyMenTaL
      @MenTaLLyMenTaL 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Seriously. It's almost as if they want us to keep watching all their videos in confusion. Greedy capitalism at work I guess

    • @bojack3827
      @bojack3827 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Just watch the videos FFS. No one knows what specific chair YOU want as everyone is different.

    • @xybersurfer
      @xybersurfer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bojack3827 no. that's a copout. they could at least mention what they consider better alternatives, for the points they mentioned

  • @fernandosenegal3099
    @fernandosenegal3099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    A direct quote from Autonomus Customer Support: “I'm sorry, all Autonomous products purchased from dealers or resellers are not eligible for warranty, and we only sell the replacement parts for customers, who bought products directly from Autonomous”

  • @colbrt
    @colbrt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Spot on. I got this about two years ago for considerably less, it would be a great $200-250 chair. At 499…keep shopping around.

  • @hugdeath929
    @hugdeath929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review. What would you recommend that is a better buy with a headrest? Also website says weight limit is 300lbs.

  • @runner4102
    @runner4102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for this very unbiased review of the autonomous ErgoChair Pro

  • @cassin11
    @cassin11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The review is spot on. This chair is made of ABS/plastics from the roller all the way up to the head rest except for the base plate. Mine just arrived today and fortunately I only paid $313 shipped. The box is labeled Ergochair 2 and says made in China. Autonomous rebrands generic product from China and ask 2X the price. The correct price point for this is $300 or less in my opinion. However, I find the chair comfortable. I'm 5'8" and it's perfect. The design is very good and modern. If the original manufacturer used premium materials (steel, aluminum, high density foam), and fixed the lousy arm and head rests it can command $1000 selling price. The armrest pad stiffness and shape are fine. I prefer stiff pads than marshmallow soft. I don't expect this chair to last 5 years.

    • @ramanaasrikandarajah990
      @ramanaasrikandarajah990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      damn. glad i read your review.

    • @BenWillock
      @BenWillock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sold as the "Contract 24/7 Posture Mesh Office Chair" here in the UK for ~£250.
      Meanwhile Autonomous are asking £479 for thier Ergochair Pro.
      The only difference I can see is Autonomous use an upgraded base, which while welcome, is probably not worth £200.

    • @TienTran-uq6to
      @TienTran-uq6to 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      On alibaba you can find the same chair like what autonomous is selling with cheaper price if you buy a lot of it. The problem is i dont think they copied autonomous design like some people said because they offer you a lot of upgrade from cheap to premium components like seat base material, piston, weight and tilt mechanism... like a real manufacturer. In my country some seller import the same chair from china and fake their R&D phase like what autonomous did with their kickstarter campaign. What a joke

    • @pilotgfx
      @pilotgfx ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TienTran-uq6to lol fucking scammers, they should be punished for their deceiving acts

    • @GukGukNinja
      @GukGukNinja ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@pilotgfx LMAO no. It's business and you're paying for convenience. Instead of learning about negotiation techniques, supply chains, manufacturing, managing risks, international communication, marketing, figuring out regulations and taxes, etc., you can just order the chair and sit at home. It being a bad deal does not mean it's a scam.

  • @olumatthew2465
    @olumatthew2465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I bought this chair last month and true to you review, the quality of the material is really low. The meshed back and head rest developed lint balls within two days, it was so embarrassing that all my hair and shirt would be full of lint. I contacted them and they apologized that it was a mistake with that particular product and I was sent a replacement. After installing and using the replacement for two days, the same lint balls appeared, I contacted them again and asked for a refund. They indicated it's the mesh back rest material that caused it and it was rare with other products and I can try the non-mesh back rest version. They have agreed to refund my money.

  • @Thespokenone
    @Thespokenone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've owned my one for about a year now and the biggest let down for me is the padding, it's deceptively thin and bottoms out quickly.

  • @CaimAstraea
    @CaimAstraea 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you tell me the weight range of the people in your office that found the seat uncomfortable ? I feel like these materials should be fine for < 82 - 85kg people.

  • @leaaae4638
    @leaaae4638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm 5'2 unfortunately the headrest even adjusting to the lowest is a little bit high for me. If I recline just tiny bit the headrest will hit top of my head which gives me forward head. I ended up removing the headrest.

  • @luyaozhao6936
    @luyaozhao6936 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Very objective comments, as a owner of this chair, I'm so regretted

    • @junglebadoom
      @junglebadoom หลายเดือนก่อน

      it's very overpriced. it was good when it was half the price a few years ago

  • @nickydexgg4579
    @nickydexgg4579 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you tried the Kinn / Ergo chair Pro+? Their Embodyish chair?

  • @munzutai
    @munzutai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thanks for the review. I was just looking at this chair yesterday so that's great timing.
    Can you recommend any specific alternatives to this one at around the same price? I'm basically looking for another one just like it except better seat comfort and build quality.

    • @noodlenomnom6746
      @noodlenomnom6746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pretty sure the btod refurbished leap v2 is similar price and much better. This chair is just a rebranded cheap Chinese one

    • @munzutai
      @munzutai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@noodlenomnom6746 Thanks! I would if I could but, unfortunately, btod doesn't ship to Europe (even if they did, customs would be prohibitively expensive) and refurbished leap v2s just don't seem to be a thing here. I can't even find any good used ones sadly.

    • @Majindageta
      @Majindageta 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@munzutai i'm looking for a good chair in europe and there are so few options... I'm looking for SecretLal Neue Chair for around 500€

    • @munzutai
      @munzutai 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Majindageta I've been considering that chair as well. It looks good on paper but I've seen reviews and apparently the quality is not good. If I recall correctly, the seat mesh seems to be so weak that you'll be sitting on the mechanism beneath within a few months. I encourage you to look at a few reviews yourself but I've concluded that it's not for me.

    • @gabyacdc81
      @gabyacdc81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@munzutai do you find other alternative in this price range cause im struggling to find some in europe...

  • @ShimmerWali
    @ShimmerWali 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can u guys review the new Secret Lab Evo 2022 chairs…and would it be better than this at the similar price

    • @dar7279
      @dar7279 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      secret lab chairs are so bad i have one

  • @halsten8330
    @halsten8330 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What are the other 7:01 nicer alternatives?

  • @pockeyz
    @pockeyz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Thanks for the review! It seems there’s a lot of TH-cam reviews that give this chair a good score without mentioning the build quality. Are there any chairs you’d recommend over this one at the ~$500 price point?

    • @henrypierce8010
      @henrypierce8010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am looking at the Sidiz T50.

    • @sunnyvishwa4984
      @sunnyvishwa4984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@henrypierce8010 did you end up buying it? I would like to know how it is.

    • @henrypierce8010
      @henrypierce8010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sunnyvishwa4984 I have decided to get a Leap V2 from Crandall once the configuration with headrest I want is available.

  • @sahilpardeshi3877
    @sahilpardeshi3877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please review "Vert Ergonomic Chair by UPLIFT Desk" ?

  • @Dmwntkp99
    @Dmwntkp99 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Global seat bottoms out also rated at 400 Lb and I'm only 189 Lb in only a month of use.

  • @beegee6559
    @beegee6559 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've had mine for 2 & 1/2 years. broke today, unfortunate I'm out of warranty.

  • @francesacosta2539
    @francesacosta2539 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was awesome! Saved me 499

  • @jd415
    @jd415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can you also post a video on the ErgoChair Pro+ aka the Kinn chair by Autonomous

    • @btodtv
      @btodtv  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We don’t currently have this product, but can look to bring it in for future videos -GK

  • @jckkss4715
    @jckkss4715 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sidiz t50 or autonomous ?

  • @jerrylui511
    @jerrylui511 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very objective, thank you

  • @boy638
    @boy638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a reason why you guys review but do not sell Haworth and Knoll office chairs?

    • @btodtv
      @btodtv  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We review quite a few chairs that we do not sell. At some point we may sell some of the brands products you mentioned, but not in the near future.
      -GK

  • @awzup57
    @awzup57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I had an ergochair 2 for about a year, and the cons on this list really really glare with ownership. I think mine was only ~$350 but even at that price the chair is quite poor in quality. From the day I first got it, ends of the mesh would break free and poke me in the sides which is like being poked with a needle. The aggressive jutting out lumbar also become very uncomfortable after about 45 minutes as well. Although the headrest is nice, its movement mechanism is terrible and really highlights how poor the chair is as a whole. I ended up replacing it with an embody from herman miller, and the 2 could not be further apart. It is quite a jump in price, but the embody really shows what a high-end ergonomic chair is especially when compared to the ergochair

    • @jaredweiman2987
      @jaredweiman2987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They're priced at almost $800USD now. No idea when they hit such a massive spike, but for that price it better not have any issues other than the occasional back order.

  • @laughingvampire7555
    @laughingvampire7555 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    they sacrifice material quality for adjustment quantity.
    this is a chinese rebranded chair, in Mexico they sell the same chair with a different branding and for the same price of 400 USD, it has good reviews on Amazon.

  • @MihrYazd
    @MihrYazd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Isn't this chair the same as ergo chair 2? Is this a rebranding of the old model?

    • @btodtv
      @btodtv  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes -GK

  • @2ShoesPhoto
    @2ShoesPhoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the ErgoChair Pro+ (Kinn Chair), after 1 year of ownership, the quality is low, the material on the back right at the lumbar support has started to come apart. They are having issues with the chairs, and are replacing my chair entirely with this ErgoChair Pro (my choice) so I'm hoping it'll hold up enough to allow me to save the money to buy a better chair.

    • @addium3151
      @addium3151 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Autonomous chairs are just rebranded Chinese OEM chairs for twice the price. Don't expect quality.

    • @candlercando
      @candlercando 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@addium3151 What is the OEM brand name or product name? Some might want to just pay $100, for example, for the non-rebrand.

    • @newdev76
      @newdev76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@candlercando ErgoChair Pro = Maratti/Motostuhl Victor/Kangaro office chair
      ErgoChair Pro+ = Merryfair Reya/SKOPE TPE
      AvoChair = Merryfair Ovo

  • @JackWutang
    @JackWutang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The return policy sounds nice, but in practice, the chair is actually impossible to disassemble. The average person will not be able to separate the gas lift and base components after putting them together. I tried for hours to disassemble this chair, but ultimately was not able to. Take this with a grain of salt. It says 30 days free return, but keep in mind that depends on you being able to disassemble and repackage the chair.

    • @btodtv
      @btodtv  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you use a proper pipe wrench? -GK

    • @JackWutang
      @JackWutang 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@btodtv Indeed. I purchased one just for the disassembly.

  • @diswazzi1683
    @diswazzi1683 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The inability to lock the headrest combined with the same inability for the armrests (which squeak heavily after just 1 month of use) make this chair a MASSIVE PoS

  • @RyoHazuki911
    @RyoHazuki911 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would the Sidiz T50 be a better alternative at the $300-$350 price range?

    • @btodtv
      @btodtv  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea for sure. We actually just got it delivered last week. Solid option in that price range. -RB

    • @jckkss4715
      @jckkss4715 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Avoid t50 i have it and its Bad ...

  • @agalIam
    @agalIam ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks

  • @gustavderkits8433
    @gustavderkits8433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful

    • @btodtv
      @btodtv  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you think so! -GK

  • @k3v1n96iy
    @k3v1n96iy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Glad I seen this was, I thinking of buying this chair so disappointing to hear its downfalls

    • @btodtv
      @btodtv  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad we could help -GK

    • @vitaminb4869
      @vitaminb4869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dude, you're listening to one guy's opinion who doesn't even own that chair. He runs a shop and doesn't sell the brand, so no wonder he won't have anything good to say about the chair. Go on amazon and read some reviews if you want real opinions.

    • @k3v1n96iy
      @k3v1n96iy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vitaminb4869 true but he is one of the very very few people I’ve seen make a video on that chair that isn’t just 1min of promo footage and it is expensive for me

    • @btodtv
      @btodtv  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What about the brands that we don’t sell that I talk positively about on a daily basis? I just made a video talking about how I thought the Staples Hyken for $154.99 is worth it. The simple fact of the matter is, is that the ErgoChair is just not very good and Autonomous’s questionable marketing tactics muddy the waters with what information is real and what isn’t. -RB

  • @CovenantElite83
    @CovenantElite83 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This chair is pretty terrible. I've had the chair for over 2 years and had the back piece that attaches to the base break 3 separate times. On the first 2 times they replaced it without an issue. But on the 3rd time I was past my warranty and would not replace the piece. Just for reference I am 6" and 225lbs. Don't buy this chair look elsewhere, I think a much better alternative for around the same price is the Eurotech Vera 🙂.

  • @Thrillberto
    @Thrillberto 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would've appreciated if you gave alternatives that are worth after saying it's not worth it and just leaving it at that.

  • @frenchy79
    @frenchy79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video. Not sure I agree much with the comments below or the overall negative review here. I've used one for almost 2 years, and although I wouldn't say it's the best ever, it's certainly better than portrayed. I am 5.8, and I have back problems/pains and this chair really works for me. Although the current 480 price is steep, that's the kind of rate for office chairs these days, when it's not closer to 900$.
    Overall I'd say it's a 7/10 and worth trying.

    • @burnerr
      @burnerr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just ordered one as an in between before shelling out $1000+ on a proper chair down the line. Do you still feel the same about the ergopro?

    • @frenchy79
      @frenchy79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@burnerr yes, I do.

    • @sourires77
      @sourires77 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also have one like this one since 18 months now and this chair for me really works also. I am 5'5" and use it all day and for me it is very comfortable. The only complaint I have is that today I just noticed that the plastic material on one of my arm rest is breaking...tearing. I will try to contact them tomorrow and hope that they will send me new arm rest.

    • @SVT_Maverick
      @SVT_Maverick ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you feel about it now ? Debating on getting it

  • @SuperRioMa01
    @SuperRioMa01 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I paid $269 in 2019. Bought it directly from autonomous. Price is ridicules now

  • @CognizantPotato
    @CognizantPotato ปีที่แล้ว

    I can tell you from experience, I bought one a couple years ago. If you email them to get a return, prepare to be ignored. Probably about to buy a leap

  • @JJO117
    @JJO117 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm Curious who Originally Designed this Chair becausd there is rebranded or No branded Version of this Chair everything is Identical. Either way it is made in China so all from the Same factory. Kinda like the Sehoo.

  • @willm3539
    @willm3539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    WTF this chair has gone up in price. Has the build quality changed?

  • @WarMachinne
    @WarMachinne 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve had this chair for 3 years now… it sucks. Right out of the box the arms squeak like crazy whenever you adjust them (and they’re rock fucking hard). Agreed on the crappy foam quality too, you will bottom out immediately. I’ve basically replaced all parts of the chair with new padding (armrest pads, Purple seat cushion,and lumbar cushion). I absolutely regret buying this.

  • @ToriksLV
    @ToriksLV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so weird, a good youtuber praises it, so many good reviews in general ut his makes me think twice now. So many people have such different expierence.

    • @btodtv
      @btodtv  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s because those TH-camrs are just influencers who will say whatever they need to say to sell more chairs and benefit from the affiliate revenue and furthering their opportunities to get free stuff. There is very little reason for an influencer to be honest if they don’t like a product. This chair is terrible. -RB

    • @pilotgfx
      @pilotgfx ปีที่แล้ว

      ThE ChAiR With HigHesT AfFiLiAte PaYoUt Is AlwAyS The BesT, IMO.

  • @MakTony
    @MakTony 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want a good chair, but I don't want to spend 1k+ for a good one :(

  • @John_Kim_3
    @John_Kim_3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This chair would be worth if they actually used a legitimate comfortable cushion its so uncomfortable after 20 mins of sitting and everything feels like they used plastics to build the whole chair for 500 dollars it's outrageous I opted to go with the Pursuit Ergonomic Chair by Uplift

    • @diegosancheztirado3243
      @diegosancheztirado3243 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They also bumped it up in price prior to changing the name thus making it even less appealing

    • @YahushuaWonAlready
      @YahushuaWonAlready 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      These guys just buy Alibaba plastic ergonomic chairs for 85-100 a piece. They then brand it Autonomous and charge 400-600 a chair. They also filter out all negative, true reviews.

  • @lal7103
    @lal7103 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I should watch more reviews before buying the Ergochair pro. The chair has strong voc gas smell, the mesh makes my back and arms itchy, and the build quality is not much better than a 100-200cad amazon chair. And the worst thing is the chair in not refundable in Canada.

  • @ezeess7239
    @ezeess7239 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hears a tip, buy a aeron and get a 15 year warranty. These chairs only have a 1 or 2 year warranty. For good reason, they're CHEAPLY built.

  • @charlesandhisworld
    @charlesandhisworld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    apparently Autonomous don't even make these chairs, but slap their brand on it and then charge a big markup...wtf??

    • @doesntmatter397
      @doesntmatter397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Their chairs are found on Alibaba, but it's unknown which came first. For example, you could buy knockoff gaming keyboards and mice made by the same Chinese manuacturers that the big companies use, but they use cheaper materials and build quality and sell it unbranded/rebranded at a lower price thru Alibaba. It's hard to say.

  • @vanglirajan
    @vanglirajan ปีที่แล้ว

    got neck pain from this chair

  • @alexworm1707
    @alexworm1707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    High arms like these ones are deal breakers for me, insta not buy for me.

  • @glibaudio
    @glibaudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Remarkably bad for the money. I got hooked by the website/marketing.

  • @connor346
    @connor346 ปีที่แล้ว

    ive had this chair for about 2 years and it kinda sucks

  • @popcopone5172
    @popcopone5172 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ok so not worth it for the low quality build and low waranty. thx

  • @jckkss4715
    @jckkss4715 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you make me buy a sidiz T50 and its horrible ...

    • @btodtv
      @btodtv  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m not sure any of our content would suggest you buy the sidiz product if you want to be comfortable-GK

  • @torrel8074
    @torrel8074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chineese rebrand, its £130 on alibaba

    • @ahmedabdeen9146
      @ahmedabdeen9146 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      what is the brand name on alibaba

  • @dementedpuppy
    @dementedpuppy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hate this chair so much I can not wait to replace it with a steel case leap v2 which FedEx is sucking at shipping to me. Do not buy this chair you will regret it.

  • @wonkaytry
    @wonkaytry 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2 year warranty what a joke

  • @xxPhatMattxx-Twitch
    @xxPhatMattxx-Twitch ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not worth. broke twice.

  • @La4edimension
    @La4edimension 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THAT 30 DAY "don't like it return it" DOESN'T APPLY TO CANADIANS BEWARE !!!

  • @intrepidface07
    @intrepidface07 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its a such a crap chair !

    • @w9s992
      @w9s992 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes because real price is 160$ not 500 LOL

  • @d3ggi489
    @d3ggi489 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    do not ever buy this chair the seat is so stiff you mine as well sit on the floor