The short answer: buy the HINOMI H2 Pro if you want maximum all-day adjustment and a chair that folds flat, and buy the HINOMI X2 Pro if you like to lean back and want a footrest built in as standard. Both are proper ergonomic chairs with breathable mesh, aluminium frames and a 12-year warranty. The H2 Pro is the more adjustable task chair. The X2 Pro is the recline-and-relax chair. Below is how to tell which one fits how you actually work.
The quick version
Both chairs come from HINOMI and share the same DNA: a cool double-layer mesh back, an aluminium frame, a class-4 gas lift rated for heavy daily use, a 150 kg weight capacity and a 12-year manufacturer warranty. Where they differ is the job they are built for. The H2 Pro is a highly adjustable all-day workhorse with an optional footrest. The X2 Pro is built around a footrest that is there as standard, for people who like to recline and think.
HINOMI H2 Pro: the adjustable all-day chair
The H2 Pro is the one to look at first if you sit for long stretches and want to set the chair up precisely around your body. It has 19 points of adjustment, including seat depth, seat height and tilt. The part most people notice is the 3D lumbar support, which moves up, down, in and out, so you can put the support exactly where your lower back needs it rather than where a factory guessed.
It suits a wide range of body types, roughly 155 to 200 cm tall and up to 150 kg. The bi-pivot armrests adjust in several directions, and the whole chair folds flat when you need to clear the room. A footrest is available as an option if you want one, but it is not the main event here. If your priority is dialling in support for admin, design, coding or study over a full working day, this is the chair.
HINOMI X2 Pro: the lean-back chair with a built-in footrest
The X2 Pro is the improved version of the popular X1, and its defining feature is the retractable footrest that tucks under the seat. When you want a break you recline, pull the footrest out, put your feet up and keep reading or thinking. When you are back on task it slides away. It is a full ergonomic chair for upright work as well, so you are not giving up support to get the recline.
The build is solid: an aluminium alloy frame and base that does not flex, a wear-resistant breathable mesh back that stays cool, and the same class-4 gas lift and 150 kg capacity as the H2 Pro. If you have wanted a chair with a footrest but did not want a bulky recliner taking over the room, the X2 Pro is the neat way to get it. It comes in grey, black and pink.
The main differences at a glance
- Footrest: built in as standard on the X2 Pro. Optional add-on on the H2 Pro.
- Adjustment: the H2 Pro leads here with 19 points and 3D lumbar support that follows you as you move.
- Best for: the H2 Pro for precise all-day desk support. The X2 Pro for reclining, breaks and mixing upright focus with leaning back.
- Storage: the H2 Pro folds flat, which helps in a shared or smaller room.
- Price: the X2 Pro sits a little higher, reflecting the built-in footrest and frame. Check the product pages for current pricing.
- Shared: breathable mesh, aluminium frame, class-4 gas lift, 150 kg capacity and a 12-year warranty on both.
Which should you buy?
If you spend most of the day at your desk and want to fine-tune every part of the fit, pick the H2 Pro. The 19-point adjustment and 3D lumbar make it the better choice for anyone chasing a precise setup or managing lower back pain, and the fold-flat frame is handy if space is tight.
If your day involves plenty of thinking, reading and stepping back from the keyboard, pick the X2 Pro. The built-in footrest makes reclining effortless, and you still get proper ergonomic support when you sit forward to work. You can compare both alongside the rest of the range on our HINOMI collection, or browse all our ergonomic chairs if you want to weigh up other options.
Common questions
Are the H2 Pro and X2 Pro made by the same brand? Yes, both are HINOMI chairs and share the same core build quality, mesh, gas lift, weight capacity and 12-year warranty.
Can I get a footrest on the H2 Pro? Yes, a footrest is available as an option on the H2 Pro. On the X2 Pro it is built in as standard.
Which is better for lower back pain? The H2 Pro, because its 3D lumbar support adjusts up, down, in and out so you can place the support exactly on your own curve over a long day.
Which is better for a tall person? The H2 Pro suits users up to around 200 cm, with seat height and depth that adjust for longer legs. Both chairs are rated to 150 kg.
Still not sure? Start with how you work. Long focused desk hours point to the H2 Pro. Plenty of leaning back and taking breaks point to the X2 Pro. Either way you are buying genuine stock from an authorised UK dealer, with free UK delivery and a 30-day money-back guarantee.