Sunaofe Morph Ergonomic Chair Review – A Perfect Fit Only a Click Away

Sunaofe Morph Ergonomic Chair Review

Here at COGconnected we spend a lot of time testing out gaming peripherals like keyboards, mice, and controllers. Those are all important for comfort, productivity, and gaming enjoyment. But maybe even more fundamentally important is the chair we sit in. Whether we’re gaming, being productive, watching media, or just staring out the window, we want to be comfortable, supported, and not distracted by a chair that refuses to adjust to our bodies. That’s where the Sunaofe Morph Ergonomic Chair fits in.

What It Is, What It Isn’t

If your idea of a comfortable chair includes plush leather and memory foam that conforms to your every curve, then the Morph chair probably isn’t for you. The Morph Ergonomic Chair dials in its comfort by being nearly infinitely adjustable. For example, the backrest — which includes built-in pivoting lumbar support with 3.5″ of travel — can be adjusted through seven different heights. Armrests can also be positioned in seven different ways, including an upward tilt (honestly haven’t figured out the use for that position) or out of the way entirely. The chair can recline up to 140 degrees, and the seat height adjustment accommodates users from 5′ to 6’3″. In other words, it’s hard to imagine someone not being able to find a configuration that feels good. Although, to be fair, it will take some tweaking to fine-tune all the possibilities.

In place of a padded seat and backrest, the Morph Ergonomic Chair uses mesh fabric on a rigid plastic frame with metal reinforcement at key points. The mesh fabric gives the chair a clean, modern, minimalist aesthetic. It also helps keep you cool in a warm environment, thanks to airflow through the mesh. While the mesh has a bit of flex and is very supportive, it isn’t going to give you the experience of sinking into a form-fitting padded chair. On the other hand, if you need firm and consistent lumbar support, the mesh isn’t likely to lose shape over time. There’s an optional, highly adjustable headrest with the same mesh on a plastic frame construction.

Rest for Your Arms

I’ve rarely used a chair that had so many armrest position options. You can adjust the height, of course. In total, they adjust 7 ways — up and down, forward and back, pivot side to side, and flip up. Take that, every chair with fixed-position armrests!

Unfortunately, that unique flexibility is counterbalanced by a couple of downsides. First, the armrests don’t lock into position, so they tend to move laterally fairly easily. However, my biggest gripes about the armrests are their extra-wide size, minimal contour, and materials. They are padded with a thin and very dense layer of rigid foam, and they’re simply not particularly comfortable. I do appreciate that they can be rotated completely out of the way.

Putting It All Together

Assembling the Sunaofe Morph Ergonomic Chair was pretty straightforward, though the assembly instructions had a bit of inconsistency when it came to labeling fasteners. In any case, there was a clear assembly animation on YouTube. Due to the awkward weight of some pieces and the order of assembly, a second pair of hands would come in, well, handy.

There is a lot of rigid plastic in the chair’s construction, but overall it feels solid and stable and can support up to 300 lbs. There are some chrome accents which — and this is purely a matter of taste — I think cheapen the overall look of an otherwise clean design.

Listed at $499 on the Sunaofe website, the Morph Ergnomomic Chair is definitely a step up, both in price and features, from cheap office and gaming chairs. This is also the approximate price point where the Morph has a lot of competition. Most mid-range chairs have quite a bit of adjustability, so the choice comes down to materials and an emphasis on soft comfort or better ergonomics. Many people appreciate the breathability and relative rigidity of mesh, which remains cooler and consistently supportive over long gaming sessions. For some people a chair with a padded seat and mesh back offer a hybrid solution, like the Sunaofe Resistance.

Fine Adjustment

There’s a lot to appreciate about the Sunaofe Morph Ergonomic Chair and its ability to adjust in so many ways to a very wide range of users. Nearly anyone can probably dial in the perfect configuration of lumbar support, height, and armrest position. It has a sharp, modern-looking design that would look great in an office or gaming setup. Uncomfortable armrests and a lot of plastic in the construction are a little disappointing. The mesh back and seat will appeal to gamers and desk-jockeys who want to stay cool and keep their posture intact over many hours. Like keyboards and controllers, there is a lot of subjectivity in how a chair feels from one user to the next. However, the Sunaofe Morph Ergonomic Chair will likely fit comfortably into many work and gaming spaces.

***Sunaofe Morph Ergnonomic Chair provided by Sunaofe for review***