I'm very glad that you guys decided to review this chair, as none of the other large chair reviewers on TH-cam have seemed to get this on their radar yet. I have spent the last week debating between the 5188 and the Atlas, and I decided to take a gamble and go with the 5188 the day before you posted this video. Ultimately, I favored the much better lumbar support (I have mild scoliosis in my mid to lower back), more comfortable armrests, and appreciated addition of a footrest (even if it is not the best) on the 5188. I also live in Southern California so having a mesh seat over a fabric seat was a plus in my book. Combined with the fact this chair has an adjustable backrest and I am a taller/larger guy (6'0 ft), this video helped me feel like I made a good choice with my purchase. I feel like you don't see this specific set of features and adjustments at this price range very often, let alone from a seemingly quality company like Colamy. Thank you for the review BTOD. I hope to see more affordable options from you in the future.
how do you like the chair? im thinking of getting it. I do movie reactions for my channel and sit at my desk so want something that's comfortable for a full movie watch.
Did you happen to compare it to the FlexiSpot C7 or Boulies or ErgoChair Pro? I'm getting dizzy there are so many choices that look alike. I don't trust these manufacturers to put the lumbar support in the right place for me, and FlexiSpot C7 has adjustable lumbar support, but they don't have collapsable armrests. I have to keep my arm at waste level because of carpo tunel, so I'm picky.
Love your reviews, always professional and not uselessly long. Are you ever planning on reviewing the Sihoo C-300 or the S-100? They could be alternatives for people who, like me, can't buy Colamy products on Amazon because they are not selling directly in some EU countries
Working at a Staples, my primary concern about this one is going to be if the mesh pulls away from the seat frame. Our Dexley and Kroy chairs have similar seats and have an issue with seat mesh retention failing within 3 years, which the Hyken has a different design that does not experience this failure.
you may not believe me but i also worked at staples :P the hyken does have a weight limit if your exceeding 300lbs the mesh will have a streched or sagging look to it fairly quickly. (could be thinking of another chair but i believe the chair already sets a limit at 250lbs for the piston itself) out side of this, i agree the hyken is a pretty decent chair. the kroy i had to damage out. out of the box because the tearing around the rim and that was the display chair
I wonder how this 5188 compares to the other Colamy mesh chair (High Back Mesh Office Chair with Footrest) that is currently going for about $230. It's slightly smaller than this chair but seems to have many of the same features. Of course it also was being sold for about $130 for months so it may go on sale at Black Friday or during some other sale period.
I picked up the Atlas a couple days ago. Solid chair. Great seat padding and back support. The headrest doesn't stick out enough but a cheap headrest pad fixes that. The arms are too wide out on the Atlas as well, even when moved all the way in. That's my only gripe but it's still very comfortable overall.
The headrest can be rotated inward. The manual doesn't show it but where it mounts to the chair can be rotated. Do not do it for the first time when it is attached to the chair. Follow these steps first. Disclaimer: I tried loosening the bolts that hold the headrest to the headrest mount. They would not budge so I did the following. 1. Remove the headrest from chair 2. place a cloth over 1 side that mounts to the chair. (the portion that has the mounting hole) 3. use an open-end wrench where it would mount to the chair. You can use pliers just be careful to not squeeze to hard damaging the mount. 4. hold the headrest firm with 1 hand and use the wrench to rotate the mounting bracket. Do this a few time time to help loosen it up just enough. 5. repeat for the other side keeping the mounting portions even. (start with both mounts rotated about halfway) 6. mount the headrest back on the chair. test to see if the headrest is where you want it. If not stand behind the chair and use both hands to brace the chair and headrest now rotate the headrest the direction you need. It will take a little bit of force to adjust it. Hopefully I explained this correctly. I do agree with you on the armrests being to wide. It would have been nice to move them in more.
same here mine came with a defect where if I apply my own weight the to the arm pads the arms would collapse down easily not holding down in place. I returned mine and have a replacement coming Monday.
How do you feel about the Colamy Executive Mesh chair? I need something with a headrest AND can move the arms out of the way. I sit at a L shaped desk, and find myself resting my right arm on the desk. So I need the arms out of the way. Currently it's on sale for $159: "Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair with Footrest, High Back Executive Desk Chair with Adjustable Lumbar Support, Headrest and Tilt Lock, 4D Flip-up Arm-Grey"
I'm looking for a chair at a similar price range and I was convinced I would get this until you mentioned it would not be good with shorter people, what would be your recommendation for people on the shorter side?
I was just wondering because i am in the market for chairs and dont know if i should go with the atlas for the padded Seat because mesh Seats normaly starts to sag pretty fast😅 Does anyone know?
@@undertaker5732 I think the atlas has better seat, and 5188 has better back rest. I prefer mesh over padded seat, but you can't go wrong with either. Get both, return the one you don't like ;P
I'm torn between this and the Atlas right now. At the moment being 6'1" and 220lbs this is looking more up my alley but I kind of hate the bread loaf arms and the fact they only have 3D adjustment.
Im considering this one and the atlus, do you think this one is better? I really want something that has good lower back support, and neck support. Another chair im considering is Ergohuman Gen 2 because of the dial that adjusts lower back tension.
The big question for me is if the mesh will last. 3 year warranty isn't real great, but it's something. Seems alright overall. Thumbs up for the Chairiffs!
I’m a big boy and I think I’ve finally found a chair thanks man 🤙🏾 I’ve literally watch about 16 of your videos and this chair seems like it should be mine 😈
I’ve had the E3 pro and it is a perfect chair except for one thing. The armrests are too high even in the lowest position so you probably won’t get under the table except you have height adjustment with it. And I say that with 6.3 and 240 lbs. The E3 is a little on the rattle side but the moment you sit in and put your weight on it all is good. I would have kept it if it wasn’t for the high armrests. So if this point doesn’t affect you give the E3 a try.
Hello btod, I am a follower of Barcelona and I love your videos, I am a user of 192cm and 110kg who has undergone scoliosis surgery and specialists have recommended the steelcase please 2 to me for my problem, searching through your videos I can't find anything about that chair and Since you are experts, I would love to know your opinion. Thank you very much in advance.
May I ask your expert opinion pls. Which do you think is better between the flexi spot c7 and colamy 2577 coz I’m on the fence on both of these. I’m from Manila and it’s warm in here so I must go for a full mesh chair with a headrest/footrest for my lumbar and hip joint issues. Thank you and more power!
this one doesnt work for me because mesh bottoms will wear out faster compared to foam cushion. Atlas is the winner. The branch ergonomic chair with headrest is better than this as well. I own both Atlas and branch ergo chair which are the best $300 range chairs imo.
@@Mágico_Sporting not much cons for atlas but I wish they added padded to the lumbar plastic lower back support and the arm elbow pads needs more padding.
Sooo this or the Atlas? I’m 183cm/6ft and 76kg/167lbs with a smaller waist and broader shoulders. I’m looking for a pronounced lumbar support and comfortable recline.
![Best Office Chairs 2025 [Don’t BUY One Before Watching This]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/acAgnvk2OZY/mqdefault.jpg)
I'm very glad that you guys decided to review this chair, as none of the other large chair reviewers on TH-cam have seemed to get this on their radar yet. I have spent the last week debating between the 5188 and the Atlas, and I decided to take a gamble and go with the 5188 the day before you posted this video. Ultimately, I favored the much better lumbar support (I have mild scoliosis in my mid to lower back), more comfortable armrests, and appreciated addition of a footrest (even if it is not the best) on the 5188. I also live in Southern California so having a mesh seat over a fabric seat was a plus in my book.
Combined with the fact this chair has an adjustable backrest and I am a taller/larger guy (6'0 ft), this video helped me feel like I made a good choice with my purchase. I feel like you don't see this specific set of features and adjustments at this price range very often, let alone from a seemingly quality company like Colamy. Thank you for the review BTOD. I hope to see more affordable options from you in the future.
Did you purchase through Colamy's website or Amazon? Curious if anyone's dealt with them directly.
@@eddtru Amazon, since they had a discount going on and Colamy's website didn't.
how do you like the chair? im thinking of getting it. I do movie reactions for my channel and sit at my desk so want something that's comfortable for a full movie watch.
Did you happen to compare it to the FlexiSpot C7 or Boulies or ErgoChair Pro? I'm getting dizzy there are so many choices that look alike. I don't trust these manufacturers to put the lumbar support in the right place for me, and FlexiSpot C7 has adjustable lumbar support, but they don't have collapsable armrests. I have to keep my arm at waste level because of carpo tunel, so I'm picky.
i feel like i am little by little slipping into insanity every time i see a chair that i want to buy only for it to be not available in Europe
colamy opened up for Europe now, you have to preorder as they ship in batches but it comes in about a month
@rolandcucicea6006 oh that's fun too bad that I already bought a chair like 2 weeks ago
@@sushi121😂
Love your reviews, always professional and not uselessly long.
Are you ever planning on reviewing the Sihoo C-300 or the S-100?
They could be alternatives for people who, like me, can't buy Colamy products on Amazon because they are not selling directly in some EU countries
Great question dude! It's seems like they have something against Sihoo 😅
I still can decide between the c300 and the Atlas
We have a first impressions on c300 and an updated review coming -Greg
@@Mágico_Sporting Eu iria sem pensar duas vezes para a atlas , mesmo que a c300 seja uma boa cadeira a odd de ser melhor que a atlas é baixa.
colamy now offers pre-orders for EU customers, I might buy an atlas soon..
Working at a Staples, my primary concern about this one is going to be if the mesh pulls away from the seat frame. Our Dexley and Kroy chairs have similar seats and have an issue with seat mesh retention failing within 3 years, which the Hyken has a different design that does not experience this failure.
you may not believe me but i also worked at staples :P the hyken does have a weight limit if your exceeding 300lbs the mesh will have a streched or sagging look to it fairly quickly. (could be thinking of another chair but i believe the chair already sets a limit at 250lbs for the piston itself) out side of this, i agree the hyken is a pretty decent chair. the kroy i had to damage out. out of the box because the tearing around the rim and that was the display chair
@@ElXtrick We damaged out two Kroys back-to-back with damaged seats out of the box for display.
Thank you for bringing this up. I'm looking to replace my hyken and the mesh has indeed held strong for 6 years.
i like how he keeps trying to recline and it pushes him back up. very comfortable
I wonder how this 5188 compares to the other Colamy mesh chair (High Back Mesh Office Chair with Footrest) that is currently going for about $230. It's slightly smaller than this chair but seems to have many of the same features. Of course it also was being sold for about $130 for months so it may go on sale at Black Friday or during some other sale period.
I picked up the Atlas a couple days ago. Solid chair. Great seat padding and back support. The headrest doesn't stick out enough but a cheap headrest pad fixes that.
The arms are too wide out on the Atlas as well, even when moved all the way in. That's my only gripe but it's still very comfortable overall.
The headrest can be rotated inward. The manual doesn't show it but where it mounts to the chair can be rotated. Do not do it for the first time when it is attached to the chair.
Follow these steps first.
Disclaimer: I tried loosening the bolts that hold the headrest to the headrest mount. They would not budge so I did the following.
1. Remove the headrest from chair
2. place a cloth over 1 side that mounts to the chair. (the portion that has the mounting hole)
3. use an open-end wrench where it would mount to the chair. You can use pliers just be careful to not squeeze to hard damaging the mount.
4. hold the headrest firm with 1 hand and use the wrench to rotate the mounting bracket. Do this a few time time to help loosen it up just enough.
5. repeat for the other side keeping the mounting portions even. (start with both mounts rotated about halfway)
6. mount the headrest back on the chair. test to see if the headrest is where you want it. If not stand behind the chair and use both hands to brace the chair and headrest now rotate the headrest the direction you need. It will take a little bit of force to adjust it.
Hopefully I explained this correctly. I do agree with you on the armrests being to wide. It would have been nice to move them in more.
same here mine came with a defect where if I apply my own weight the to the arm pads the arms would collapse down easily not holding down in place. I returned mine and have a replacement coming Monday.
@@MetalsForBrunch at this price point a few duds are expected. Hopefully the replacement sorts it out.
@@justcause9334 This was super helpful. Just made this adjustment and the headrest is actually usable now!
@@chai_reddy Great! Glad it worked for you.
I'm not sure why they don't have this in the instruction manual.
How do you feel about the Colamy Executive Mesh chair? I need something with a headrest AND can move the arms out of the way. I sit at a L shaped desk, and find myself resting my right arm on the desk. So I need the arms out of the way. Currently it's on sale for $159: "Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair with Footrest, High Back Executive Desk Chair with Adjustable Lumbar Support, Headrest and Tilt Lock, 4D Flip-up Arm-Grey"
Have you guys tried the Hbada E3 or the Flexispot C7? Interested in how these stack up.
they have a video about the E3 up
Whats your opinion about sihoo s100 and c300 for the price of 300€ that are right now?
I'm looking for a chair at a similar price range and I was convinced I would get this until you mentioned it would not be good with shorter people, what would be your recommendation for people on the shorter side?
Is the colamy 5188 better then the colamy atlas?
I was just wondering because i am in the market for chairs and dont know if i should go with the atlas for the padded Seat because mesh Seats normaly starts to sag pretty fast😅
Does anyone know?
@@undertaker5732 I think the atlas has better seat, and 5188 has better back rest. I prefer mesh over padded seat, but you can't go wrong with either. Get both, return the one you don't like ;P
Thanks
I am going for the atlas i have desided
Can you say anything about the Desktronic SitPro?
Can you remove the extendable leg rest?
Please review the Sihoo s100 and c300, they are both under $300 dollars but there are so many fake reviews out there I don't know what to believe. 😭
That is also my issue, I am going crazy with all the paid and fake reviews
Yeah looks like sihoo and hbada have too many paid reviews online. Can't find very many honest ones.
I'm torn between this and the Atlas right now. At the moment being 6'1" and 220lbs this is looking more up my alley but I kind of hate the bread loaf arms and the fact they only have 3D adjustment.
I’d lean Atlas but the seat is smaller so that would be my main concern. -Ryan
Im considering this one and the atlus, do you think this one is better?
I really want something that has good lower back support, and neck support.
Another chair im considering is Ergohuman Gen 2 because of the dial that adjusts lower back tension.
The big question for me is if the mesh will last. 3 year warranty isn't real great, but it's something. Seems alright overall. Thumbs up for the Chairiffs!
It's great for a $250 chair bro 🤣 🤣
How do they compare to the S-tier chairs like the Fern? I have to admit I like the looks of this one.
I’m a big boy and I think I’ve finally found a chair thanks man 🤙🏾
I’ve literally watch about 16 of your videos and this chair seems like it should be mine 😈
HBADA E3 Air or SIHOO C300 PRO?
I’ve had the E3 pro and it is a perfect chair except for one thing. The armrests are too high even in the lowest position so you probably won’t get under the table except you have height adjustment with it. And I say that with 6.3 and 240 lbs. The E3 is a little on the rattle side but the moment you sit in and put your weight on it all is good. I would have kept it if it wasn’t for the high armrests. So if this point doesn’t affect you give the E3 a try.
He said it might be a problem for people under his height what is his height?
5’9” -Ryan
My man called me petite so many times :C
Hello btod, I am a follower of Barcelona and I love your videos, I am a user of 192cm and 110kg who has undergone scoliosis surgery and specialists have recommended the steelcase please 2 to me for my problem, searching through your videos I can't find anything about that chair and Since you are experts, I would love to know your opinion. Thank you very much in advance.
May I ask your expert opinion pls. Which do you think is better between the flexi spot c7 and colamy 2577 coz I’m on the fence on both of these. I’m from Manila and it’s warm in here so I must go for a full mesh chair with a headrest/footrest for my lumbar and hip joint issues. Thank you and more power!
In Canada this chair is going for nearly 1300$ on Amazon (I think there's only 3rd party sellers selling it rn)
buy directly from colamy website but this one is sold out atm.i bought the atlas though
Yeah, just get it straight from their website, atm it's listed for $259 there.
I tried to buy it but my country isn't listed on their official website.
I found one in Amazon for $700... I ended up with the Ticova :c
Is this designed for long hour usage? I need something that will inspire me to sit for a good 8 hours... daily...
Finally. A good cheap chair for taller people!!!
this one doesnt work for me because mesh bottoms will wear out faster compared to foam cushion. Atlas is the winner. The branch ergonomic chair with headrest is better than this as well. I own both Atlas and branch ergo chair which are the best $300 range chairs imo.
Cons for Atlas?
@@Mágico_Sporting not much cons for atlas but I wish they added padded to the lumbar plastic lower back support and the arm elbow pads needs more padding.
Man.. this is $650 in Canada.
Wish it was bigger, I like it.
Sooo this or the Atlas?
I’m 183cm/6ft and 76kg/167lbs with a smaller waist and broader shoulders. I’m looking for a pronounced lumbar support and comfortable recline.
I clicked on the video. Because the chair in the thumbnail was smiling at me....
need a list of chair for big dudes and high chairs
Your mom still has you using your high chair?
@@thinkyfactoryi learned that they are called drafting chairs
@@CallMeTonyga And I'm sure she told you your car seat is just something adult too huh.
(Jokes aside. I know your tall human pain friend)
@@CallMeTonygadraught/draughtsman chairs
and ofc not available in europe
😭😭😭
Yeah this channel is completely US-centric unfortunately. It's really hard to find info about chairs available in Europe or based on European pricing
Good news is: colamy is importing some stuff to eu warehouses so we might see both this and the atlas later on
@@NicoLorentz edit: I actually asked colamy on amazon and they gonna drop atlas next month
Wow great @@LuCallofDuty1
I could have bought this instead of a leap v2 from you guys :(
Leap v2 is on a completely different level.
I like sitting