Amazon Basics Pneumatic Breathable Adjustable Reviews Summary

Assembly

Pros:

• "No power tools needed, and all the hardware needed is in separate packaging and includes a hex wrench for assembly plus extra parts."
• "The chair is very easy to assemble and is both light weight and sturdy."
• "Assembly took about 20 minutes, very easy assembly."
• "Not only an easy assembly, but exactly what I needed for my small, student desk."
• "Very easy to put together for this 76-year-old gal."
• "East to assemble. All parts and tools included. Easy to follow instructions."
• "It was very easy to put together- no extra tools needed to assemble it."

Cons:

• "The chair did not come with anything I would call assembly instructions."
• "The instructions are just pictures of the parts, which I didn’t find that helpful."
• "Last I looked all these question/answer discussions do not tell us about how to fix the chair; that there is a replacement air cylinder sold on Amazon."
• "The instructions are very clear and concise."
• "I just assembled this task chair and it was so dang easy."
• "Actually, I'm using it at a kitchen table for more elevation! It's very comfortable, low key - it blends well with kitchen chairs and table which are black. The best part is it's very easy to put together following the excellent instructions."
• "This only took me approximately 30 minutes to put this together."

Comfort

Pros:

• "Nice padded seat with firm back support."
• "The seat material is nice: feels firm but soft; better than those seats with faux leather."
• "The back does not adjust so it took some getting used to but that’s because of the lumbar back."
• "I like the back/lumbar support."
• "Nice thick comfy seat. Wife loves it."
• "The back is very comfortable. And the seat pad is comfortable as well."
• "The seat is very comfortable, my back feels supported, the height is adjustable, and the swivel works great."

Cons:

• "The fabric chaffs the skin. It's scratchy on my legs when seated in a dress or shorts."
• "Sitting on it with shorts leaves tiny hexagon marks and isn't very comfortable."
• "The chair back leans too far forward."
• "The frame of the mesh sits directly on your back and digs in. It's uncomfortable after a few minutes."
• "The mesh fabric on the seat is very scratchy against the skin."
• "The seat bottom has minimal padding that quickly deforms and provides no comfort."
• "Very uncomfortable, I had high hopes for this chair after all the good reviews but my back was in agony after only 1 hour of use."

Durability

Pros:

• "The chair frame appears to be a firm plastic too, but not thin, so my initial thought is it will last."
• "Financially I still come out way ahead of an expensive office chair."
• "Many parts are sturdy metal, which is much better than plastic."
• "I bought this chair in 2018. I've used it almost daily, and I weigh over 300lbs. It's still going."
• "I got 4 good years out of the one which is used most frequently, the chair is comfortable and held up well."
• "This is the second time I've bought this model."
• "After nearly 6 years of regular use, the mesh backing has torn significantly on both sides."

Cons:

• "I hope it lasts for a long time, but I have my doubts."
• "Like after every few days the back piece will start to get loose and be able to move left and right so I would have to tighten the bottom knob every so often."
• "The thing that is supposed to twist in tight to hold it firm slowly loosens."
• "Over use, the back part has come loose and unable to be tightened."
• "The chair slowly loses height over time and you find yourself a lot closer to the floor than you started."
• "The one weak point in design, in my opinion, is the cover that fits over the raising post: it feels a bit flimsy."
• "The chair back mesh became ripped and tore against the back plastic frame behind it in about 3 months."

Design & Features

Pros:

• "This chair is a space saver."
• "The design is simple and elegant, and the price is very affordable."
• "The seating area fits under my desk and doesn't take up much space."
• "Without arms, it is easy to play guitar, and it easily fits within the desk where he controls the console."
• "This chair looks exactly as pictured and fits well in many interior spaces."
• "The chair is light and rolls around easily."
• "The swivel allows the 360 view the wheels allow me to move around the room to interact with the VR and sitting is better than standing."

Cons:

• "This chair is absolutely the worst one I've ever owned."
• "This chair was an utter waste of $60."
• "Everything above the seat falls apart."
• "If you’re short be prepared to have the back of this chair sit mid black- almost to your shoulder blades."
• "The chair back mesh became ripped and tore against the back plastic frame behind it in about 3 months."
• "The metal screw completely broke in half, which says something about the flimsiness of this chair."
• "The plastic back of chair is actually cracked not sure what to do, would be hassle to box it back up and return it."