$200 Budget IKEA Office Chairs Comparison - MARKUS, JÄRVFJÄLLET, HATTEFJÄLL

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I've been testing some of newest ergonomic IKEA office chairs for about a year now. Here's a quick comparison between the Jarvfjallet, the Hattefjall and the ever popular IKEA Markus chair.
IKEA MARKUS Chair
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IKEA HATTEFJÄLL Chair
www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/pr...
IKEA JÄRVFJÄLLET Chair
www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/pr...
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  • @cine-ish
    @cine-ish4 жыл бұрын

    David Zhang: "the foam is a little too hard" Me: (stares at my 20 year old chair that's basically a wooden frame with fabric pulled over it)

  • @gabem.5242

    @gabem.5242

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dude, you've never sat on a swivel chair that costs as much as the Markus and is completely made of hard foam... It will destroy your ass in less than 4 days.

  • @cine-ish

    @cine-ish

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gabem.5242 I work at Ikea and I've occasionally sat down on the Markus chair and it didn't actuslly feel uncomfortable. But I'd rather sit on my shitty wooden chair than shell out the money

  • @acidset

    @acidset

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cine-ish how's your back now?

  • @cine-ish

    @cine-ish

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@acidset actually not bad at all, though my chair is still shitty and now torn to fuck by my kitten I've still yet to replace it. It's surprisingly okay, but I'm not gonna be spending a huge amount for the ikea chairs anytime soon

  • @cine-ish

    @cine-ish

    3 жыл бұрын

    @innn finally replaced the cursed chair with one that's completely mesh, best decision ever

  • @waitwhat6062
    @waitwhat60624 жыл бұрын

    I... have... no... words... I have spent the last year with my jarvjallet complaining about the lack of recline, I didn't realise all you had to do was push in the lever. My entire life has been a lie, thank you david

  • @trey.e

    @trey.e

    3 жыл бұрын

    bruh

  • @speedboy6776

    @speedboy6776

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bruh how did you not just figure that out on your own...

  • @-The-Golden-God-

    @-The-Golden-God-

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's at that moment you realised... you're an idiot.

  • @bigberther7368

    @bigberther7368

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@-The-Golden-God- lol

  • @abbaszaffarkhan1872

    @abbaszaffarkhan1872

    3 жыл бұрын

    happens to the best of us

  • @missmisha29
    @missmisha293 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love that everythingg is on youtube.

  • @SilverRiMiX

    @SilverRiMiX

    3 жыл бұрын

    The internet is amazing, isn't it.

  • @sparsetable

    @sparsetable

    3 жыл бұрын

    yeah I searched for this chair for soooo long and now I found this video, great.

  • @Terry2020
    @Terry20205 жыл бұрын

    thx for the thorough comparison. whenever i think about office chair, your channel pops in my mind. keep it up! 😊

  • @revirdkcalb
    @revirdkcalb4 жыл бұрын

    Yo bro, this is some next level chair review. Good job!

  • @adsmith_
    @adsmith_5 жыл бұрын

    Very thorough, thank you for the excellent comparison. My biggest gripe on my Markus is definitely the arm rests. I’d take them off for desk use but often use my chair exclusively from the desk while on my phone.

  • @m5s10
    @m5s103 жыл бұрын

    Factual and straight to the point, just like this video should be. Thanks for making this video, it helped me a lot in my purchase.

  • @MrDjCombs
    @MrDjCombs3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! I was on a tight budget but I needed a decent chair and after watching your video comparison, I decided to buy the IKEA Markus chair. It is an amazing chair for the price and I'm loving it!

  • @craign3766
    @craign37662 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Really helpful. Much appreciated. Oh, your voice is super relaxing too.

  • @Alex-zq2yx
    @Alex-zq2yx3 жыл бұрын

    The best way to determine which one you like best is to try them in store. For me, I found the hattefjall most comfortable and ended up buying it. The adjustable seat and the height adjustable back is what makes this perfect for me. The harder seat cushion feels like it provides me more support yet is not uncomfortable. The auto-adjustable design sets the right amount of resistance (for me). Also, it looks and feels the most well made.

  • @Zero_Jiro

    @Zero_Jiro

    2 жыл бұрын

    I also thought the hattefjall was the most comfortable, the Markus was a close second though.

  • @Autofac
    @Autofac4 жыл бұрын

    Thorough and helpful comparison, thank you!

  • @EffortlessGentTV
    @EffortlessGentTV5 жыл бұрын

    great review, appreciate this!

  • @LEUMANARQUITECTURA
    @LEUMANARQUITECTURA Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, everything very well explained, with important details that are very useful. Congratulations on the channel!

  • @realeques
    @realeques4 жыл бұрын

    had this chair for 7 years now and i never knew what that knob under seat was for

  • @duczmal

    @duczmal

    4 жыл бұрын

    so thaths why IKEA removed it! 😂

  • @Happy-cm7uo

    @Happy-cm7uo

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @Happy-cm7uo

    @Happy-cm7uo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Null 😂

  • @romanmichaelhamilton8729

    @romanmichaelhamilton8729

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DickHead69able Hilarious! :-)

  • @iriswaldenburger2315

    @iriswaldenburger2315

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol same.... got rid off mine about 6 months ago after i got 5 years out of it and upgraded to a secret lab titan... man there IS a difference

  • @MageThief
    @MageThief5 жыл бұрын

    I have waited so long for a video from you David, I'm always enjoying watching them.

  • @BrandonUlloa198
    @BrandonUlloa1984 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are a life-saver!

  • @johnnyvvlog
    @johnnyvvlog4 жыл бұрын

    I can attest that the IKEA warranty on these is top notch. After 5 solid years of use my Markus seat cushioning was getting a little bit too flat for my liking. IKEA just replaced the entire chair without questions and gave me another 10 year warranty on the new one!

  • @toxendon

    @toxendon

    4 жыл бұрын

    Daaaamn

  • @TRD_Mike

    @TRD_Mike

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that's amazing to hear. I just bought the Markus yesterday. I haven't assembled it yet, still in box. But the warranty is good to know, especially hearing first hand experience from you.

  • @hailgod1

    @hailgod1

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TRD_Mike how's it for you? what's your height?

  • @TRD_Mike

    @TRD_Mike

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@hailgod1 To be honest, right now I'm considering returning it. I'm 5'11 230lbs. The chair itself is really comfortable. I really like the high back so I can lean all the way back and the headrest is comfortable. The major deal breaker is the arm rests. The height is fine, but because their mounted so far up towards the front of the chair, they push into the side of my legs when sitting. It forces you to sit with your legs in a more closed position. Personally I like sitting more with my legs spread and feet wider apart. After about a half hour sitting in the chair my legs hurt from the armrests digging in, and then I have to consciously make sure I have to sit with my legs closed. Removing the arm rests might be an option for you, but personally I use them all the time and can't take them off. Will probably return the chair and buy a 2nd hand Steelcase Leap.

  • @Daniel-dj7fh

    @Daniel-dj7fh

    6 ай бұрын

    I'm 184cm, the pointy bit of my skull back is about 3-4cm under the top edge of the headrest, lumbar is perfect (I'd say)@@hailgod1

  • @IceyIcey2023
    @IceyIcey20232 жыл бұрын

    what a wonderful review...I'm on their website and just decided to search reviews. Thank you!!

  • @plumfrost5983
    @plumfrost59834 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks for such detailed review.

  • @Sphinxxie89
    @Sphinxxie894 жыл бұрын

    Looked at this video for 1.48 min, went to the nearest IKEA and bought 2 JARVFJALLET's. Love em!

  • @woutchauvaux6672

    @woutchauvaux6672

    2 жыл бұрын

    Im about to return mine and get a markus. My butt hurts when reclined for a long time because the seat does not recline along with the back

  • @KCCT9527

    @KCCT9527

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@woutchauvaux6672 just bought it and had the same problem. Also i wish the lumbar can move up a bit, my lower back actually hurts.

  • @woutchauvaux6672

    @woutchauvaux6672

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KCCT9527 Im liking the markus so far, only the arm rests are a bit sharp when i sit cross legged but the reclining is way more comfortable

  • @thaik56
    @thaik563 жыл бұрын

    The Markus has been back in stock last Saturday and now out of stock again at my local Ikea store. When I loaded the package onto the cart, someone passing by yelled "Markus!". That tells you something.

  • @Daniel-dj7fh

    @Daniel-dj7fh

    3 жыл бұрын

    shits been out of stock here in germany since december you could order it online, but for 40 extra €uronens, no thanks

  • @ninaedwards345

    @ninaedwards345

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stop lying who does that ?

  • @thaik56

    @thaik56

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ninaedwards345 people where I live I guess.

  • @SlimDeluxe

    @SlimDeluxe

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe there was an actual Markus person in the store 😄

  • @RtasVadumeeKostas
    @RtasVadumeeKostas4 жыл бұрын

    The jarv-fillet had me weak

  • @ExpensiveGoblin
    @ExpensiveGoblin3 жыл бұрын

    damn, I just learned something new about my chair I didn't even know (the locking of the recline). Thanks dude!

  • @ikun4ever
    @ikun4ever3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing the video. I just learned my ALEFJÄLL also allows me to adjust pan depth lol

  • @Juuhazan_
    @Juuhazan_5 жыл бұрын

    David Zhang and Ikea furniture reviews, name a more iconic duo.

  • @YuniorGamboa
    @YuniorGamboa5 жыл бұрын

    Great review Thanks for sharing 👍❤

  • @Pwasercan
    @Pwasercan Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this extensive review, you commented most of the main comfort points that I wanted to know about the new Jarvälfjeffjlkf... I'll be sticking with my trusty old Markus for now, until a really comfortable chair comes along. The maximum tilt angle looks the same on both, which is not enough for me; though maybe with the seat tilt on the new one it will have a better effect.

  • @mauriciocamacho3328
    @mauriciocamacho33283 жыл бұрын

    I don’t even need a new chair but your vids are so well done so I decided to sub

  • @timothyreynolds6255
    @timothyreynolds62553 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this review!

  • @denisprokhorov3544
    @denisprokhorov35443 жыл бұрын

    Nice review, thanks so much for your experience

  • @sideshowbob4996
    @sideshowbob49965 жыл бұрын

    I had bought the Markus chair yesterday, because of your suggestions. I was having back isseus with previous chairs, and this one fits awesome, Its so comfy and ergonomic.Thanks David!

  • @hgfhgfhghrfgh

    @hgfhgfhghrfgh

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you recommend it after 3 years of using?

  • @NedjoKovacevic
    @NedjoKovacevic3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You've saved many many people some respectable money! 🤜🤛

  • @ftlbaby
    @ftlbaby Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for teaching me how to use my chair! I just bought an AS IS Hattefjall in like new condition for $86.

  • @mr.critic
    @mr.critic4 жыл бұрын

    Great review 🍻

  • @Jerdan_
    @Jerdan_4 жыл бұрын

    I went trough plenty of videos and google search results, but it seems everyone trys to sell their 50 bucks chair for up to 300.. Im glad all that nonsens brought me here because this was the first video I found really honest and informational. Thanks tho :)

  • @5wingerone
    @5wingerone3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This helped a lot!

  • @MJRocks1128
    @MJRocks11284 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Very good reviews. Can't make up my mind between Markus and JÄRVFJÄLLET. Now I know what to choose between the 2.

  • @meowmeow9828

    @meowmeow9828

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hello, can you share your experience on whatever chair you've chosen?

  • @antoshechka

    @antoshechka

    3 жыл бұрын

    which one did you choose?

  • @MS-bb6kt
    @MS-bb6kt5 жыл бұрын

    Yay, thanks for making this!

  • @natannatan319
    @natannatan3194 жыл бұрын

    love your reviews, have you considered reviewing back and seat support cushions? . they can make a crappy chair feel even better then some higher end chairs.

  • @loonie5468
    @loonie54684 жыл бұрын

    I just picked out a Markus completely at random, before seeing this video and after reviewing your other video about best posture while sitting. I guess I'm fortunate for being a bit of a tall person with longer arms and legs since that made it pretty much perfect for me. But yeah...I can see how it'd be an issue for smaller folks. And agreed on the foam - easily the best of any other and made me completely forget leather.

  • @Liquiddna89blaa

    @Liquiddna89blaa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same, Being tall can be a gift and a curse. But mainly a gift :D

  • @mr.serious9538
    @mr.serious95384 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing this

  • @bjs01234
    @bjs012344 жыл бұрын

    The foam is thicker on the newer chairs because thinner foam will break down faster over time.

  • @e39lwd
    @e39lwd5 жыл бұрын

    I'm a Marcus user for over a year now and since the beginning I thought the armrests were a dealbreaker. I removed those within 10 minutes of assembly because they prevented me from getting close enough to my desk without having to lower the chair which I didn't want to do to stay in ergonomic working position. Everything else about the chair is great for me. Depth is just right and so is the height of the headrest and the stiffness of the back mesh. If they made adjustable armrests for it it will be perfect for me.

  • @neo6259

    @neo6259

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is it good for sitting long hours like more than 8 hrs? Heard mesh is not good for long hours sitting as it can sag over time. Markus is head adjustable?

  • @ferrum7625

    @ferrum7625

    2 жыл бұрын

    How tall are you?

  • @snorreproductions

    @snorreproductions

    Жыл бұрын

    this was the problem for me for a while but I ended up getting a taller desk, and now it fits perfectly. I never use the headrest though

  • @Daniel-dj7fh

    @Daniel-dj7fh

    6 ай бұрын

    I had the same issue and also removed the arm rests. I've got the leather version and my ass keeps sliding off the seat, and I do miss the handles to push myself back. And after 3 years the dampner occasionally just falls down, need to contact IKEA for this. And something is squacking when I lean really far back, but I just saw that it's a simple lube fix. I've also replaced the rollers with inliner wheels, which won't mess up the wooden floor we have. The original wheels and the plastic floor mat was not nice.

  • @Daniel-dj7fh

    @Daniel-dj7fh

    6 ай бұрын

    I've been pretty much living on my desk and the mesh is still stiff. But if you're sitting the whole day I'd invest in a more expensive chair with better back support and other ergos.@@neo6259

  • @cert9111
    @cert91112 жыл бұрын

    I've got the Järvfjället and ditched the "gaming" chair. Mine also came with adjustable armrests in package. Love the stiffer seating, the back support is excellent and overall quality is superb. I absolutely love it, my back has stopped hurting completely.

  • @terrasai2857

    @terrasai2857

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you get the leather or fabric version? Just purchased the glose black leather Jarvfjallet with armrests for $279 but I still have to assemble it.

  • @cert9111

    @cert9111

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@terrasai2857 Locally I couldnt find any Järvfjället chairs at all for a long time. Eventually leather ones popped up for sale so I went with these. Leather is pretty nice but with my experience, leather in general is much more prone to wear compared to fabric. I'd have gone for fabric if I had the option to, but even if leather does wear out, IKEA seems to be very supportive with shipping replacements.

  • @terrasai2857

    @terrasai2857

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cert9111 Yeah the fabric Jarvfjallet’s are always out of stock where I’m from too. It’s been especially bad because COVID completely messed up IKEA’s logistics. I’m crossing my fingers that the leather isn’t super cheap.

  • @GoTnUnion
    @GoTnUnion5 жыл бұрын

    Oh hey its the Austin Evans of chairs!

  • @enricomingiacchi202
    @enricomingiacchi2025 жыл бұрын

    very useful, thanks!

  • @bnicholson5341
    @bnicholson53413 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. My Jarjavvet recline became locked and I was worried it broke. Turned out it was merely locked. While the padding is more firm, I’m 6’4” and built like the dad version of a body builder (38” waist but 280 lbs) and I’ve been very happy with it.

  • @danrez10

    @danrez10

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I’m 6,3.5 and was wondering on your opinions of this chair. Have you tested out the Markus and how does it match up?

  • @jiridvorak
    @jiridvorak4 жыл бұрын

    ncie comparison,thanks for that

  • @mon6745
    @mon67454 жыл бұрын

    Hi David... it's 2020... and I can't go to a store and sit in a chair... thank you for this video. I also cant afford $1000 bucks for a herman miller, and my couch isn't cutting it 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @Happy-cm7uo

    @Happy-cm7uo

    4 жыл бұрын

    yea me too

  • @ovidiupop710
    @ovidiupop7104 жыл бұрын

    I've been using the Markus for more than 10 year. Best ever! Never got a back pain

  • @mlki135

    @mlki135

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do you recommend ?

  • @neo6259

    @neo6259

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do you recommend it for sitting more than 8 hrs or so?

  • @legendarytwister3656

    @legendarytwister3656

    4 жыл бұрын

    DO YOU RECOMMEND BUDDY? :D

  • @TheBasti05
    @TheBasti055 жыл бұрын

    I spent 2 hours at my IKEA sitting in Markus and Järvjellet. And I was so disappointed.. The Järvjellet has great features, and the backrest with lumbar support and headrest are awesome fo my 186 cm. But that seat is just horrible. Its not only way to short for anyone over 180 cm, but it also is such a thin foam that you basically sit on the wood after just 5 mins. SO I got the Markus and although I don't really like the headrest, as it should better be a neckrest, but pushes your head forward uncomfortably, the seat feels great and the reclinement is pretty good for its price... I just don't get why they couldn't make the Järv a bit better cushioned and give it a tad longer seat, than it would be perfetc for so many people. Such a missed opportunity imo!

  • @jayden_2954

    @jayden_2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    Which chair did you get in the end

  • @skiress995

    @skiress995

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jayden_2954 " SO I got the Markus and although I don't really like the headrest..."

  • @jayden_2954

    @jayden_2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    skiress123 I tried the Markus. Absolute lovely in my back

  • @antoshechka

    @antoshechka

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jayden_2954 how tall are you?

  • @jayden_2954

    @jayden_2954

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@antoshechka 5’10

  • @tornadocapoeira
    @tornadocapoeira3 жыл бұрын

    I have that 3rd one for gaming and im very happy

  • @AlexYoon
    @AlexYoon5 жыл бұрын

    Adjustable armrest is mandatory for me

  • @imnotasher4892

    @imnotasher4892

    4 жыл бұрын

    pay then

  • @broodjekaas820

    @broodjekaas820

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@imnotasher4892 what. what the fuck are you saying.

  • @acidset

    @acidset

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@broodjekaas820 if you want more adjustment options you have to pay for them, easy as that being said they just need to add that to the Markus and they're golden

  • @broodjekaas820

    @broodjekaas820

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@acidset ah yeah true, I regret buying the jarvfjallet because it lacks customizability like armrests and seat tilt sensitivity.

  • @mplovecraft

    @mplovecraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree. And as far as I know IKEA have no chairs with adjustable armrests. No idea why...

  • @JMDurden
    @JMDurden5 жыл бұрын

    *WHOA* We got *Zhang'd* twice within the span of a month?

  • @Gruggo
    @Gruggo4 жыл бұрын

    Had my Markus for 5 years now (blue cloth version) I love it personally, i never use the reclining feature though as i use it primarily to sit at a computer.

  • @aleks_moldi

    @aleks_moldi

    4 жыл бұрын

    is it good if ur sitting in it for longer periods of time? like does cushion fuck up?

  • @MaryArts
    @MaryArts2 жыл бұрын

    As a small person, I could cry over how many chairs I have tried, especially gaming chairs. I just sink in. Then I tried the Hattenfjäll and fell in love immediatelly. Finally a chair in which I can sit straight and am FULLY supported. It forms around all my back to the legs and just locks me into a proper working position. Also sitting relaxing on it, is possible. (Currently sitting on it crosslegged) The adjustments are awesome. Sadly the chair nowadays costs 299€. IKEA is robbing people cause 3 years back it costed 215€.

  • @jammydoughnuts

    @jammydoughnuts

    Жыл бұрын

    How tall are you? I'm 5'1" and have the same issue. I've been looking at HATTEFJÄLL, ALEFJÄLL and JÄRVFJÄLLET.

  • @MaryArts

    @MaryArts

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jammydoughnuts I am 5'4" 👍

  • @jean-tatlock26

    @jean-tatlock26

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jammydoughnuts I'm only 5' but I bought the Jarfvjallet one 😂 did I make a wrong choice? 😂

  • @rachealO12

    @rachealO12

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jean-tatlock26 how is it going with your back? Considering to buy same

  • @samoodustani5198

    @samoodustani5198

    Жыл бұрын

    I am tall and all chairs in this video have the same problem that is half of my leg is in the air while sitting in them

  • @Me-mf8mm
    @Me-mf8mm2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you fo the information 🤠

  • @learnwithindra2037
    @learnwithindra20373 жыл бұрын

    David : "You know what to do" Me : What i need to do ?

  • @Ludhriq

    @Ludhriq

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly 😂

  • @marianafranzetti
    @marianafranzetti4 жыл бұрын

    Just watched this video to decide if I wanted to keep my MARKUS or get one of the other models. I decided to keep it but take the arm rests off :)

  • @GiloTheMan
    @GiloTheMan3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you David!

  • @F4c2a
    @F4c2a3 жыл бұрын

    Markus is nice, but Järvfjället is reeaally good and supports your back amazingly. And the spring is more effective.

  • @R1987R
    @R1987R2 жыл бұрын

    Don't know if they changed it by now, but the HATTEFJÄLL does have adjustable armrests.

  • @MOYPH.
    @MOYPH.5 жыл бұрын

    Got Markus almost a year ago and I love it. I do wish the Markus got a bit closer to the ground, but it's still very comfortable.

  • @Unicus1

    @Unicus1

    3 ай бұрын

    Minimal height seems too high for me too

  • @nodrogkam
    @nodrogkam5 жыл бұрын

    Sorry if you mentioned at some point but whats your approx weight? I find for me, that impacts the way I feel in a chair - I don't like to fully sit on top of a chair (too firm) or sink to the bottom of the cushion after a few minutes (too soft). Thanks for your videos!

  • @ryuuseiSoul
    @ryuuseiSoul2 жыл бұрын

    Please do a review of the IKEA Matchspel if you can! The comparison between that and the other IKEA adjustable office chairs would be interesting.

  • @miladesn
    @miladesn5 жыл бұрын

    Have you looked at IKEA ALEFJÄLL? Looks very interesting.

  • @simont1299
    @simont12994 жыл бұрын

    My back thanks you for this review and your channel. I just grabbed the JÄRVFJÄLLET (prefer it over the Markus) over any of the gaming chairs on the market and its an absolute dream. I cant believe how much a difference it is making to my old "racer" style chair. I dont feel tiered after sitting in it for a few hours and its just so much better for the price.

  • @antoshechka

    @antoshechka

    3 жыл бұрын

    how are your experience after 3 months?

  • @simont1299

    @simont1299

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@antoshechka Would still recommend it. I have to admit its not as good for "lounging" in watching videos but for typing and working where it encourages you to sit up, its good. I dont feel however that the chair would suit a large or heavy person.

  • @antoshechka

    @antoshechka

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@simont1299 thanks for your feedback. I'm not able to compare Marcus and JÄRVFJÄLLET (there is no IKEA in my town) so i choose JÄRVFJÄLLET based on better adjustability.

  • @Le.kine1

    @Le.kine1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@antoshechka did you get it ? if yes, what do you think about it ?

  • @Tephnos

    @Tephnos

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Le.kine1 How is it not good for lounging? What prevents it from doing that well?

  • @rayrayrun
    @rayrayrun5 жыл бұрын

    David, when are you going to try the Steelcase gesture or leap in your house? They have like a 30 days trial

  • @Demoniczny09
    @Demoniczny095 жыл бұрын

    Yesterday after 30 minutes of sitting and switching betwen those chairs I decided to buy the MARKUS. In my opinion it is bettter if you prefer something more comfy, like a sofa. The JÄRVFJÄLLET is better for someone who wants it for work purposes and would need more support while sitting straight.

  • @techforever1970

    @techforever1970

    5 жыл бұрын

    100% I bought the Jarvfjallet and I regret not getting the Markus. I guess the stupid adjustable features just got me sold without thinking...

  • @maksymtt
    @maksymtt5 жыл бұрын

    I've been using the Markus for almost 2 years now. It's good, but in the beginning I had to adjust to the chair, and not the other way around. Specially because I'm tall and the seat doesn't go too deep

  • @Boemel

    @Boemel

    4 жыл бұрын

    mine is 15 years old now. leather is worn but the cusions are still fine.

  • @neo6259

    @neo6259

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do you recommend it for sitting more than 8 hrs?

  • @prntm926

    @prntm926

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@neo6259 bro you should not be sitting 8 hours

  • @neo6259

    @neo6259

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@prntm926 I don't continuously sit 8 hrs. Every hour or half an hour or even sometimes 15 mins or so, I get off my seat for something else.

  • @weih723
    @weih7234 жыл бұрын

    hey David what do you think of leather version in term of comfort?

  • @alexogara35
    @alexogara354 жыл бұрын

    Speaking from experience you want the more dense foam as the more plush one on my old ikea chair has now worn out and i can feel the steel base.

  • @alexogara35

    @alexogara35

    4 жыл бұрын

    Also to add to this the warranty will only cover; the frame and moving parts so if the material wears out or tears your SOL.

  • @Lofiejm
    @Lofiejm3 жыл бұрын

    Ive had markus chair for a year now, i can say its amazingly comfortable and great especially for its price!

  • @Lofiejm

    @Lofiejm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @SUFFQR im 169 cm

  • @Lofiejm

    @Lofiejm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @SUFFQR hmm maybe, it is a bit tall but i think its comfortable! I dont think i will be buying another chair

  • @Lofiejm

    @Lofiejm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @SUFFQR you can always visit ikea and test the chairs out there! They usually have them out for testilg

  • @Lofiejm

    @Lofiejm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @SUFFQR oh i see :/

  • @Lofiejm

    @Lofiejm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @SUFFQR think thw headrests are about same height! But hope you like it!

  • @mikageaya4120
    @mikageaya41203 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to these comments below, I finally bought Markus and i seriously loved it. Jarv is almost twice the price so the choice is pretty simple.

  • @Hello3Cb

    @Hello3Cb

    3 жыл бұрын

    Twice the price? Where are you from? Here the jarv is only like 30$ more expensive 😂 (jarv without arms. With arms it'll be 60$ more)

  • @javifrg

    @javifrg

    3 жыл бұрын

    In spain they are the same price

  • @bfkc111
    @bfkc1114 жыл бұрын

    First time I heard the Markus has soft-ish or in any case malleable (because people are triggered by "soft" for poser reasons) and comfortable seat cushion. If I had known that before... Because this and the low, unadjustable armrests, followed by the low lumbar support, were the main reasons for me never quite making the jump, although I probably would have been much happier with it than with other trash. I had always heard that it was super-hard, but the direct comparison says a lot.

  • @Alex-bm9nb
    @Alex-bm9nb5 жыл бұрын

    Yay a review for the Jarvfallet! Been waiting for months, TY. Would you say it is the cheapest chair with adjustable seat depth at 99 bucks?

  • @TheBasti05

    @TheBasti05

    5 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't recommend it unless you are under 180 and not that heavy. The seat is awfully uncomfortable for longer sitting and pretty short. So if you have longer legs, it feels very awkward to sit in even at the longest adjustment.

  • @Alex-bm9nb

    @Alex-bm9nb

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@TheBasti05 Thank you.

  • @bigberther7368

    @bigberther7368

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheBasti05 so is markus better?

  • @bigberther7368

    @bigberther7368

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheBasti05 for taller people?

  • @xxMpEGxx
    @xxMpEGxx4 жыл бұрын

    What about kneeling chairs? Could you do a comparison on kneeling chairs vs normal office chairs?

  • @hy930807
    @hy9308073 жыл бұрын

    I found Markus lumbar is much more comfortable and softer than JArv. But I hated how hard it is to recline. It require so much strength to push it back,then I have to lean forward to access to the lock so it basically doesn’t work. So for the Jarv I like how I can effortlessly lean back a bit but not too much while have the chair tucked in to allow my body close to the table. But I don’t feel much of the lumbar support and it’s hard I would put a think cushion inbetween. The Hat chair more comfortable than I expected, looks good only thing is missing a head support which I wanted other wise it felt quite supported to have back to back to the chair while tuck close to the table. Buuut IKEA lack of stock for god knows how long I don’t know when I’ll be able to get the Jarv chair

  • @theblitz1687

    @theblitz1687

    8 ай бұрын

    its been 2 years but... you can adjust the strrngth of the recline from the big circular knob.

  • @zeyadhanifah
    @zeyadhanifah3 жыл бұрын

    3:45 , Thank you for this !!!

  • @supernova1976
    @supernova19764 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review , i bought the Markus and initially was comfortable , but after about 2 days i started having a lower back ache , and agree on the armrests , they need to be adjustable and softer material, i added foam and wrapped them in leather , but after a week my back was getting worse due to the not adjustable lumbar, i had to give it back. if the lambar was adjustable i would have kept it because it was comfortable. i am 6'2" and about 260 .

  • @antoshechka

    @antoshechka

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for your feedback

  • @botzer8817

    @botzer8817

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree, the lumbar support is too low unfortunately for tall people.

  • @bilaloglann7283
    @bilaloglann72833 жыл бұрын

    markus is relax AF... I just bought it today...

  • @zlutyzakaznik679
    @zlutyzakaznik6795 жыл бұрын

    Sir, I had tried Markus chair at a local IKEA store and fell in love immediately with it (Vissle, dark grey version as I strongly dislike the faux leather). Then I watched this video many times over - even when testing the chair right on the spot for the second time :-). Please accept my thanks for doing such valuable and informative videos. As I am 189 cm tall (6ft 3in), Markus fits me perfectly and infinitely better than literally tens of chairs I tried at six specialist furniture stores within the past week (with prices ranging from 200 to 600 USD). Here in the Czech Republic, Markus is favourably priced (3490 CZK/152 USD based on today’s conversion rate) and they provide a 99 CZK/5 USD delivery up to 50 kg per single item (I do not drive). Not that I do not contemplate a Herman Miller chair but for now I am very happy.

  • @botzer8817

    @botzer8817

    2 жыл бұрын

    Doesn't the lumbar support bothers you ? I'm 185-186 cm and it's too low for me.

  • @zlutyzakaznik679

    @zlutyzakaznik679

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@botzer8817 Not in the slightest. Yes, I definitely feel it being present but find it comfortable and soothing for my lumbar back. But chairs, as many other things in life, tend to be rather subjective affair. :-)

  • @modestmaking5314
    @modestmaking53144 жыл бұрын

    I've used the Markus for for (even though my budget was over $500) for the past 3 years. A couple of mods I've done: remove the lower back foam insert, and flipped the arm rests so they are down and out of the way. I'm 6' and I like it.

  • @ancestralrocha7709

    @ancestralrocha7709

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did you still had lumbar support without it or nothing at all?

  • @modestmaking5314

    @modestmaking5314

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ancestralrocha7709 there is still lumbar support. The mesh back holds the shape. It was too intense before but now it's perfect.

  • @ancestralrocha7709

    @ancestralrocha7709

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@modestmaking5314 Thank you mate

  • @Tephnos

    @Tephnos

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@modestmaking5314 Yeah, I'm having a similar issue with the foam insert being a bit too intense (but it is new and maybe breaks in). If you rip the foam insert out, is it impossible to put back in?

  • @modestmaking5314

    @modestmaking5314

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Tephnos Not at all. It's a little tricky to get it out as you have to open the back of the chair, but it's possible to take it out and put it back if desired. I don't think you'll want to put it back though.

  • @SuperSealMan777
    @SuperSealMan7772 жыл бұрын

    My biggest problem is that every chair I try the cushion bottoms out after like an hour of use, and im relatively light. Do any of these suffer from that issue?

  • @wgm247
    @wgm2474 жыл бұрын

    Which chair would you recommend period from any store?

  • @Gadjo88
    @Gadjo884 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Can i dismantle the armrests from the markus. I would use it without armrest.

  • @SilviuApostol

    @SilviuApostol

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can buy the chair without the armrests. Cheaper also.

  • @cunxu2697
    @cunxu26975 жыл бұрын

    I never knew chairs are so complicated

  • @andys743
    @andys7434 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review. I am torn between the MARKUS & JÄRVFJÄLLET. Have visited Ikea 2 times now to check them out. I like the MARKUS better, but since the JÄRVFJÄLLET is newer I am wondering if I should get this one. Well the next visit will be the decider I guess. Excellent review and compare thanks David.

  • @antoshechka

    @antoshechka

    3 жыл бұрын

    did you buy something?

  • @andys743

    @andys743

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@antoshechka Yes I ended up buying the MARKUS. With the COVID lock downs have been WFH since and loving my buy. Thanks Ikea (no thx China ;)

  • @antoshechka

    @antoshechka

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@andys743 thanks for your feedback. I'm not able to compare Marcus and JÄRVFJÄLLET (there is no IKEA in my town) so i choose JÄRVFJÄLLET based on better adjustability.

  • @andys743

    @andys743

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@antoshechka I dont think you can go wrong with either. Am sure you will enjoy using it. Happy working/sitting bro

  • @globaltrends4548
    @globaltrends45484 жыл бұрын

    The armrests on the JÄRVFJÄLLET do adjust

  • @redladybug9180
    @redladybug91804 жыл бұрын

    I’m in love with the design of the HATTEFJÄLL chair but is it worth the money? It’s a lot to spend on a chair and they have brought out a black wheeled version but it’s even more money.

  • @Gotlererer

    @Gotlererer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Id rather buy the one from your local supermarket

  • @zieverinkpatrick
    @zieverinkpatrick4 жыл бұрын

    For 250 euros you can e.g. buy a pro-tech 200, which is just more durable as these Ikea chairs. These are clearly built to sit on for multiple hours a day.

  • @AuriChouhana
    @AuriChouhana3 жыл бұрын

    Brand new Markus squeaks when spinning and leaning side to side, have lubed just about everything i can think of.

  • @Gotlererer

    @Gotlererer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lube the thing between your legs and see if it squeaks anymore

  • @konstantinkozuchov4483
    @konstantinkozuchov44833 жыл бұрын

    You have just saved me!

  • @Pissarrio
    @Pissarrio4 жыл бұрын

    David, what do you think about Ergoal One office chair?

  • @Hexapoda.Resident
    @Hexapoda.Resident3 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a "Totaly how to not sit" in those chairs? I have a DXRacer that I want to replace and sometime I pull my legs in it just to change position, other times I lean back with my arms behind my neck, or I just let one leg hang over the side; and then it is a DXRacer I can flip it far back so I almost can rest in it. So how far can you push the relaxed sitting in those chairs. One reason I want to change is that the DXRacer looks like a monolith in my apartment.

  • @obagger
    @obagger4 жыл бұрын

    2:14 that’s what she said

  • @TazmanianDevil381
    @TazmanianDevil3814 жыл бұрын

    What chair do you use personally?

  • @dylanloo9856
    @dylanloo98563 жыл бұрын

    Apparently, harder and more dense cushions for the seat of a chair is better than a softer cushions over longer sitting sessions.

  • @wengeance8962
    @wengeance89624 жыл бұрын

    fortunately for me, the jarvjallet suits my body perfectly.

  • @owascoshaw

    @owascoshaw

    3 жыл бұрын

    How has it held up? Are you having issues with your shoulders rubbing on the back mesh?

  • @botzer8817

    @botzer8817

    2 жыл бұрын

    How tall are you ?

  • @Minotauro_di_Chieti
    @Minotauro_di_Chieti5 жыл бұрын

    Love the JÄRVFJÄLLET chair.

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