![]() In comparison, the friction-sleeve lock on the chair from Best Choice will start to slip if you put any real pressure on it.Īmazon’s model, whether by design or by some accident, reclines a little lower than the other budget models as well. It’s possible to twist the cam-style lock tight enough that you can sit up or shift your weight and the chair will stay in a half-reclined position. The locking mechanism on this model is a simple twist-knob that presses a cam lobe against a sliding tube it’s the same mechanism on the Belleze, but it’s easier to tighten on Amazon’s. If the locking system were easier to use, at this price it might have taken our top pick. The folding and reclining action is smoother, and there are fewer loose threads.Īmazon picks good suppliers for their Basics offerings, and this is the best of the inexpensive chairs that we tested. But of the chairs we received, Amazon’s is just a bit better than the others in the budget price bracket. With only one sample from each manufacturer represented, it’s difficult to say how variable quality control will be. They’ve taken a popular product, found a reliable manufacturer and ordered a special version with all the essential features in an affordable package. ![]() The Amazon Basics – Zero Gravity Chair is a great example of Amazon’s branding strategy. The included cupholder works well and can actually stay attached when the chair is folded.A lock that’s solid and engages easily makes this a more trustworthy recliner.The folding and reclining action of this design are much smoother than on the rest of the chairs.Timber Ridge makes the best-built zero gravity chair with nicer materials and a padded seat.There are versions of this chair made from mesh and plastic instead, if you like the design but need it to survive more weather however, you don’t save much money. The padding dries in a few hours on a sunny day and the wood seems treated to repel water, but this chair just won’t handle long-term exposure to sun and rain as well as the plastic armrests and mesh seats on the other designs. (It could be maple, but manufacturer/distributor Westfield Outdoor doesn’t say what kind of wood it is.) These are nice touches that really make the chair look and feel nicer, but they do make this less ideal for patio use. ![]() One note on materials: the Timber Ridge uses padding in the seat and wood in the armrests. The colors and pattern of the Timber Ridge are a bit bolder than the other models, too, which means it might be harder to match with your decor. The seat reclines farther than any of the others if you take the pillow off, your head is just below the level of your knees. If you want to commit to a chair that gives you neutral posture for everyday use, this is definitely the model we’d pick. The cost is double, but it’s a much better product. Better materials, better design and a cupholder that stays with the chair when folded. This is a nice upgrade over the other models we tested. The Timber Ridge – Oversized XL Zero Gravity Chair doesn’t come at the bargain price of some other models, but it’s enough of an upgrade that at around a hundred dollars, we think it’s worth splurging on. Best with a canopy: Best Choice Products.For a canopy option to shield from the sun, we recommend the chair from Best Choice Products. If you’re willing to live with lesser-quality materials and a narrower seat, the Amazon Basics is a good choice. ![]() After four weeks of lounging at the park and beach, watching movies in a reclined position and experimenting with a neutral-posture office setup, we think the Timber Ridge is the best zero gravity chair.
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