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The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 is the most recent chair offering from Autonomous after years of making great chairs.
I have reviewed many of them, including the ErgoChair Pro, ErgoChair Mesh, several desks, and other items from Autonomous. They are known for high-quality gear, rivaling that of Herman Miller and other notoriously fabulous companies. These chairs are created with quality materials, and there is some evident care of quality and performance when designing and building these chairs.
The ErgoChair Ultra 2 is designed for professionals, gamers, remote workers, and everywhere. It’s a chair that can seamlessly traverse all the things you may take place at your workstation, just like you do, all while looking great and feeling comfortable. How does it compare to the best office chairs we’ve reviewed? I took it for a test run to find out.
Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2: Price and Availability
The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 is available on the Autonomous website for $599 – discounted to $499 at time of review – and includes a 5-year warranty. You can check it out by clicking here.
The company offers offer the chair in two variants, one with the headrest and one without. They also offer the chair in two colorways, black and grey.
Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2: Unboxing & first impressions
When the chair was delivered, I ran upstairs to find a massive box on my front porch. Upon unboxing the chair, I realized this was partly because Autonomous sends the chair with the armrests already attached.
While this made the box a bit bigger, it also made the building experience much faster overall. All I needed to do was screw in four bolts and four screws, which took a matter of minutes.
Right away, the striking white exoskeleton caught my attention. It’s sharp, distinct-looking, and beautiful while staying professional-looking.
Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2: Design & build quality
Specs
• Materials: Exoskeleton frame, mesh back, high-density foam seat.
• Weight Capacity: Up to 320 lbs.
• Seat Depth: Great thigh support for extended sitting.
• Base: Metal for extra durability.
• Adjustments:
• Seat height & depth.
• Tension adjustment for recline control.
• Armrest height, depth, and angle.
• Headrest: Optional (I skipped it because it looks cooler without it).
The ErgoChair Ultra 2 is the flagship offering from Autonomous, which has three current chairs. It’s got all the best features, the best design (if you ask me), and arguably the most comfortable.
I chose the grey colorway to get the brilliant matte white exoskeleton contrasting the black mesh back. This mesh back helps with breathability as well as comfort. Unlike leather or cloth, mesh enables you to stay calm even on warmer days, or if you run warm like I do, it helps with circulation and keeps you from overheating due to your chair.
Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2: In use
Not only did the Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 not take long to build, but it also didn’t take long to love it. I took two minutes to adjust it to my preferred settings, lengthening the thigh depth, setting the seat height, tightening the tension (my preferred), and changing the armrests to be the right height. Once I got this dialed in, I could complete a day without discomfort or desire to change chairs. The mesh back is super comfortable for my back, the seat is soft yet supportive, and the tension is perfect for when I want to lean back compared to when I don’t want to, and I like that resistance.
It’s been several weeks since I had this chair in my rotation, and I have not felt the need to change the tension or any other settings after that initial setup. During this time, I also loved seeing the exoskeleton design. I work with many chairs, and to the average person, they all look the same. The ErgoChair Ultra 2 has that striking and identifiable back, which helps it stand out – in a good way.
If you’re working from home, having a good workspace can be a game changer for your work. I’m not saying you need to drop thousands on outfitting the dream home office, but having a nice chair that won’t hurt your back, promote slouching, or make you want to get up in discomfort can be the difference between actually getting work done and wishing you could. Granted, a good chair doesn’t automatically make your job more efficient, but I can say from experience that if I have a great chair, I want to spend time at my desk.
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Attributes |
Notes |
Rating |
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Design |
Really cool design |
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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Ease of use |
Easy to adjust |
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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Practicality |
Practical for most |
⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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Price |
Great price |
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2: Final verdict
The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 is a near-perfect chair for your home workspace, the office, or anywhere between. It offers fantastic, all-day comfort while looking great and blending in various workspaces. Yes, the design is a bit more modern than other ergonomic chairs, but if you want one that looks the part and blends in, you can choose the black colorway, which has everything all-black.
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