Last updated: January 22nd, 2026
The Sihoo M90 is one of Australia’s most popular budget office chairs. You can buy one at Bunnings, FFS! Intended as a successor to the much-loved Sihoo M57, it has pretty large shoes to fill. Does it succeed or disappoint? Let’s find out.
(Related: 11 Best Ergonomic Office Chairs In Australia).
Quick Verdict.
Above: The M90 looks attractive and modern in a typical home office.
Sihoo M90 is an entry-level, all-mesh, centre-tilt ergonomic office chair. You get 8 points of adjustment and a 3-stage tension-adjustable tilt. Expect to pay about $400.
(Related: What Is The Best Standing Desk In Australia?)
The chair’s weakest point is armrests, with too much tolerance between joints and poorly designed caps. When you recline, expect the front edges of the caps to dig into your forearms, cutting off circulation.
Apart from that, you get a very decent chair for your money.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Excellent Mesh Backrest. Flexible design contours with the shape of your spine while offering plenty of ventilation. | Terrible Armrests. Too hard, too flimsy and too small, they are set too far back and feel too cheap. |
| Satisfying Lumbar. The fixed lumbar support works surprisingly well. It offers a medium level of pressure while never becoming pokey. | Not For Tall People. The 49cm maximum seat pan height and shallow seat pan will frustrate people taller than 170cm. |
Who Should Buy The Sihoo VIto M90?
Above: The fixed lumbar is spring-loaded. While it has no controls, it will move back when you push against it.
This is not a chair for people who seek luxury, a huge range of adjustments or a chair that will last forever. Instead, it’s for:
- University students looking for a decent, but not overpriced, study chair.
- WFH professionals who spend most of their time at work tasking.
- People who are shorter than 170cm in height.
(Related: Best Budget Office Chairs In Australia).
5 Things I Love About The Sihoo VIto M90.
The Sihoo offers plenty of bang for your ~$400 bucks:
- Excellent Mobility: The bendable backrest gives you lots of flexibility throughout. The chair will bend and twist as you move throughout your workday, and won’t make you feel locked into one place.
- Plenty of Adjustments. You get 8 points (seat height, recline, headrest height and tilt, backrest height and 3-way armrests), which is standard for budget chairs at the $400 price point.
- Decent Lumbar Support. I was surprised to discover that this wasn’t adjustable, but the “adaptive” fixed design works very well. Not excessively stiff nor hopelessly weak, it will not turn off people who prefer softer lumbar while still satisfying those who like it on the stronger side.
- Edgy Design. Ergonomic office chairs are rarely beautiful. The M90 isn’t either, but it does a great job of looking reasonably attractive. I like the sharp corners in the backrest and the modern-looking silhouette. The aesthetic is huge step up from the M57.
- Durable Mesh. The rubberised mesh feels like it will last a lifetime. It’s definitely on the firmer side, and reminds me of my old Aeron.
Above: The rear view is Sihoo M90’s best angle.
5 Things I Hate About The Sihoo VIto M90.
As you’d expect, the budget office chair has several important quirks and downsides:
- Confusing Assembly Instructions. I’ve assembled dozens of chairs by now. Despite that, I still found the instructions borderline illegible. The animations need to be larger and clearer.
- Not a chair for tall bodies. It’s ideal for folks between 150cm and 170cm, but people taller than that will feel like they’re sitting on a kid’s seat. I’m almost 200cm, and compared with my ErgoTune Joobie, I find the M90 almost comically small. The shallow seat pan doesn’t help, either – tall people will find their thighs hanging unsupported.
- Horrendous Armrests. Thinly padded, too narrow and with sharp front edges that make my hands go numb, the M90’s armrests are possibly the worst I’ve ever experienced. They also feel flimsy and are positioned too far to the back.
- Flimsy adjustment controls. The single lever controls both height and recline, but feels like it’s about to fall off or break. The under-seat tension control knob is the typical fare on a centre-tilt budget chair, but a side-mounted controller would have been a nice surprise.
- Seating position is too upright. In the 1st recline position, your back is at almost 90 degrees to the floor. In the 2nd one, you’re too far back. An in-between position would be ideal.
Above: You can see the spring that controls lumbar’s tension in this shot.
Technical Specifications.
Key facts you need to know before you buy:
| Seat Pan Width: | 44 cm |
| Seat Pan Height Range: | 41-49 cm |
| Product Warranty: | 3 years |
| Weight: | 22 kg |
Is The Sihoo VIto M90 Office Chair A Good Buy?
Above: The armrests that ruined everything. While they don’t look terrible in the photo, their shape and material need to change.
The Sihoo VIto M90 is a very competitive product, especially for shorter people who spend 4-5 hours per day tasking.
But would I buy the M90 or its predecessor, the M57?
Even though the M90 offers edgier design (and I’m a big sucker for design) I’d choose the older M57 every day of the week. It has one of the best armrests in the business, while the M90 has one of the worst. Also, the M57 has a 6cm higher maximum seat pan height, making it more useful for taller people.
Steven
Cody says:
Hi,
Do you know 9am HOME standing desks?
I want to know how about their desk.
Steven McConnell says:
Hi Cody, I’ve never seen them before but I took a quick look for you and I’m 90% certain it’s another Jiecang desk. You can tell by the design of the feet and the lowest height (60cm). Desky, Omnidesk, Stand Desk are all pretty much the same.
Cody says:
Which one do you mean? Pesk or Robin series? I am interested in their Robin series, it looks unique and beautiful. I can’t find anyone like it in Desky.
Steven McConnell says:
I was talking about the Pesk Series. Robin series does look attractive and unusual, but I’m usually not a fan of tubular legs as they tend to be more prone to wobble. I can’t say whether this is the case in this instance, as I haven’t physically tested the desk myself. The 10 year warranty is reassuring, however. I wish they offered a risk-free trial to let you test out the legs!
Cody says:
Thank you very much, Steven; I will take your comments into consideration.
Erin says:
Do you know much about Kangadesks? There are Australian as well.
Steven McConnell says:
Hi Erin, its another Jiecang standing desk. Same as Desky, Omni, Stand Desk etc. The design of the feet and 60-125cm height range gives it away. The desk appears to currently be currently on sale for $299, which is an absolute steal and I’m wondering why they’re selling their stock at 1/3 of RRP. Regardless, even if they’re about to go bust, I’d still buy one at that price.
EDIT: Be careful. Fakespot showed these warnings while browsing their website: “Multiple eCommerce scam experiences detected, Poor customer service”
Suzy says:
Hi – given all the desks are so similar, is it possible to mix a desk from one brand with a drawer accessory from another? I don’t like the UpDown desk metal drawer (hangs very low so likely to impede leg space) but don’t mind the Desky one – can these be mixed and matched?
Thank you for the reviews! Super helpful.
Steven McConnell says:
Yes, it’s possible to play switcheroo. But you may want to consider that UpDown design is curved, so it will hurt less if you do jam your thighs into it. Desky’s meanwhile, is quite angular. Pro tip: you can also find a bunch of inexpensive slimline desk drawers on Amazon.
jason says:
I’ve spent far, far too much time agonising over which desk to get haha, definitely more than a week. Very happy that you’ve added the omni-desk to your catalogue. That was the one I was considering the most untill you came you with a review saying that it was more wobbly!
Anyways, do you have an opinion on the new updown desk KLIK Series? Its advertises to be significanlty ligher while having better (on paper) specs
Thanks!
Evelyn says:
Hi Steven, great blog post – thank you! I’m also wondering whether you have any opinion or insights on the new UpDown Desk KLIK series…they come at $100 more expensive (for the same size/table top) but seem to be ‘better’ according to the UpDown website.
Cheers!
Steven McConnell says:
Hi Evelyn, thanks! I will have a full review of the KLIK up around February 2025. It’s not necessarily a better standing desk – but it is lighter, less bulky and promises easier assembly.
Ben Clements says:
Hi. I’m interested to know more about whether I actually could fit the Desky cable management system in the Omnidesk? I’ve had a look at the omnidesks in person at the showroom and it looks like their cable management trays screw on (vs the clip in at the edges of the desk with the Desky tray). The desky system also has the power plugs that snap into place in the tray.
So I’m curious to know if you have you tried it, and if so how did you do it please? Or is your thinking that you’d just buy the power boards and plugs from Desky and rest them in the Omnidesk tray?
I’m stuck, because I prefer the Omnidesks but I really love the idea of a single power lead!
Thanks
Steven McConnell says:
I just had a new Omnidesk delivered to my house. Give me about two weeks to assemble it, test it out and report back.
Sunni says:
Thanks for your very helpful (and funny) review. I used the information to to buy a Desky standing desk in record time – no consumer agonising for weeks, as is my usual practice. It has a pneumatic up/down mechanism, so lets see how that goes.
Steven McConnell says:
Ha! You’re welcome, Sunni. Glad I helped you cut down on the agonising. The pneumatic mechanism is an interest choice – let me know what you think of it?
Amber says:
Hi Steven,
Really great and insightful review. It was refreshing to see something that wasn’t filled with ChatGPT affiliate link garbage!
I’m curious about your opinion on L-shaped standing desks? I know that Desky, UpDown and a few other retailers offer these types of desks and I would assume they are more strong and stable, but I’m not an expert and I can also imagine the opposite being true due to the irregular shape. I’ve been looking at these types of desks because I think their shape suits my space the best. Do you have any knowledge on this or do you only have experience with regular rectangular shaped desks?
Steven McConnell says:
Thanks, Amber. Did you know that I have a L-shaped standing desk review? Search for “arielle best corner standing desks” and you’ll find it.
Melissa says:
Hi Steven great article thank you!
I’ve spent way to much time on this, and I’m now leaning towards the Artiss thanks to your review.
I’m wondering if you have any insight into ergonomic chairs for the home office also?
Steven McConnell says:
Hi Melissa, thanks! The Artiss is a great budget pick. I’ve written numerous ergonomic chair reviews – Google “arielle best ergonomic office chairs” to find them 🙂
tania says:
hey are there any other manual desks apart from the ikea ones you don’t recommend, that you would recommend? I prefer the idea of not needing electricity to move between stand up and sit down but maybe that doesn’t really exist?
Steven McConnell says:
Hey Tania, all of the premium brands (UpDown, Desky, etc) offer a manual crank model. Definitely the way to go if you want to avoid electronics. But TBH I suggest you reconsider. Electronics are very reliable these days – and hand-cranking your standing desk is more annoying than you’d expect.
Adam says:
Hi, do you know much about the UpDown Klik vs Pro system?
Steven McConnell says:
The company has shipped their new Klik standing desk to me yesterday. Stay tuned!
Scott Long says:
You mention in your review of the Up Down Pro that you would get the cable holes and grommets done, but it looks like your (very pretty) Messmate desk doesn’t have them. Is your recommendation a hindsight reflection, or did you choose not to spoil the look of the desk with the grommets? Without the grommets can you can still run the cables behind the desk and into the cable management tray? Cheers!
Steven McConnell says:
Scott, I said in the review that grommets and holes are a great idea, not that I have them. They’re less important if your standing desk faces a wall. But if you have an open-plan style home office like mine, they’ll make your workspace look much cleaner. PS You can still run cables into the tray without the holes and grommets – the cables will simply run behind the desk.
Isaac Jenkinson says:
Hello,
Have you had a chance to try the new UpDown Lyft model? Curious about its stability vs the pro.
Steven McConnell says:
Isaac,
Not yet. On first glance, it looks like a budget alternative to the “big brothers”. It’s probably pretty good (UpDown has a reputation to maintain), but I’m of the opinion that buying cheap means you pay more in the long term. I’d save up another few hundred bucks and get the Pro. You can often get a melamine or bamboo-topped model on sale for around $900.
David says:
This is a great site and will help me decide on which desk to buy. Have you heard any good/bad reviews about the Blacklyte Atlas Lite or Ergo-Rise II from BDO furniture?
Steven McConnell says:
David, thanks for the kind words. Never heard of the Atlas Lite until you mentioned it. Looks like a decent gaming desk that borrows heavily from Secretlab Magnus – but why not just buy a real Magnus instead?
As for the Ergo-Rise – looks like a decent desk, but its height controller is outdated. The best standing desk brands have upgraded to OLED controllers.
Ben says:
Thank you for writing this review Steven; really helpful to break through the BS.
By any chance have you used or hold an opinion on Vertilift desks?
Steven McConnell says:
You’re welcome. God, I haven’t even heard of them – but thanks for the heads-up. There are too many standing desks on the Australian market. Obviously I haven’t used these in person, but I’m almost certain they’re yet another Jiecang variant (i.e., frames are identical to Desky). You can tell by the identical max and min heights, as well as the design of the foot.
Eloise says:
Hey Steven, I was recommended the Alwyn or Octavia (Living Fusion) 140cm sit and stand desks from Temple and Webster which don’t even get a mention in your review. Would you bother with any of their brands ? (I may have dodged a bullet by finding your review!)
Steven McConnell says:
Hi Louise, I haven’t had first-hand experience with the T&W standing desk (must add one to my list!).
However, I had a look through the specs for you.
It doesn’t look too bad, actually – considering the price. If you can’t stretch your budget to ~$950 for an entry-level UpDown or Desky, this could be a good option.
Jordan says:
Hi Steven, Thanks for the review! I am starting out with a home office set up and need a new chair and sit stand desk. I’m a student but I prefer to buy things I know will last, but I don’t have too much experience with sit stand desks. I initially thought to buy the Artiss but have considered buying the Acacia UpDown Pro+ so I know it lasts and I don’t have to buy another desk in a couple of years. Is it worth the price jump for me? Thanks!
Steven McConnell says:
Hi Jordan, the Artiss and the UpDown desks sell at two very different price points. If you have the budget, I suggest you stretch to the UpDown standing desk – you won’t regret it.
jason says:
I know you’ve disqualified the flexispot e7 pro so the e7 max plus would probably also be disqualified, but a quad motor 4 column desk frame at a prices competitive with UpDown desk is incredibly tempting. Plus 15 year warrenty (if the company lasts that long)
Have you had a chance to take a look? Its like half the price of the desky quad!
Steven McConnell says:
Hey Jason, great observation. I haven’t included quad standing desks here because they’ve traditionally attracted a niche consumer – someone who needs to place a tonne of gear on the desktop and doesn’t mind paying 2X the usual price. But Flexispot’s sharp pricing on their quad desk certainly changes things. I haven’t seen one in the wild yet – but the specs look promising.
Steven