Our top pick, the Sunjoy Zero Gravity Chair, is easy to transport, has a smooth reclining mechanism, and is made of sturdy steel and a UV-resistant mesh that promotes airflow to regulate body temperature. This chair can hold up to 300 pounds, and it folds into a compact form, allowing you to bring it on camping trips or to the beach. The stay-cool material doesn’t stick to your skin, even on hot summer days, and its armrests are contoured for maximum comfort. The UV-resistant mesh lining is available in six colors, and you also get an adjustable headrest you can use as a lumbar support pillow. The frame is slightly narrower and shorter than other chair designs, so it may not be the best fit for tall people. Aside from this minor design detail, it’s a solid option that should last several seasons. Price at time of publish: $87 We love the removable tray, which can hold two beverages, a tablet or book, and a phone, so all your essentials are close by. The headrest is also detachable, in case you need to rinse off the chairs or would like to spray the cushion with a cleaning solution. The bungee and bracket system used to support the chair seats may deteriorate over time, especially if left out in heavy rain and snow. We recommend storing these chairs in a cool, dry place during colder months to avoid premature wear and tear. Price at time of publish: $130 “You can lock the chair in place at varying recline levels, letting you get comfortable based on your personal preferences,” our at-home tester said. “Everyone in my family of six could adjust the chair to a position that felt good to them. The chair’s versatility is a huge plus when you have multiple people using the same chair.” This zero-gravity chair’s quick-drying, tan-colored mesh lining means you can leave it outdoors, and you also get an adjustable headrest in matching fabric. Stainless steel rivets and screws secure its brown metal frame, and it has a 250-pound weight capacity. Despite its far higher price than similar chairs we evaluated, this chair’s high-quality materials and craftsmanship set it apart from the rest. It’s an extremely durable and comfortable product you can expect to last for years. Price at time of publish: $299 Each zero-gravity chair, with steel tube frames and all-weather PVC-coated polyester fabric seats, can support up to 220 pounds. The chairs are available in beige or black, and each comes with an adjustable headrest pillow. The matching table, with two built-in cup holders, folds flat for easy storage and unbeatable portability. Price at time of publish: $164 This zero-gravity chair has a steel frame and weather-resistant polyester fabric, and you can recline it into any position using its simple locking system. For durability, a double bungee system suspends the oversize padded seat, and the wooden armrests are contoured for comfort. The chair comes with a cup tray and adjustable pillow, and it can support more than 300 pounds. Price at time of publish: $186 The chair’s aluminum and steel frame supports up to 300 pounds. The chair comes in eight colors, and its water-resistant and breathable fabric keeps you from getting uncomfortably warm during the summer. Plus, the chair folds flat for storage and, at under 20 pounds, is not unwieldy to carry. Price at time of publish: $90 It has an adjustable headrest for comfort, and the smooth recline function locks in any position using the dual-fingertip locking system. “Various members of my family tried out the Caravan, and everyone could move the pillow around to a comfortable position based on their height and comfort preferences,” our at-home tester said. “You can also remove the pillow and use it as lumbar support.” We do note, however, that there’s a trick to reaching the locking mechanism. The frame can support up to 300 pounds, and its fabric is suitable to use outdoors, so you don’t have to worry if it gets rained on while you’re camping. Price at time of publish: $120 You can keep the sun out of your eyes, thanks to its built-in canopy, making this chair perfect for reading during the summer. This zero-gravity chair comes in two neutral colors, and it’s decked out with all the accessories you could ever want, including a headrest—which you can adjust and remove—and cup holder tray. Oh, and did we mention it’s affordable, too, at $60? You can adjust its canopy and headrest to suit your needs. (Or, if you prefer to take in the rays, it can lock out of the way.) The chair itself locks to variable positions with twist knobs. The removable side tray includes two cup holders, a phone mount, and a tablet holder. The lightweight design can support up to 300 pounds, and the chair folds flat for portability. Price at time of publish: $60 Textilene mesh chairs tend to be breathable, avoiding the sticky sensation you might feel on bare skin when the material absorbs the sun’s heat. Textilene also is more weather resistant than polyester and should stand up better to rain if left outside. Textilene mesh chairs typically also cost less than polyester chairs. Polyester chairs are just about everything Textilene chairs are not: They can feel sweatier, be more vulnerable to nasty weather, and cost more than Textilene chairs. However, polyester fabric can be padded, making the overall feel worth the extra amount.
Features
Some zero-gravity chairs also come with extras such as canopies to shade you from the sun; others come complete with tray tables to hold your beverages. Generally, these add to the price.
Size
Make sure your chair fits well in your space—but also make sure you fit well in the chair as well as anyone else who might use it. Many zero-gravity chairs are adjustable and fit people of different builds. But those who are on the taller or shorter side should test chairs out to find one that’s comfortable for them.
Why Trust The Spruce?
Emma Phelps, an updates writer for The Spruce, revised this article to include new product picks and additional buying information about zero-gravity chairs. For this roundup, she researched highly rated products and reviewed their materials and weight capacity to consider which chairs would be best suited for long-term use. This article was originally written by Camryn Rabideau, a freelance writer who’s an expert on all things home. She’s taken several courses on interior design and furniture, and she has firsthand experience testing sofas as well as other pieces of decor. To make this list, Camryn considered each chair’s size and level of comfort as well as any unique features. In addition, several product testers personally used picks on this list and shared further insight.
