{"id":103144,"date":"2024-05-29T23:28:53","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T23:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=103144"},"modified":"2026-01-22T05:46:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T05:46:28","slug":"sihoo-doro-s300-office-chair-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/sihoo-doro-s300-office-chair-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Sihoo Doro S300 Office Chair Review: The Aeron Killer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Confession time. I&#8217;ve reviewed so many office chairs that I no longer get excited about them.  A couple of years ago, I&#8217;d get giddy when a new box arrived at my doorstep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-ergonomic-office-chair\/\">ergonomic office chairs<\/a> blend into an ocean of bland, plasticky sameness. They look more similar than different, and above the $800 price point, have nearly identical features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does this make me jaded? Or more objective?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Today&#8217;s Best Deals On Sihoo Doro S300.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Sihoo Doro\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/sihoo-doro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener\">Sihoo Clearance Sale Now On<\/a>.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You decide, but when the (awkwardly named) <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sihoo Doro\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/sihoo-doro\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Sihoo Doro S300<\/a> arrived, I was expecting a YABEC (Yet Another Boring Ergonomic Chair), wrapped in a thick layer of polished marketing bulls**t, toting its &#8220;revolutionary&#8221; features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The closer I looked, the more I realised how wrong I was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300-1024x865.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300-1024x865.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300-768x649.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pros<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Premium Build.<\/strong> Everything feels nice to the touch. Rock-solid build quality.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Chrome Detailing.<\/strong> You&#8217;ll either love it or hate it. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Exceptional Ergonomic Support.<\/strong> Excellent armrests and seat pan. The backrest has a superb recline motion.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Integrated Headrest.<\/strong> Dealbreaker for people who want a real headrest.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Comfort.<\/strong> A huge range of adjustments means you will find an ideal sitting position.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>A Bit Small For Taller Users.<\/strong> People above 6&#8243;4 may want a deeper and taller seat pan. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>5 Reasons To Buy The Sihoo Doro S300.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not perfect or cheap (see my criticisms below). But the <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sihoo Doro\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/sihoo-doro\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Sihoo Doro S300<\/a> punches well above its weight in comfort and ergonomics departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Striking Design &amp; Superb Build Quality.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-backrest-1024x865.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-backrest-1024x865.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-backrest-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-backrest-768x649.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-backrest.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The chrome exoskeleton is striking but may not be to everyone&#8217;s taste.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The S300 is an attractive beast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sculpted backrest and an Aeron-inspired seat (more about that shortly) combine with minimalist controls to create an elegant, somewhat industrial, space-age look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also much prettier in the flesh than in the company&#8217;s stock photos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>I&#8217;m not a big fan of the chrome-plated backrest spine and base (pure black would have been better), but this is a subjective opinion that I&#8217;m sure many will disagree with. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless, the Doro S300 exudes a premium aesthetic. I love design details like the exposed piston that controls lumbar pressure and the visible springs under the seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Build quality doesn&#8217;t disappoint, either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing rattles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/\">What Is The Best Standing Desk In Australia?<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing feels cheap to the touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything that clicks into place does so with a satisfying, expensive sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sihoo Doro S300 is built to last &#8211; and to withstand a lot of abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>By the way, the velvet-infused mesh is the best I&#8217;ve ever sat on. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I dislike rubbery, cheap office chair mesh that looks like an Officeworks special and leaves sweaty imprints on bare skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300-footrest-1024x865.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300-footrest-1024x865.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300-footrest-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300-footrest-768x649.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300-footrest.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The footrest is surprisingly useful when reclining. Note the armrests&#8217; ability to tilt up.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elastic and soft, Doro S300&#8217;s mesh does none of those things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It even surpasses the excellent fabric-infused mesh of <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/ergotune-office-chair-review\/\">my long-time favourite mid-range office chair, the Ergotune Supreme<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>(A direct comparison with the Supreme isn&#8217;t entirely fair, as the Sihoo is considerably more expensive).<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But a comparison with a more upmarket product &#8211; the venerable <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/herman-miller-aeron-office-chair-review\/\">Herman Miller Aeron<\/a> &#8211; is more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll even go out on a limb and say that Sihoo&#8217;s designers used the Aeron as a key source of inspiration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Excellent Seat Pan And Armrests.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300-seat-pan-1024x865.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300-seat-pan-1024x865.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300-seat-pan-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300-seat-pan-768x649.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-doro-s300-seat-pan.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Thin side edges hold you in place while the generous waterfall front ensures your legs don&#8217;t go numb.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aeron&#8217;s influence is particularly evident in the S300&#8217;s seat pan and armrest design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both chairs have similar bucket seats with hard frames and waterfall edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But while the Aeron&#8217;s frame is often criticised for cutting off leg circulation, the Sihoo&#8217;s is unlikely to do so due to its thinner profile and more curvy shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">That said, if you&#8217;re an ergonomic rebel who likes to sit cross-legged, you will struggle to be comfortable, as the bucket&#8217;s sides will dig into your thighs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The depth of the seat pan is adjustable, and with the pan fully forward, there&#8217;s no gap between it and the backrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/backrest-and-seat-pan-on-sihoo-doro-s300-1024x865.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/backrest-and-seat-pan-on-sihoo-doro-s300-1024x865.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/backrest-and-seat-pan-on-sihoo-doro-s300-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/backrest-and-seat-pan-on-sihoo-doro-s300-768x649.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/backrest-and-seat-pan-on-sihoo-doro-s300.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: No gap between the backrest and the seat pan for you to fall through.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, there is so much overlap between the two that I wonder why designers didn&#8217;t allow the seat to move further forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The S300 will offer plenty of under-thigh support to short to medium-sized folks, but users above 6&#8243;4 may wish for more seat pan depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">The frame is deliberately designed to stay rigid and inflexible. This is a deliberate design choice that &#8211; again &#8211; echoes that of the Aeron. While chairs like the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/steelcase-leap-v2-office-chair-review\/\">Steelcase Leap<\/a> flex and mould to your body, rigid-framed chairs like the S300 hold you in an ergonomic position.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s the difference? As a rough rule of thumb, one is a chair you sit <em>on,<\/em> while the other is a chair you sit <em>in<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As someone who has used rigid and flexible chairs, I have traditionally liked the latter, but in recent years, I have developed a mild preference for the former. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe I&#8217;m getting older? Either way, it&#8217;s a very subjective issue, and not one that&#8217;s easy to convey using words on a page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>If you&#8217;re unsure, visit a shop that will let you compare an Aeron and a Leap side-by-side. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s move on to Doro S300&#8217;s best feature &#8211; the armrests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/doro-s300-armrests-1024x865.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/doro-s300-armrests-1024x865.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/doro-s300-armrests-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/doro-s300-armrests-768x649.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/doro-s300-armrests.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Pads look great and offer plenty of padding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second only to the Steelcase Gesture, they articulate in all directions and surprise with a novel ability to tilt up, pivot in and pivot out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">The pivoting function is great for using hand-held devices as it allows you to form a little table for your forearms.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, movement in every direction feels natural and doesn&#8217;t require pressing any buttons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The armpads also look like they were lifted straight from an Aeron, although they look more modern. Soft yet durable, they&#8217;re outstanding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Pressing your elbow into them won&#8217;t irritate the skin, and the 6D adjustment surprises with its ability to tilt <em>up<\/em> in addition to all the usual directions.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The pivoting function seemed excessive (read: over-engineered) at first, but I soon realised how handy it is for using mobile devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pivoting-armrests-1024x865.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pivoting-armrests-1024x865.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pivoting-armrests-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pivoting-armrests-768x649.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pivoting-armrests.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: You can pivot both arms to create a mini-table for your forearms and doom-scroll to your heart&#8217;s content.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Superb Lumbar Support.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lumbar-support-1024x865.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lumbar-support-1024x865.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lumbar-support-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lumbar-support-768x649.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lumbar-support.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Lovers of gentle, progressive lumbar support will love the Sihoo Doro S300. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dual pad design avoids putting pressure directly on the spine and instead spreads the pressure throughout the meaty parts of the lumbar area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>You get the feeling of being supported rather than being stabbed in the back. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even at its firmest setting, it doesn&#8217;t poke or prod you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No height adjustment means you can&#8217;t target a specific area of your back, but that&#8217;s not the intended function of this lumbar system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Recline Function.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve seen other reviewers complain that the S300 doesn&#8217;t lock in a reclined position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;re missing the point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheap chairs with poor-quality tilting mechanisms do indeed have locking functions, but the S300&#8217;s &#8220;Anti-Gravity Mechanism&#8221; is simply a weight-sensitive recline that mimics the function of high-end chairs like the Humascale Freedom and the Herman Miller Cosm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">The big idea is to encourage movement, and for the chair to stop at any angle without needing to be locked into place.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The friction knob controls the amount of friction that the chair will exert back at you, and this allows people of different weights to always feel &#8220;weightless&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does it work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, mostly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m quite heavy (98kg) and wish I could dial in slightly more friction, as the chair has a slight proclivity to recline more than I want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lighter people won&#8217;t find this to be an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>In my opinion, this system is far superior. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than fishing under the chair for controls a few times per day, I leave the recline fully open and friction knob on maximum setting, letting my body weight dial in the precise amount of tilt I need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, this type of recline also works best in boardrooms and meeting rooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever endured the pain of waiting 5 minutes at the start of each meeting while everyone fidgets and adjusts their damn chair, you&#8217;ll know exactly why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Sihoo Doro S300&#8217;s recline feel itself is outstanding. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, it&#8217;s very similar to the Aeron&#8217;s, with armrests that travel back and a seat pan that rocks back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Your feet stay firmly on the ground but your arms stay supported. Magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Huge Range Of Adjustments.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-controls-1024x865.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-controls-1024x865.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-controls-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-controls-768x649.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-controls.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: All controls are neatly organised on one side of the chair, adding to the minimalist, clean look.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve already alluded to some of these above, but let me provide more detail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The S300 will adjust to just about any body type. You get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Seat<\/strong> depth and height<\/li><li><strong>Seat<\/strong> back height.<\/li><li><strong>Recline<\/strong> with a 3-position tilt limiter and tension adjustment.<\/li><li><strong>6D<\/strong> armrests.<\/li><li><strong>Lumbar<\/strong> tension.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the tallest people will want more height, and die-hard fans of adjustable headrests will also find the S300s to be a sticking point (see &#8220;cons&#8221; below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">An adjustable headrest is great for gamers and people who nap in office chairs. I do neither of those things and find adjustable headrests ugly, so S300&#8217;s integrated one is perfect.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Reasons To Avoid The Sihoo Doro S300.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to throw some stones at the S300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My first gripe is personal. I&#8217;m almost 2 meters tall and wish the Sihoo did more to accommodate taller people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The S300&#8217;s maximum seat pan height of 53cm is roughly on par with industry standards and will cover 95% of users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-armrests-1024x865.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-armrests-1024x865.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-armrests-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-armrests-768x649.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sihoo-chair-armrests.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ergotune Supreme, meanwhile, offers an option to increase the height to 57cm via a gas piston upgrade at checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is an excellent feature that I wish more chair manufacturers offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">While it&#8217;s possible to spec almost any office chair with a $70 aftermarket piston that adds ~5cm of height (search on Amazon if you need one), it&#8217;d be nice if manufacturers offered this as an OEM option at checkout.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of the seat pan, its depth adjustment mechanism requires you to unlock the lever, then throw your hips forward to push the pan into the required position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not a classy look &#8211; especially if young Sally from marketing is watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>A rotating knob that slides the seat pan back and forth would be better.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Doro&#8217;s integrated headrest isn&#8217;t a real headrest, and will disappoint gamers and people who nap in their chairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The curvy top edge of the backrest is sculpted into a very attractive shape, but is not compatible with 3rd party headrests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, the S300 doesn&#8217;t feature forward tilt adjustment. This isn&#8217;t a deal-breaker at all, but would have been a nice surprise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>How The Sihoo Doro S300 Stacks Up.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sihoo Doro S300 is the Lexus of ergonomic office chairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s refined, polite, comfortable and loaded with features. Regardless, many people may be tempted by a Mercedes (I mean, a Steelcase or a Herman Miller) just because of the badge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Adjustments<\/td><td>5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comfort<\/td><td>5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aesthetics<\/td><td>4.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Build Quality &amp; Warranty<\/td><td>4.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost<\/td><td>5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>OVERALL<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>4.8\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>My Verdict On The Sihoo Doro S300 Chair.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What would happen if the Herman Miller Aeron, the Humanscale Freedom and the Steelcase Gesture had a love child? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be the Sihoo Doro S300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It would inherit its armrests from the Gesture, its seat pan from the Aeron and the recline mechanism from the Freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But far from being a Frankenstein of loosely assembled body parts, the Doro S300 surprises with outstanding build quality, striking design and excellent ergonomic features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>I didn&#8217;t expect to like this chair as much as I did.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But whether you buy it for your office depends on how you view its price and status signalling powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it a 30% more expensive version of a mid-range direct-to-consumer chair like the Ergotune Supreme?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or is it a luxury chair that retails for 30% of the Herman Miller Aeron?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For people who care about quality more than they do about badge snobbery, the second answer is the correct one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Steven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Confession time. 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