The Odinlake Ergo Plus 743 is a well-balanced chair for those looking for something a little more than a basic office chair or something as elaborate as the best gaming chairs. This all-mesh chair has adjustable lumbar support, a headrest, and a solid metal frame. While there are a few areas that could use improvement, it is a comfortable, well-made chair. is it worth the $799? Read the rest of the review for the answer.

The Odinlake 743 is currently available on the Odinlake website for $799. An optional footrest is available for $88. It is only available in one color, black.

The Odinlake 743 is similar to other high-tech office chairs I have tested, such as the X-Chair X2. It features a mesh seat and back, a mesh headrest, and a shiny chrome-plated base (it's an aluminum alloy) that extends to the armrests. The overall look is halfway beyond the realm of a gaming chair, so if you want something less aggressive, look for a model like the Steelcase Leap, which has a more traditional office chair design.

The back of the seat is divided into three sections: a headrest, a central area, and a lumbar support that bulges out to provide lumbar support.

The entire backrest area goes up and down a few notches, so it can be adjusted to fit just the small of your back. Otherwise, it is quite uncomfortable. I just wish the amount of lumbar support was adjustable.

Assembly of the Ergoplus 743 was easy, taking only 15 minutes. The most difficult part was lifting the rather heavy base to screw in the armrests. All screws are packaged in a very clearly labeled package, which also includes a large handle hex wrench that is easy to hold. Also included is a detailed instruction manual and troubleshooting guide. Especially nice are the white gloves: to keep your hands clean, white gloves are included.

Being able to adjust the Ergo Plus 743 to your liking makes it very comfortable for extended use. The mesh bottom is definitely breathable. However, due to the grippy nature of the mesh seat, my pants would bunch up a bit when I leaned back against the seat, so I often had to stand up a bit to straighten my pants. It was mildly irritating, but at least I got to stand up occasionally, a problem I didn't have with the X-Chair X2 or the Herman Miller Aeron mesh bottom.

As mentioned above, the entire seatback moves up and down in several places, allowing the lumbar support to be positioned in the small of the back. The seat moves back and forth, and the armrests can be raised and lowered, back and forth, and in and out. The rear of the seat can be fixed at a specific angle or moved freely. The tension can be adjusted with a knob. Finally, the headrest can be independently raised and lowered and angled to fit the nape of the neck.

All controls were easy to reach and use, but adjusting the seatback tension was a tedious task. I had to turn the knob over and over until I noticed the difference in backrest tension.

If you are looking for an all-mesh office chair with lumbar support and headrest, the Odinlake Ergo Plus 743 should be on your list; at $799, it is not cheap, but it is less expensive than the X-Chair X2 and at 250 lbs. versus 350 pounds for the X-Chair, it can support more weight. However, I didn't like the Odinlake's seat material as it "gripped" my pants better than other chairs I tested. But other than that, it was very comfortable, well made, and easy to adjust.