X-Chair XHMT Office Chair Review 2025

Do you consider yourself to be a tech junkie? Are you looking for a new office chair that embraces high-tech add-ons and options?

If you answered yes to those questions, you will like what you read in this—our X-chair review.

Before we get started, we should say that this review will be slightly different than many of the others you’ll find here. In this case, we’re not looking at a single product but a family of closely related products. Specifically, we’ll be taking a closer look at the following:

These are all the same chair with largely the same feature set, so for this review, we’ll look at the baseline chassis and then tell you how each model deviates from it.

There are two big points to mention about these XChair office chairs. First, even the company’s most basic model has ten different ergonomic features, so these chairs are not only surprisingly comfortable but also incredibly good for posture.

Second, these chairs offer many customization options, including high-tech customization options you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. 

Some people want an office chair that’s “just” an office chair. It’s a “buy and forget” type of purchase. You buy the chair, and you sit in it. That’s it.

These chairs aren’t like that. You can get an office chair outfitted with lumbar fans or a heated massage function to keep you cool.

That’s a nice touch, but there’s a catch. Any time you start adding tech to your office chair, there’s a chance that something will break.

If and when it does, you cannot use your chair until you can fix it. 

The question then is—how important are the high-tech gizmos and gadgets to you, especially compared to having access to your chair when you need it? Most other office chairs don’t force you to think about it.

In any case, in the following sections, we’ll walk you through everything this line of office chairs offers. By the time you reach the end of this review, even if you ultimately opt for some other model, these chairs are worth a closer look.

If your interest is piqued, let’s dive in and see what these chairs offer.

Key Features of the XHMT XChair

At first glance, these chairs look much like conventional office chairs, but you begin to see many departures from the norm on closer inspection. That’s good in two ways, and it makes this, in our view, a very strong component of our X-chair review. 

Most people in the market for an office chair want something that will blend in pretty seamlessly with their other furniture, and these chairs can do that.

Their innovations aren’t so obvious from a design perspective that they radically change the chair’s appearance.

Second, there are lots of enhancements. Even the most basic chair this company sells is brimming with ergonomic features, including:

Dynamic Variable Lumbar Support System

If you look at pictures of the chair, this is that funny-looking bit that seems only loosely attached to the rest of the seatback. It’s a cunningly designed lumbar support system that provides a dynamic level of lumbar support based on how you’re sitting and moving in the chair.

It’s the heart and soul of the X Chair’s system and is amazing.

SciFloat System

This is the X-Chair’s recline system, which allows for greater freedom of movement in the chair and, the company says, helps boost comfort and energy levels.

We haven’t seen the data on their studies, so we can’t comment on that part of it, but it’s a very good system that gives you more maneuverability in this chair than you see in most others. As the company puts it, “Wheels are no longer the only thing a good office chair needs to keep you moving.”

Tilt Tension and Tilt Lock Feature

This is a standard ergonomic feature you see on many office chairs today, and it works pretty much the same way. By adjusting the appropriate knob on the side of the chair, you modify how much tension you need to use to get the chair to tilt or lock it so it cannot tilt at all.

It’s a nice feature that gives you added flexibility.

Height Adjustable Backrest

This is another feature you rarely see, but it’s standard fare on X-Chair’s product line.

The independently adjustable backrest allows you to tweak the position of the DVL (Dynamic Variable Lumbar) support system we talked about earlier, which is huge.

Adjustable Seat Height

The exact range of seat height adjustment changes marginally from one model of X-Chair to the next, but this is a feature that just about everyone is familiar with.

Adjustable Seat Depth

You tend only to see this thing on high-end chairs, so we’re not surprised that X-Chair opted for its inclusion. We’d class these as high-end chairs! Per the company, for optimal comfort, you should be able to fit 2-3 fingers between the edge of your seat and the backs of your knees.

It’s another superb feature addition.

Adjustable Headrest Height

This optional feature is naturally only available if you order a headrest. Even so, as the company puts it since they don’t know how tall you are, they want to give you a means of adjusting this so that your chair fits you like a glove.

Adjustable Headrest Angle

Related to the above, if you order a headrest with your chair, you can adjust its angle for optimal comfort.

4D Adjustable Armrests

The X-Chair’s armrests are amazing. They can be adjusted for height, side-to-side, angle, and forward/back because, as the company says, “no one keeps their arms in the same position all day!”

Premium Upholstery Options

The “right” upholstery can greatly affect your overall comfort.

X-Chair uses proprietary upholstery in all its chairs, from advanced mesh that provides added breathability and support to Advanced Tensile Recovery (ATR) fabric, allowing for better weight distribution and enhanced breathability. And they come in a variety of colors, too!

Fun Extras!

This is an incredibly strong component of our X-chair review, and we don’t get to say that very often because references to “extras” and office chairs aren’t usually found in the same sentence. These chairs are the exceptions that prove the rule.

Earlier, we mentioned that X-Chair offered some high-tech options. This is a reference to one of those. XHMT stands for “Heat and Massage Therapy Chair.”

Part of the Elemax system, this option offers four different massage combinations, two different massage mode settings, and heat to either help keep you warm or augment the massage you get from the chair.

Yes, it adds to the base model’s price (as expected), and yes, it’s pretty cool. The fan/heat/massage and massage intensity controls are discreetly located on the back of the seat. The whole thing is battery-powered, and if you decide you want this option, it will also come with a USB cord to keep the batteries charged via your laptop or computer.

In addition, the XHMT work chair variant comes with a wall charger if you’re using the chair away from your computer or laptop. As long as there’s an outlet nearby, you can keep the massage/heat/fan batteries charged and ready to go!

When you order your chair, you can opt for the Elemax system, which provides fans and heat, or the XHMT system, which incorporates massage technology.

Comfort

In the next section, we’ll walk through the XBasic, the X1, X2, X3, and X4, but before we do that, we need to briefly mention another aspect of comfort regarding the XHMT X chair.

We’ve already discussed its extreme level of adjustability and briefly mentioned the different upholstery options. The padding is the last thing to discuss before moving into the walkthroughs.

Most office chairs rely on conventional block foam to provide seat padding; indeed, the company’s lower-end chairs also use this method.

On the X3 and beyond, however, as you will see, the company allows you to upgrade to cooling gel-contoured memory foam seats. That’s amazing, and even if you’re a power user who spends 10+ hours per day in your chair, you’ll be comfortable. Kudos to the folks at X-Chair for that!

How to Buy an X-Chair

Since this is an atypical review and almost every aspect of the chairs this company sells can be adjusted to taste, we don’t see much value in listing specs as we typically would. Instead, we’ll walk you through the buying process for each chair and highlight the various decisions and perks of each chair we’re covering in this piece.

We regard this as another exceptionally strong component of our X-chair review, and we’ll show you why right now.

You can buy an X-Chair from one of the Amazon sales pages in this review. Still, you will be limiting yourself because the Amazon pages (at least as of the time of writing this review) only sell certain stock options and configurations of the chairs in the lineup.

That’s fine if you already know what you want, but if you’re unsure or want the freedom and flexibility to customize your chair, you’ll want to order from the company directly.

X1 Task Chair

So, let’s start with the X1.

When you go to the customization page, the first decision you’ll get to make is whether you want the base model, the XHMT variant (heat and massage), or the Elemax variant (cooling, heat, and massage).

That done, you’ll select your fabric preference, and in this case, you’ve got two options: either grey or black flex mesh.

Then, you’ll choose whether or not you want a headrest with your chair.

After that, you can get X-wheels, basically “designer” casters that make the chair look slightly cooler. And finally, you can order yours with a footrest if you want one.

Note that the X1 has a seat width of 19.5” and a nylon base, which can only support a maximum of 300 pounds (the XBasic can only support 240 pounds). The seat height adjustment range here is 18” to 22.5”.

This is a good chair for people of light to medium build, but it isn’t rugged enough to support heavier people.

X2 Executive Task Chair

Also called the K-Sport, this chair is functionally similar but offers different customization options. 

As before, you’ll begin by deciding if you want the stock model, the XHMT chair, or the Elemax variant.

This model is upholstered with K-Sport fabric, and you can next select your preferred color: white, grey, red, or black.

Then comes the headrest/no headrest question, but after that, you get an option to specify your desired seat width (19.5” and 20.5” widths are available). Then, there are customized rolling casters and optional footrests. 

This chair supports up to 340 pounds, which is the case for all other chairs we’ll examine.

X3 Management Office Chair

Again, only minor differences exist between the X2 and X3, which can be captured by walking through the buying process. With this chair, your initial decision is the same. Do you want the base model, the XChair XHMT, or the Elemax variant?

After that, you select your fabric color. The company utilizes its custom ATR upholstery. Your color options are black, grey, blue, and glacier.

From there, you’re back to headrest/no headrest, seat width, which allows you to choose between 20.5” or 22”, and padding. Beginning with the X3, you can add that luxurious memory foam if you like, and it is well worth the extra money, especially if you are a power user!

After that, you get the custom caster selection and the option to add a footrest if you want one.

X4 High-End Executive Chair

This is the leather executive variant of the bunch. As before, your first choice is the base model, the Elemax variant, or the X chair XHMT variant. Then, you’ll pick your upholstery from Leather, Premium leather, or Brisa.

You can choose black, cognac, or brown leather. Premium leather is available in red or white, and Brisa is available in rose, brown, or black.

After that, you can select your seat width (20.5” or 22”) and padding (conventional block foam or memory foam). Finally, you can add custom casters or a footrest if you want one.

In addition, this only applies to orders from the X-Chair company site; you can pay a little extra to have your chair assembled before shipping so that when it arrives, all you do is roll it where you want it to go and sit down.

While this is a good option for some, we don’t think it adds much value. The production quality is incredible here, and the assembly process is simple. While a few people may think it’s worth an extra fee to save fifteen minutes, we’re unconvinced. Even so, the option is there if you want it.

X-Chair XHMT Office Chair Quality

All X-chairs come with an impressive fifteen-year warranty, so it’s clear that the company stands behind its products. A few companies offer lifetime warranties, but most are in the 1-5-year range, which puts X-Chair in a fairly elite group of companies regarding warranties. That’s fantastic and allows you to buy with confidence.

Pros & Cons of XHMT Office Chair

These are very good chairs, and we love the many customization options.

That’s splendid; it truly is.

Even better, X-chair is venturing into new territory and offering products with high-tech features you won’t find anywhere else.

Assuming you’re a techie, that’s awesome, but there’s a catch. Sometimes you want a chair. You don’t want something you’ll have to send out to a specialist if something on it breaks, and depending on how you choose to customize your chair, you may find yourself in that situation or just be saddled with a cool chair with some busted features. Neither is good.

In addition, these chairs are expensive. Yes, you pay extra for quality; that’s very true, but in this case, you’re also paying a premium for modularity that you may or may not take advantage of.

That’s fine if your budget will support it, but that’s not the case for everyone.

X-Chair Review Conclusion

We like the X-chair series, but we don’t love any of them. To their credit, X-Chair gets a lot right. They have introduced some real innovations and paired them with the best ergonomic design, and these chairs are amazing on technical merits.

In addition, they offer a staggering number of customization options that let you get exactly the kind of chair you want, including some fantastic high-tech options, such as their Elemax and XHMT technologies.

Every bit of that is awesome, but it’s not for everyone. Some people want an office chair, and if that’s you, then this will all be too much, and there’s no point in paying a premium for stuff you don’t desire to take advantage of.

These are very good niche products, and given that, we can only offer a provisional recommendation here.

Other Options To Consider

If you’ve read to the end and you’re one of those people who’s just not interested in a high-tech office chair, here are a couple of low-tech options you may like better:

Like the chairs we just discussed, the Gesture isn’t a single product but a highly customizable range of products that includes a drafting stool chassis, giving you other interesting options.

If you like the modular approach and want to keep that but don’t care as much about the high-tech bits and bobs, this is a great option.

If you’re on a budget and don’t want to spend more than $1,000 on an office chair, this is a good option. 

SIDIZ is a South Korean powerhouse in the world of office furniture. While you lose all the fun customization options when placing your order, this chair is as adjustable as the one we just discussed. It’s a solid choice that will leave you with money in the bank.

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REFERENCES AND RESOURCES

• XChair Office Chair, Official Brand Website.
• XChair Office Chair Assembly and Use Instructions
• How to Adjust Office Chairs, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.
• Office Workers’ Productivity Enhanced by Ergonomics, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research.
• The Impact of Office Comfort on Productivity, Sheffield Hallam University Research Archive.