Autonomous ErgoChair Core Review: You get what you pay for

Tom's Hardware Verdict While it offers solid all-day comfort, the Autonomous ErgoChair Core lacks some adjustability, specifically in the lumbar and headrest, which will be a disadvantage for people who do not fall within a specific size range. Pros + Lightweight, compact form factor + Breathable seat and backrest + Extra PU leather padding at key points of pressure Cons - No height adjustment for Lumbar support - Limited Headrest adjustments - The mesh seat can become uncomfortable after prolonged use Why you can trust Tom's Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test . With so many chairs on the market, from gaming chairs to office chairs, it can be difficult to decide which is the best fit for those long days spent propped up at your workspace. With so many features to consider, it's fair to say that picking a chair is no easy feat. Even within our own list of best gaming chairs , you’ll find a wide range of options to choose from. If you're looking for an entry-level, cost-effective office chair to get through those long hours of work and play, the Autonomous ErgoChair Core aims to provide a comfortable solution. Originally released as the MyoChair in 2020, the ErgoChair Core has seen some impressive revisions over the years — with its latest iteration providing some solid features that work to improve overall comfort for long days of sitting. Priced at $349, the Autonomous ErgoChair Core offers solid back and lumbar support, is lightweight, and has a decent, if slightly limited, range of adjustable components. While there is a lot to appreciate about Autonomous’s entry-level office chair in terms of comfort and structure, the limited adjustment ranges in the lumbar and headrest and the mesh bottom seat might be points of long-term discomfort for some. Assembly Assembling the ErgoChair Core was fairly straightforward. It arrived in a single, reinforced packaging box and was quite well wrapped and secured. Once unpacked, there were seven major components (not including individual wheels). Assembly was very easy, with one caveat that I will circle back to. The instructions were clear, easy to follow, and the whole assembly took about 30 minutes. While the ErgoChair Core comes with a single Allan key for assembly, the screws and bolts are durable enough that you could use a power driver and bit, which I tested during assembly. There are a few spare bolts included in the packaging, as well. Each piece fit together perfectly, which made threading screws and bolts a quick and simple affair — it was easy to assemble alone. I had the entire chair assembled, aside from the headrest, in about 20 minutes using a power driver. If you assemble it by hand, it will probably take closer to 40 minutes to complete. While every other bolt and screw hole was easy to see and thread into, the headrest screw holes were tucked up under the backrest, which ma