
Our Verdict
Our Analysis and Test Results
Comfort
Starting off with the armrests, the Modway was received favorably by our panel of judges — all but one, that is. Our tallest tester, at 6'2", found they were uncomfortable.
While none of our testers found the backrest uncomfortable, it didn't elicit any rants or raves. We found an almost identical story with the seat — none despised it, but no one particularly loved it either. Most of our testers were happy sitting in the Modway for an eight-hour workday, but weren't exactly thrilled with the prospect of sitting in this chair daily for a full workweek and beyond. The seat has some curvature that does not work with all bodies, which caused some testers to squirm around quite a bit after a few hours.
Adjustability
Our testers were surprised by the level of adjustment that the backrest of the Modway offers. Again, compared to pricier options, it's not exceptional, but for such a budget-friendly chair, we were impressed. This chair has decent lumbar support that can be adjusted up and down. It also features a reclining lever that allows you to lock the position at a desired angle. However, there isn't a headrest, and the back doesn't come up very high for most testers.
The armrest adjustability was less well received, as they only move up or down, and the range is not particularly wide. The armrest spacing is also quite wide, which makes this chair less versatile in terms of overall fit.
Seat adjustments are also minimal for this chair. The height is the only adjustment you can make, and it just barely went low enough for our shortest tester, whose toes barely touched the ground.
The saving grace of the Modway is that the reclining tension knob is very easy to reach and adjust. The tension is very responsive, allowing the user to make adjustments with minimal effort.
Ease of Assembly
Like many budget-friendly items, the Modway left a bit to be desired.
This chair doesn't come fully assembled, so please plan to assemble it upon arrival. That said, this process isn't too much work and took us about half an hour while following the directions. The directions are somewhat sparse, but the assembly procedure is fairly intuitive.
Value
While the Modway is far from the greatest office chair out there, it's a perfectly decent option for the price, making it a solid value for those shopping on a tight budget.
Conclusion
The Modway Articulate Ergonomic is reasonably comfortable and offers a decent amount of adjustability. It's one of the least expensive chairs we would consider sitting in for a full workday, though we recommend upgrading if you can afford to do so.