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Hbada E3 Pro office chair review
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The Hbada E3 Pro is designed with the bigger and taller community in mind. It’s not as well-known a brand, but they are doing a great job filling the place of a budget-conscious chair that provides it all, while still fitting those of all sizes.
While I may not be familiar with the Hbada brand itself yet, the armrests remind me a lot of Sihoo. The legrest is something I’ve seen a lot in recent chairs, especially those that aim to do it all, like Hbada. The lumbar support is solid. It might not be the best office chair I’ve tested, but overall, the chair is quite promising.
Hbada E3 Pro: Pricing and Availability
The Hbada E3 Pro is currently on sale for $549.99 at the time of writing, down $160 from its regular price of $709.99.
You can grab one from Hbada’s website, and a few other retailers, including Amazon.com (click here) and Amazon.co.uk (click here).
The chair comes in three colorways and offers the option to set up with or without a leg-rest. I chose the lighter gray colorway, though the black and even pink look nice too (for the right person). The pink is more of a grey seat with a pink backing.
From what I can see on the website, the default option is to add the footrest, which is unique, as I usually see this as a priced add-on. However, the leg-rest is a fun feature that many are enjoying.
Hbada E3 Pro: Unboxing & first impressions
The Hbada E3 Pro Ergonomic Office Chair was easy to assemble, nothing too crazy there. The instructions were clear, and it wasn’t too hard to assemble with just one person. Right away, as we removed the chair from the box, we noticed that it felt sturdy, heavy-duty, and supportive.
After assembly, we checked out the chair, and it felt sturdy, yet not too rigid, especially with the mesh. It felt breathable, easy to get comfortable in, and enjoyable to sit in for extended periods.
There is a slight quirk with our model; the footrest moves a little too freely, but that may be an inherent characteristic of our model.
Hbada E3 Pro: Design & Build Quality
Specs
Material: Breathable mesh seat/back, padded headrest
Weight Capacity: ~300 lbs
Adjustments: Recline w/ lock, seat height, headrest tilt, lumbar shift, arm rotation
Footrest: Retractable, padded
Colors: Black/Grey
Dimensions: Designed to fit most users—but may run short for users 6’5”+
The Hbada frame is sturdy. With these chair companies that I’m unfamiliar with, I’m always wary of plopping down and relying on a chair to provide both stability and comfort. But, from the first sit until now, 114 days later, this chair hasn’t given me any reason to doubt its stability. The mesh is comfortable, cool in both temperature and design, and it’s supportive.
The armrests take a minute to get used to, as do any armrests that are different than what you are used to using now. I have a love-hate relationship with hyper-mobile armrests. 90% of the time, I will appreciate them, but then I’ll stand up and push off of them, or I’ll lean on them the wrong way, and I’ll hate them for a few minutes, then forget about it again – but maybe that’s just me.
The headrest adjusts more than most I have seen, allowing me to make it fit my head and neck just right, and then easily adjust it to another individual’s preferences. It’s the right balance of support and ease of use.
The legrest is okay in my book. It feels like an afterthought, though ironically, this is possibly the first chair I have seen that comes shipped with the chair and not as an accessory add-on. It seems like it’s missing something, but I’m not sure what, as it technically works fine and is comfortable.
Hbada E3 Pro: In use
Hbada is very keen to promote its 3-zone elastic lumbar support, the 4D bi-axial headrest, the 6D adjustable armrests, and so on. What that translates to in real-world applications is that this chair is hyper-adjustable. While that’s mostly great, there are a few areas where this poses an issue.
When I go to grab this chair in the morning to sit down, I feel like just about anywhere I hold is an adjustable piece, so I grab multiple areas to move the chair around, ensuring I don’t make unwanted adjustments. Outside of that, though, the adjustment features allow for customized seating, unique to your body type and preferences, and then I can go in and do the same for me, and just about anyone.
So, if you are sharing this chair, get ready to fiddle with it for a few minutes at the start of every use. If it’s yours, though, take an hour to enjoy tweaking every feature until you have it dialed in just right.
The lumbar support gently caresses your midsection, love handles, lower back, whatever you want to call it. Hbada does a good job with the H3 Pro, providing comfortable support that is less intrusive and bothersome. They extend further than most chairs, wrapping more closely around your front, but for those who want more lower back support, that might be the perfect solution you’ve been looking for.
The headrest is also interesting; it does an excellent job of caressing my neck without pushing my head forward at all, and provides support when I need it without making me feel like my neck is excessively far forward.
Attributes | Notes | Rating |
|---|---|---|
Design | Simple and clean | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Ease of use | Easy to use | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Practicality | Practical for many | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Price | Understandably priced | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Hbada E3 Pro: Final verdict
So far, this chair has exceeded my expectations. For $700+ regular price, I was hoping it would be, but it has been an excellent chair for the last 114 days. My team has loved using it; it’s been a fantastic option for both taller and smaller individuals, thanks to all the adjustments, and it’s held up quite nicely. If you find this one on sale, it’s a great option to consider for your home office, dedicated office, or even a co-working space, as it allows for adjustable seating for multiple users.
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