CONCLUSION

   HAG currently has three chairs in the Capisco line, the original Capisco (although somewhat revamped), the Capisco Puls and the Capisco Ultrasound which is also the top of the line model. All models are available in several different color combinations (the Capisco Puls is also available both with a partial – 8010 model - and a full seat cushion – 8020 model) and can be ordered with the optional aluminum FootRing seen above (an optional headrest is also available for the Capisco model). With that out of the way after almost 2 full weeks of testing the Capisco Puls we have to admit that this is a far more comfortable model than we had thought when we first assembled it. True it doesn’t have a tall backrest and the one it does have is made out of plastic so it’s not really soft (this is where the Capisco model excels) but thanks to its adjustable height and the adjustable seat position you can spend many hours on it without issue (especially if you pair it with a height adjustable desk). We also liked the fact that you can use the chair both facing forward and backwards and although that’s something we’ve all done with regular chairs at some point it’s not something one can do with an office chair. The rather generous 10-year limited warranty is just the cherry on the pie although we have no idea as to the how HAG can prove how many hours per day people have been using the chair (they do state that chairs used up to 9 hours per day are covered).

   Ergonomic chairs are almost always somewhat expensive and also being “Green” doesn’t really help things (that applies to the entire Capisco line) so currently the Capisco Puls 8020 by HAG retails for USD599 inside the USA (Fully.com) and for 520Euros inside the EU (Fully.eu). Of course, this is a rather niche office chair model so its target audience is not casual consumers but still we do feel that its pricing is slightly over the top. That being said the Capisco Puls 8020 is very comfortable (once you get used to it), allows for many different positions, quality of materials and construction are both quite good (not to mention that it’s 99% recyclable) and is covered by a 10-year limited warranty so it certainly deserves our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- GREENGUARD Certified
- Contains 39% Recycled Materials & Is 99% Recyclable
- Adjustability (Backrest & Seat Height / Seat Depth / Tilt)
- Very Comfortable (Can Also Be Used Facing Forward And Backwards)
- 10 Year Limited Warranty
- Available Color Combinations
- Optional Parts (FootRing / StepUp)

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Plastic Backrest (No Padding Or Cover)
- Mediocre Packaging