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The Hbada X7 Smart made an entrance from the moment the box hit my front step. It’s big. And by big, I mean massive.

I’ve reviewed probably coming up on almost 100 office chairs in my time and in that time, very few if any have come a box so large. But while some chairs feel big when you sit in them, but look average. This one is large in feel and looks, giving the term “robust” a very real example.

Assembly was fairly straightforward, nevertheless, though even with the hefty nature of the beast, my hands were a bit too large to comfortably connect one cable head, though that may have been due to missing a note to connect it earlier on in assembly.

Now, it's absolutely packed with features - that's the main selling-point here, coming loaded with massaging, heating, and cooling functions. And in the main, they work very well. But what really stops it from appearing in our guide to the best office chairs is the build quality, which feels rickety at times.

HBADA X7 Smart Ergonomic Chair: Unboxing and First Impressions

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After taking about 15 minutes to assemble the chair from cutting the box open to sitting back and reclining, I got everything plugged in, and then I kicked back to learn the controls.

Most chairs have a combination of levers and dials; the X7 Smart not only has those, but also gizmos and gadgets to go along with its whosits and whatsits. The controller is attached to the bottom-left seat of the chair via a cable and looks and feels a bit like an old iPod Classic.

Once I got over that brief bout of nostalgia, I got to work by plugging in my chair and setting the lumbar right where I wanted it, checking the heat and ventilation, and testing the massaging function.

My first massage was impressive, it’s not just a vibration, but an actual apparatus moving around the muscles in my lower back. Sure, there’s a pattern, but that’s to be expected. I cranked this up to full power and sat back, enjoying the relief in my lower back that I had not felt in quite some time.

Every time after that, I’d choose medium or high power pretty much every time. Letting that chair dig into my lumbar and offer sweet relief from my days.

The cooling and heating worked wonderfully as well. My wife and son would actually fight over who got to sit in this chair when we were all hanging out as a family.

HBADA X7 Smart Ergonomic Chair: Price and Availability

The Hbada X7 Smart is available direct from Hbada in the US here for $1227 (discounted from $1509 at the time of review). From the UK website here, it's £1299 (also on sale down from £1509).

The chair is also available from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk for a similar price.

Now, that price putting it into premium chair level, similar to the likes of Steelcase and Herman Miller chairs. And while I'm not convinced the build quality is comparable, it's certainly got a lot of features here, including a built-in leg rest that often comes as an optional extra from some chair-makers.

These chairs come with a 5-year warranty and a 30-day money-back return policy if you decide this chair isn’t for you. And, for some, that may be the case. It’s a pretty massive chair, but if you have the space and don’t mind the spaceship look, the comfort you get from this seat is impressive.

HBADA X7 Smart Ergonomic Chair: Design & Build Quality

As I say, this office chair is one big beast, with a broad seat and look that wouldn't feel out of place aboard a spaceship in a sci-fi movie.

Where it falls apart (not literally), is the build quality. The main part of the chair feels robust, yet there are elements that feel a bit rickety. The leg rest could be a little more stable, though it’s definitely nowhere near the worst I have seen. The headrest feels cheap and like I might break it when adjusting.

The controller, while nostalgic, feels dated. But, the chair itself, the mesh seat and backrest, the armrests, the massager, heater, and ventilation/cooler are all spectacular. So, a mixed bag overall.

HBADA X7 Smart Ergonomic Chair: In use

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As I mentioned above, this chair has become a firm favorite of my 7-year-old son, who has a taste for the bougier chairs, as well as my (at the time) very, very, very pregnant wife.

When you sit back in this chair, you can pull out the wired iPod Classic-looking controller and choose an automatic mode, which I rarely use, or manually set a power level and a temperature. I’d pretty frequently choose to cool it, since I run warm, but my co-testers loved cranking the heat on this thing. If cooling, a faint blue light would shine through the lumbar, and if heating, a faint red light would shine through the lumbar.

Day-to-day use, this chair is pretty cumbersome. It’s large, can be hard to move, and feels more like an entire monolith rather than just a chair. Other chairs with heating and cooling elements I have tried have been smaller or more sophisticated, though they were not nearly as built-in as this.

Perhaps the cumbersome nature is simply part of the give-and-take of a chair like this. Regardless, if you’ve got the space and the desire for a chair that is far more than just a place to hold you upright while working, then the HBADA X7 Smart Ergonomic Chair is worth the research and consideration.

HBADA X7 Smart Ergonomic Chair: Final verdict

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The Hbada X7 is one of the most over-the-top office chairs that I have ever tested. It's designed to be.

It's meant to be comfy, feature-packed, and loaded with goodies. The cooling is fantastic, the heating is great, the massaging actually feels good, and the leg rest helps you enjoy it that much more.

I wish the build quality of elements like the footrest and headrest were stronger - while everything else is a delight, this is the sort of issue that makes it difficult to easily justify the higher cost.

Still, overall the chair is very comfortable (just ask my son), and if you can get over the massive size of the chair, there's not much else like this climate-controlled massaging throne on the market.

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I feel like there are more power stations than ever these days. Currently, I've become very interested in some of the smaller form factors and what they can offer. While I'm still trying to understand the differences in technicality between a power bank and a power station when they come to this size, I do know that the Jackery 240D has actually really impressed me with its ability and how easy it fits into my workflow, though it's not perfect.

In short, it is a small capacity portable power station with simple, helpful ports, no AC plug, a tiny little screen, and a built-in cable/handle hybrid, making it more useful. Jackery rightfully has promoted this cable as being the flagship feature of this power station, and they are correct in doing so.

The small size of the Explorer 240D may make it not perfect for everybody. For most people looking for a higher capacity units, our guide to the best portable power stations offers a little more in that regard.

However, for those who need a compact, ultra-portable solution - I'm thinking photographers, videographers, day-trippers, campers, and professionals on a business trip - then it's going to tick a lot of boxes.

Jackery Explorer 240D: Price & availability

The Jackery Explorer 240D is available from Jackery in the US for $209 - coming as a standalone unit or as part of a bundle with other accessories.

It's also available from Walmart for $150 at the time of review.

Unfortunately, I'm struggling to find it outside the US right now.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future )Jackery Explorer 240D: Unboxing and First Impressions

Unboxing the Jackery Explorer 240D is a pretty straightforward process. In the box is simply the power station itself, the braided cable/handle, and some documentation.

The cable and handle is about a 1m / 3ft cable that connects via locking connectors to either side of the power station.

The port offering is great for a small unit like this; however, I would note it pretty quickly that there was no AC port. There are some units in this size category that do have an AC port, though only one, which gives them a leg up in some scenarios.

I would assume that most people who need a power station around this size don't necessarily need an AC port, as USB-C is growing in popularity and availability.

The cable / handle is surprisingly good. It feels like a quality braided cable. The ports feel good plugging into any of my devices, and the attaching mechanism feels sturdy enough that I am not worried about it when I am carrying the power station around via the cable handle hybrid.

Last, while there is shoulder strap available, I would probably just continue to throw this in a backpack if I am carrying this with me somewhere due to its smaller size.

Jackery Explorer 240D: Design & Build Quality

The Jackery Explorer 240D is compact and easy to carry with the built-in handle or with a shoulder strap. It's also incredibly easy to be able to throw into a backpack or the back of a vehicle, if desired. I've even thrown this in the side saddle of my Lectric XPedition 2.0 a couple times for some power on those longer bike rides just in case.

The screen adds a simple display to help with basic information on battery capacity and run time.

As most compact power stations do at this size, all of the ports are on the front of the device, meaning that there is really easy access if you place it somewhere or have it tucked on the side of a bag.

What's super nice about this kind of power station is that, since it is so easy to carry and yet has enough capacity and output, this could be your one device that you bring with you if all you need to power is a tablet, a phone, a computer, or something like that and nothing bigger.

For example, if I were to be going on a quick camping trip. There's a pretty good chance that this would be the only power station I would need to bring. It's just enough power to recharge my phone a couple times in case of emergencies. Pair this with a simple portable solar panel (like the one I have that has a simple USB-C out), and you have unlimited power for the essentials.

Jackery Explorer 240D: In use

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I've been using this power station around the house for the last couple of months for miscellaneous things. I've also used it during a few power outages that we have had during the storm season in the Midwest.

During that time, the only things that I've needed to grab a different power station for are scenarios where I need to power a bigger device or when I need to power those odd devices that still require only an AC outlet.

For example, when blowing up an air mattress that has a built-in pump that requires an AC outlet, I couldn't use this Jackery Explorer 240D power station and I had to reach for something else. Outside of those scenarios, though, this has been a phenomenal device. Especially since I don't have to also then keep track of cables, which seems like such a small thing on paper but actually makes a huge difference in day-to-day usage.

This is the kind of power station that makes me really thankful that almost all of my devices are moved over to USB-C now. Because of that universal cable standard, there is no longer a need for cable roulette.

Jackery Explorer 240D: Final verdict

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I won’t lie to you — the Jackery Explorer 240D is not a perfect power station; however, it is fairly fantastic for those who need just a small, slightly larger-than-standard battery bank but smaller than the average power station.

For those who need something just in between a simple power bank and a full-sized portable power station, the Jackery Explorer 240D proved to be a pretty phenomenal intermediary.

If you're looking to add just a little bit of power for peace of mind on the camping trip, or if you want something to have in the back of your car in case of emergencies, especially perhaps during those winter months or long travels, then the Jackery 240D is a great option.

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The Jackery Explorer 240D is a small but mighty portable power station with a cable that doubles as a handle.