Hbada Office Chair Desk Chair Flip-up Armrest Ergonomic Task Chair Compact 120° Locking 360° Rotation Seat Surface Lift Reinforced Nylon Resin Base, Black

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Broadly speaking companies in the office furniture space tend to take one of two basic approaches to the products they sell: They’ll either offer tons and tons of models – each only slightly different and often of wildly varying quality, or they’ll offer a few well-designed products and periodically tweak and improve them. What we especially like about the Hbada product lineup is the fact that the company has kept the number of available models relatively small, so you’re not overwhelmed by dozens of closely related choices. Hand in hand with that, each model is carefully targeted at a specific segment of the market, so the company winds up offering a little something for everyone, and does so, using only a handful of models.

Another noteworthy detail about this model is that although it doesn’t come with a footrest or an ottoman, it does recline to a maximum of 150 degrees. With a little DIY ingenuity, you can rig up a homebrew ottoman and have a passingly good recliner, giving you the means of shifting your position to relax between tasks, which is good for those extended working periods. Is it time to replace your current office chair? Are you on a bit of a budget and looking for something a little off the beaten path? Something that’s got a slightly different and unique look to it? The Diamond chair is more than just pretty to look at though; it’s also an amazingly comfortable chair with well-implemented ergonomic features. Not only is the molded saddle-style seat generously padded and well-suited to handling the rigors of heavy daily usage, but the ergonomic support is superb, and in our view, the best feature the chair has to offer. Seat Width: the headrest is also height adjustable and can be removed altogether if you find yourself not wanting or needing it – although 20.5”These stats define the chair as being one that’s ideally suited to average sized folk. Big and tall chairs typically have a height adjustment range that starts at 18” and extends to 22” or higher, so if you’re a big and tall user, this one isn’t a great fit for you. Even better, given its smaller than normal size, it’s a great space saving option, easy to store under any desk when not in use and its relatively small footprint makes it ideal for people who are short on space. If none of the company’s more robust and expensive models are a good fit for you, then this is definitely one to consider. It’s also a great choice for youngsters, or to use as an “extra” chair if you need a spare seat that won’t get used quite as often as your main, go-to office chair. Pros and Cons of the Hbada Office Chairs Even if you’re not normally a fan of mesh office furniture, Hbada’s Diamond Series of chairs might make you change your mind. They’re stunning. The only negative thing we have to say about this model is the fact that putting it together initially can be a bit of an adventure, especially if you don’t have an extra pair of hands handy when the box arrives at your door.

All of these are well-implemented, high value features that make this chair a joy to sit in. Although you might think, owing at least in part to its minimalist styling that the chair is a bit too lightweight to make a decent recliner, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that this is incorrect. Although the frame is a light gauge, it is solid steel and is delightfully durable.The company actually has a very good reputation for post-sales service and support, although it should be understood that dealing with an overseas company does present its share of challenges. Even so, the overwhelming majority of people who have dealings with the company’s Customer Service Department report a positive experience, which we reflected here by issuing a slight penalty in terms of overall brand reliability. Hbada is quite well-known in Europe, but they have a minimal footprint in the United States. This gives many US residents the impression that they’re a small, weak brand with little heft. That’s inaccurate.

A kinetic tilt mechanism – the angle of recline varies from one model to the next, but across the brand, you’ll find Hbada chairs reclining from 90 to 120 degrees, and in some cases, up to 150 degrees or more. 120-135 degrees is the industry average range, so the fact that some models exceed this is definitely a nod in the brand’s favor. Having said that, Hbada ergonomic office chairs are mostly self-selecting. Not everyone is a fan of the minimalist European styling, and not everyone wants a mesh office chair, preferring either leather or fabric upholstery. There’s a lot to like about the full line of Hbada Chairs, but as we mentioned earlier, the office furniture they sell is largely self-selecting. You either like the aesthetic, or you don’t. You either want a mesh office chair, or you don’t. This chair falls somewhere in the middle between the first two we talked about. Its height adjustment range starts well below the Big and Tall category, but extends partway into it, making the model attractive to a broad swath of the market. If you sit forward, toward the edge of the seat, you’ll be able to reach the floor, but you’ll lose all the benefits of lumbar support. So, if you’re a shorter person, you’re much better off looking for a chair that’s a better overall fit.While the Simple Gaming Chair (the company’s task chair offering) is specifically geared toward shorter people and makes an excellent, attractively priced chair for youngsters.