New update just after release of video - Just few minutes ago customer service told, that Ikea Styrspel haves 3 years warranty like other Ikea gaming chairs.

This is the most detailed review of Styrspel at the moment, very clear and helpful, thanks a lot

Man, your review is amazing and thoughtful, thank you for all the effort!!

Thank you for this review mate! Made things clearer for me to decide to purchase this chair or not. Shall go on and try em out first.

Great Video, I'm going to check this chair out. Just wanted to say thank you for the vid.

thanks for the review, really helps

Thank you for this review! Btw your accent is just amazing!

Thanks for this complete review! Will try out the lumbar support and see if the elbow rests are too awkward for me.

Thank you! You just saved me a lot of money :)

Fantastic video Janne

Since I tried the Markus at IKEA I've been thinking on buying it. This review helps me a lot. Thank you for your effort and good advices.

Very good review, very helpful

Good informative review.

thanks, this was very helpful :D I was thinking of getting this chair, but might wait a little to see if there are other options, the locking wheels aren't great imo.

5:16 that setup you have there is cleeeean man. The AC cable can be tucked away better since it's in the way but everything else is on point 👌

Hi i bought this chair and i agree about the elbows rest that it should have adjustment about go down and up for diffrent leaning possitions, other what would be nice is the adjustment of the neck rest to go closer not only higher or lower. Legs are pretty big but i sometimes put my foots on it and i dont have problem with space they need. Overall this is preety good and not that expensive and the material will save me from summer sweating problem (i thing IT would😅). I give it 8/10 but i will came back after logner time to say more. Good video😎

Nice review man, I'm just curious how well it will hold it's quality/shape in a couple of years.

Went to Ikea the other day to try out some office/gaming chairs as I’ve been desperately in need of one for a while. The main take away from the experience is just how important it is to try before you buy. For some context, I’m 6 foot 5 inches tall, have scoliosis (curvature of the spine), which has been surgically fused with metal rods and pins. My spine is bent into the shape of an S, and it curves outwards at the bottom. As a result of this, good lumbar support for me is absolutely critical. After looking online and at KZfaq reviews, I thought I was going to end up with either the Markus or Jarvfjallet - and was also considering a much, much more pricey Secret Labs Titan Evo 2022 XL. When I tried the Jarvfjallet, I found the lumbar support okay - but the head support forcing my head forward too much, and the seat hard and unforgiving. The Markus was slightly better in the seat and headrest, but the lumbar support was absolutely diabolical. While I was there, I also tried the Huvudspelare, the Utespelare, the Matchspel, and even the most expensive Gruppspel - all of which I found offered inadequate support, and aggravated my back pain. This is where the Styrspel comes in. The height-adjustable lumber support offered the right amount of support exactly where I needed it. It doesn’t jut out too much for me, and it does that magic thing of being both supportive yet soft and comfy. The seat was also soft, yet not so soft that it leaves your back muscles compensating. The headrest also has just the right amount of firmness for me, it doesn’t stick out too far, and the height adjustability enables me to put it exactly where it’s needed. As a result, I’m now writing this while sitting on a Styrspel, as it was by far a way the best chair I sat on for me. The real moral of this story however is the importance in trying before you buy. The Styrspel is perfect for me - but it might not be perfect for everyone. I’m very pleased I didn’t end up going for a Secret Labs Titan, not that I’ve tried one. Do I have an criticism? Yeah - the wheels! They have their pros and cons; it’s nice to feel secure in one place while you’re working. But I would love to have the ability to move the chair while I’m not sitting on it without picking it up (you feel the heft of it more when you have a bad back). Another little thing: I don’t know if anybody else has experienced this, but the bolthole where the headrest and chair attach did not align at all for me. I had to drill the hole in the chair to make it wider, and disassemble the headrest mechanism completely in order to re-tap the thread in it. I can’t imagine I’m the only one who’s experienced this manufacturing issue. All in all however, this chair is an absolute life-saver for me, as it helps me be pain-free while I’m working. But to anyone looking at purchasing it, remember the golden rule: try before you buy.

Hello my friend, thanks for the nice review .Im curious about your opınıon can you tell me Markus or Styrspel which one is ı should prefer ? I wıil use it for 5-6 hours for watching something and sometimes for playing games. Thx so much

Nice review. I'm considering this chair but the warranty puts me off. And that lattice looks like it might be a problem in the long run since I like to put my legs under the chair.

Does it have the same static charge issue as the Markus chair??? I'm thinking of getting rid of my Markus chair, because my monitor keeps switching of randomly

Perkelle!! Thanks bro😁

I am just leaving a comment because I love how attentive each and every one of your answers is to people's comments. I just bought this chair second hand but new for pretty cheap $130 and I'm just sitting in it for a few hours. Not sure if it's as comfortable as I'd like it to be. Not being able to fall back recline in it to rest up my psoas but instead having to slide forward to do it I don't like. I might get used to it, or if it's that big of a deal I'll give it to my brother or use it as a second chair and I'll go and get one that reclines . It looks sexy thouhg, I got the red one. Purple one is sexy as well.

Great review. I used to have a Herman Miller Mirra, which I regrettably sold and switched to a Håg Capisco. Recently I bought a Styrspel, and I really like the chair. The only thing I don't like (and actually really hate) is the locking wheels. I only weigh 56 Kgs so even when I sit in the chair, I have trouble moving it. Other than that, I think it's a great chair and I I'm so happy to be back on a chair with mesh seat.

Kiitos jäbä!

Can someone please help me in purchasing decision in highlighting the differences between Styrspel and Gruppspel. Which one should i go for. I need good seating and back support.

Great review, when you are not sitting on the chair, you have too there also a gap between the seat and the plastic to support the thighs?

Having been seating on this chair for a few days, I find that the Styrspel is more comfortable than what I have expected. The mesh material is especially credited for improving air ventillation and thus capable of being seated for long session without becoming sweaty. Further, the design and appearance of this chair is sharp and unique and distinguishes itself from the rest of Ikea office/gaming chairs. This chair is also egonomic in the sense that it matches my body curve well and provide sound head and lumbar support. Of course, this chair has some downsides which I wish to mention. First the incline angle of the headrest could not be adjusted and thus it seems to be a bit odd in that it forces your head to look forward. Second for the armrest they are too easy to rotate horizontally and there is no way to lock them. Third the mesh seatpad may seem a bit too hard and inflexible for some people (as compared with cushions) and it certainly offers me a quite different sitting experience as I have had before.

I just got this chair. I was actually about to walk out with the Jarrfvjallet because it was slightly cheaper and couldnt decide but then this was in the deals section ready built for 160 GBP so i could not resist. At that price it was worth it although I loose the 3 year warranty and only get the standard 1 year. After speaking to one of the workers about the 10 year warranty (or sometimes 3 years) on chairs. Apparently it is not as it seems and it is really just a marketing gimmick. The terms and conditions are very shaky. It also may require for them to book in someone to come round to your house and assess it in the location it became non-functional. The date of the inspection could be a long time and also most time they do not give the go-ahead to proceed with the replacement. Anyway, I may post here in a few months or longer, if someone comes along and reminds me, and tell you how i am getting on with the Styrspel. At the moment it is great but I have only really just got it at my desk and had a long day of walking around IKEA! I am a slightly larger guy, and 6ft tall. What i didnt really test in store but am just realizing now is that the seat really doesn't like you sitting in an unorthodox position. This is both good and bad but I am used to sometimes leaning to the right or left or even putting my feet up and sitting cross-legged for a bit. This is just plain painful to do in this chair. We will see how i get on but i may feel quite restricted. Any feel free to remind me to post an update if you think it will help. Or tell me how crap the chair is after you having it for 2 months.

great review! does the mesh on this chair have a chemical smell to it or anything like that?

Terve Janne, I was wondering if you have had any chance to look at the new Ikea Grönfjäll chair, and if you could share your opinion on this new product? I fully understand that comfort and ergonomics are dependent on your height, weight and body style, but it would still be useful to have your opinion on the general product. I moved to Finland 3 months ago, and don't quite feel comfortable yet using second hand sites, so I'm mainly looking at Markus and grönfjäll ikea chairs at the moment. If you see this comment and have time to reply.. Kiitos :)

Thanks for the review! Bought this chair a couple of days ago after rocking Markus for 8 years (had to leave it when moved to another country). I have somewhat mixed opinion about this chair. The wheels are a pain indeed. I don't know what were they thinking. The armrests feel weird too. It seems I can never find a proper position for them. I feel like my elbows always sliding off them no matter the position. I can't quite put my finger on it, whether it's a psychological thing after getting accustomed to Markus' rigid armrests or is that due to that unusual somewhat spongy material on top of them-I don't know. Anyway, I'm not a fan - they feel wobbly and not very comfortable. Other than that, it's alright and looks neat indeed. Always thought these "racing" gaming chairs look downright stupid.

Any idea what the weight limit is on this for us chunkies?

in Hong Kong there are better ergonomic chairs for less but in the UK, probably the best you can find for £230

Hello , if you are still using the chair since this video was released , how do you rate it now Thank you

I dont understand why the Markus chair has been hyped so much. I had to return both the Markus and Matchspel and go with the JarvfJallet. Why? After using the Matchspel for only 4 days on an 8 hour shift, the issues I experienced are 1. Seat is not padded well - every 20 mins i feel like i need to get off the chair as the seat is not comfortable at all. Ive been using the Milberget chair for years and this is far more comfortable 2. When you recline there is a noise and its frankly annoying 3. The thread on the seat had come off a little. This is the threading located on the top of the seat, and you will see a small line Now with the Markus Initially it felt very comfortable. However you only realise when you work on in on an 8 hour shift. 1. If you do not lock the chair, the chair constantly makes a Clonk noise and its very frustrating when you're on a call to a customer and need to focus carefully 2. When you lock the chair, you still hear the clonk and it feels unstable at times 3. The seat depth is similar to the Matchspel and my legs are mostly not supported. I am 6'1, 90KG, and this chair just does not work. Reasons why I have settled on JarvfJallet 1. Seat depth adjustment. You can pull the seat pan out so it will help if you're 6 foot or above 2. The seat whilst being firm is much better than the Matchspel. See spec on ikea the padding is double compared to Both markus and Jarvfjallet and its real leather. It's not perfect as its on the firm side and I think it should he slighly softer by around 25% to make it perfect 3. Tilt is very smooth no noises when you recline and no clonk noise. There is only very slight movement when it is locked. Nothing compared to Markus. 4. Lumbar support is much nicer than Markus. If you dont recline on the Markus the lumber support is OK. As soon as you recline its in an awkward position. 5. Arm rests are better compared to Matchspel. Markus are the worst! Of course the JarvfJallet is not perfect at all but its by far the best ikea office chair in my opinion. I've tried all the gaming chairs in store and personally I would steer away from these. Only the Markus and JarvfJallet felt comfortable at store and to be fair the Markus had the initial wow factor, but day to day it just does not work. I'll be looking at the HM Embody and Steelcase gesture in the future when hopefully.I have moved house. The JarvfJallet is fine for now and I'll simply pass it on to the Mrs once we have moved, as she likes the look of it as we have the white version. My advise is to think long term. And unfortunately this may result in returning the chair. And, ikea have the worst return policy! You literally have to to argue with customer services and if you're lucky youll get store credit. I somehow managed to get the store credit but it involved hours of arguing, and speaking to the manager. For folks that dont know their policy, it's basically once opened, if its not a quality issue you must to keep it. And they will only exchange the chair for the same one if the chair has been damaged during assembly, and this is only if you have brought it using the ikea family card. Not great.

Hi, this chair is causing me some really bad backpain because of the lumbar support...do you know if there is a safe way to remove it without breaking it or the chair? Help is really appreciated!! Also short review: From looks the chair is amazing, comfortability is rather low because of the lumbar support, otherwise great chair

I'm not sure if you have a guitar, but if you do, can you please check if you'd be comfortable w/ playing a guitar w/ the arms?

Hi, i need a chair like this. I am 185 cm 100 kg. Ikea Styrspel and ikea Markus at same price 215$. Which one would you suggest? and there is also JÄRVFJÄLLET 330$ but i am not sure is it worth to buy with this much price difference

How do you recline the chair?

I'm torn between Markus and Styrspel, and I'm confused about which one I should buy, considering that I will use it 12-13 hours a day.

Sadly after using this chair for over a year I have a very poor experience. Expecially the lumbar support. I love the build quality and general looks, but the lumbar is extremly stiff and uncomfortable for me. This chair killed my lower back. I tried many adjustments thinking this is on me, but it does not apear to be the case.

Do you know how to disassemble it

sick accent dude, i didn't English can be spoken like this lol

Do you know what should i do when this chair doesn't move back?

is the styrspel better than the matchspel

In terms of general comfort, how did you find it? If you had to sit in it 8hrs a day could you?

bro what are the socks pls

Is it sturdy? I hated the Jarfjallet, it was so rickety

Your mention about the elbow rests helped me a lot, I decided to not buy this chair. Thank you my friend for this great review!

There's a 3 year warranty in Canada for these chairs

Can confirm.... the chair is great but the headrest is terrible

at 3:24 you can clearly see how the thigh pressure is not even. Same problem as Aeron, Mirra and other more high end chairs. Damn

How tall are you? you sound like your from Norther Europe and should be 1.90m tall

what in the seven f*cks is this man saying. I tried listening to this in the background of a game, can't understand a word xD

I’m 168 cm tall and the chair felt comfortable at the lowest height unlike your comment.

Worst bought I had!!!