Updated October 17, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
ProtoArc vs Relax the Back
ProtoArc
Higher score in this comparison
Relax the Back
Where ProtoArc and Relax the Back differ
| Compare | ProtoArcReviewVisitVisit | Relax the BackReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $139.99Lower | $545 |
| Warranty | 3 to 10 years | 10 years |
| In-home trial | 30 days | 90 daysHigher |
| Maximum user weight (kg) | 127 | 181Higher |
| Markets | US, CA, GB, DE, FR, IT, ES, JP | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Delivery time (weeks) (0), Return window (30 days), Assembly included (No), Free delivery (Yes).
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Key differences
- ProtoArc scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.6.
- Price from is lower at ProtoArc: $139.99 vs $545.
- In-home trial is higher at Relax the Back: 90 days vs 30 days.
- Maximum user weight (kg) is higher at Relax the Back: 181 vs 127.
- Support channels: only ProtoArc offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at Relax the Back: 1984 vs 2021.
- Products: only Relax the Back offers Armchairs, Beds, Bed frames.
- Materials: only ProtoArc offers Aluminium.
- Materials: only Relax the Back offers Leather, Wood, Metal.
Our verdict on each
ProtoArc
ProtoArc suits buyers who want a focused pair of home office products, a chair and a standing desk, to test at home before deciding. Entry price of $139.99 with a warranty of 3 to 10 years gives more cover than the price suggests, and delivery sits at the fast end.
Relax the Back
Relax the Back is a US furniture brand whose 10 year mattress warranty and free delivery suit buyers replacing a bed and other pieces in one order. Queen prices sit mid-table, so the pitch is cover and range rather than the lowest entry cost, and shoppers wanting a longer trial should look elsewhere.
Score breakdown
| Area | ProtoArc | Relax the Back |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherCost scores 9.4, helped by a $139.99 entry price and a warranty of 3 to 10 years behind it. | 8.0Queen price $5,899 and an office chair priced from $545 put entry cost in the middle of the field. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherOffer scores 9.1, with 30 days to return and 30 days at home. | 8.7An in-home trial of 90 days, 30 night returns, free delivery and a 10 year warranty. |
| Trust | 8.0Trust scores 8, with 3 to 10 years of cover and support on email, chat and phone. | 9.6HigherBased in US since 1984, with support on email, chat and help centre. |
Pick ProtoArc if, pick Relax the Back if
Pick ProtoArc if cost, offer, and price from matter most.
Pick Relax the Back if in-home trial and maximum user weight (kg) matter most.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | ProtoArc | Relax the Back |
|---|---|---|
| Office and gaming chairs | 7 of 93 | 13 of 93 |
| Standing desks | 3 of 46 | 8 of 46 |
If neither fits
Parrot Uncle has price from at $99, against $139.99 for ProtoArc and $545 for Relax the Back.
Parrot Uncle reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | ProtoArc | Relax the Back |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Office chairs, Standing desks | Armchairs, Beds, Bed frames, Office chairs, Standing desksCovers more |
| Materials | Fabric, Aluminium | Fabric, Leather, Wood, Metal |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2021 | 1984Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Home decor
| Fact | ProtoArc | Relax the Back |
|---|---|---|
| Made to measure | Not confirmed | Yes |
Bedding
| Fact | ProtoArc | Relax the Back |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep trial (nights) | Not confirmed | 30 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ProtoArc | Relax the Back | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $139.99below the median | $545above the median | $204.99 |
| Delivery time (weeks) | 0below the median | 0below the median | 1 |
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Warranty | 3 to 10 yearsabove the median | 10 yearsabove the median | 5 |
| In-home trial | 30 daysat the median | 90 daysabove the median | 30 days |
| Maximum user weight (kg) | 127lowest quarter | 181above the median | 158.76 |
Median across 160 listed brands.
Pros and cons
ProtoArc
Pros
- A trial of 30 days at home plus a returns window of 30 days, so a chair can be judged on a real desk.
- Warranty of 3 to 10 years, above the office chair median on the site at 3 years.
- Delivery of 0 weeks and free delivery, with ProtoArc ranking 1 of 50 brands on delivery weeks.
Cons
- Assembly included is no, so chairs and desks arrive in parts and the build time is yours.
- The range covers office chairs and standing desks, while Garvee covers sofas, sofa beds and armchairs for anyone furnishing more than a desk.
- An entry price of $139.99 places ProtoArc at 25 of 108 brands on price, so the cheapest chairs cost less.
Relax the Back
Pros
- A 10 year warranty on the mattress, a long cover term for a product that has to hold its shape.
- Free delivery is included, and the World LM office chair lists 0 weeks for delivery.
- An in-home trial of 90 days lets a foam mattress be slept on properly before a decision.
Cons
- Assembly included is listed as no, so beds, chairs and desks arrive without a build service and the setup is left to the buyer.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so a delivery or warranty question has to go in writing.
- The 30 night mattress trial is short against the 60 night typical here.
Who each suits
ProtoArc
Who it suits
- Anyone outfitting a single desk who wants a chair and a standing desk from the same brand, with 30 days at home to decide.
- Buyers who weigh cover length heavily, since the warranty runs 3 to 10 years across the range.
- Shoppers in the United States, CA and GB who would rather not add a shipping charge, since free delivery is yes.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone redoing a whole home: buerostuhl24 Bürostühle und Büromöbel lists office chairs, gaming chairs and standing desks, so seating, dining and outdoor pieces sit in one order.
- Buyers pairing a desk with home furniture: Dublino Moebel lists sofas, armchairs and beds, which leans toward sofas, beds and storage.
- Anyone who will not build a chair themselves, since assembly included is no. Garvee, covering sofas, sofa beds and armchairs, is the wider comparison for a mixed order.
Relax the Back
Who it suits
- Shoppers who want one maker for the bedroom and the desk, since armchairs, beds and bed frames all sit under the same name.
- Sleepers on a foam or hybrid build who want a choice of feel, offered here as soft, medium and firm.
- Anyone who wants to live with a mattress for a full stretch of nights, with 90 days of in-home trial before deciding.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers after a hybrid only range: blackroll-bnl covers hybrid and nothing beyond it.
- Buyers whose budget stops at the mattress, since Nectar covers memory foam and hybrid while this brand also carries armchairs, beds and bed frames.
Country by country
| Country | ProtoArc | Relax the Back |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
ProtoArc
How much does a ProtoArc chair cost?+
Chairs and standing desks from ProtoArc start at $139.99. That is a purchase price, not a subscription, so the figure you see is the figure you pay and there is no renewal charge later. On price the brand sits at 25 of 108 brands, so cheaper options exist below it and dearer ones above.
How quickly do ProtoArc chairs arrive, and is delivery charged?+
Delivery is listed at 0 weeks, and free delivery is included, so no shipping charge is added at checkout. On delivery speed ProtoArc ranks 1 of 50 brands, which is the strongest measure in its favour and the reason to compare it early.
Relax the Back
How much does a Relax the Back queen mattress cost?+
The Tempur Luxebreeze hybrid queen is $5,899. That price already carries a 10 year warranty and free delivery, so nothing extra is added for shipping. The rest of the furniture range opens lower, with the World LM office chair at $545.
How long is the mattress trial, and can I sleep on it at home?+
The in-home trial runs 90 days, so a mattress can be slept on properly before a decision is made. Returns on the wider range run 30 days, and the mattress trial itself is listed at 30 nights. Longer nights at home make a difference on a foam build.