Is the IKEA Markus Still The Best?

Does the IKEA Jarvjallet solve the biggest problem for the IKEA Markus, with adding seat depth adjustment? Or does the softer seat pad on the Markus make it the better of the two chairs for overall comfort? In this video, I break down the main differences between the two chairs to help you decide if one is better for you than the other.

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[levkyel]

Big fan of my Markus (it was £135 when I brought it) but the lumbar was causing back pain. I have removed it entirely and much prefer it. It is really quite simple to remove.

Remove the back (3 bolts), then unzip the cover (mine needed cleaning - it collects a lot of dust), then undo 4 bolts to remove a bracket. You can then remove 2 screws and you can remove the pillow.

The pillow case has a zip and the pillow could be replaced with any material I would imagine. There is also definitely room for custom adjustment of the lumbar position if you have a little bit of creativity.

[ghxulish]

Visiting an ikea and trying the chairs is definitely a must, I preferred the markus by a longshot in almost every aspect except the headrest

[cristobalbalenciaga]

I found the ikea markus next to a garbage dumpster across my house. For what I paid for it (0, 00) it’s pretty awsome😅

[sergeiren]

Great review, man. Going to check both of these out at Ikea today thanks to this. Can't wait to see which one fits me!

[littlebluetutter]

The (awful) Markus lumbar foam is removable! It takes a little tinkering but it's doable, and actually really easy if you do it while building the chair. You can even replace the foam so you still have lumbar support that doesnt feel rock hard.

[Trisstan]

perfect chair, using it from 2016, still going strong

[alexistarr]

I love my Ikea Markus chair, and have been using it now every day since August 2011.

[frankw]

My biggest issue with Markus is the arm rest. It’s not adjustable and the shape makes it easy to stuck under the desk when sitting close to the desk

[ThisisnotTwitter]

Went to IKEA recently and the one that stood out as the most comfy was actually the Matchspelt. Any chance of a review on that one?

[KevStevens-Music-Drums-Art]

I bought my Markus from Ikea 29th December 2019 and it has been used almost all day and every day and evening since. Today, 21.1.23 over three years on, I still love it, however, although everything still works as new, it has developed an annoying 'clunk' in the seat mechanism whenever I move slightly. As it is located in an upstairs bedroom used as an office, the clunk is a disturbance to anyone trying to get to sleep in the next bedroom and downstairs. I'm hoping that with my receipt and proof of purchase, I can have the seat mechanism part replaced under Ikea's 10-year guarantee. I'll let you know if they do.

[venom]

My brother has a Markus and it's a nice chair, I didn't even realize it had lumbar until you pointed it out in this video but it's not terrible, not great but not terrible. The recline is nice and the chair is fine but you can tell if you used it day to day in an office and long term it would not be that good. I have a Haworth chair and the foam and the material is just so much better, you can really tell the difference between a lower tier chair and a higher end one. The problem with chairs is people sit in them for a few minutes before they make a decision which really is not long enough.

[TitusRex]

Can you review the new Ikea chair STYRSPEL? Some reviews say it feels like a Aeron but a lot cheaper.

[TT-dfhp]

Edit: My Jarvjallet has become squeaky after just 7 months.

I've recently returned the Markus for the Jarv. I'm 5'6 and personally much prefer the Jarv, the back support is better, better armrests (especially compared to the new Markus model) and the ability to move the seat forward or back (which I use more than expected) is a plus. However the seat cushion on the Jarv is a lot more firm and depending on the person, it may be uncomfortable after a while.

[scarecrow]

I had a Markus for a few years but the non-adjustable armrests really killed that chair for me. They were too high up for me and really threw my posture off, and also prevented me from lowering my desk as much as I'd like. I removed them eventually, but then the lack of elbow support became an issue... other than that, the chair was pretty comfortable and had a good run.

[willpianista]

I went to IKEA and after some tests I bought the Markus. It just fit me and it has a fabric option which is better for cat owners - and I think it looks better as well. The chair is really good. The huge con for me are the arms - I'm not using it at the momment. Lumbar support is ok for me, for now. The Järvfjället is more expensive and I think that besides it's more ajustability options, doesnt justify it's price. I prefer the feeling of the Markus in general.

[onyx-ve]

I tried all mobelix and ikea chairs and endup buying jarfjallet, seems to be most comfortable for me.

[Antair.Gaming]

I'm male, 37, 1.82 in height and slim-built with 85kg. I spend around 4-8 hours daily sitting at computers. Maybe its just a body type and height thing, but the Markus is the best office chair I've ever had. I even like the lumbar support I'v heard a lot of criticism about. I can sleep in this thing. Best $35 I've spent.

[Prxsumo]

Hey have you guys tried the Mavix Chairs looking for a review on them the M5 and M7 thanks

[Truth_Exists]

I like the markus. But the seat is definitely not thick enough. I used to sti in the markus for about 9 hours a day. With breaks that is. And seat was the only issue for me

[smokescreen]

Anyone know why all modern chairs are so high, even at their lowest setting? Not many can plant their foot flat on the ground