Computer Chair reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 226 Reddit reviews across 34 subreddits and 71 posts to rank the best Computer Chair brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/buildapc, r/OfficeChairs, r/pcmasterrace, r/newzealand, r/SuperMorbidlyObese. Top-rated brands include Herman Miller (4.7/5), Steelcase (4.6/5), Secretlab (3.9/5).
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Reviews226
Subreddits34
Posts71
Brands70
Products64
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#1
Herman Miller
4.7
(67)
"Consider the Herman Miller Aeron for excellent support and durability"
"For your budget, second hand Herman Miller Aeron or Ambi"
"Herman Miller Aeron if you have the cash. The chair leagues better than anything I have sat on."
"I've done very well with my Herman Miller Aeron. I find it comfortable."
"It's a fantastic chair. I bought mine new and 7+ years later it looks practically new."
"The herman miller aeron and steel case leap v2 are the 2 most recommended ones on reddit"
"Buy a proper office chair. And perhaps a used one from the higher end companies like Herman Millar."
"I third the Aeron. Purchased mine 10 years ago second hand for $800."
"I second the Aeron"
"Herman Miller or Secret Lab! I both very comfy."
#2
Steelcase
4.6
(36)
"I splurged on a Steelcase Gesture for nearly $1,000 and my only regret was not getting it sooner."
"The Steelcase Leap V2 which offers adjustable lumbar support and superior comfort"
"Steelcase LEAP. looks like a generic, feels way better than Aeron or the other prettier chairs"
"I owned Steelcase Leap and my workplace has HM Aerons. Both are very comfortable and will last you decades."
"Steelcase Leap. The last chair you’ll buy."
"I found that Madison Seating is selling refurbished Leap v2s for $300 on eBay."
"My back pain evaporated. I can and do sit in it all day."
"The herman miller aeron and steel case leap v2 are the 2 most recommended ones on reddit"
"If you have a couple of grand to drop then you really can't do better than a Steelcase office chair. I bought one about seven years ago when I was dealing with some back pain. It's just a good now as the day I got it."
"I have the steelcass Leap and it's held up very well."
#3
Secretlab
3.9
(14)
"Secretlab. I got an XL Titan Evo as i weigh over a 100kgs although I'm only 170cm, it works so well for me and is very comfortable."
"I upgraded to secretlab this year, i am small tho 5”3, but got the large chair lol, it is very comfortable for me."
"Bought our son a Secret Lab for Christmas. Even the packaging of the assembly tools is next level."
"I've got the Secretlab Titan Evo which is super comfortable and reasonably easy to clean"
"For a budget-friendly but sturdy option, the Secretlab Titan Evo 2022"
"I'm a similar height and weight to you and got a Titan XL a few months ago. I find it very comfortable and provides enough support for my back."
"Secretlab I think are suitable for larger/taller peeps and would be in your price range."
"Get the Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 XL."
"I was also looking at a Secretlab one."
"There's also the Secretlab Titan XL."
#4
IKEA
3.9
(14)
"Ikea Markus. That's what I've sat on since 2015 at work for 10 hours a day."
"Head down to Ikea or Officeworks and pick out just about any good solid office chair. I quite like the mesh chairs available at Ikea."
"Nearly all of IKEA's computer and office chairs are very good for the price."
"I honestly suggest you check out IKEA if it's in rush."
"IKEA Markus is a very good chair for tall people."
"I'll throw in a recommendation for the Millberget office chair from Ikea."
"Ikea markus or ergohuman if you can find them second hand at that price."
"Ikea Markus is a good choice for descent price."
"I’ve been really happy with my IKEA Markus."
"Their office ones are very ergonomic/comfy."
#5
Secret Lab
5.0
(4)
"I'm happy with my Secret Lab. I'm a tall guy, and the Titan Evo XL actually fits me. Built in adjustable lumbar support as well."
"Just assembled it and so far I am impressed. Looks and feels sturdy. Very comfortable for me thus far."
"It’s not a soft chair, it’s firm but it offers great support and I’ve never seen somebody regret purchasing one."
"In my experience Secret Lab chairs are worth every penny."
#6
Håg
5.0
(3)
"Håg Capisco is the only choice. Get it with a single (attached) footrest."
"+1 on the HAG Capisco."
"Yes the HAG Capisco! It’s also got a stool style footrest. Really happy with this chair"
#7
Hyken
5.0
(3)
"I've had this Hyken mesh chair for about 8 years now and there's been no noticeable loss in quality."
"I swear by the Staples Hyken chair."
"Best investment of my life."
#8
Haworth
4.7
(3)
"I love my Leap v2. The Haworth Fern is another option."
"Ended up settling on a Haworth Fern chair. The high back was a game changer."
"The Haworth Soji is a fantastic value on sale right now for under $500."
#9
Autonomous
4.3
(3)
"We just ordered the ErgoChair 2 for my husband and I might be getting the AvoChair. Our friend has had a Herman Miller Aeron and said he greatly prefers the Autonomous chairs."
"I have an autonomous ergo chair 2 and I personally love it."
"I am waiting on an autonomous ergochair 2 and while the back is mesh the base is fabric."
#10
Kinnarps
4.0
(3)
"Kinnarps. The chairs will last at least a decade."
"A: Kinnarps, any model that suites you."
"Kinnarps. Swedish made, good quality and they don't look like gaming chairs."
#11
Serta
4.0
(3)
"I have a Serta iseries from years ago and it’s been great."
"I have a Serta office chair that I have been using for 5 years and it is starting to go."
"Most are made for longer term use and are very comfortable. Serta is a decent brand for these."
#12
Steelcase Leap
5.0
(2)
"I've been happy with my refurbished Steelcase Leap for 10+ years."
"Picked up a leap chair for $150."
#13
Titan
5.0
(2)
"When i was that weight, i got titan evo xl. Very comfortable for me."
"I have a titan evo xl. I'm tall and heavy so I destroy chairs on the regular."
#14
Allsteel
5.0
(2)
"I love this chair."
"I ended up falling in love with a $500 Allsteel chair."
#15
Buro
4.5
(2)
"Buro persona or metro 2 24|7 high back. I have the metro 2 24 \ 7 high back and it's great."
"Yeah Buro Metro 2 24/7 is on sale at hurdleys for $545, very tempting!!"
#16
Amazon
4.5
(2)
"Hand rails move and very comfortable."
"This one is comfy, cheap enough and the the armrests fold up https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KUPS3JU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"
#17
Formway
4.5
(2)
"Just buy a Life Chair and be done with it."
"Formway life."
#18
Staples
4.5
(2)
"I have a ~$200 mesh chair from staples that I love."
"Just buy the chair from staples, it’s like 180 bucks and is solid."
#19
Ergohuman
4.0
(2)
"I bought a 2nd hand Ergohuman chair that was from some office closing down sale."
"Ergohuman is a perfect replacement for pricey Herman Miller."
#20
ergoCentric
4.0
(2)
"The ergoCentric sCentric Hybrid is just what you're looking for."
"Would be a great fit unless he happens to be all legs."
#21
Flash Furniture
4.0
(2)
"Flash furniture big & tall chair - about $300 on Amazon. Worth it!"
"Get something like this with flip up arms."
#22
HBADA
3.5
(2)
"Both HBADA and Online Ergo have headrest and offer 3 tilt lock option."
"Something in the hbada range might be suitable at not crazy prices."
#23
La-Z-Boy
3.5
(2)
"Costco sell a version of LA Z Boy Lumbra support chair. Check it it."
"For the most part I look for oversized, high back, office chairs."
#24
Office Chair
2.0
(3)
"Look into office chairs. They will have better lumbar support, and ergonomics."
"The "gaming" chairs on the market are total ass. What you want is a high quality office chair - a chair completely designed for sitting for long periods of time."
"Any that is not a "gaming racing chair". Office chairs are way to go."
#25
Costco
5.0
(1)
"I found one on sale at a Costco quite a while back. Actually amazing quality and comfortable"
#26
Arozzi Milano Gaming Chair
5.0
(1)
"This is the best chair I’ve ever had. Lumbar support and it actually rocks."
#27
Steelcase Leap V2
5.0
(1)
"I got a Steelcase Leap v2 for 1/3 of the MSRP."
#28
Mesh Back and Seat Chair
5.0
(1)
"Solved my back issues"
#29
Ergonomic Chair
5.0
(1)
"Ergonomic chairs are the best ones."
#30
Office Depot
5.0
(1)
"I bought a $120 chair from Office Depot that I can sit in for hours."
#31
NY Times Best Office Chair
5.0
(1)
"Great chair, no complaints."
#32
Ergotune
5.0
(1)
"I've had an Ergotune supreme for 7 months now and my job is 50+% wfh."
#33
Porsche
5.0
(1)
"It's incredible comfortable!"
#34
Noblechairs
5.0
(1)
"Noblechairs hero has done the job for me. Very sturdy and zero back pain."
#35
Branch
5.0
(1)
"I love my ergonomic chair from branch with the added headrest!"
#36
NOUHAUS
5.0
(1)
"Can flip up the armrests for when you want to play guitar. They also feature a mesh back that allows air to flow freely, keeping you comfortable"
#37
Maingear
5.0
(1)
"Any maingear chair from micro center the 5 year warranty is great."
#38
Noble Chair
5.0
(1)
"Spent big on a Noble Chair but worth every penny."
#39
Sihoo
5.0
(1)
"Sihoo has really nice chairs! I have this one and I love it!"
#40
Beautyrest
5.0
(1)
"I have a beauty rest office chair. Memory foam, lumbar, total"
#41
Unknown Office Chair
4.0
(1)
"Search for office chairs with a 300-400lb weight limit."
#42
Ekornes
4.0
(1)
"Ekornes stressless"
#43
Autonomous ErgoChair
4.0
(1)
"If you're in a tight budget, then go for Autonomous (the ergochair is pretty nice), HBada, or Humanscale."
#44
Staples Hyken Mesh Chair
4.0
(1)
"Staples hyken mesh chair."
#45
Monoprice
4.0
(1)
"I recently purchased this foot rest and have been happiest with it over any others I've tried."
#46
DPS
4.0
(1)
"I did really like the DPS gaming chair I got from Costco, and I'm not a gamer."
#47
Bodybilt
4.0
(1)
"The Bodybilt GX7 is a fantastic ergonomic chair for the price."
#48
ErgoChair
4.0
(1)
"ErgoChair - Pro is our all-time best-seller product due to its optimal ergonomic support."
#49
LoveSac
4.0
(1)
"This is not an office chair, but I love my LoveSac!"
#50
Crandall Office Furniture Criterion
4.0
(1)
"They are the best cross-leg chair probably available."
#51
Mesh Back Chair
4.0
(1)
"My current favorite chair type is mesh back."
#52
Realspace Cressfield Bonded Leather High Back
4.0
(1)
"Don't bother with 'gaming' chairs."
#53
Staples Generic Mesh Office Chair
4.0
(1)
"A lot of people swear by the generic mesh office chair staples sells."
#54
Sidiz
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got the Sidiz T50, which is like a “cheaper” Steelcase Gesture."
#55
Corsair
4.0
(1)
"I’ve had the Corsair T3 Rush for about 6 months now, and it’s really comfortable."
#56
WorkPro
4.0
(1)
"I love this chair but it's $400. It does go on sale sometimes."
#57
HON
4.0
(1)
"I know HON has a big and tall option in the Wave that is pretty good."
#58
DXRacer
4.0
(1)
"I've used a DXRacer Tank Series for years and I love it."
#59
Desky
4.0
(1)
"I'd suggest the Desky Luminous Mesh Chair."
#60
AKRACING
4.0
(1)
"The only 'gaming chair' you should consider imo is the AKRACING chair."
#61
COLAMY
4.0
(1)
"I love this chair and I've been through many a chair."
#62
Realspace
4.0
(1)
"This is what I use. 400lbs, also work from home."
#63
Behind the Office Door
4.0
(1)
"They are awesome chairs for the money in my opinion."
#64
Sitmatic
4.0
(1)
"Companies like Sitmatic make chairs with fold-away arms as an option."
#65
Big and Tall Office Chair
4.0
(1)
"Big and Tall Office Chair 400lbs..."
#66
Ikea
4.0
(1)
"I got the Ikea Styrspel "gamer chair" and when I had a home office ergonomics assessment the PT said it was the best of the three computer chairs I demoed with her"
#67
Wellness by Design
4.0
(1)
"I've been using a Wellness by Design office chair I got for my birthday ~3 years ago at Sam's Club. The lower lumbar support is perfect for me."
#68
Vinsetto
4.0
(1)
"I got this chair and have had good success. Assembly was a chore, but it’s sturdy. I like that it’s fabric."
#69
Razer
3.0
(1)
"The new razer chair could be something you want."
#70
$50 Alibaba Chair
2.0
(1)
"Chairs around the 300 range are much better."
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