Are HDPE / recycled plastic patio chairs really worth the price?

Across the reviewers we read, HDPE rockers and Adirondacks consistently outlast textilene, wicker, and powder-coated steel in outdoor use. Specialist subreddit threads on r/BuyItForLife specifically call out HDPE for holding color, not flexing under weight, and shrugging off rain. The tradeoff is weight — they're heavy to move — and a higher upfront cost than $80 folding chairs.