No one wants a swampy butt. There. I said it. Thick foam seats often trap your body heat, especially during the summer months. That’s why I like the X-Chair. It doesn’t just have a mesh backrest, but the seat is mesh too, allowing for excellent airflow. It also feels like you’re sitting on a hammock. Who doesn’t want that? Every part of my body feels well supported, and you can adjust nearly everything on the chair. Pull the seat up and push the armrests up, down, and side to side, or angle them in or out. The lumbar support feels like a cushion, and it adjusts as you move in your seat.
If you want to rest your head, you can pay extra for the headrest. Speaking of which, X-Chair has a number of models to choose from. I tested the X-2 K-Sport with the wide seat, and it fit my 6’4″ frame really well. But it was too wide for my partner, who is 5’1″. Most people should be fine with the standard X1. The only things I dislike? X-Chair offers up various cooling, heating, and massage attachments, but I didn’t find them all that helpful. The chair is also very expensive.
A Familiar Alternative: The Mavix M7 ($778) looks strangely similar to the X-Chair, and that’s because both are owned by the same company. I ran into some issues with assembly, but customer service was able to exchange our model without much effort. The M7 has similarly adjustable armrests and seat angles, but you get wheels that lock. The mesh back and wide seat construction keep you cool and comfortable during a sweaty session of League of Legends, and the lumbar support makes me feel like I’m in good hands. If you’re short, contact customer support while ordering—Mavix offers shorter cylinders so your feet touch the ground.
