You’re probably already familiar with the name ErgoTune from their first lineup ergonomic chair ‘Supreme‘, which had a few versions of it. Today, it looks like ErgoTune is now keen on starting a new flagship line of chairs – ErgoTune Vesby. The new ErgoTune Vesby chair retails for S$899. There are many discount events coming soon, so I believe you should be able to snag the chair between S$799 to S$809.
Build quality and design
ErgoTune Vesby comes in five different colours – (1) Charcoal Black, (2) Caesius Blue, (3) Coral Red, (4) Celadon Green, and (5) Ash Brown. I like the variety of colours offered. Whether you want earthy tone, pop of colour, or even the ever so safe black colour – there is one for you.
One look at the new ErgoTune Vesby and you can tell it clearly looks very different from their Supreme chair. It seem to takes cues from recent design trends where implementation of curves are gaining popularity. ErgoTune Vesby has plenty of curves all over, from the headrest to the main body to the seat base. I like this design of the Vesby as it looks less like a typical office chair and more like an intended furniture piece that will blend well with most home interior designs.
You can tell that ErgoTune had made effort in the design of the Vesby as the wheel base also comes with light curves to maintain a consistent look throughout. The wheels castors also colour matched and look clean. They roll very smoothly as well on my vinyl flooring. Build quality is good, and I can feel an improvement over the Supreme V3 as the Vesby doesn’t have much rattling of parts and feels more well constructed all round. The only part which needs a fix/improvement is the edges of the base as they feel a little rough which can cause some discomfort when the back of feet contacts it. ErgoTune could look to sand these edges down as a fix.
Comfort and usage – Customisable in many areas
If you know ErgoTune, you’d know that they love to add customisability to their chairs so that you can get comfort that is tailored to you. The ErgoTune Vesby is no different. Apart from customisations of chair parts that cater to your sitting habits and body size, ErgoTune added an aesthetic element of customisations through their Poppits. Poppits are small design elements/charms that you can stick on to the Vesby for a personalised look. Going back to the topic of comfort, let’s run through the key features of the ErgoTune Vesby.
TriTune 3D Pro headrest
Essentially what you’ll find on the Supreme V3, just that the one on the Vesby now comes with a new shape which makes more sense. The new triangular shape offers better support all-round as it is now tall enough for both my neck and my head to be supported.
You can adjust the headrest in three ways – three directions: (1) height – up/down – height, (2) depth –forward/backward and (3) angle. It’s nice that the headrest is able to adjusted such that is it lower than the top of the backrest, allowing shorter individuals to get support for their necks as well. There are locking mechanisms in place for the height and depth adjustments but none for the angle. Having said that, it does require quite some force and effort to change the angle of the headrest with just your head so there should be any concerns.
DuraWeave Fabric Mesh upholstery
DuraWeave is a hybrid blend of fabric and polyester. It still has like mesh-like texture and feel that is reminiscent of office chairs, but the fabric elements added helps to make it feel softer. For those who don’t like fabric or PU leather based chairs as they can trap heat or sweat, the DuraWeave upholstery on the ErgoTune Vesby would offer much more breathability yet not feeling too stiff like typical mesh chairs.
The feeling of the DuraWeave is not going to feel like pure fabric chairs, so you should not expect cushion feeling on your skin. But it is a nice middle ground between air flow and comfort is great for Singapore’s hot and humid climate. The tensioning of the DuraWeave on both the backrest and seat feels just right.
The backrest is generously wide and is slightly concave to offer a snug feeling when you do lean back into it. You can also adjust the height of the backrest so that you place the lower back lumbar support at a position that feels the most ideal for your comfort. There are six height adjustment settings. The seat is also wide and is slightly rounded off at the edge which helps to provide better comfort at the thigh area. The seat depth can also be adjusted to ensure your thighs have enough resting space when sitting.
Catching up to gaming chairs’ tilt/recline mechanism, the ErgoTune Vesby is now able to have its recline locked at a certain angle. If you prefer rock back and forth when leaning back, there is an extendable knob which allows you adjust the tension of the seat recline.
SmartFlex Pro Lumbar Support
The lumbar support of the ErgoTune Vesby is called SmartFlex Pro, and it is noticeably more angled and triangular in shape. The shape and extension of the SmartFlex Pro offers purposeful and substantial support for your lower back. It is the kind of support that feels intentional, so if you like something pushed up against the c-shaped curved of your lower back then you’ll likely enjoy the ErgoTune Vesby.
At the back of the chair, there is a round knob that you can rotate to adjust the tension of the lumbar support. Lower tension means the lumbar support will compress towards the back of the chair when you lean back. There are no defined levels of tensions, you can simply rotate the knob and stop at where you find the tension is the best. It is great that ErgoTune did not implement fixed levels of tension adjustments like found on the Supreme V3 as you can really do more fine tuning with the Vesby.
SyncTilt armrest
The SyncTilt armrest on the ErgoTune Vesby feels like the most polished version of ErgoTune’s adaptive armrest thus far. The SyncTilt armrest has a 360º swivel motion, and it is also width-adjustable to suit individuals with broad or narrow shoulder. In addition to height adjustments, you can also the length of the armrest as well – which was something you can’t do on the Supreme V3.
The multi-faceted armrest of the ErgoTune Vesby is really a big improvement compared to that of the Supreme V3, and I feel will really cater well to the different individuals and the tasks that they’re doing. For example, narrower gapped armrests will suit folks working on a laptop while those working with a full-size keyboard will prefer a wider width. You can check out all the adjustments of the armrest below.
When it comes to the feel of the armrest, the ErgoTune Vesby is largely ok. It is wide enough and the cushioning is not too firm. I feel that armrests could be touch softer, something like Herman Miller Aeron’s would be great. One last thing to point out is that the armrests does not have a lock button to keep your adjustments locked in place but it is actually not that easy to shift it out of place.
Conclusion
ErgoTune Vesby is the company’s best chair in its lineup. Comparing it to their previous generations of chairs, the Vesby feels polished and well-thought out through its features and design elements. It is better than the Supreme V3 in every aspect. But these improvements does come at a higher price of S$899. As always, I highly recommend that you try out the Vesby in-person before making a purchase decision. Tinker around with the adjustments and try to sit like how you would at home.