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As with thebest standing desks, I typically have to build all of the office chairs I review.

When it initially launched, the Karman was only available in a mid-back option.

The Steelcase Karman High Back in front of a desk

There are different types of Intermix, too, and the one here is Intermix Shift.

Another thing that sets the Karman apart from other office chairs is its patented hybrid seat.

As the name implies, Steelcase extended its backrest upward and added a sculpted back and neck pillow.

The original Steelcase Karman in front of a desk

Meanwhile, Intermix Opaque is less transparent and has a more luxurious, fabric-like feel.

This time around, I got to try out Steelcases hubless wheels which are quieter and roll more smoothly.

To get that same effect on a budget though, you might want to consider adding adesk mat.

The weight activated mechanism underneath the Steelcase Karman

I like using them for this reason but they also help dampen the sounds from amechanical keyboard.

It would easily be my chair of choice if I could only have one.

No two office chairs are the same, but a lot of them share many similarities.

The original Steelcase Karman next to the Steelcase Karman High Back

However, theyre all implemented a bit differently.

The problem with cheaper mesh chairs is that the mesh theyre made from doesnt always feel that great.

Meanwhile, other mesh chairs felt smooth to the touch but just didnt have the right level of support.

The backrests of the Steelcase Karman and the Steelcase Karman High Back seen from behind

The Karmans Intermix solves both of these problems.

Its smooth and flexible yet sturdy and supportive.

A person sitting at a desk working from the Steelcase Karman High Back office chair

A wide shot of the Steelcase Karman High Back in front of a desk

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