I was convinced. I just ordered the H1 Pro two weeks ago and I must say, dang.... it is such a love. I've been using the Secret Lab Titan chair for about 4 years now, but it's lumbar support was sub par compared to the H1 Pro. My goodness, this is such a wonderful chair. And yes, with the leg rest, I simply cannot get any work done. Thanks for the awesome review!
Yes, I have an ergonomic chair. I got it in pink fabric - I love the pink - but don't recommend the fabric. It stains too easily. But I love my chair with it's big lumbar back. It has really taken me awhile to get that adjustment just right and the arms do the same as yours but without the flip. I'd love the flip. The best thing for me is a good chair with a high back has actually made my attitude in the office different. I'm the boss (and the minion) and it gives me a bit of a boost in how I feel towards my daily work. My only big wish is that I had better neck support for leaning back. Yours looks to have that nailed really well. Nice review! And now lunch is over and back to work!
It definitely improve my focus at work. In singapore, its hot, and after lunch, especially office with no shelter, walking under the sun will make me sweat even more. So if you live in a hot area, this is perfect. Everything is perfect, but, just one thing, i love to hang my clothes on the head rest and it will go down after awhile hahaha. But other than that, this is worth 499 ( got 100 dollar off deal ok la, not bad) Most expensive chair ever but its too good. Also, easily adjustable height of arm rest, help me a tall guy, to seriously get comfy. Also, the lower back support is superb. Why i say comfy and worth it is also because, for once, i can sit and just do my work without keep adjusting how i seat. Its either too hot, or posture hurt. So yeah. If you guys plan to get it, i say do it. Also, for tiny home or singapore small work from home area, the chair can be foldable so that, is the biggest kudos to me.
Great Review. Almost bought one seems perfect. Only reservation I have is with regards to the durability of the Mesh (not under warranty - understandable). On Herman Miller Aeron the mesh goes into a plastic rim as so to protect the edges of the mesh. ON this chair the edges are exposed and probably subject to greater wear. Am I overthinking. Any thoughts/comments any one? In most cases you probably won't touch the edges unless you resort to a bad posture.
I've not had the chair long enough to give you long term guidance on this, but it feels very well made in that regard - I don't think you'll experience any issues.
Great review. Having seen a number of review I'm convinced and just ordered one. Thanks for the referral discount which knocked off a further £30 from the already discounted £479, so although I never thought I'd pay so much for an office chair in my life, considering I spent pretty much all my working day and sometimes evenings as well, I think i need to move on from my Covid purchased £70 basic chair that has lost its seat padding comfort nearly four years on. Thanks
I think it ultimately boils down to whether you have a budget or not, however there are refurbished Herman Miller/Steelcase chairs available, that can be purchased for the same price as a mid tier chair like the H1 Pro.
@@77oxf Herman Miller specifically don't have headrests on any of their office chairs, because their philosophy is against it. They believe you should sit the same way you stand, and not require something to prop your head up. However, if a headrest is a must for you, Atlas make ones for the Aeron.
@@Spike-qh2bb Agreed. I looked into it but found some used ones with no clue how old they are, how much they were abused and often a very limited warranty. While I rarely count on the warranty for a seat as they will often find something to say, warranty period often speaks about the confidence about the product... Unless it's a Toyota/Lexus car, used things are often Russian roulette...
@@Spike-qh2bb I wish I can actually see and feel chairs like Hinomi and non-top tier brands. I have the Aeron and I have used Embody. You absoltuely know the quality of those brands when you use them. Herman Milelr will last you 20 years if you take care of them. And you can also buy the wearable parts when they wear out (like the mesh). I have no idea what this Hinomi feels like.
Great review. This convinced me to purchase one. Can't wait to get it! Love all the features. I'm replacing a 20 yr old leather and wood chair. It just gets too hot, especially in the summer. Plus, their Black Friday pricing made the decision easier. Thank you!
I'm 59 yr old gamer, back pain really takes the fun out of gaming so bought a large standing desk Flexispot E7 few days ago to help. Looking at buying new chair but not paying stupid £800+ for a chair crazy. Paid less then £250 10+ years ago for my office chair still works well but not for 4+ hours a day without back pain.😢
Take it from me. Correct your posture before it gets bad. I have pain from my neck to the bittom if my spine, shoulders, chest, diaphram, its even effected my digestion. Good news! It can be fixed and im saving for one of these chairs.
I had just bought the chair on Amazon and watched your video to get excited about it. I've just cancelled that order. Your affiliate link just saved me over £100! Thanks so much dude!
Thank you for the review! i went along and bought one thur the link and i am verry happy with my purchase,a really good chair!felt asleep a few time on it that's how good it is!
Just got one for £419, as there was an additional £130 discount offer, and it looked like a pretty good ergonomic chair at a now very reasonable price. I previously had an almost unadjustable (tilt only, but I had it fixed as it was far too loose) chair that was pretty much falling apart. It has taken me over two years to find a good ergonomic chair at a non-ridiculous price. I'm very happy with it so far. Only difference I see is that the headrest mount has been changed and does not move up/down like that, it's the two joints now. Also, there is no paddle on the tension adjustment, so probably moved to to one of the other paddles I have (unlock recline on left and split paddle up/down & seat forward/back adjust).
Been looking around and had an eye in this. How's the mesh? Any sign if it sagging? Is it comfortable? I chairs can be ergo but not necessarily comfortable to sit in for hours
I've only had it for a week, so obviously no sign of sagging. I find it comfortable, and do sit in it for hours at a time. Also, nice to click the tension off a click to lie back with the feet on the leg rest to watch a video. I wasn't sure about the lumbar support but am now convinced about it. It seems so much better than the small cushion I stuffed in with my really unadjustable old chair.
@@Mr450pro,direct from Hinomi (UK) as FB had been bothering me with the ad it for ages, and I was really tempted. Then the extra discount came up, it hit my 'affordable limit' and I grabbed one. It was a for my b'day as I was looking for a chair last year, but didn't find anything at an acceptable price point that was fully ergonomic. So, it's two years worth of b'day from the wife.
Hello. Thanks for the video, which has come right at a time when I'm looking for an office chair for home. With mesh chairs, the elasticity is important. Some have poor-quality elasticity, so that the shape of the back and seat take on the indentations of the sitter's back and bum over time, while others have good-quality elasticity, so that the mesh doesn't, over time, become indented with the sitter's shape. I appreciate that you aren't an expert and might be unable to answer this question, but do you feel that the mesh of this chair is the good- or bad-quality? With the office chairs supplied at my work, and the few I've had at home, their most upright position still has a little give in it, such that, even when locked upright so it can't rock, it still rocks back a little, about as far as an economy-class seat on an aeroplane reclines. It isn't far but, when you're trying to be upright at your desk, it is. When locked in its most upright position, is this chair rigid? Given that it's plastic, is it creaky? Thanks.
All pressure buying sale tactics, over a year later and its on the website with £100 off the sale price of £559. I am sure it is a decent enough chair, but would take pricing 'sale' with a pinch of salt.
You're 41 and you don't suffer from back pain? Do you not have children? Are you a god? Witchcraft is the only answer here. In all seriousness though. Solid review. I'm probably going to get this chair.
Dear Mark I buy quite a few products based on your videos as I respect your expertise and recommendations. Shame that you can be let down by the manufacturer. Last week I took delivery of this same chair. Unfortunately I ordered the standard and should have ordered the extended height. As offered by the seller a piston replacement. Unfortunately not in stock and will take over 2 months. The return process is an ordeal. I asked for the piston size for the extend height. Maybe I would source gas-lift from UK. Customer service gone silent . Maybe a lesson to learn on paid reviews.
Looks like the chair fits you pretty well. How tall are you, if you don't mind me asking? It can be more difficult than you'd think to find good ergonomic chairs sized for folks taller than 6'. (Hinomi apparently has two models of the H1 Pro - one is for folks taller than 176cm/5'9", which is a promising sign)
Best feature is folding down so can put under my standing desk. Hate all the plastic though at £479+ 15 year warranty is good if its a real warranty that can be used, some are a joke. Wouldn't pay anymore the £399 for this chair though.
How are the arm rests? As I work 12H night shifts and my office at work are all Herman Miller Aerons. My home office has both NobleChairs Hero and Icon chairs, I definitely want to try an ergonomic chair but most I’ve tried have flimsy arm rests. Herman Millers curves a little and is quite fat, so it’s comfortable for your elbows, long-term. No plastic sounding movements after long-term use either, unlike my NobleChairs which rattle a little on the arm wrests.
I currently have an old Hermann Miller chair and its time to get a new chair. I saw this one advertised and that brought me here. I’ve also seen the ‘secret labs’ gaming chair which also looks comfortable. So I’m not sure which one to get.
Well, that's made up my mind. I got myself one - currently there's a Black Friday sale on so, even more money off. I was toying with the idea of an Aeron - you can get them used for not much more than Hinomi are charging for the H1 Pro new - but it looks like the Hinomi is a better chair. And 15 year warranty clinches it.
I am interested in how you feel about this chair now following some time since the review. Not seen the chair on your newer reviews, should that be a concern? If I had something so good, I would still be using it.
Hi Mark!! Thanks for another superb review! (Quite funny as well, I love this channel more and more). This time, I really wonder if might be possible to have that promo/affiliate code for FR/Europe store as well, as even copying the link path didn't work for me!! Thanks in advance, even if it's not possible...I kind of like this one better than HM Embody (and it's a fraction of the cost anyways). I'll kindly wait for any new information about that EU link. Thank you again! Keep pushing, your work is awesome :)
@@frankniethardt1813 nope probably does not fit under my desk (needs to be lower than 69 cm) ...I am still looking but with discount it is 575 euros in France Voila :-)) I am looking at other foldable office chair
@@the_saiyann the one on my a-roll shoot? Yeah, that’s been the same for the last three years. The chair I use all the time while editing and running the business? That’s the Hinomi. Regular viewers will have spotted it several times in a-roll too.
The discount to circa 400 shows office chairs insane markup cos they will still be making a massive profit. Adulting is realising an office chair is a compwtitive and high markup market 😂
@@MarkEllisReviews Just hadn’t seen it in your recent videos. I got mine three days ago, and it does correct your posture immediately. However, the posture change causes an adjustment period for your body to adapt. I noticed my neck and lower back is not as stiff, but my shoulders ache a little as my upper back seems to be loosening up. So there is definitely an adjustment period to this chair. Just wondering if you went through the same, and if you gave up on the chair, or you were much better on the other side of the adjustment period.
@@davidgates5699 I think if you look close enough you’ll see it in most of my videos 😉 As I say, I use it every day and it has been fantastic in terms of comfort and posture 👍
@@denisgarcia01 Hi Denis, thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I’m at the top end of that scale and would really want the ‘extra high’ listed on your .sg site if spending that much. Any chance this may come to the UK in the future?
That's considered middle of the road to cheap for an office chair. High-end office chairs such as brands like Herman Miller and Steelcase easily cost over $1,000. Spending that much money on an office chair may seem ridiculous, but if you spend many hours a day sitting at your desk, it is a well-worth investment for your back and health. Especially if you consider the warranty that comes with these chairs (e.g. Herman Miller and Steelcase chairs come with 12-year warranties although their chairs typically outlast their warranties), the per-year cost is actually pretty affordable. I bet most people spend more money per year on their mobile plan than on a good office chair that will take care of your back and health in the long term.
@@dylanloo9856 Herman Miller chairs can tilt forward (pls google yourself forward tilt chair) to relief back pressure but can this "Hinomi H1 Pro Ergonomic" do that? NO.
@@dylanloo9856 so this chair is actually not as helpful as claimed for people with back pain problems and sitting long hours and essentially just a prettier looking office chair
@@xthene Bruh, the forward seat tilt function on some HM chairs and other ergonomic chairs is not a crucial feature for proper ergonomics. In fact, the only HM chairs that I can remember that have this forward seat tilt are the Aeron, Sayl, and Mirra 2 and it's an OPTIONAL feature in these chairs. A lot of people who buy these chairs opt-out from including this feature on their chairs as it is not useful to everyone. People who like to use this feature are typically engaged in intense workflows like some software engineers and gamers who like to lean closer to their monitors and people who do arts like drawing or knitting who are always bending down towards their desks. It is also useful for old people as the forward seat tilt allows them plant their feet more on the ground to assist them in getting up and out of the chair easier. And ofc it also helps for general tasking/gaming as sitting at a slight forward angle helps your back to naturally support itself in an ergonomic position which doesn't require the need of a lumbar support. But this feature is not for everyone. Some people find it pretty uncomfortable to constantly sit at a forward tilting angle. If u watch BTODtv, you'll know that Ryan has brought up multiple times in multiple videos that he and the rest of the people in his office do not find the forward seat tilt function useful at all. So just because the Hinomi H1 Pro doesn't have that feature, it doesn't mean it's a terrible ergonomic chair that is all about looks and not function. This chair is already pretty amazing with its many useful adjustments that even a lot of high-end ergonomic chairs do not have. A feature that is crucial to proper ergonomics is built-in lumbar support. Even good ergonomic chairs that do not have an adjustable lumbar support actually do have a lumbar support if their backrest has a nice natural curve to fit the curvature of your back/lumbar (e.g. Eurotech Vera). But not all of the good ergonomic chairs have a forward seat tilt function which explains that a lumbar support is more important than forward seat tilt for proper ergonomics. I've heard plenty of people say that their back pain has been solved because of a good lumbar support in their chair, but never because of the forward seat tilt. I'm not saying that the forward seat tilt will never fix back pain and it is useless in good ergonomics; I'm just saying that it's not as imperative as u make it out to be. Furthermore, u don't need forward seat tilt to increase your sitting time. The best method is still to get out of your chair and walk around or stretch for a bit. Even if u have the best ergonomic chair with forward seat tilt, u will still need to get out of the chair to improve your blood flow and prevent your muscles from stiffening up. No ergonomic office chair is designed for u to sit in them 24/7.
@@dylanloo9856 in general i agree with you. If all you do is just sit and browse or surf web, then a forward tilt chair is not necessary ... cos very likely you would just want to lean back and relax. apart from those groups of users (gamers/developers/elderly) i would add that students would benefit from forward tilt chairs as well. And yes, I would advise parents not to buy gamers chairs and even this Hinomi H1 Pro for their kids. These chairs' seats are "curved" and so when students lean forward to do their written assignment, this curvature actually "squeeze" the lower abdomen and putting the pelvic and lower spine in undesirable position. This is worst and more damaging than flat seated chairs. And I am speaking from personal experiences owning a S$400++ gamers chair.
While you may be genuine in your opinions, keeping a product that you are given to review severely lessens the likelihood that any claims of impartiality will be taken seriously by your audience - there are just too many biased reviews online these days. Gratitude bias is not always a conscious thing.
I agree. In general, a company simply sending a free unit introduces conflict of interest in the review no matter how much freedom they promise to the reviewer. Even if the review hasn't been paid by the company in cash, the "free" review unit is listed under marketing expenses for the company. The reviewer may choose to give a negative review, and the effects can manifest itself as reduced "acts of kindness" in the future. Companies might choose to steer away from this reviewer etc. (Simple logic: companies want positive marketing through influencers to drive sales.) Also, having an affiliate link already is a HUGE incentive to give a positive review to drive sales, even much so if the reviewer gets a cut per completed purchase. Ultimately, in this case, the reviewers own opinion on this chair doesn't matter - a viewer should analyze this as video as an advertisement or as a feature showcase instead of actual usage review. This is true for every single "review" where the reviewer has not used their own money to make the purchase.
@@APBXylon simple logic: I wouldn’t accept a product to review and recommend on a paid basis if I didn’t like both the product and the brand behind it.
@@MarkEllisReviews That's your own opinion why you made the video, it can be true or false. What I am saying is that fundamentally the basis of this review has conflict of interest and there's nothing you can say to change this fact. Maybe next time when you get a free review unit, buy another one? Some reviewers avoid conflict of interest this way.
@@APBXylon Well, it's true, mate. And as for other TH-camrs, that's their choice. But for me, that doesn't make financial sense for my business - it vastly reduces the profitability of the video. Let me put this to you (and I'm not being facetious - I just find it fascinating when people take this level of interest in such businesses when they _possibly_ haven't set foot into one). If you were running a TH-cam business and a brand approached you to review and recommend a product on a paid basis (both up-front and commission based, as is the case here), and the product is top quality, perfect for your audience, and manufactured by a brand you warm to immediately, what would you do?
Spending that much money on an office chair may seem ridiculous, but if you spend many hours a day sitting at your desk, it is a well-worth investment for your back and health. Especially if you consider the warranty that comes with these chairs (e.g. Herman Miller and Steelcase chairs come with 12-year warranties although their chairs typically outlast their warranties), the per-year cost is actually pretty affordable. I bet most people spend more money per year on their mobile plan than on a good office chair that will take care of your back and health in the long term.
Do you use an ergonomic chair? Has it improved your health?
Finally, a chair that I like, but even with the discount is so out of my budget. Great review!
I wish they had an option to pay it in 12 months.
I use gaming dxracer formula from 2012. My backpain just gone after less than a month of using it, I'm sitting in front of pc for 10h a day or more.
We can buy this for 5.2 height person ?
How can this be an honest review when the video is sponsored by the brand?
Easy. Do an honest review. Ugh.
It can't, but information is here. Do with what u will.
I was convinced. I just ordered the H1 Pro two weeks ago and I must say, dang.... it is such a love. I've been using the Secret Lab Titan chair for about 4 years now, but it's lumbar support was sub par compared to the H1 Pro. My goodness, this is such a wonderful chair. And yes, with the leg rest, I simply cannot get any work done. Thanks for the awesome review!
Awesome - glad you're enjoying it. Love mine!
can you remove the leg support part if u want?
@@norcalpacificI don't think there's a real need to remove it. The leg rest tucks under the seat just fine for when you're not using it
@@norcalpacific there's no need to remove the leg rest. It tucks away neatly
How would you consider the Secret labs chair compared to this aside from the lumbar support. I am split between the two of them.
That was the most professional and enjoyable review I’ve ever seen. You’ve sold me on the chair!
this video convinced me to order one, received it yesterday and WOW! it's unbelievably comfortable 🌟 so impressed!
I want to know , how long before it starts to creak
I'm curious if you are still happy with it? (I see from other comments that Mark still is)
How has this held up over the year?
Hi Mark. I watched your honest review twice and bought mine in grey. Thanks for the detailed reviews.
Nice! Enjoy!
You can also adjust the height of the armrests! A lot of the settings are quite intuitive so I wouldn’t be surprised if you already figured it out.
I wish they had these for us United States folks - looks great!
They do!
Yup they do.
Yes, I have an ergonomic chair. I got it in pink fabric - I love the pink - but don't recommend the fabric. It stains too easily. But I love my chair with it's big lumbar back. It has really taken me awhile to get that adjustment just right and the arms do the same as yours but without the flip. I'd love the flip. The best thing for me is a good chair with a high back has actually made my attitude in the office different. I'm the boss (and the minion) and it gives me a bit of a boost in how I feel towards my daily work. My only big wish is that I had better neck support for leaning back. Yours looks to have that nailed really well. Nice review! And now lunch is over and back to work!
I'm the boss but don't work though that's for suckers 😂
Busy relaxing all day in my chair at 59 yrs old thats all I do, just like a Tory MP lazy scum.
It definitely improve my focus at work. In singapore, its hot, and after lunch, especially office with no shelter, walking under the sun will make me sweat even more. So if you live in a hot area, this is perfect. Everything is perfect, but, just one thing, i love to hang my clothes on the head rest and it will go down after awhile hahaha. But other than that, this is worth 499 ( got 100 dollar off deal ok la, not bad) Most expensive chair ever but its too good. Also, easily adjustable height of arm rest, help me a tall guy, to seriously get comfy. Also, the lower back support is superb. Why i say comfy and worth it is also because, for once, i can sit and just do my work without keep adjusting how i seat. Its either too hot, or posture hurt. So yeah. If you guys plan to get it, i say do it. Also, for tiny home or singapore small work from home area, the chair can be foldable so that, is the biggest kudos to me.
This looks great. I have bad posture, too. Thanks, I will check this out.
Great Review. Almost bought one seems perfect. Only reservation I have is with regards to the durability of the Mesh (not under warranty - understandable). On Herman Miller Aeron the mesh goes into a plastic rim as so to protect the edges of the mesh. ON this chair the edges are exposed and probably subject to greater wear. Am I overthinking. Any thoughts/comments any one? In most cases you probably won't touch the edges unless you resort to a bad posture.
I've not had the chair long enough to give you long term guidance on this, but it feels very well made in that regard - I don't think you'll experience any issues.
That's a good question/insight..
Great review. Having seen a number of review I'm convinced and just ordered one. Thanks for the referral discount which knocked off a further £30 from the already discounted £479, so although I never thought I'd pay so much for an office chair in my life, considering I spent pretty much all my working day and sometimes evenings as well, I think i need to move on from my Covid purchased £70 basic chair that has lost its seat padding comfort nearly four years on. Thanks
How is it Paul? Worth the money?
I think it ultimately boils down to whether you have a budget or not, however there are refurbished Herman Miller/Steelcase chairs available, that can be purchased for the same price as a mid tier chair like the H1 Pro.
Is it mid-tier though? I bought an Aeron and it wasn't comfortable. Has no headrest
@@77oxf Herman Miller specifically don't have headrests on any of their office chairs, because their philosophy is against it. They believe you should sit the same way you stand, and not require something to prop your head up. However, if a headrest is a must for you, Atlas make ones for the Aeron.
Herman Miller and Steelcase chairs are overpriced joke, like buying some Apple products.
Second hand prices are just as bad rip off.
@@Spike-qh2bb Agreed. I looked into it but found some used ones with no clue how old they are, how much they were abused and often a very limited warranty. While I rarely count on the warranty for a seat as they will often find something to say, warranty period often speaks about the confidence about the product...
Unless it's a Toyota/Lexus car, used things are often Russian roulette...
@@Spike-qh2bb I wish I can actually see and feel chairs like Hinomi and non-top tier brands. I have the Aeron and I have used Embody. You absoltuely know the quality of those brands when you use them. Herman Milelr will last you 20 years if you take care of them. And you can also buy the wearable parts when they wear out (like the mesh). I have no idea what this Hinomi feels like.
Great review and some great info i have been looking for i.e. the height when folded. Good job. I've ordered from your link. Thank you.
Hi Mark, Thanks for a honest review of the chair and the coupon. I placed the order on Monday received my chair today :)
It's a pleasure - enjoy!
what did it cost? where are you from?
How is the chair do you recommend it? Because as far as I saw Mark is not using it, just showd in this sponsored video :)
This video also convinced me to buy one - Absolutely the least comfortable chair I've ever sat in, had to return.
What was wrong with it and how tall are you? I'm trying to find a new chair was thinking about this one
Great review. This convinced me to purchase one. Can't wait to get it! Love all the features. I'm replacing a 20 yr old leather and wood chair. It just gets too hot, especially in the summer. Plus, their Black Friday pricing made the decision easier. Thank you!
Has your chair arrived? I just purchased mine and I’m so excited to receive it! I really hope it’s as good as this review!
I'm 59 yr old gamer, back pain really takes the fun out of gaming so bought a large standing desk Flexispot E7 few days ago to help.
Looking at buying new chair but not paying stupid £800+ for a chair crazy.
Paid less then £250 10+ years ago for my office chair still works well but not for 4+ hours a day without back pain.😢
Take it from me. Correct your posture before it gets bad. I have pain from my neck to the bittom if my spine, shoulders, chest, diaphram, its even effected my digestion. Good news! It can be fixed and im saving for one of these chairs.
I had just bought the chair on Amazon and watched your video to get excited about it. I've just cancelled that order. Your affiliate link just saved me over £100! Thanks so much dude!
Pleasure! Enjoy.
lol he got it for free and you just gave him money for using that code
Thanks for putting up this review.
Many thanks for posting - I am looking at potentially buying this chair and really appreciated your excellent review. Cheers.
No problem 👍
Hi Mark,
Can you do a video talking about the Whoop you are wearing?
Very interested in what you think.
As you might guess - that’ll arrive soon(ish) 😉
I was looking for a new chair, a mesh chair, and thus the warranty and your discount link swung it. Thanks.
Thank you for the review! i went along and bought one thur the link and i am verry happy with my purchase,a really good chair!felt asleep a few time on it that's how good it is!
Glad you like it!
Hi! Is it still good after a few months?:)
Just got one for £419, as there was an additional £130 discount offer, and it looked like a pretty good ergonomic chair at a now very reasonable price. I previously had an almost unadjustable (tilt only, but I had it fixed as it was far too loose) chair that was pretty much falling apart. It has taken me over two years to find a good ergonomic chair at a non-ridiculous price. I'm very happy with it so far. Only difference I see is that the headrest mount has been changed and does not move up/down like that, it's the two joints now. Also, there is no paddle on the tension adjustment, so probably moved to to one of the other paddles I have (unlock recline on left and split paddle up/down & seat forward/back adjust).
Been looking around and had an eye in this. How's the mesh? Any sign if it sagging? Is it comfortable? I chairs can be ergo but not necessarily comfortable to sit in for hours
I've only had it for a week, so obviously no sign of sagging. I find it comfortable, and do sit in it for hours at a time. Also, nice to click the tension off a click to lie back with the feet on the leg rest to watch a video. I wasn't sure about the lumbar support but am now convinced about it. It seems so much better than the small cushion I stuffed in with my really unadjustable old chair.
Where did you buy it?
@@Mr450pro,direct from Hinomi (UK) as FB had been bothering me with the ad it for ages, and I was really tempted. Then the extra discount came up, it hit my 'affordable limit' and I grabbed one. It was a for my b'day as I was looking for a chair last year, but didn't find anything at an acceptable price point that was fully ergonomic. So, it's two years worth of b'day from the wife.
@@Mr450pro probably direct
Hello. Thanks for the video, which has come right at a time when I'm looking for an office chair for home.
With mesh chairs, the elasticity is important. Some have poor-quality elasticity, so that the shape of the back and seat take on the indentations of the sitter's back and bum over time, while others have good-quality elasticity, so that the mesh doesn't, over time, become indented with the sitter's shape. I appreciate that you aren't an expert and might be unable to answer this question, but do you feel that the mesh of this chair is the good- or bad-quality?
With the office chairs supplied at my work, and the few I've had at home, their most upright position still has a little give in it, such that, even when locked upright so it can't rock, it still rocks back a little, about as far as an economy-class seat on an aeroplane reclines. It isn't far but, when you're trying to be upright at your desk, it is. When locked in its most upright position, is this chair rigid?
Given that it's plastic, is it creaky?
Thanks.
All pressure buying sale tactics, over a year later and its on the website with £100 off the sale price of £559. I am sure it is a decent enough chair, but would take pricing 'sale' with a pinch of salt.
And the code seems to still work too 😂 I'll try again in about 6 months when I might actualy have the money to buy one 😅
ThanksMuch!
You're 41 and you don't suffer from back pain? Do you not have children? Are you a god? Witchcraft is the only answer here. In all seriousness though. Solid review. I'm probably going to get this chair.
Im on edge about this, saw ppl return it after a few months due to piston failure on the gas
Dear Mark I buy quite a few products based on your videos as I respect your expertise and recommendations. Shame that you can be let down by the manufacturer. Last week I took delivery of this same chair. Unfortunately I ordered the standard and should have ordered the extended height. As offered by the seller a piston replacement. Unfortunately not in stock and will take over 2 months. The return process is an ordeal. I asked for the piston size for the extend height. Maybe I would source gas-lift from UK. Customer service gone silent . Maybe a lesson to learn on paid reviews.
Can you please compare it to a Herman Miller chair next time?
Looks like the chair fits you pretty well. How tall are you, if you don't mind me asking? It can be more difficult than you'd think to find good ergonomic chairs sized for folks taller than 6'. (Hinomi apparently has two models of the H1 Pro - one is for folks taller than 176cm/5'9", which is a promising sign)
I’m 5ft9 (ish).
They don’t seem to offer it via the supplied link.
The H1 Pro office chair offered in the UK is perfect for people between 160 cm and 200 cm
Mark, I just came across your review. Since it's been a few months now how is the chair holding up? Any Creaks?
Something to think about when my Herman Miller Aeron chair dies. Bought it in 2006. Doesn't fold nicely to park under a desk though.
thank you for the discount code :)
Best feature is folding down so can put under my standing desk.
Hate all the plastic though at £479+
15 year warranty is good if its a real warranty that can be used, some are a joke.
Wouldn't pay anymore the £399 for this chair though.
How are the arm rests? As I work 12H night shifts and my office at work are all Herman Miller Aerons. My home office has both NobleChairs Hero and Icon chairs, I definitely want to try an ergonomic chair but most I’ve tried have flimsy arm rests. Herman Millers curves a little and is quite fat, so it’s comfortable for your elbows, long-term. No plastic sounding movements after long-term use either, unlike my NobleChairs which rattle a little on the arm wrests.
Had the link with the Discount Code and now it's seems to have gone? CORRECTION : works but a bit intermittent when code comes up.
I currently have an old Hermann Miller chair and its time to get a new chair. I saw this one advertised and that brought me here. I’ve also seen the ‘secret labs’ gaming chair which also looks comfortable. So I’m not sure which one to get.
This one, obvs 😉
I expected to see some comparison between Herman Miller chairs and this one, if that is in the TITLE. Maybe my expectation is just too high..
This is going on my gravestone.
Thanks Mark. Do they ship internationally?
They're currently only available in Singapore, UK and France.
Well, that's made up my mind. I got myself one - currently there's a Black Friday sale on so, even more money off. I was toying with the idea of an Aeron - you can get them used for not much more than Hinomi are charging for the H1 Pro new - but it looks like the Hinomi is a better chair. And 15 year warranty clinches it.
How’d you find the chair?
@@CMull88 pretty good. Very easy to assemble once you have it out of the box. I'm sitting in it now. Very comfortable.
How solid is the recliner when you lock it? Does it have any give when it's locked?
I am interested in how you feel about this chair now following some time since the review. Not seen the chair on your newer reviews, should that be a concern? If I had something so good, I would still be using it.
I use it every day, mate - superb chair.
@@MarkEllisReviewsthanks for the confirmation
Can you remove the leg rests? Looks like it would rub my calf muscles
I'm looking for a chair just like this but that reclines farther.
Are the caries replaceable with something more premium?
Hi Mark!! Thanks for another superb review! (Quite funny as well, I love this channel more and more). This time, I really wonder if might be possible to have that promo/affiliate code for FR/Europe store as well, as even copying the link path didn't work for me!! Thanks in advance, even if it's not possible...I kind of like this one better than HM Embody (and it's a fraction of the cost anyways). I'll kindly wait for any new information about that EU link.
Thank you again! Keep pushing, your work is awesome :)
In France theres a 120€ discount with the code H1PRO_FÊTE just now which brings it up to 509€ the chair. Hope this reaches you in time.
How do you compare it to the Leap V2? Thx.
May I ask what is your height and which version did you get? The regular or extra height?
A pity that the discount code doesn't work for the "european" site in France...
Did you buy it? it s in "promo" at the moment...
Nope. Did you?
@@frankniethardt1813 nope probably does not fit under my desk (needs to be lower than 69 cm) ...I am still looking but with discount it is 575 euros in France Voila :-))
I am looking at other foldable office chair
Basically, all the Herman Miller chair features in one and cheaper 🎉
You got it!
Would you happen to know how this compares to the Ergotune Supreme v3? They seem very similar.
I tend to tuck my legs backwards while sitting. Does the leg rest come in the way?
I think you'll be fine!
@@MarkEllisReviews Thanks! I went down to their showroom to try the chair :)
@@Suspended4th. Nice!
i’m a 5’5” with 65kg. what size is recommended to me?
Are these chairs sold in the USA?
No, they're currently only available in Singapore, UK and France.
Do you happen to have a discount code for the EU site? :)
Mark, the link is showing it costs £599. 🤔
I also just tried this link out, it does show £479 when clicking check out.
@@lorie8240 This is a bit weird as it's still showing £599 when I open the link! I use Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 64bit.
Yep, my description wasn't clear enough - the discount is fully applied when you get through to check out :)
@@LindaLooUK Did you click "check out"? It worked well on my google chrome.
@@MarkEllisReviews Ahh, sorry about that. Thanks for clearing that up. 👍🥰
Hi Mark, how do you feel about the chair one year of using it?
It remains superb.
No disrespect but you're in a different chair altogether for the past 11 months or so@@MarkEllisReviews
@@the_saiyann the one on my a-roll shoot? Yeah, that’s been the same for the last three years. The chair I use all the time while editing and running the business? That’s the Hinomi. Regular viewers will have spotted it several times in a-roll too.
Hi Mark, how is the chair holding up?
Brilliantly - use it every day.
can it tilt forward like the Herman Miller? if not .... then it's no alternative
The discount to circa 400 shows office chairs insane markup cos they will still be making a massive profit. Adulting is realising an office chair is a compwtitive and high markup market 😂
Do they sell in the USA
No, they're currently only available in Singapore, UK and France.
Any other cheaper options?
Do you still like this chair 5 months later? I am thinking of getting one
no answer = no
@@anthonyr.4963 I’m glad I ended up going with an actual Herman Miller then lol! 😂
Would it work for gaming ?
Will they ship to the United States?
How is the bottom out on this chair ?
Is this in America?
Is the seat comfortable enough to prevent your ass from getting sore after sitting for a few hours? No risk in developing hemoroids?
Honestly, I tried it and didn't like it, it felt very tough and just uncomfortable for me
Unavailable in the US??
Hi Sir, does this chair tilt forward also?
No it doesn't
This chair doesn't have forward tilt, so if you are typing you will end up with a bad back.
Tilt lock?
is the chair still alive now?
Yes.
I only wish the seat wasn’t mesh and the footrest wasn’t separated into two pieces and would be a bit longer😐
What made you give up using the Hinomi H1 chair?
When? I use it every day.
@@MarkEllisReviews Just hadn’t seen it in your recent videos. I got mine three days ago, and it does correct your posture immediately. However, the posture change causes an adjustment period for your body to adapt. I noticed my neck and lower back is not as stiff, but my shoulders ache a little as my upper back seems to be loosening up. So there is definitely an adjustment period to this chair. Just wondering if you went through the same, and if you gave up on the chair, or you were much better on the other side of the adjustment period.
@@davidgates5699 I think if you look close enough you’ll see it in most of my videos 😉 As I say, I use it every day and it has been fantastic in terms of comfort and posture 👍
Discount not showing up at checkout is it still on?
you will need to click checkout, then it changes
Have tried that it applies November £100 off offer which brings the price to £499 but the £120 off is not applying at checkout
Did you use Mark’s link in the description? I clicked through that one and it worked.
No large version in the UK is a shame.
In fact, there is only the large version in the UK and in Europe (checked with Hinomi support) which is best suitable for 160cm to 200cm
@@denisgarcia01 Hi Denis, thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I’m at the top end of that scale and would really want the ‘extra high’ listed on your .sg site if spending that much. Any chance this may come to the UK in the future?
@@doifeellucky The version in the UK and Europe is the exact model called "Extra High" in Singapore.
@@denisgarcia01 Ah ok, thanks for the clarification.
How are you 41 and dont have back pain? I am 27, ive had back pain since I was a teen. Congrats on having a good spine 😂 i wish.
"This video is sponsored by Hinomi."
Correct. Thanks for reiterating that, although you really didn't need to.
Just £480 for an office chair 😳
That's considered middle of the road to cheap for an office chair. High-end office chairs such as brands like Herman Miller and Steelcase easily cost over $1,000. Spending that much money on an office chair may seem ridiculous, but if you spend many hours a day sitting at your desk, it is a well-worth investment for your back and health. Especially if you consider the warranty that comes with these chairs (e.g. Herman Miller and Steelcase chairs come with 12-year warranties although their chairs typically outlast their warranties), the per-year cost is actually pretty affordable. I bet most people spend more money per year on their mobile plan than on a good office chair that will take care of your back and health in the long term.
@@dylanloo9856 Herman Miller chairs can tilt forward (pls google yourself forward tilt chair) to relief back pressure but can this "Hinomi H1 Pro Ergonomic" do that? NO.
@@dylanloo9856 so this chair is actually not as helpful as claimed for people with back pain problems and sitting long hours and essentially just a prettier looking office chair
@@xthene Bruh, the forward seat tilt function on some HM chairs and other ergonomic chairs is not a crucial feature for proper ergonomics. In fact, the only HM chairs that I can remember that have this forward seat tilt are the Aeron, Sayl, and Mirra 2 and it's an OPTIONAL feature in these chairs. A lot of people who buy these chairs opt-out from including this feature on their chairs as it is not useful to everyone. People who like to use this feature are typically engaged in intense workflows like some software engineers and gamers who like to lean closer to their monitors and people who do arts like drawing or knitting who are always bending down towards their desks. It is also useful for old people as the forward seat tilt allows them plant their feet more on the ground to assist them in getting up and out of the chair easier. And ofc it also helps for general tasking/gaming as sitting at a slight forward angle helps your back to naturally support itself in an ergonomic position which doesn't require the need of a lumbar support.
But this feature is not for everyone. Some people find it pretty uncomfortable to constantly sit at a forward tilting angle. If u watch BTODtv, you'll know that Ryan has brought up multiple times in multiple videos that he and the rest of the people in his office do not find the forward seat tilt function useful at all. So just because the Hinomi H1 Pro doesn't have that feature, it doesn't mean it's a terrible ergonomic chair that is all about looks and not function. This chair is already pretty amazing with its many useful adjustments that even a lot of high-end ergonomic chairs do not have.
A feature that is crucial to proper ergonomics is built-in lumbar support. Even good ergonomic chairs that do not have an adjustable lumbar support actually do have a lumbar support if their backrest has a nice natural curve to fit the curvature of your back/lumbar (e.g. Eurotech Vera). But not all of the good ergonomic chairs have a forward seat tilt function which explains that a lumbar support is more important than forward seat tilt for proper ergonomics. I've heard plenty of people say that their back pain has been solved because of a good lumbar support in their chair, but never because of the forward seat tilt. I'm not saying that the forward seat tilt will never fix back pain and it is useless in good ergonomics; I'm just saying that it's not as imperative as u make it out to be.
Furthermore, u don't need forward seat tilt to increase your sitting time. The best method is still to get out of your chair and walk around or stretch for a bit. Even if u have the best ergonomic chair with forward seat tilt, u will still need to get out of the chair to improve your blood flow and prevent your muscles from stiffening up. No ergonomic office chair is designed for u to sit in them 24/7.
@@dylanloo9856 in general i agree with you. If all you do is just sit and browse or surf web, then a forward tilt chair is not necessary ... cos very likely you would just want to lean back and relax.
apart from those groups of users (gamers/developers/elderly) i would add that students would benefit from forward tilt chairs as well.
And yes, I would advise parents not to buy gamers chairs and even this Hinomi H1 Pro for their kids.
These chairs' seats are "curved" and so when students lean forward to do their written assignment, this curvature actually "squeeze" the lower abdomen and putting the pelvic and lower spine in undesirable position. This is worst and more damaging than flat seated chairs. And I am speaking from personal experiences owning a S$400++ gamers chair.
The #1 thing you need to know about mesh seats is that they don't muffle your farts.....at all.
Oh.
you’ve been reviewing everything recently lmao
Someone’s got to.
@@MarkEllisReviews good point, most of them were pretty good reviews too, good job!
Looks a bit cheap and plasticky. Solid review though.
There you go playing a doctor on TH-cam again....
Bro got his doctorate from Johnny Sins. 😂
Bro I got my chair for free on the street 💀
But is it a good chair tho? Hmmmmmmmmmm... 🤔
...but they had zero input on the content of this video. lol.
Correct. Thanks for highlighting that, even if I do so in the video.
@@MarkEllisReviews you said it in the video. that's my point. it's ok to make advertisements. you don't have to lie in them tho.
@@iixxion I complete agree with you. And you should _never_ lie in TH-cam videos! Glad we’re on the same page, and thank you for tuning in!
@@MarkEllisReviews Awesome! Now can you tell us all the ways that the company had input in the creation of your advertisement?
@@iixxionwhat advertisement?
I think you mean H not HAYCH
How bored are you?
While you may be genuine in your opinions, keeping a product that you are given to review severely lessens the likelihood that any claims of impartiality will be taken seriously by your audience - there are just too many biased reviews online these days. Gratitude bias is not always a conscious thing.
What about keeping the product and then using it day-in, day-out, to this very day, because it is genuinely superb?
I agree. In general, a company simply sending a free unit introduces conflict of interest in the review no matter how much freedom they promise to the reviewer. Even if the review hasn't been paid by the company in cash, the "free" review unit is listed under marketing expenses for the company. The reviewer may choose to give a negative review, and the effects can manifest itself as reduced "acts of kindness" in the future. Companies might choose to steer away from this reviewer etc. (Simple logic: companies want positive marketing through influencers to drive sales.)
Also, having an affiliate link already is a HUGE incentive to give a positive review to drive sales, even much so if the reviewer gets a cut per completed purchase.
Ultimately, in this case, the reviewers own opinion on this chair doesn't matter - a viewer should analyze this as video as an advertisement or as a feature showcase instead of actual usage review. This is true for every single "review" where the reviewer has not used their own money to make the purchase.
@@APBXylon simple logic: I wouldn’t accept a product to review and recommend on a paid basis if I didn’t like both the product and the brand behind it.
@@MarkEllisReviews That's your own opinion why you made the video, it can be true or false. What I am saying is that fundamentally the basis of this review has conflict of interest and there's nothing you can say to change this fact.
Maybe next time when you get a free review unit, buy another one? Some reviewers avoid conflict of interest this way.
@@APBXylon Well, it's true, mate. And as for other TH-camrs, that's their choice. But for me, that doesn't make financial sense for my business - it vastly reduces the profitability of the video.
Let me put this to you (and I'm not being facetious - I just find it fascinating when people take this level of interest in such businesses when they _possibly_ haven't set foot into one). If you were running a TH-cam business and a brand approached you to review and recommend a product on a paid basis (both up-front and commission based, as is the case here), and the product is top quality, perfect for your audience, and manufactured by a brand you warm to immediately, what would you do?
Things I’ll never do is pay 100 or 800 dollars for a chair. Nope I’m good.
Spending that much money on an office chair may seem ridiculous, but if you spend many hours a day sitting at your desk, it is a well-worth investment for your back and health. Especially if you consider the warranty that comes with these chairs (e.g. Herman Miller and Steelcase chairs come with 12-year warranties although their chairs typically outlast their warranties), the per-year cost is actually pretty affordable. I bet most people spend more money per year on their mobile plan than on a good office chair that will take care of your back and health in the long term.
Do they ship in Greece?
No, they're currently only available in Singapore, UK and France.