Purple Ultimate Seat Cushion, Large 2.5 Inch Gel Seat Cushion | GelFlex Grid for Office Chair, Gaming, Car - Pressure-Reducing for Long Sitting, Temperature-Neutral, No-Slip - Made in USA

I ordered this seat cushion and got it yesterday. I drove with it today, and here is my review. First, it's the right size for a Ford Bronco. If you've driven in a Bronco, you know that their seats are somewhat comfortable for shorter drives, but sometimes a little hard. But long trips can be hard. I did buy a different cushion in the store on said long trip, and passed on the purple cushion (not ultimate) due to it being twice the cost. However, the shortcomings of that cushion was it was too small. I then got another cushion on amazon. It's a lot better and bigger (width wise) cushion on amazon. The quality is pretty good, but again, it was too small for the Bronco seat, and it came up short under my legs and sides. Though, I like the feel on my behind. I can even sit on my wallet which is big and bulky, and not feel it. I finally measured my seat (got the tape ruler out), and found that the ultimate purple looks like it may fit. The purple cushion is the right size width. It's wide enough for my seat so that my body isn't spilling over the sides, and it comes up under my knee right where the calf turns down. It's the same thickness as the amazon bought cushion, but since it fits better on the seat, it seems taller (maybe it is?). Anyways, I almost feel like it's too tall, but I can't argue with the cushiony feel on my behind. Wish list for purple: 1. offer straps to secure to the car seat. It's heavy enough to almost not shift, but it does shift a little when getting out of the car. This is a small annoyance. My other two cushions are annoyances. 2. Maybe taper the front a little bit. Make it more of a wedge. Maybe if I got this wish, it might not work out. I think it's worth trying, though. 3. Get rid of the spine cut-out. I fee like I'm being pushed down on the rear, and the front of my legs lifted up. Kinda exaggerating a little, but just a little. As mentioned before, although it's 2" in height, it feels like it's taller than the other 2" cushion that I got prior. I'm not sure if it's really taller, or maybe because it fits to my knee, maybe that's what's making it taller? Also, it seems with the added height, that I had to adjust the mirrors to the height. It also makes looking at the street traffic lights a little bit more challenging. Would I go back to other seat cushions? Or use no cushion at all? Not on your life! Even with these "flaws", it's the best seat cushion that I've been able to find (so far). If I could have just one thing, it would be to get rid of the cut-out for the spine. I don't think it's needed. update: loving this seat cushion. I turned the seat cushion around so that the spine cut-out is now in the front. I think it fits a little better in the Bronco seat, and my behind is a lot happier. The spine cut-out is between my legs now, so it's not really an issue anymore. Maybe a leg might drift into that area fit better? I dunno. I feel like that's the "taper" I was hoping for, kinda.

At $127 on sale, I really wanted this cushion to not live up to the hype...but, dammit, it exceeded the requirements I set in my head to be worth keeping. I've owned many, many seat cushions in the past decade since hurting my back. If I were to add them all up, I've easily spent more than $200. I've tried many formed memory foam with the coccyx cutout and a few honeycombed gel cushions that are pretty much imitations of the Purple Double. They've all helped, but they've also had some things lacking. The honeycombed gel pads all bottomed out, while providing some relief, and that bottoming out caused pain after a few hours of sitting. This Purple Ultimate relieves all of the pressure and it feels like I'm floating on a very comfy and resilient cushion. It is thick and heavy, being made from the same blow molded polyeurethane as the Purple mattress, in three layers with different supportive design laters. So, being made from the same stuff as the mattresses, this is a heavy cushion. Carrying it on an airplane would be a chore. Also, it is very wide; the widest cushion I've ever owned. These sound like I'm building to a negative review but I'm not. Its totally worth the hassle. I highly suggest ordering one to try it out for yourself. Its a game changer. That being said, I also ordered the Purple Double. That isn't worth the expense. It is made out of the same gel as the much cheaper $25 gel honeycomb cushions and it feels exactly like them. It is NOT worth the $111. That one will be getting returned. UPDATE 4/20/2026: This cushion had lost no cushioning or form. It has not degraded in any way. It is my goto cushion. It's usually in my car, but I move it around if I I'm going to sit in my office chair fir a long time, whenever I have to sit on a hard plastic or folding chair, sometimes on my recliner if I'm experiencing bad back pain. If it wasn't so expensive I'd have multiple ultimate purple cushions all over the place. I'm now faced with a dilemma. I'm going to Japan soon. That's a 16 hour flight. I've lost 2 cushions while traveling in the past. I don't want to lose this one, but my second best cushion would leave me laid up in bed in the hotel, unable to enjoy my vacation for the first 2-5 days I'm there. So, I'm going to take the ultimate Purple cushion , and I think I'll tie a paracord between the cushions handle and my backpack handle. That'll solve the problem on the plane. I'll have to figure out some way of not losing it in taxis, trains, hotel luggage storage areas, etc. If I lose it, I will definitely buy another, but I'll have myself for losing such an expensive cushion. It is just that effective. 8/23/2026 - The cushion still feels like it did when it was brand new, even after a summer of being left inside of a hot car. I did take it on my trip to Japan. Leaving from the NYC area that was a 16 hour flight going there and a 13 hour flight returning. The cushion really saved me on the flight to Japan. I had no back pain from the flight and was able to walk several miles per day with my family right from day 1. When we went to Spain last year, before I purchased the Purple Ultimate, that 8 hour flight left me in so much pain that I was laid up in the hotels for the first 3 days, laying on the heating pad, miserable. Also, I never even came close to forgetting the Purple cushion and I didn't tie it to anything. I guess the current price tag of $150 was enough to keep it pretty front and center in my mind. Lol

This cushion is an absolute lifesaver for truck drivers like me. It’s incredibly comfortable and well worth the high price tag, especially considering the long hours we spend sitting on bumpy roads across the country. The mesh design allows for excellent airflow especially for ventilated seats, keeping you cool and comfortable. I’ve used it for over a hundred thousand miles now, and it still holds up as good as the day I bought it. I even purchased a second one for my copilot, who rides and plays video games while I drive. She’s found it greatly reduces her back pain as well. I highly recommend this product to anyone who spends a lot of time sitting.

I had wanted this cushion for some time and was delighted when I received it as a gift. I had wanted this largest-of-all the Purple Cushions because it most closely matched the dimensions of the chair I had earmarked to use it with. When I first sat on it I was thought I may have made a mistake in wishing for this cushion. It felt rather odd. I did adjust well to it though and have now used it for several months. We all need/want cushions for different reasons. For me, after two spinal surgeries, I was hoping to mitigate the chronic pain I have, and hoped to add some comfort to the chair I use for sewing. From my point of view here re the pros and cons as I “feel” ‘em: The Pros: 1. I do think that the gridded construction of the material does help disperse heat. My sewing area is in a loft with a very low ceiling and in the summer it gets SO hot! I have been able to spend a bit more time up there this summer because my derriere feels a bit more comfortable with this cushion. 2. It IS supportive. The Cons: 1. The “non-slip” cover is not very non slip. I have tried it on a variety of chairs and it it slips on them all. I feel that the fabric used for the cover should be: a) more substantial (while it is a nice, stretchy, knit it is a bit thin) and b) have a much beefier, much more ‘non slip’ fabric on the bottom of the cover. I may make a new cover for I myself. I also think that a sturdier cover would increase the comfort factor since it would minimize the feeling of the gridded purple material. In home dec sewing some cushions are first wrapped in polyester first to add support for the cushioning material and, imho, that would not be a bad thing. Other than that I DO find it to be a comfortable, helpful, cushion. I am older, and relatively petite and perhaps the Purple Royal or Double would have been a better choice for me. For larger people this would be great. I can really see it making a big difference, in a positive way, for truckers and those who spend a lot of time in their cars. I thought perhaps I should have gotten a foam type alternative, but that would not have helped disperse the heat at all! I thunk my decision to get this cushion was good in long run….

I picked up this Purple seat cushion during a rough time dealing with a painful abscess that made sitting almost unbearable. It has been incredibly helpful. The grid design and the soft yet firm material distributes pressure so I'm not constantly shifting or wincing in pain. It stays cool even during long periods at my desk, which is a big plus. I've been using it daily for weeks now and it still looks and feels brand new. If you're struggling with an abscess, or any sitting discomfort, this cushion makes a real difference. It's worth every penny and I highly recommend it. I know the price it pretty bag, but the support seems to be great for returns.

The underside of the Ultimate seat cushion is riddled with small tears along the inner corners of the grid! I’m hoping the replacement that arrives tomorrow is in better condition. I’ll update my review once I receive it. Update: received the replacement and there are still a few spots with minor tears in the grid on the underside of the seat cushion. I also noticed a a thin layer of material peeling off near the center of the cushion. The smaller grid side looks perfect so I’m guessing the other side is from the manufacturing mold/casting. Comfort: I normally sit cross legged in my chair so it feels more comfortable with the extra padding. But if I sit with my legs hanging down, I can feel the edge of the cushion dig into the back of my knees/legs. I wish they would have made the edge of the ultimate seat cushion with a rounded edge, similar to the royal cushion. Also, why did they make the cover with only one handle!? The smaller double cushion cover has two handles so I assumed the much larger ultimate cushion would have two as well. Nope. Final thoughts: I am still deciding if I will keep the ultimate seat cushion. I will give it a few weeks and make a decision before my return window date.

I have a lower back condition that was asymptomatic until I had an injury about 1 year ago, which made sitting in hard/firm chairs challenging. I'd sit in a bad chair for 1-2 hours and have pain for days. The price was steep, but so has been coping with recovery setbacks from trying to resume life. Good for car/vehicle travel, probably not other types: -Primarily using in my car, and it helps a lot, especially with long trips. I can sit for hours now, and before it was like 20-30 mins before pain started. Running errands is not a big deal now. -Seems like it is too wide for coach seats in airplanes, buses, trains, etc. Not so good for: -Basic office chairs, dining chairs. It is so wide it flops off the chair, and it seems like that would damage the produce long-term because the material is so dense and stretchy it pulls it down. People have complained about this. -Already cushy chairs/surfaces. I'm only 155lbs, and I think that is a factor. The cushion is dense, and it seems like if the couch cushion (or whatever the purple cushion is ontop of) is less dense/soft, the couch cushion will yield it's shape to body weight until it's density is "maxed out" then the purple cushion will start to yield its shape to the body. It's not a big deal, I had just read that some people liked to use it on their favorite chairs and couches, so I wanted to try and noticed this issue. Issue: -Way, way, way too wide for some people's bodies. -Should have smaller sized models with same height and technology, maybe options at 1/2 and 2/3 the current width and slightly shorter. -I know there are other models, but the widths are not significantly smaller to trade off the taller height of this cushion and the height is more important. -Because I have a back condition, I'd like to bring this with me on flights, to movies, and to meetings outside my office that can take hours, but it's just so freaking big, heavy, and floppy. If the company can bring the width down, it could be folded into normal size tote or shoulder bag and used more discretely. Tons of people live with back pain, it's helpful to have something that works for pain and works in most conditions. Tall people: If you plan to use this in your car only occasionally or in your spouse's car occasionally (e.g., you use their car for longer trips), test it out first to make sure you still fit. I'm 5'11" and drive a sedan. This has made it so I'm almost too tall for my car without reclining the seat, which I wouldn't want to do because then my neck would strain.

Okay, sorry this is so long, but I'm going to compare the Ultimate to the Purple Royal, RoHo, and Purap for a recliner and computer chairs. I hope it will save someone from having to buy a bunch of different cushions for trial and error. I bought the above cushions for my leather Lazyboy recliner because the seat cushioning has flattened over the years, but the recliner itself is still great. The Purple Ultimate is THE ABSOLUTE BOSS in a recliner. I sometimes do embarassingly long movie marathons on my days off, and can legit sit for 12+ hours with the Ultimate cushion. I have tried both an air filled RoHo and a Purap cushion in the recliner. Neither came close to the Ultimate. The Royal would probably work in the recliner, but I haven't bothered to try it because the Ultimate is just that good. My Purap was passably comfortable for about 8 hours in the recliner, but got destroyed because it couldn't hold up to the punishment of extended couch surfing sessions. I fear the same is probably true of the RoHo. The Ultimate cushion is amazing for this purpose. Now let's talk computer chairs. I have lumbar, tailbone, and restless leg issues when I sit too long without the proper "cushioning" or alignment, so I use a Humanscale Freedom computer chair. Now keep in mind that the Freedom chair is highly ergonomic, which might make cushions act a little differently because it forces you to sit upright and aligned over the top of your hips (it's way more comfy than it sounds). This chair has a comfortable, but "hard" seat that slopes in the front where your thighs sit. I am also talking about extended sitting with only getting up to go to the restroom (e.g., extended computer gaming session). The RoHo cushion absolutely slays all other competition in a hard seat computer chair. I have been able to work all-nighters on the RoHo without any significant discomfort. The Purap was okay in my computer chair for about 4 hours (but would probably be fantastic in a wheelchair or softer computer chair). The Purple Ultimate was okay for about 5 hours, then the restless legs kicked in...I think it's because there is no downward sloped edge where your thighs sit. My lumbar still felt great though, so I guess it depends on what symptoms you're trying to minimize. The Purple Royal is definitely the 2nd best for my computer chair, but restless leg starts to kick in at about 7 or 8 hours. So, if you are looking to cushion a seat that doesn't have much give, go with a RoHo air filled cushion if you sit for very long periods and your chair forces you to sit upright/have decent posture. Go with the Purple Royal if you have a hard seat and sit for very long periods but do lots of stand up breaks OR sit for medium-long periods without breaks and sit with upright posture. The Royal would probably also work in a hard chair if you sit for very long periods, but with more slumped or relaxed posture (e.g., aren't sitting right over your hips). If you will be sitting in a "soft" chair, the Purple Ultimate is hands down the winner, no matter how you sit. For long periods in a vehicle, I think the same rules above would apply, but tbh, I haven't actually tried, so am just imagining based off my experiences. I hope this helps! :)

Very comfortable, quality design, can sit for hours with this and no back pain. No S.W.A.S. I use it on top of a subwoofer for a nice spot to sit and play my guitar, it prevents my legs/glutes from going numb even after hours.

I've had long-term sit bone pain along with back pain. I tried a lot of seat cushions, but none gave me satisfactory relief. Finally, I found the Purple Ultimate Seat Cushion and decided to give it a try. As soon as I put it on my office chair, I felt relief right away. It's an amazing product! I can sit on it all day without any butt pain. There are no pressure points on my bottom, and it really distributes the pressure, alleviating my chronic sit bone pain. Even though my ErgoTune Supreme Ergonomic office chair provides great back support, its seat is a bit hard. This cushion has really helped relieve my sit bone pain. I'm extremely happy with my new Purple Ultimate Seat Cushion—it's the best seat cushion I've ever used.

Con esto ya no me canso de estar sentado, lo unico malo es que me me paro menos.

As advertised i definitely recommend it