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This one is a little different from my usual handheld coverage: a chair. The FlexiSpot Sentinel Pro ergonomic gaming chair has been in my new recording and review setup for a couple of months now, and it's worked out well for me. The desk in that setup is from FlexiSpot too, and I have a separate review of it on the channel.
Disclosure: FlexiSpot sent this chair over for me to review. The links in my video description are Amazon affiliate links, so I may earn a commission if you buy through them. As always, my opinions here are my own.
- The Pro model I reviewed was listed at $599 on Amazon, with a Prime Day sale coming when I made the video. Prices vary through the year.
- Comfortable and cool thanks to the mesh, very adjustable, and quiet on its casters.
- The recline, with the footrest and dual wing lumbar support, is one of the better ones I've used on a gaming chair.
- Downsides: some flex in the plastic around the armrests, mesh that pets could damage, and a big footprint.
Price and models
There are a couple of models of the Sentinel. Mine is the Pro, the more expensive one, which is a little bigger and has a few more features. It was listed at $599 on Amazon and was going on sale for Prime Day. The price may vary depending on when you're reading this, so check the listing.
Unboxing and assembly
If I remember right, the box hovers around 45 lb. I was easily able to handle it by myself and move it to the living room to put together. Everything came packed fairly clean, and assembly only took me about 45 minutes to an hour, including going back over everything to make sure it was tight. All assembled, it looks pretty good.
Adjustability
This chair has a ton of adjustment, which is something a lot of chairs don't pull off that well:
- Headrest: unlocks to move back and forth, pivots on its own, and raises and lowers. I keep mine in the lower position, and at 6 ft that's been fine.
- Dual wing lumbar support: moves in and out by locking and unlocking it, like the headrest. I really do like this feature.
- Seat height and recline lock: the typical side controls to raise and lower the chair, plus a lock with four reclining positions.
- Seat slide: a lever on the other side slides the seat back and forth. It's easier to do while sitting in it, and I keep mine extended all the way out.
- Armrests: raise and lower, push in and out, pivot outward or inward almost 180°, and the pad itself moves a couple of clicks.
- Footrest and full recline: put the footrest up, lean back and lock into one of three positions.
Comfort and the mesh
I'm about 6 ft and 225 lb, and I fit in this chair just fine. It's been really comfortable, it rolls around quietly on the casters, and the build quality's been fine.
The mesh is something I wouldn't normally go for, but it's really grown on me. It's holding up well so far and it's much cooler to sit on for a few hours of gaming or work, especially with it reaching around 100° outside here.
Reclining
I'm not someone who uses the recline on chairs that much, but it works well here. The metal bars holding the footrest seem pretty sturdy, and I haven't had any issues with them while testing it on and off. You may feel like you're in a dentist chair from time to time, but it's sturdy and comfortable. With the dual wing support in the back, the reclining motion and comfort are probably some of the better ones I've had on the gaming chairs I use around my three work areas, and I go through quite a few chairs.
The negatives
- Armrest flex: maybe because of my size, there's a bit of flex when I'm getting up and down and pushing on the armrests. There's a lot of plastic in the wings that hold the arms up. Nothing's broken or come loose after a couple of months of near-daily use, so it's not a big issue for me, but it's there.
- Pets and mesh: if you have cats or anything else that might scratch at it, the mesh could become an issue. My old cats used to tear through cushions. I don't have anything around the house now that's going to damage it.
- Footprint: it takes up a lot of space behind you, because of all the features and moving parts. I have plenty of room in my setups, but in a compact area it may not be the best fit.
Verdict
For the most part, there's not a lot about this chair I don't like. It looks nice, rolls around quietly, and it's been comfortable and cool to sit in thanks to the mesh. I like all the adjustability, even though that's part of why it takes up more space. It looks great with a gaming desk, especially the FlexiSpot desk I reviewed, and it's helped bring my recording setup together. I plan to keep using it. If you have the space, I think it's a great chair to look at and probably a good option, especially if you can grab it on sale.