Review of the SIHOO Doro C300 Pro Ergonomic Office Chair

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So, Zac Bowden—a colleague of mine who knows chairs like nobody’s business—once said the SIHOO Doro C300 office chair “might be the best ergonomic chair you can buy for the price.” He wasn’t kidding. Back then, $330 got you a pretty solid chair. Now, there’s a $60 discount, bringing it down to $270, which, let’s face it, doesn’t hurt the wallet as much.

Fast forward and SIHOO is back with an upgrade. Enter: the Doro C300 Pro. I’ve been hanging out in this new version for a month now, trying to figure out if it’s all hype or the real deal.

Imagine this: the Pro sells for $440 on Amazon, but catch a $50 coupon, and boom, it’s yours for $390. Is it worth it? Eh, we’ll see. Walmart has it too but at a price that makes me squint suspiciously. SIHOO’s site lists it at $380. And oh, it comes in grey or black. Careful, though; grey is sneaky, costing $10 more.

Now, what’s the fuss about the Pro model? Let’s break it down. For starters, $110 separates it from the regular version, assuming Amazon doesn’t throw a surprise discount party. What makes it worth more? Well, we’ve got 6D armrests versus 4D. Yeah, 6D—as if 4 weren’t enough. A smidge wider seat, extra depth, better backrest height. More recline angles too—135 degrees on a chair? You bet.

But putting this thing together—oh boy. It’s a workout. Every piece needs some love, and by love, I mean effort. 30 to 45 minutes later, you’re finally sitting. At 55 pounds, this chair means business, handling up to 300 pounds of human.

Real talk about assembly: they cut some corners. The base isn’t fancy, the casters feel a bit cheap. But it holds my 230-pound frame just fine. The wheels, though, need a gentle nudge sometimes before you roll away.

Adjusting this beast takes some thinking. A single handle on the right lets you play with the recline angle, seat depth, and height. Personally, I’d prefer not having set angles. At 6’4″, I’m just fitting here.

Armrests? Crazy adjustable, but the tops aren’t entirely arm-friendly. It’s a bit of a “do I really care?” moment. The backrest locks in place, usual chair stuff. But I gotta say, the mesh back? I’ve been converted. Less sweaty in the summer, cozy to the max.

And surprise, the chair feels like it follows me. Kind of like a loyal dog, but, you know, a chair. Skeptical about durability at first, but over a month in, and those worries are fading. SIHOO is nice enough to offer a three-year warranty. And a one-year trial period. Don’t like it? Send it back. No fuss!

So, should you splurge on the Pro? The main rival? Its cheaper sibling, the non-Pro. The extra $110 might seem steep unless those armrests and recline angles are a must. The regular C300? Probably fine for most folks.

Overall, whatever you choose, you’re getting a chair that won’t break the bank or your back. 🪑

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There you go!