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The ofinto office chair comparison: ofinto Active vs. Ergo

The ofinto office chair comparison: ofinto Active vs. Ergo

Posted by Bettina Tanner am 19-Jun-2022

ofinto combines premium quality and first-class ergonomics with the simplicity and flexibility of the internet. Instead of a multitude of models and options, we offer only two chairs - and both with high-quality full features. In this blog post, we explain how the two ofinto swivel chairs differ.

ofinto Active vs. Ergo

The ofinto product team has invested a lot of time to ensure that both ofinto chairs meet the high demands of a workplace in the office and home office. With success: thousands of customers sit happily on their ofinto chairs every day. In over 1000 positive reviews with an average of >4.9, people sitting on ofinto praise our products for their quality, ergonomics and unbeatable value for money.

But what are the differences between the two ofinto chairs? The easiest way to show the differences between the two ergonomic office chairs is to look at three categories:

In this article, we compare the ofinto Active with the ofinto Ergo based on these three categories.


Materiality & Design

ACTIVE - The elegant chair for high-quality offices

The ergonomic office chair ofinto Active in black in a home office

The ofinto Active impresses with its excellent materiality: we use only the highest quality materials for this chair. The mesh back is made of Italian chenille yarn. This is not only particularly durable, but also offers ideal temperature regulation of your back: the mesh insulates the heat, but is still breathable.

Most of the mechanical parts of the ofinto Active are made of aluminum or steel. Thus, the entire mechanics are made of high-quality steel and slimly integrated into the seat - all ergonomic settings can be made with only two inconspicuous switches.

The foot cross and the lower part of the backrest are made of high-quality aluminum. In the black edition ofinto Active the aluminum has a noble silver brushed finish. In the white edition, a high-quality powder coating hides the aluminum behind the modern design. In both, the aluminum provides a noble look and guarantees a very high durability:

CONCLUSION: The ofinto Active is the chair of the extra class. The carefully selected high-quality materials as well as the noble design make this premium office chair a real eye-catcher in any office.

ERGO - Young, dynamic, inconspicuous

The ergonomic office chair ofinto Ergo in white

A little bolder and younger than the ofinto Active appears our ofinto Ergo. The design is lighter and simpler. For example, the adjustable lumbar support is inconspicuously integrated into the side of the backrest. The armrests can also be removed as an option, making the chair even smaller and less conspicuous: Ideal for any home office.

Of course, the materiality of the ofinto Ergo is not to be neglected either. For example, the soft mesh back cover ensures that the backrest adapts ideally to your back and that the chair remains pleasantly breathable even in summer:

CONCLUSION: The Ergo impresses with a light design. Its simple shape fits well into any home office and modern offices without taking up much space.


Ergonomics & Functions

Function video of the ofinto Active

Function video of the ofinto Ergo

The differences in the ergonomics of our two ofinto chairs are subtle but not insignificant. They mainly concern the mechanics of the chairs. The mechanics of an office chair is a central element for its ergonomics.

Both ofinto chairs have a high-quality synchronous mechanism. The synchronous mechanism is the basis for ergonomic sitting. When leaning back, the backrest tilts backwards. At the same time, the seat also tilts slightly, ensuring an ideal hip angle that follows the natural movement of the body.

Even though both ofinto chairs have a synchronous mechanism, it is still different:

ERGO - The uncomplicated one that automatically adapts to you

The mechanism of the ofinto Ergo is not a conventional synchronous mechanism but an auto-synchronous mechanism. This mechanism automatically adjusts its resistance to the body weight of the person sitting when leaning back. This means that the chair is always automatically perfectly adjusted for every user.

The advantage: you do not have to adjust your chair in a long and complicated way - it does it for you automatically.

ACTIVE - The ergonomic all-rounder that can be individually adjusted

The mechanism of the ofinto Active is not a standard synchronous mechanism either; it too has the ability to regulate the seat resistance. Unlike the ofinto Ergo , however, it is not the chair that determines the resistance but you: the ofinto Active 's synchronous mechanism can be individually set to four different resistance levels. This allows you to set up the resistance to suit your personal taste.

The advantage: You determine how strong the resistance should be; exactly the way you like it.

Common ground

Both ofinto chairs are ergonomic front-runners and have all the important and necessary ergonomic features. Neither with the ofinto Active nor with the ofinto Ergo do you compromise on ergonomics: Either way, you buy a top-equipped chair that guarantees relaxed healthy sitting.

Both chairs:

  • Are certified for their ergonomics and adjustability by the IGR Institute for Health and Ergonomics.
  • Create an ideal hip angle thanks to a synchronized mechanism that guarantees an ideal hip-back angle in any sitting position.
  • Are suitable for body heights between 1.60 m and 2.00 m, thanks to generous seat height and depth adjustment.
  • Have adaptive armrests that can be adjusted to your needs in height, width and depth.
  • Can provide ideal and individual support for the lumbar region thanks to integrated lumbar support.

Price / Performance

At ofinto, transparency and the best possible price-performance ratio are part of our corporate philosophy. That's why we completely dispense with middlemen or expensive showrooms. Instead, we rely on digital distribution and a lean and modular product range. The result: our office chairs are up to 50% cheaper than competitor products(➡ to our story).

Nevertheless, our two office chairs differ in price. The ofinto Ergo starts at a price of GBP 279. For this extremely good price, you get the chair with the best value for money in its price category; the ideal chair for anyone looking for an excellent, slim office chair with all the necessary features for their office or home office.

The ofinto Active starts at GBP 389. For that you get a chair that is made of the highest quality materials and offers a comprehensive set of ergonomic features. The exclusive materials such as aluminum, steel, Italian yarn combined with its elegant design also make the Active unique in its price range.


CONCLUSION

Both ofinto Ergo and ofinto Active are superlative office chairs. Both have all the essential ergonomic features and made of high quality materials that guarantee their longevity. This is also underlined by ofinto with the 5-year warranty.

The ofinto Active meets the highest demands thanks to its noble materiality, a synchronous mechanism with four-stage adjustable backrest resistance and an elegant look. The ofinto Ergo is the ergonomic all-rounder with the best price-performance ratio: it can do everything that a very good ergonomic chair must be able to do. It impresses with a fair price and a simple, slim design that fits into any home office or office.

The following table summarises the most important differences:

 
ofinto Active ofinto Ergo

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Design

The ofinto Active is especially suitable for high-end offices due to its noble materials. It is our go-to product for business customers in particular.

The ofinto Ergo impresses with its slim design. Its simple shape fits well into any home office and young office.

Ergonomics

  • ISO certified ergonomics

  • Seat height adjustment

  • Seat depth adjustment

  • Backrest

  • Synchronous mechanism

with individual 4-step resistance regulation

with body weight automatic

  • Armrests

High-quality PU armrests, adjustable in all directions, permanently installed.

High-quality PU armrests, adjustable in all directions (optional).

Price

£389

from £279

Which chair is right for you is ultimately decided by your individual preference for looks and ergonomics. And don't worry: if you're not satisfied with your purchase, you can benefit from our industry-leading 30-day money-back guarantee. 😊


Do you have any further questions? No problem! Feel free to write to us anytime in Live Chat or by email at info@ofinto.co.uk! We look forward to hearing from you!

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