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The commenter bought this during a sale and used it for about eight months before getting rid of it. The build quality was poor with squeaking that developed after just a few weeks. The lumbar support mechanism broke within six months. The mesh back started sagging and losing tension. Customer service was unhelpful when they tried to address issues. They strongly recommend avoiding Autonomous products and saving up for a better brand instead.

The commenter tried this chair at a showroom and really wanted to like it because it looks amazing and requires no adjustments. However, they found that the lack of adjustability was actually a problem for them - the fixed recline tension was too loose for their preference and they felt like they were constantly fighting the chair. The armrests were also at a slightly wrong height with no way to change it. They think it would be perfect for someone whose body matches the default settings, but that wasn't them.

Reviewer purchased authentic Kartell Masters Chair along with a dining table. Expressed satisfaction about acquiring the genuine product rather than an imitation. Limited detail provided about the chair itself.

The poster tested the Razer Iskur V2 X but found critical fit issues related to their body proportions. The fixed (non-adjustable) lumbar arch was positioned too low, and the backrest height was insufficient for their frame. Most problematically, the fixed lumbar arch sits too low and presses directly into their belt line and sacrum area rather than supporting the curve of their lower spine (the rectus capitis posterior major). When leaning back, the top frame hits right at the base of their skull, acting as a fulcrum that pushes their head forward and causes suboccipital neck strain. Additionally, the 2D armrests are positioned too low for proper arm support.

The commenter notes they got an excellent deal at roughly half the price others pay, and they're wondering how the poster afforded to try so many different chairs. They're impressed by the ability to test multiple high-end options.

David Davey from Autonomous provided detailed specifications for the ErgoChair Ultra 2 Plus, explaining it's designed specifically for taller users or those with longer torsos. The chair features a larger backrest measuring 20 inches wide by 23 inches high, with a 320 lb weight capacity and lifetime warranty. The backrest is engineered to flex with the user's spine rather than using a traditional fixed lumbar point, providing more adaptive support for the specific issue of low-lumbar and suboccipital pressure that the original poster described. He noted the chair usually sells for average height ranges but this particular model would probably work much better for someone with the poster's proportions, specifically with a headrest designed to accommodate taller frames.