Dexley Mesh Chair - Larger Ergonomic Chair (Plus Comparison with Hyken)
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- čas přidán 24. 06. 2020
- This is a video review of the Staples Dexley mesh task chair. I feel that this chair is best suited for taller and bigger people, who need to sit at their desk for least 3 hrs at a stretch. I purchased this chair in June, 2020, and created this review after 1 week of daily use.
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This guy is out here doing the unglamorous but extremely necessary work. Thank you.
Man, someone give this guy a medal. The review I was looking for
Omg this video actually exists!
That's another like.
This man is doing god's work. Especially after not being sponsored.
Great review! The differences you spoke about were well thought out. So much so, that when you started speaking about certain aspects, I was like "Oh crap I never thought about that?!?". Well done and thank you, it's appreciated.
Got both chairs - one for me (Dexley), one for my wife (Hyken). Your review was absolutely spot on. Thank you!!
Very good professionally done review! I was leaning towards Dexley, but now changed my mind as I'm not a big guy. Thanks!
Thank you so much for making this video. This is exactly the information I needed. It looks like my long search for a good chair will soon come to its end. 👍
Thank you for putting this video together. This was a very too the point, no nonsense video... glad you made this video. Awesome job!
TY! We used your video for assembly guidance, the instructions are very basic but seeing how your wheels went ALL the way in helped as did your instructions--short to the point
Bro, this was one of the most informative and concise reviews for the chairs. You did a really good job and acknowledged what actually matters for both chairs. Keep it up!
Thank you!
Great simple video. Sat in both yesterday at a Staples and noticed right off the Hyken seat bottom hit me mid thigh. The Dexley seemed larger overall but until I saw this side by side comparison, I didn't realize by how much. Will return for the Dexley today while it is on sale. Thanks!!
Great review, thanks! Thanks for the side-by-side comparison. I just recently got the Hyken chair myself. Really good chair for lower back support.
Your conclusion mirrored mine, which is why I chose the Hyken. Thanks for your effort,
Great review. I actually sat on the Dexley in the store but they didn't have it in stock, so I bought the Hyken. I'm 6'1 and 235 pounds, and the Hyken is just too tight, I wish I would have watched your video sooner. Thanks for taking time to do this review, now I know the dexley will be a better fit for me. I also like how you show them side by side, I really shows the size difference.
I actually bought the hyken first. Then I saw a Dexley and watched this video after assembling it. Mine is blue and so far, I really like it; feels great! Great informative video! Thank you!
Was deciding between these two, took your advice and got the Dexley since i'm a bit taller. Thanks a ton
Wht is ur review of the chair?
@@MrWanted000 yes i would also like to know lol, I'm 6'4 and am scared the hyper is too small for me. But i also lve that the hyper has the locking tilt for watching movies or videos
How do you like it?
I just wanted to say thank you for your comparison review, it’s what solidified my purchase. I was going to buy a Hyken, but after finding out the Dexley is larger and taller I changed my mind. I am SO glad I did. I’ve had mine 2 months and it has eliminated ALL of my back problems and makes working 8 hours at home bearable.
How tall are u?
@@Poppies__ I’m 5’8” and my partner is 6’2”, the head rest is a little lower on him but it’s still very comfortable for both of us.
@@michielynn How has the Dexley been for you over these past 8 months?
Very well made video. Great job and thanks for the clear and thorough comparison!
Just got my Dexley a couple days ago and I love it. The lumbar support is great and I don't think I've ever had better posture in an office chair. It was mostly straightforward to put together. Thanks for your review!
hows the chair now?
exactly the video I needed! Going with the hyken, thanks a ton!
Great review! I went with the Hyken and the headrest can actually be adjusted up and down a few ticks.
i chose the Dexley -- due to the size of the chair and the arm rests. Love the chair and the headrest for me fits perfectly.
Thank you for this comparison! I opted for the Dexley as I am 6'.
Extremely helpful video. The review is also spot on. Dexley is a marvelous chair for the money.
Amazing content. Your Hyken and Dexley comparison is so good and all one needs to decide between the two.
Perfect review! I'm so glad to find this video comparing these chairs.. I was trying to decide between the two.. I think I'll go with the smaller one. & I Thank you!!
Ordered the Dexley since I'm tall. Thanks for your review, it helped!
You just helped me make up my mind! THANK YOU!
Thanks Deepspeak! Just leaving a comment for the algorithm. Really appreciate the review! Exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks! Much appreciated!
your videos for both chairs were very informative, thank you
Great video, thank you for providing this very valuable insight.
Went into Staples and tried e every chair on floor. At 6’1” and over 200 lbs. my husband found only the Dexley to have comfortable dimensions, including the other 2 chairs for “big and tall” that were not mesh. Review here was spot on. We also put chair together and decided to put head rest on before setting chair on lift which made putting screws in easy rather than frustrating. Took 40 minutes t9 from unboxing to completion for unhandy people.
Great video! I have both chairs. I just wish the Dexley had a lock feature when reclining. I'm 5'7 150lb and I find that the Hyken (User for 8 years) gave me back problems because I felt when I sat for long periods at a time my back would strain from compression due to the smaller seat. As for the Dexley (User for 5 months) it has a wider seat and opens up my back. After I switched to the Dexley my back pain slowly went away as my body adjusted to the seat. Hope this helps others when deciding which one to buy!
Thanks for sharing your experience - very helpful!
I always get buyers remorse. I'm gonna return my Hyken and get a Dexley. I'm about 10 pounds heavier than you and same height. But need more seat width.
not opening my Dexley in the box till i watched and read this comment👍
I'm actually inside Staples right now comparing both Dexley & Hyken. I'm 5'7" and find that the Hyken is tighter like my elbows have to be angled inward it is such an awkward position. I find that only good thing about the Hyken is the upright lock. The Dexley has a lock too but it kinda bends a little. I don't know if they set it up wrong or it is truly the way it is.
@@keithveloso2822 After a couple months I decided to return my Dexley. It started to sag quite a bit. Maybe mine just isn't built the best? and the armrests cant be adjusted too much.
Very useful review! Thanks so much!
I’m 5’7 and 125 lbs and tried both chairs in the store and found the Dexley MUCH more comfortable although I personally like the look of the Hyken better. So glad I tried them out before buying.
Yes, always ideal to try them out. I had to send the Dexley back eventually.
@@deepspeak2513 This is very useful video. Thanks so much. I'm wondering is it ok to return the item after I tried for a few days? If yes, how can you take out the cylinder and put it back to the box when it ships to return? Please suggest. Thanks in advance.
I like certain features for the hyken more, but I think the Dexley headrest and lumbar support would likely suit me better because I'm 6'3 so I'm going with that one, I appreciate the side by side review
Definitely go with the Dexley if you are taller than 5’10”. I’m 6’1” and got the hyken. The headrest hit across my shoulders even at the highest tilt/setting
very well illustrated. nice review
The Dexley comes in blue now, too. :)
Thanks for this great review!
My man, thanks for this review.
wow a video like this actually exist, i'm 6'2 hopefully the dexley fit perfectly, thanks very informative
how is it?
How is it?
@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 I got it. It's doable. Way better than the gaming chair I sent back. If I had to rate it out of 10. I would be a 6 out of 10. It has some flaws like the headrest is not sturdy. And the gas lift doesn't go up high. I'm 6'3 btw.
Awesome reviews. Thanks a lot.
You deserve WAY more subs! Cheers!!!
This is a great chair for the 150 dollar price point and I am super satisfied with it (and that's saying something as I was a long-time Staples employee and hate the company with a fiery passion). The only feature I'm really missing is the poor recline and inability to lock in the recline. As that's not really a huge deal for me as I don't use that much anyways, I am super happy. I'm 5'10 150 and this chair fits me like a glove. Not sure why other people my size say it doesn't fit them well.
Edit: I just came back and finished watching the video and didn't realize the single lever on the Dexley stopped the chair from reclining all the way. LOL That would explain why I didn't think it reclined far enough! THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT VIDEO
Researching for an almost 5'11 person, and this was very helpful.
What did you get
great job overall it helped me assemble probably quicker... and I liked your tips. 👍🏾
Great comparison! I tried both, As a small person 5'4, I actually like the feeling of the Dexley. Both are on sale for $125.
where? country/region?
Thanks for your review. I am in need of a task chair to use while teleworking . I have an executive chair in my home office that was fine for personal use. The arms do not adjust and after a few hours of typing, I experience discomfort in my back. I want a mesh chair that is similar to the one I have at work; however I don’t want to spend over $300 for it. The Dexley is on my list to test before ordering.
Great review. Thank you
After I purchased Hyken, I saw this video and thankfully (?) I am short so I guess I made a good choice! Can't wait to try it lol
Perfect review, thanks.
This was really helpful
Great video man
very practical review............. thank you
Very nice comparison thanks.
Thank you this helped me decide
Hey @Deepspeak, thanks for this video. I wanted to correct a hiccup -- I decided to get a Hyken after watching this video. I discovered the headrest height is adjustable on the Hyken. It seems about impossible to adjust the height while you're sitting so maybe that's why you missed it. It is not adjustable in the same fashion or extreme of the Dexley, but there are curved slots that raise or lower it about an inch or so of absolute height... but are 4 or 5 notches that adjust the *relative* height of the contour in the headrest. Though this does seem to affect the range of motion, you lose a bit of tilt forward when it is slowest, and you lose a bit of tilt back when it is set highest. As I said, it's a very limited height adjustment but as it affects the angle of the contour as well as the height, it's the difference between having it nestled in your neck or poking you in the base of the skull when you're sitting. Good enough height difference between me and my spouse. I'd give it another look.
Thanks so much for sharing! Yes, the Hyken headrest has a bit of tilt available- I think I showed it in more detail in the Hyken review, but the full range of motion is greater in the Dexley as it slides up/down.
Thanks! It helped a lot 👍👍
Great reviews on both chairs. I went to staples and I ended up liking the Dexley due to me being taller (5’8” 1/2) and I found the Hyken to be more narrow like you said. But I ended up getting the Dexley and it’s very comfy so far. I don’t care for the locking part for inclining because I’m using this chair for gaming so there’s no need for that feature that the Hyken has.
I got lucky and actually tried both chairs. The Heyken,s size was a little to tight so I tried the Dexley. The extra room plus adjustments made it the chair for me. I liked the blue color too!. By the way I am 5' 9" weighing 230. I used the box as my platform for assembly as it is sturdy. For me, the only test I can't is the test of time. 5*****
Very helpful thank you
Nice review! 👍🏽
I'm 5'10" but I have a long torso, the headrest on the Hyken always dug into my shoulders, I ended up getting the Dexley and so far I really like it.
Am 5'11 but I couldnt sit on dexley properly, always feels like falling down coz of no contour mesh.
It's been a year... How has the Dexley been for you?
@@utrutr6013 I like it a lot, it's almost perfect except the locking mechanism comes loose over time and I will randomly fall back a bit because it unlocked.
Thank you!
Do you recommend these over the autonomous ergo chair 2 and kinn chair
Ty so much for this vid! I'm 5'7 170lb i went with the hyken, on sale for $150
For anyone looking, the Hyken headrest does move up and down, but it definitely has less range and is rather tough, even 6 months later. You can see the little channels on the pictures of the rear of the chair. There's also a "hack" to make the headrest taller: just install the arch that it connects to upside down (curve toward the top instead of toward the bottom). This only provides about an extra inch max, but could help if that's all you need.
Thanks a lot for this comment. Since I'm 6'2, I thought I should go with Dexley. But I was brokenhearted over the tilt lock. I'll go for Hyken.
@@Gzussss Same for me, the tilt lock was what discouraged me away from it. I'm 5'11" and my neck rests well on it after the "hack", however, if I sit up really straight, I can start to feel the bottom of the headrest on my back and shoulders a bit. I tried lowering the neckrest all the way (about 3 inches) to emulate how it might feel to someone your height, and it isn't as comfortable but it's not bad. Something that bothers me slightly but doesn't bother my shorter family members is the spacing of the armrests. I wish they could go a little farther apart, so it might be worth considering for someone your height. On the Hyken they are about 19" apart.
@@FilmMonger Sounds good to me. Although I'm tall, I'm quite thin. 19" between armrests is what I got now and is fine. And also I'll use the headrest mainly when I'm reclining. Thanks for all the advice man you're a hero
Great tip, @Film Monger!
Dam, wish i had found this sooner. I'm 6'3 and bought the hyken. The solution i found is that you can invert the Banana shaped headrest support bar to add 3". It solved my problem. One thing I really like about my chair is legs have this little softer plastic feet rest above the wheels that doesn't get cold . A small detail over other metal cold places to place your feet down on.
I sit crossed legged and normally barefoot, but found that you cant sit like that because of the rubbing bareskin on this mesh material. Next time i'll go for cushion seat, mesh back.
Not sure if its just me, the front edge of the seat cuts into my thighs and kind of hurts after a while. The dexley looks less protruding
The Hyken currently has much wider availability than the Dexley. The Hyken seems to be in stock in many places, but the only place I can find the Dexley is ebay, or by driving to a Staples 3 hours away and pick it up in person.
Thanks!
Got the Dexley today. Height feels ok for 5’11” guy. Definitely the extra width in the chair makes me sit freely (even with one or both legs on the chair 😄). With hyken it would have been difficult as its narrow. I really hope this mesh material holds stiff for a longer time.
Thanks for your detailed review man. Really helpful
Hey man! 1 year later, can you give us an update? Looking to purchase the dexley. Thanks.
@@prizumz6572 my juices go through the mesh that’s my only complaint
Thank you!!
I got the Hyken because even though it doesn't fit my height, it fits everything else and just looks better to me, but I didn't notice how much of my height was actually in my legs so the Hyken is actually the perfect size for me (I'm 6')
I'm 5'9", 205 pounds (yeah, a little chubby), and the Hyken felt too narrow to me. Went with the Dexley. My only complaint is I can't seem to get the headrest to be useful in an position unless I'm leaning back ... away from my keyboard.
I am 6'0 but slim and the hyken works perfect for me.
Thanks
Good explanation friend
Based on your review, I purchased the Dexly
I hope you like it 👍
The dexley looks a bit taller on one side. I bought it and the right side felt a little higher than the left, so I returned it got another and still the same issue.
I just ordered the hyken, I’m having second thoughts about it now. Maybe I should return it and get the dexley
I would especially if you're 6'0 im 6'1 and the dexley is a perfect fit.
@@0jackusa423 is it still working well
Currently deciding between the two.. i have sit at my desk for about 10 hours daily ...... 5’7 170lbs
Any suggestions? Thank u
Thanks for the info! I'm a big guy (about 6'4) so I will be going for the Dexley to see how it holds up (plus I like the name :P).
How did it do
@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 It’s pretty nice. Definitely blows my old “gaming chair” out of the water. I replaced the casters with blade wheels and it rolls like a dream. The headrest is adjustable and actually tall enough for me. The recline is very nice as well. It’s no Herman Miller but for the price it’s amazing. Hope this helps.
Great review. The headrest height information was important. The Dexley is perfect for me, the Hyken would have been to short. Liked and Subscribed.
I want to correct this -- I am currently sitting on a Hyken. There is a small amount of adjustment for the headrest height. It is nearly impossible to make sense of when you are sitting, so that might explain why Deepspeak missed it.
I was able to "tilt" the Hyken headrest up/down and I think I show it in the video, but only the Dexley allowed a "slide" up/down movement. Was that your experience as well? Thanks for sharing!
@@deepspeak2513 the Hyken has up/down slats as well as a few notches of tilt. It's not fully correct for me to say that it is very mobile, but If the point of the height adjustment on a headrest is to change where it sits between your head and neck, it does go up and down. Do you have a discord? I could send you a picture if you don't have access to the chair any longer
@@soylencer I do have the chair and I think I understand what you mean. I realized that the screws that adjust the up/down motion can actually be turned using a right angle screw driver. Thanks for the tip!
@@deepspeak2513 I'm glad you figured that out but the motion I'm talking about didn't involve any screws 🤔
The hyken headrest has a small up/down adjustment for the headset as well. Look at the back and you will see it has slots to slide up/down. At least all the videos of it show that and the one I have directly from Staples years ago has it.
Mine has the slot as well, but since the bolt is screwed in from the front, you cannot loosen the bolt unless you remove the mesh from the headrest. My guess is that it is not user-adjustable.
@@deepspeak2513 mine adjusts, I'm sitting in it right now
Great video! Would you say the wheels are appropriate for laminate flooring or is it better to put something beneath the chair?
Laminate is pretty tough but a floor protector might be better for the long run. Or perhaps do what I did- replace the stock wheels with inline skate wheels. Rolls better and better for the surface.
nice video!
Thanks for the informative review. I ended up choosing the dexley because it was cheaper, but I'm a smaller guy at 5'8". Do you think this will be a problem?
In spite of all my opinions, seating choices are subjective. So it may well work out for you. But I’d suggest you save the box and packaging, just in case.
How’d it feel at 5’8?
Thanks for the video! How is the height adjustment of the seat on either? I am torn, I'm just under 200 lbs, 5'11'' (180cm), BUT I have a shorter upper body and longer than normal legs..
I think you’d like the Dexley more
Undocumented feature, you can unbolt and reverse the arm rest pads on the Dexley to have them further back.
The spring tensioner knob is initially is very stiff, two hand grip loosens it up after a few rounds.
Chair wheels no longer have spokes, not that it matters, its just aesthetics.
Also a mesh chair winter trick, zip up an old inside out jacket over the backrest, also helps if the grippy mesh is off putting to you.
Nice tips!
thanks for this - especially pushing me over the fence with your closing thoughts about not weighing too heavily on the smaller details and go with what fits. I'm likely pulling the trigger on a dexley but I am hoping the lack of a recline lock isnt too much of a pain. I've got to imagine it should be possible to mod something to give it a recline lock.
Please do share if you find a mod that works to lock the recline on the Dexley. It will be so helpful!
@@deepspeak2513 ok. ill give it some thought when it arrives which is supposedly tomorrow.
dexley arrived, im very glad I stuck with the larger chair for my body. I’m 6’ 2”, 200lbs. Im not sure I like the chair but SO glad i didnt go with the smaller hyken. The Dexley is lower to the ground than Im used to and seems a bit too light for my body to feel fully relaxed in. we’ll see - I may just not be used to it.
while the lack of a locking mechanism for the reclined position is unusual it doesnt seem to be a problem for me initially. my body weight locks it more or less.
the chair this is replacing is a 5 year old tall backed reclining ikea office/task chair. i had started constructing the dexley using the base of the old chair which had a recline lock - it was compatible with the seat and seemed like it would work until i attempted to connect the seat back whos holes did not match up. its too bad as the base of my old chair still works well and is a bit more substantial than what they chose for the dexley. The dexley is also a little too low for my taste in comparison to my old chair.
on the fence if im going to keep this chair or go for something a step up. so challenging to shop for something like an office chair without visiting a show room.
@@wentzr Did you keep the Dexley? How has it been these past 7 months?
@@utrutr6013 yes! stayed with the dexley. its been excellent. no incline lock hasnt been a big deal at all. i have another base i could drill to make compatible, haven’t gotten around to it tho - really not as much of a pain as i expected (lack of recline lock)
After over 6 months of use which one between those two do you like? which one is more comfortable for someone who is going to sit on the chair for a long period of time? thanks
Personally, and very subjectively, I found the Hyken more comfortable because the back was narrower and the seat was contoured.
I have the tilt locked but it still reclines a bit; is there a way to keep it from reclining at all?
I think that is due to the looseness of the mechanism. My Hyken also reclines slightly even when tilt locked. If anyone finds a solution and shares it in the comments, that will be most helpful.
Anyone that's had the Dexley for a while, how is the seat holding up? I'm 6'4" 250 lbs. Worrying about the mesh seat holding up over time.
I'm 6'1" and I just got the Hyken today after seeing this video, finding a bunch of other positive things about these chairs, and trying both out at Staples. There is a free/easy mod you can do to make the headrest considerably higher and it's an absolute must for taller people. Just look up "Hyken mod" and it should be the first result.
would the hyken still work for me, I'm 6'5 but I'm skinny, also is the hyken a good chair for somebody who likes to sit super straight up, or is really reclined, thanks.
I wouldn’t suggest the Hyken for someone who is 6’5”. Try the Dexley or Markus from IKEA, maybe?
@@deepspeak2513 how do you like the chair after a year with it? I'm considering the Hyken but I'm also 6'1. But since you mentioned the headrest mod, I might give it a shot.
i just ordered a dexley. im 5 11 so either would probably fit me but id rather it be a little large. under 200 bucks this week btw.
Key to install is using blue Loctite. Things will never come loose.
Do you think the hyken or dexley would be more comfortable for me if I’m 5’10 and around 200 lbs? Thanks in advance!
I’d guess Dexley would be the better of the two. The Hyken might be too short.
just sat on both at staples. im 5'11 and skinny but the hyken felt very uncomfortable and the dexley when adjusted is very comfortable and puts me in a very good seating position whether upright or reclined. i'm waiting for a black friday sale if anything
They're on sale now at Staples. The Dexley is $149.99. $100 bucks off.
@@catherinepecoraro242 i ended up buying the autonomous ergochair 2.. i think its really great and very adjustable.
@@GezusSpeaks Isn't the ergochair 2 over twice the price?
@@utrutr6013 they raised their prices yes but I got mine at a reasonable price probably around 350 now its like 550 its ridiculous.