Office chairs · owner-verdict comparison

Sihoo Doro S100 vs Steelcase Series 1: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Steelcase Series 1: 68% of 133 owners recommend it, vs 62% of 24 for the Sihoo Doro S100.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Sihoo Doro S100

62%of 24 owners recommend
62% recommend · 5% neutral · 33% don't
Owners praise
  • Strong lumbar support that eases back pain
  • Comfortable for long 10-12 hour sitting sessions
  • Great value and quality feel for a budget chair
Owners complain about
  • Lumbar support is too aggressive and forces an uncomfortable upright posture
  • Split two-pad backrest caves in and feels unsupportive
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Steelcase Series 1

68%of 133 owners recommend
68% recommend · 10% neutral · 22% don't
Owners praise
  • Comfortable for full days and long sitting sessions
  • Eliminated or eased back pain
  • Durable build that holds up for years
Owners complain about
  • Too small or tight for taller and larger users
  • Firm seat that gets uncomfortable or sore
  • Lumbar that digs in or feels insufficient
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What Sihoo Doro S100 owners say

great price and well built product...this is awesome
@patrickcadette on YouTube
I recently bought a Doro S100 and it's very comfortable. Now, I wouldn't recommend it if you are above 6.
MobBap on Reddit
I recently purchased a Sihoo S100 chair and after 2 days of use there was staples popping out of the side of the seat. This caused one side of the seat to essentially deflate.
MikeyyGee124 on r/OfficeChairs

What Steelcase Series 1 owners say

there is a drastic difference in the way we feel after 8 hours of sitting vs the chairs we used to have
@jordanlloyd9517 on YouTube
Yup I went through several cheaper options before finally biting the bullet and spending like $600 on a steelcase series 1. It’s night and day. Comfortable for really long time and basically everything is adjustable!
TheMightyBagel on Reddit
Wish I watched this before I wasted money on a series 1
@DarkwearGT on YouTube