Nouhaus Ergo3D Ergonomic Office Chair Lumbar Support Mesh Office Chair with 4D Adjustable Armrest, Adjustable Headrest and Wheels, Mesh High Back Home Office Desk Chairs(Black) Home & Kitchen

4.0 out of 5 stars

The value for money LEADER!!

I have owned this chair for a bit over two months now. I had originally purchased the Razer Iskur because I wanted an ergonomic chair made of quality materials that didn’t cost $1000+. I ended up returning that chair because the seat was unbearable for me. I then moved on to purchase this chair for half the price and could not be happier!! I am pleasantly surprised at the quality of meshing, the attention to detail of the padding and how supportive the chair feels both upright and during recline. This lumbar support system is the first that I have been genuinely comforted by. I usually find them gimmicky or even uncomfortable but this chair’s lumbar support just fits into the groove of my back very well and really supports me. I know get what that’s supposed to feel like!There is one thing that I don’t like and others in these reviews have stated it before. The armrests don’t lock in position which is annoying. I never know how seriously to take people’s complaints since people are…people but that one is valid in my experience. It’s not so bad that it moves often while I am sitting in the chair but it happens enough that it’s a mild annoyance and something that should’ve been noticed during testing. It’s a weird omission to have but now that I am used to it and aware of it, I can be sure to not lean or push against the armrests in ways that will move them out of place. There is enough rigidity to the armrests that I don’t feel like it ruins the product for me.I think part of my contentment with this chair is how well it fits my body. The lumbar system in particular just feels like it’s in the right place. The depth and width of the chair seems really “right” to me as well. I’ll include my physical details below for comparison.Male, 25 yo, 210 lbs, 5’11”. I’ve been lifting 5+ days a week for a few years. Hope that helps.

5 people found this helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars

Well worth the money

**UPDATE**Today (10/06/2020) the back of the chair failed. The travel distance of the back rest is roughly 1″. This makes it very uncomfortable to sit in. I’ve checked all the options and I’m unable to get it back to how it previously was. I’m going to check with the seller to see if there is anything we can do to resolve the issue.Let me start by saying that I would typically never spend this kind of money on a chair but I’m glad that I did. I’m not only a software developer but an artist and Twitch streamer as well so the amount of time sitting at my desk is quite substantial. With that said there are a few improvements to the chair that would really make it stand out enough for me to order more and to suggest to my friends, family and viewers.Let’s start with some of the things that I would change. First off the arm rests do have a vertical lock but the adjustments to rotate the angle of the pads and the pad placement toward and away from the body while nice do not lock at all. I’ve found that getting up for a break often have to adjust the arm rest(s) almost each time I return. As for the material it would have been nice to see some gel or memory foam covers added to the contents of the package to show the company going a step above. As of now the arm supports are a harder and slightly padded but the construction is very durable.As for the comfort of the chair it is pretty good for someone 5’10” and a 160 lbs. I do wish that the chair went down just a little bit more vertically as it places pressure right around the outside base of my pants pockets. The mesh fabric is a nice change from the solid chairs that I’m used to and keeps me comfortable throughout the day. I would like to see better access for the controls and better placement too. Right now you have to lean back and look over the back of the arm rest to try to read the labels. Moving the controls more to the front would help avoid any strain.The base is solid and I was really happy to see this but the roller blade wheels? How have I lived without these on my other office chairs!? In my opinion (while they are not worth the cost of the chair) they beat the old caster wheels that would become broken or dirty over time and just not work.Something I would really like to see for creative types, streamers, etc. may be a headrest cover with the NOUHAUS logo, a few little perks like the arm rest pads I suggested earlier and better placement of the chair controls. Overall this is a really solid chair for the money and it looks great in my home office / studio. Most likely I’ll pick up another after comparing this to the DX Racer line.

126 people found this helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars

Well-built chair, just didn’t work for me.

Pretty impressive build quality for this price point. Unfortunately, the mesh seat numbed my butt after about 40 miutes.

One person found this helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars

A Review Written From the Sublime Comfort of the NOUHAUS Ergo3D

The headline certainly reveals my thoughts on this chair so I will give my “too long; didn’t read” version right below, but I will also go into some more depth below that for those of you more discriminating readers.TL;DR – Supremely comfortable, build quality is excellent, very easy to put together (10-15mins max), great range of adjustability/range of motion, total game-changer for anyone who spends a lot of time sitting at a computer, etc. I have absolutely no regrets spending $300 on this chair.Full version:Firstly, let me point out that I RARELY write reviews for products. I can probably count the number of product reviews I have written on one hand. That’s not because I don’t like taking the time to support businesses that make good products, it’s mainly because it’s pretty hard to exceed my expectations and most products just meet expectations by doing what exactly what I wanted, no more and no less.My expectations for this chair were, naturally, pretty high considering the price tag but I frankly did not expect to be this satisfied and amazed at the difference any chair could make. As someone who is now working from home until further notice during the present COVID outbreak of 2020, I needed something better than what I had and this chair is an absolute game-changer in that regard. Here are my thoughts in summar:1) Comes well packaged and with well-written, simple instructions which make it very easy to put together (10-15 minutes max)2) Build quality is excellent. All the parts that should be metal/reinforced are and even the plastic parts that need to be plastic for lightness are of good quality. One more specific thing I noticed that goes to the quality of the parts is that the hardware included comes with pre-applied loctite thread locker (which is essentially a paste on the bolts which help keep them from coming loose over time after installation). In and of itself it isn’t that important and is far from necessary on parts like chairs that live a pretty easy life (as opposed to, say, suspension components on vehicles, for example, which usually require loctite). HOWEVER, it’s not common on products like this and it is a nice touch that I think suggests more attention to detail/quality for this product. It also shows that NOUHAUS isn’t necessarily trying to cut costs wherever they can.3) It is supremely comfortable! At first I had doubts about the mesh material used for the seat and back of the chair, compared to the more traditional cushion style, but after spending several hours straight without moving at all in this chair during work I can report it is all-around great. The fact I can sit in it that long without moving at all to adjust speaks to that point because I have to do that every so often when sitting in inferior chairs. The range of adjustability and movement of the chair to allow reclining and really any sitting style is impressive as well.Overall I’m completely pleased with the purchase and don’t regret spending so much money on this chair whatsoever (currently priced at $300). I’m glad I treated myself to this thing and the only thoughts I have now are why the hell I didn’t get something like this sooner to take better care of myself!

22 people found this helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars

Herman Miller Quality and Features for Half the Price

I love this chair. I’ve used it nearly every day for two months now, and bang for buck, this was a great purchase that I would make again.I work at a desk in my home office from 8:00am to 5:30-6:00pm every weekday, so I knew I needed to get a comfortable, ergonomic chair that wouldn’t exacerbate my posture or hurt my body from just being in it with my sedentary job. I didn’t need a super fancy-looking chair, but neither did I want an eye-sore. I also knew wanted something with great quality, first and foremost, and next had some solid and comfortable ergonomic features. This chair meets all these requirements.I cannot understate how much the roller blade wheels change my life. I am never going back. These things are silent, smooth, and can go over nearly any material. I don’t have to push as hard or as much to move. I have poured concrete floors in my office, but see that long-haired rug in the photos? You bet your bottom dollar that this baby can roll smoothly from the concrete and over onto the rug it without getting stuck or having to push/pull for significant drag and it blew my mind the first time.The arm rest positioning is quite customizable: the pads can turn inward and outward, slide forward or back, as well as move up and down. The arm rest pads have a little soft give to them but are fairly firm.The headrest piece goes up and down as well as tilts forward or back. You could even decide not to install, if you didn’t need or love it, and I think it wouldn’t significantly detract from the chair’s aesthetics (just two simple drill holes in the back).The composite plastic-fabric material (“ElastoMesh”) is super breathable and would be so easy to clean if I ever did spill anything on it. My body (well, butt, really) does not feel like it sinks in to the seat any more or less than a normal office chair. (Phone for scale in the chair seat picture is an old Apple iPhone 6S Plus.) In fact, I think the tensile stress of this fabric gives me a slight spring, bounce and energy when I sit in it, which I actually prefer now to a soft, dense, lethargic piece of foam. The mesh fabric is soft to the touch with light pressure, and grippy with string-like friction with hard pressure. I’ve never had a problem with the textile.At first I was concerned that the lower lumbar piece was not adjustable, but it’s quite supportive with this unique mesh and strong curvature. I’m 5’6″ and the shape of the back contours quite naturally to me by default. I could imagine someone much bigger though possibly needing to adjust this or the whole back piece up from the seat. This would be my ONLY critique about the chair.I usually sit and have the chair tilted fully upright, but one could have this unlocked to smoothly dip back with pressure. You can also lock the tilt so it stays as your preferred angle. I feel fine (good, even) sitting in this chair for long periods of time, even though I do try to get up and move often. I’ve never felt pain standing up from it.This chair was better than most options I saw at an Office Depot. Most other corporate offices I’ve worked in had Herman Miller furniture, and I would say this chair could go head to head with their Aeron or Mirra designs in terms of quality and functionality.

156 people found this helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars

Uncomfortable and Unadjustable

There are a number of issues with this chair:1. The seat is really narrow. I’m not a large person (male 5’10, 190lb) and my hips are not particularly wide, but I was resting on the two hard rails that the mesh seat is attached to. This seems inexcusable since the rest of the chair seems sized for a typical person. I’ve sat in other chairs (like the Hyken chair from staples or the workpro 9000 from office depot) that were mesh bottom and fit me just fine. This is the primary reason I returned the chair.2. The lumbar support is very aggressive and cannot be adjusted. I ended up tying some rope to it to pull it back and give a more neutral back. This sort of worked.3. The seat back only locks at 90 and 45 degrees. I’m not sure in what situation you would want to lock a chair at 45 degrees, but many where you’d want to lock it just a little back from 90. My previous ikea chair ($150 vs $300+) locked every 5-10 degrees or so which is sensible. This is somewhat mitigated by a very good spring system for leaning back. This is perhaps the first chair I’ve sat in where the tension adjust for leaning back was useful, you really could tweak it to lean back a little comfortably (still not as good as locking).4. The armrests are really far forward which makes it hard to get close enough to your desk. I picked this one specifically because the arm rests were adjustable front/back, but they barely went back and slid forward way more than seems needed. I ended up mounting the arms reversed so they angled backward which made it tolerable.I could work around most of the issues except the seat cushion pain so I returned it. The return process was unpleasant and cost ~$25 in return shipping. After submitting the return, they said they may charge a 10% restocking fee (that’s $30) but they ended up not charging me (YMMV). I was very careful about the original packaging and returned it like-new.There were some pros:1. The construction was solid and it felt durable, no weird wiggling or flexing.2. It was easy to put together (although what isn’t?)3. The little rollerblade wheels were nice.4. The backrest lean tension was really smooth and had just enough friction that you could stop at a point and not have to struggle to keep it still.Anyway, I don’t recommend buying this chair. I gave it 3 stars because it’s not badly made (see the pros) and comfort is so person-by-person that someone might find it comfortable. Honestly, buying a chair online is very risky, they’re just way too personal. Find an office store nearby and actually sit in one before buying it. For what it’s worth, I ended up buying a Tempur-pedic TP9000 from staples for $220 and am very happy.

7 people found this helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars

Good for the money, some minor details here and there.

This isn’t my full review yet, I love chair for a first impression, but this part of the headrest I found was broken.The screw in its plastic cover was inside the mesh hidden in its hole, but I heard wobbling behind my ear and it was this broken screw.It’s not a deal breaker obviously, and it’s not the reason for my 4-Stars.It’s just a worry that, as you can see, the mesh may start to get loosened up with time and use, and get easily ripped, because of this broken screw.I’d be happy if you send me a replacement headrest.Otherwise great chair, and I’d recommend, will also update this after using the chair for a bit.Edit: eeeeh… just after a couple/few weeks of use, I’m already coming back here to take away one star, for a total of 3.See, at first sight the chair looks very high quality, solid materials and looks great.PROS:I loved the reclining system, opposed to the traditional, gamer chair, one-position-lock-in-place system.Explanation: in my gamer chair/typical chair experience, this how the back of the chair works: you have a liver, set the back to a certain tilt degree, and have it permanently there, until your back gets sore and you have to reposition it. That’s what my back gotten used to and that’s what’s given me back problems.See, in this chair, the back is best used as follows: leave the back liver in “freefall mode”, meaning, don’t lock the back in place, and then, using the knob on the bottom of the seat, adjust the “weight” of the back to match your preference. That way, the entire back seat of the chair will move freely along with your movement, it’ll be stiff, so that it supports you and doesn’t completely fall back if you lean on it; and, it’ll be soft enough, so that IF you lean on it, it’ll go back with you, but still be stiff enough to hold your posture in place.I don’t know if that made sense, but, if you’re a smaller guy, or better yet a smaller gal, this chair would fit you really well.CONS:First troubles started when assembling the chair, it was unnecessarily difficult, as in, only if they marked the screws and named them (like every other product assembly), the operation would’ve been much easier. All the screws look very similar, and it was a challenge for me figuring out each screw goes where, especially because they could fit in all holes.Second, the assembly is not precise, in each spot where you screw a part in, there’s a huge room for error, example: attaching the back of the chair to the bottom, or attaching the pump to the bottom of the seat.These (in theory) MUST be locked in, in a very tight spot, where they’re perfectly centered, with no wiggle room or anything like that, and then screwed in and tightened in place.That’s how it should be… instead? You try your best to somehow hold the parts in place, perfectly bullseye center the screws in the holes without moving the whole thing and ruining the centeration, then tighten the screws diagonally one by one, and by the time you tighten the second screw, the first one would escape and shift its perfect centeration.Thus, shifting the whole centeration of the bottom seat being attaching to the pump and the base.Same exact thing goes to the back, and the armrests.I even got my brother to help me out rebuild the chair and try to center everything out, but it literally was impossible.That was TWO.Thirdly? After all the disasters and failed attempts in the alignment of the seat and the back, I get to start to rest and adjusting my posture to the chair, and here I find my red-flags.I’m a fairly small guy (compared to actual big guys), I’m 5’11-6′ (180cm), and 158 lbs (72kg). And the chair was *very unfortunately* not comfortable over long hours.See, I’mma be clear, the chair is PERFECT for back posture, and sitting absolutely straight, I’m talking 90 degrees back, 90 degrees on the knees, for laser-focused-1-foot-from-the-monitor gaming. Like… it’s actually really comfortable to sit absolutely straight in and game.But if you’re anything like me, you get sore quick and tend to move your posture a lot? It’s…. just not good!The space around the thighs is really really small, a snug fit, my thighs barely fit the mesh.If I slide a little bit lower, my back hits the plastic separator between the two back pieces.The headrest is decent, except it is too far back, whenever you want to rest your head on it, you have to reach your neck back to an uncomfortable position, i.e, you can’t really rest your head on the headrest and continue using your PC. If you rest your head on it, you’ll be look at the ceiling, even if you had the back of the chair completely tilted to the front.Lastly, the mesh material is uhhh.. I dunno it’s not the softest and most comfortable, it is a mesh after all, so, much better than regular old gamer chair memory foam. But I dunno….. I guess I had my hopes a little bit higher.I’m already looking for a replacement, and this time I think I’m going for a real high end chair, I don’t want to play the game of “budget guessing”, buying something relatively cheaper and having to go through the pain of having it meet the expectations or absolutely shred them.That’s the review.

14 people found this helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars

Easy to put together

Love the support and as mentioned very easy to put together. The tensioner for leaning back does not allow me to tighten any more and it’s still to soft for my liking….. The arm rest also have no way to add tension so they move way to freely. Overall the chair is very supportive and I really like the headrest. I believe it was just a bit overpriced but we will see how it holds up over time….

One person found this helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars

Lasted just about 3 years

Originally this chair was a nice purchase and was comfortable for some time. It had some nice features and adjustments that met my needs (I.e. lumbar support, neck support, very fluid rollers). However, recently the seat support has become very uncomfortable. This is due to the seat being a mesh support vs a cushion. I would imagine that my rear is the culprit here, and perhaps 3 years is all that should be expected of such a chair, but I would imagine at a $300+ price point that the chair should yield a minimum of 5 years of frequent use. Now that the mesh has lost its support, I am in search of a new chair as the back of my legs are definitely feeling the brunt of the seat frame now that I sink into the mesh. I would recommend a cushion instead of a mesh seat for what it’s worth.For reference I am 5’7″ ~190lbs.TL;DR – 3 years of moderate use – needs to be replaced- Mesh support wears over time, causing you to sink into the “bucket” – this is the primary issue with the chair at this point.- Lumbar support is pretty good.- Armrest supports have held up. (I’m a “leaner”)- Rollers are great.- No complaints with seat adjustment features

2 people found this helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars

Super comfortable

There are definitely better more comfortable chairs but at this price point this one is kingI can sit on it for a long time (12+ hrs doing cad at times) it keeps me in a good posture so I don’t get any pain like I have with other chairs .With that said this doesn’t come close to the 1000+ dollar chairs they give us at work but I never expected it to. Compared with every other chair I’ve had at this price point this one is easily the most customizable and the most comfortable.Multiple positions for arm rests, chair height, head rest height, and multiple angles for each with the option to have or not have them at allBreathable nylon mesh material that doesn’t get hot or sag overtime (had it for at least a year or 2 by now)Gives multiple options for wheels out the boxHas a solid metal baseThe list goes onIf you’re looking for a ergonomic chair at this price point you can stop here because this is definitely the one

3 people found this helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars

Very comfortable and versatile office chair

I received the big box right on time and as promised. Thanks to shipping and UPS ;-)Assembly was easy enough, all tools (Allen wrench) provided although I used my ratchet for even easier screw tightening. The seat and the back are quite heavy, so you either have someone help you holding the parts in place when screwing them together or you use a more practical tool.I used the roller blade wheels right away and didn’t even bother trying out the regular ones. With the “blades” rolling over carpet is easy but you definitely need a carpet mat for rolling around while seated. I think any carpet would give up after a few weeks.I can comfortably sit in this chair at my desk for hours. The mesh takes a little getting used to (at least for me) but is comfy and provides air flow so that in warm temperatures you don’t sweat so much and moisten the seat. The head rest is only useful when reclined which is very comfortable. Adjusting the tension for the recline is easy, so is the height adjustment. So far the gas cylinder works flawlessly and keeps the height (well, I am just 84kg/185lbs).I like the adjustable arm rests. Besides being height adjustable you can slide them forward (not notched) and rotate them (one notch either direction).The lumbar support is not adjustable but works perfectly for my body size and posture. That’s the reason for the 4-star rating for ergonomics because perhaps an adjustable one would be even better. But then: who knows.My final verdict: great value for money and very comfortable office chair (and I am gaming too 😉 )

3.0 out of 5 stars

Above average but not a perfect solution.

I like the chair. So far I can feel less strain on my lower back as I switched from an old cheaper gaming chair. Some things I wish it had are:- Custom lumbar support. It gives too much and can’t be adjusted. I had to add a foot rest to force myself back into it.-both sets of wheels leave a lot to be desired. The don’t rotate easily so when the chair rolls, it’s like a Walmart shopping cart. They also could use a lock as they don’t stay in place on hard surfaces. The combination of having to push my back into the lumbar and the wheels moving at their own volition seems to add more stress to other parts of my back where my core is trying to compensate.-arm rests are very finicky. It’s hard to get them level so both are exactly the same height and they rotate so easily and can’t be locked in place. It would also be nice if I could rotate them out of the way when I stand. They are also hard as a rock so resting your arms on them for long periods of time becomes uncomfortable. I had to wrap soft fabric around them which looks bad.-price: I know in the reviews many customers paid around $250 but I paid close to $400. This chair is definitely more of a $200-250 chair. But you know, inflation. If I could do it again I’d probably spend more for something better or at least get something that’s more in line with its price.-positives: it does feel better on my back than something cheap and definitely better than gaming chairs. The seat is comfortable and the mesh feels great and breathable. The headrest works for me even though it is loose and can move with just small amounts of pressure. It is a beautiful chair.;tldr: Look elsewhere if you want something worth the expense. This chair will lead to some disappointment even if it is your first ergonomic chair. It is definitely NOT worth its $360+ price tag but if you can get it close to $250 it may be worth it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Great overall, but lacks adjustment capabilities for lumbar support

Overall, this is an excellent chair and while I’ve only been using it for about two weeks at this point, I can see it lasting for a while. The previous back pain I experienced from poor posture has been greatly minimized. I like that the mesh makes the chair breathable, and the way the back of the chair is designed makes great lumbar support for me. Further, the chair feels sturdy and looks well made. The blade wheels are also fantastic, although the chair comes with the standard black plastic wheels if you prefer those.However, there are definitely a few things to keep in mind before purchasing this chair. Like previous reviewers have said, there is no way to adjust the back piece. While the pictures showing multiple segments for the back might suggest adjustability, the way the chair is built is the way you will sit. The shape of the chair happens to suit me just fine, but I can see it being an issue for people with more or less arched backs.The second issue is the front portion of the seat. Because the seat itself is mesh, if I ever sit on the edge of the seat, the mesh will dip down to touch the plastic frame below. This causes a lot of discomfort if I sit in this position for too long or in any way let my legs hang down. The issue can probably be easily remedied with a piece of foam between the mesh and seat frame, but that’s an extra step I shouldn’t have to bother with.All this leads me to the final takeaway: this chair is good for improving posture. There’s just no flexibility for switching up the sitting position. So if you’re someone who enjoys have your legs up on a chair or occasionally slouching, this might not be the best option for you.

3.0 out of 5 stars

It’s alright

This is my first impressions after a good week or so. I will certainly update this if it’s gets better (or worse).A few things to note:I’m on the shorter side (5’3.5”), and I weigh around 135 pounds. In addition, I have scoliosis and work on a computer for 9 hours a day.First and foremost, no, this is not the most comfortable chair ever for me. It’s better than a dining room table chair, which is a generous comparison, but not as good as most office chairs. Here’s why:-The adjustments are severely lacking in many ways. Basically, you need to hope that your body just so happens to conform to that lumber support shape or else you’re SOL.-When you recline, it’s bar to back. You can feel every piece of hard plastic that supports the back, which makes it super uncomfy (especially if you have back problems).-As many have mentioned, the reclining mechanism is not the greatest. You can either sit up way too straight, or you can recline like you’re about to nap (only not as comfy).-The armrests are hard, and the adjustments available are not that impressive.Onto the more positive aspects:-It was helping my back pain (although now I have shoulder pain. Ya win some ya lose some, lol)-It definitely gives proper support if you fit it.-It is sturdy, and although many reviews say otherwise, it feels more expensive. I’m hoping the sturdiness holds up.-I love the wheels. It makes rolling over hardwood and carpet super easy. Much better than the standard office chair wheels.-Like and airy—no sweat/musk/swamp.-Although it is not a perfect fit for me, I can see why it would be great for others.Is it the greatest? So far, no.Do I feel I wasted money? So far, also no.Would I ever buy this at full price (I snagged it on prime day and it was still expensive)? Hard no.Taking into account of your idea of comfort, your size, and any health problems, will hopefully help when considering this chair.(If you have scoliosis and work in front of a computer, this is not a miracle chair)

3 people found this helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars

Broke within a year

I am a 6’0″, 275 lb man. I believe my weight and size may have damaged the lean back feature of the chair. It now permanently leans back.Another issue is that my butt slides between the seat and the back rest.Other than that, it felt like a great chair. The mesh is sturdy and easy to clean. The adjustability is nice.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Your back and butt will thank you

This chair was worth every penny! Working from home most days, I can sit for 8 hours in this chair and forget to get up and walk around. When I am not working, I will typically play games on my PC and again sit in this chair for longer without issues. The chair itself is sturdy and well-built and I really like the 2 different options for wheels since my work area is carpeted.I have been using this chair now for 4 years and had zero issues only maximum comfort.

4.0 out of 5 stars

I don’t understand the amount of good reviews for this product… (READ EDIT FOR UPDATE!)

I’ll say this it’s built well, meaning quality materials and a solid feel. But, whoever designed the back of the chair decided to angle the plastic supports (it splits in the center of the back) in a way that your back rests directly on them so if you go into recline mode those 2 plastic edge supports dig right into your back. You even feel them in the upright position. I’m 5′-8 and if they just had the rim bend down there instead of up I would have given this chair a 4 or 5. But sadly it’s a 1 for me and it’s being returned… Also, you cannot adjust the lumbar and for the price, most others in this class allow some sort of adjustment.EDIT: I spent a couple of months trying all sorts of chairs in the price range from $200- $1,500 (including the Ergo3d as my original review said) and decided I didn’t like any of them. I’m 5-8 and it’s a hard height to buy a good ergonomic chair for. To make a long story short I ordered another one of these Nouhaus Ergo3ds and this one is better than the rest. This one’s back is much more taught than the original and my back isn’t touching the plastic rim as it did on the original. So it must have been a defect. I’m changing my stars to 4 out of 5 just because I got a defective one at first. If I didn’t I wouldn’t have had to return 12 other chairs…

One person found this helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars

Painful after year 1

I’ve had this chair for 2 years. At first I loved it — it was one of the most comfortable chairs I’d sat in especially at this price point. However, after about 8 months the tension in the mesh on all parts of the chair began to loosen. A little at first and now at year 2 it’s sagging considerably. This is particularly bad in the lumbar support piece. The frame is now cutting into my back and the chair isn’t usable without a pillow. I only weigh 140lbs (150 if you count when my cat sits on me) so I should not be steering it out this much.If I could replace the lumbar part I’d give this a 3.5 stars but it’s hardly usable right now.RatingsHeight: greatAesthetic: greatAdjustability: greatWheels: greatComfort after 2 years: poor, causes significant back pain :(2.5 stars total

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3.0 out of 5 stars

Replacement Foam Insert?

I purchased this chair a few years ago, and have really enjoyed it. The only complaint I have is with the foam insert within the underside of the chair itself. It offers support for the back of the thighs/knees, which is nice, but it happens to fall out regularly. On a weekly basis I am having to pick it up off the floor, and reinsert it into the underside of the chair. Very frustrating. I was hoping there would be a replacement piece for this too, since it eventually broke into two pieces (probably from me having to manually stuff it back into the underside of the chair over and over). For this reason alone, I cannot give the chair 5 stars.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Solid Chair For The $$$

Very ergo. It’s in the name twice too. The 2 sets of rollers for different surfaces was nice. Assembled easily and it’s very solid and heavy (lots of metal instead of plastic).

5.0 out of 5 stars

So happy with my chair!

*Update after 2 weeks: I still love the chair but those arm rests though! I took them off. I hate them. They don’t stay put since they’re horizontally adjustable (I hope that makes sense!). Even trying to push the chair by the arm rest itself will move them out of position. My chair is on a really plush, high pile carpet and there’s already resistance when you try to move the chair but, even still, they will move no matter what you do. Just leaning on them while sitting in the chair will move them. You have to move the chair by anything BUT the arm rest. This is such a 1st world problem but it’s annoying. Admittedly, I don’t know if you can tighten them so they stay put but I couldn’t be bothered to check since I hate arm rests anyway. That being said, I am still in love with my chair and the original review below still stands.*I don’t know why I waited so long to buy a decent chair. I have Degenerative Disc Disease which makes extended anything potentially painful. I work from home as I have since before the pandemic and I’ve been using a pretty, clear acrylic chair that I loved only for how it looked. I’m so very over it.The Nouhaus chair and 2 others kept popping up in practically every review I read online as the “budget” choice (I don’t consider $350 “budget” – $35 is “budget”). However, a Herman Miller chair was never considered so this is my “high-ish end”. Everything is relative! The other 2 chairs I kept seeing were a little cheaper but each only recline to 120° while this one reclines to 135°. If you don’t have DDD, 15° isn’t much and probably wouldn’t matter. But if you do?? That 15° can make all the difference in the world.The chair was insanely easy to put together. Everything was clearly labeled and the instructions were straight forward. Then I got to sit in it. You can tweak the chair to fit you almost perfectly. At least I could. The lumbar support hits me just right (I’m 5’8″). The headrest is adjustable. The seat reclines and rocks so as I don’t feel like I’ll go over backwards while reclining the full 135° (you can loosen/tighten the resistance for when the chair reclines). It is so light yet feels solid. It’s definitely alien looking (they all are). It only comes in black but that’s ok. I gave up caring that it wasn’t as pretty as my other chair as soon as I sat down in it. Now, I don’t mind when I get stuck in my office for hours on end, unable to get up from my desk.The only thing I’m not big on are the arm rests. But I don’t like arm rests to begin with. I can always take them off.I’m in love with my new boyfriend, er, um, I mean my new chair.

41 people found this helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars

Was loving this thing.

I’m the dude that skimped on computer chairs my entire life. My butt always hurt as the cushions broke down, and then I’d get one of those foam things to sit on. I work in IT and then play PC games so some days I’m sitting in my chair for 10 hours plus.Based on some of the reviews I was a little hesitant to pull the trigger on this being a lot more expensive than what I was used to paying, but finally broke down and tried it. At the time of writing this review I have been using the chair for now 8 months so I figured I’d come back and provide my insight.First I am 38 years old, 5’6″ and145lbs. I have had neck and lower back issues since my early 20’s. After about a month and a half using this chair (correctly) I noticed that those issues were starting to go away. The chair has some great lumbar support and the arms rests are great, even with my keyboard which sits higher than the chair.The mesh seat is way more comfortable than I had originally though it would be and offers perfect support for me and I have not even once thought about pulling my butt cushion out. I loving it so far and will update the review at the 1 year mark.The only downside I personally saw with this chair was there were some scratches on the metal legs but this wasn’t a big enough deal for me to go for a return. I can also see taller or heavyset people not liking the chair as much. It’s really designed for someone under 6′.Update: 2 years now and the chair itself is going strong but it is leaking grease out of the bottom of the gas lift. Lowering my rating to 3. I will reach out to customer service for a replacement part.Update: Customer service replaced the gas lift portion of chair after a couple of weeks. I thought the process took a little longer than it should have but ultimately they gave me the piece a needed for free. Raising back to 4 stars.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Refined/Adjustable Ergo chair for much less than larger brands

This was easy to put together, very well packed, all the screws & bolts came with locktite screws on them. There was a T-wrench and easy to read directions. I did end up with 4 extra screws (all were different screws) which did not seem to be included in the directions–so assume they are just “extra” screws in case one failed? There were two sets of wheels (roller blade like & traditional), nice option. Only improvement out of the gates I suggest to NOUHAUS would be to label the screws in the screw package, as I didn’t know what an M8 or M6x1.18″ vs M6.0.79″ screw is.I think you should check your rear pockets before sitting as it would seem the mesh could cut or get damaged if you had a pen or pencil, or car keys in them. Aside from that, I’m looking forward to seeing how this works out.Good looking chair, the recline is smooth and nice. Only had a couple hours in it so far–nice to lock the seatback out or recline. A nice surprise I find in most mass produced assembly required furniture such as chairs or shelves, cabinets, etc, is the screw holes are typically requiring force or not smooth, or misaligned holes/brackets and you end up stripping screws or holes–but SURPRISINGLY, these seemed to all be chased well and went in easily. Only time will tell how well this performs for 10 hour shifts at the computers.For the price, after nearly 2 hrs–this is a comfortable, adjustable, easily assembled chair that has great lumbar support and features for the price. If that is what you are looking for, this may be the one to pick. I only found this brand due to YouTube reviews of office vs gaming chairs for office environment. Glad I found it as it was described as a “Not well known hidden gem” among $1,000 chairs.Giving 4 stars only because I had trouble figuring out which screws were which due to them not being labeled in the packaging they came in–it’s hard to tell from a drawing of a screw on the assembly instructions & expect to know what is what from a pile of screws in a plastic casing.