Ergonomic Office Chair reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 497 Reddit reviews across 36 subreddits and 72 posts to rank the best Ergonomic Office Chair brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/sysadmin, r/Accounting, r/buildapc, r/OfficeChairs, r/pcmasterrace. Top-rated brands include Herman Miller (4.7/5), Steelcase (4.7/5), SecretLab (4.2/5).
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Reviews497
Subreddits36
Posts72
Brands65
Products67
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#1
Herman Miller
4.7
(186)
"Herman Miller Aeron. They do deals where you can get a few hundred off from time to time."
"I’ve had a Herman Miller fit at least 10 years, and it has been great for my back."
"Best Overall: Herman Miller Aeron Remastered, great back support, soft breathable mesh."
"I got a herman Millar aeron from a local used business furniture store for $400. My body feels much better."
"Did the same 4 years ago. I could not live without this chair and if I decide to work more from home I will get another."
"I did switch to the HM Embody and have been using it ever"
"Herman Miller all day, every day. Big change for my back health."
"I got a Herman Miller Mirra 2 from a secondhand office supply store and it’s been a game changer."
"Get a refurbished Herman Miller Aeron. I got one from Crandall Office Furniture. It's wonderful."
"Hands down any Herman Miller. I got the Sayl for 5 years now and love it, best office chair I ever owned."
#2
Steelcase
4.7
(119)
"I bought a new steelcase leap v2 12 years ago and it's still in great shape! Would buy again"
"Currently sitting in my steelcase, def recommended"
"I bought a Steelcase Gesture during Covid to replace a cheap Staples chair. Worth every penny."
"I use a steelcase leap V2, it's pretty fantastic and keeps me pretty happy even with 10-12 hour days."
"Steelcase, Herman Miller, or Haworth are top of the line. Branch and Autonomous are you middle ground picks. I personally have a second hand Steelcase Leap."
"Steelcase leap or Herman Miller Aeron. Both are about 1.3k to 2k+ new, but are worth it."
"I got a refurbished Steelcase Leap from Crandall Office over a year ago and couldn’t be happier."
"Steelcase v2 leap custom leather with head rest."
"Just got a Steelcase Gesture last year and it’s awesome."
"Bought a Steelcase Leap V2 some years back and when it arrived I couldn't even tell it was second hand"
#3
SecretLab
4.2
(27)
"I got a Secretlab chair 5 years ago, the firm bottom actually helped get rid of my back pain. Easily the most durable chair I have ever had."
"Been using my Secret Lab Titan for about 4 years and still love it, miles better than any shitty office chair I’ve ever sat in for the price."
"I bought a secret lab, going strong for 3.5 years, almost brand new. I liked it so much I bought a second one for my partner."
"Secret Lab chair 100%"
"I use a Secret Lab chair. I've had it for five years, and it's still as good as new."
"My Titan's going strong for oh about 5 years now. Honestly the most comfy desk chair I've used."
"Big fan of my SecretLab Titan Evo. I'm sometimes sitting for 14+ hours in it and it got rid of all of my back problems."
"We have two of the Titans in our house. Both amazing and I would echo what the above poster stated."
"I have the 2022 Secret Lab Titan Evo and can wholeheartedly recommend it. It’s super comfortable."
"I have the Titan evo and never had any of the problems you listed."
#4
IKEA
3.8
(18)
"I've been using an IKEA Markus for a few years and loving it."
"IKEA’s MARKUS and JÄRVFJÄLLET are both great with ten year warranties on the lower end of your budget."
"Couldn't be happier with my mullfjället, it's seeing over 12 hours daily use and 0 complaints tbh."
"Ikea Markus, it feels extremely sturdy, is comfy, and dirt cheap compared to everything else."
"Ive had good luck with an ikea Markus chair and a purple (like the mattress company) lumbar pad."
"I have a 'Markus' office chair. Currently retailing at £150 and it's guaranteed for 10 years."
"I switched from a cheap gaming style chair to a MARKUS from Ikea and there is a world of difference."
"Is not too expensive and lasts 2+ years for me so far."
"Ikea Markus."
"Great chair, except for the non-adjustable armrests."
#5
Haworth
4.7
(10)
"Haworth Fern chair. It’s worth the investment."
"My new employer is a furniture dealer, they provide us with the Haworth Fern chair. I’m a fan of it."
"Got myself a Haworth Fern a couple years ago, it was really expensive, and at the time, I was like there is no way the chair will be THAT much better to justify the cost. Holy cow I was wrong, that chair is phenomenal and I no longer have any back pains."
"I went from using an old gaming chair that gave me back, shoulder, and rib issues to a Haworth Fern with the Atlas Headrest Aeron headrest and Fern adapter."
"Love my old Haworth Zody"
"My haworth fern is so much more comfortable"
"I have a haworth fern and I adore it."
"If you're on a budget, Haworth, Hon are the ways to go."
"I was looking into Haworth. They're slick and very adjustable."
"Positive effects of chairs like the Haworth Zody or Steelcase Please v2"
#6
Autonomous
4.4
(10)
"I bought an Autonomous ErgoChair Pro last year's President's Day sale. Within a few weeks my chair related pain was gone. Very comfortable for a reasonable price."
"I've been using this chair for 4+ years now and still love it."
"Love mine for under $500 chair."
"It’s been awesome for my back. Super comfy for long hours of sitting."
"Autonomous Ergochair"
"I’ve been using the Autonomous ErgoChair Pro for 2 years now. It’s not the perfect chair out there, but for $500, it’s a solid choice."
"I settled on the Autonomous ErgoChair Pro. After a few weeks, I noticed my posture improved, and my lower back didn’t ache as much."
"It's pretty comfortable and i feel like i paid right around $300."
"Looks aesthetic and comfortable."
"Autonomous makes a decent chairs I picked up one at the beginning of Covid."
#7
Sihoo
4.7
(7)
"[SIHOO M57]"
"Sihoo M57!! Been using mine for almost a year na. No back and hip pain since!"
"Sihoo m57!! I just bought it last month and I've never been this comfortable working given that I'm working 12 hrs a day."
"Sihoo m57 4aa"
"Sihoo m57 OP, palaging recommended."
"That’s a good one rin!"
"So far its been good enough and the quality is great."
#8
Humanscale
4.6
(5)
"Humanscale Freedom. I have no problem sitting X hours in this chair."
"I am a big fan of the humanscale freedom."
"I got a Humanscale Freedom secondhand... I can't recommend it highly enough."
"I did buy a bigger third party gas cylinder for it."
"The feeling is very subjective, some people hate it and others love it to death."
#9
Secretlab
4.6
(5)
"I've got a secretlab XL (bought pre-covid so half the price they are now) and this baby has saved my back from being destroyed."
"Ya I also have a secret lab titan fabric at home, and I think it's fantastic."
"I ended up with a secret lab titan fabric. it's been great and has lasted longer than my last 4 chairs combined."
"I think for lumbar support the Evo starting 2022 was a big improvement over the previous design."
"I have secret lab Evo and it is so comfortable. ... Secret Lab going strong 2+ years now."
#10
X-Chair
4.0
(5)
"Xchair, they are f ing great....i got 2 flex mesh's and love them, i'm 6'3"
"They also have a 13 year factory warranty and will literally send a technician to your house to fix the chair if anything is wrong with it for free."
"I like my X-Chair a lot"
"I love my X chair and standing desk."
"Don't get an X-Chair. I have one, and I like it. But it's way too expensive for what it is."
#11
Staples
3.8
(5)
"Start with the Staples Hyken."
"Hyken from Staples."
"Staples Hyken is \~$200, and pretty decent."
"I was pleasantly surprised with the headrest of the Hyken chair."
"Is a cheap alternative option"
#12
SIHOO
4.5
(4)
"Musso or sihoo!"
"Sihoo is a good brand, I developed lower back problems dahil sa uratex chairs at monoblocks, kumuha ako ng Sihoo and it made sitting feel good again."
"The SIHOO at no.1 is probably the best on the market at the moment of affordable chairs."
"If budget is a concern, consider the Nouhaus Ergo3D or SIHOO chairs, which provide decent ergonomic support at a lower price point."
#13
Branch
4.3
(4)
"I like my Branch chair."
"There are several options you can look at on amazon."
"It’s just outside of your budget, but checks all the boxes you mentioned!"
"I like my Branch chair."
#14
Branch Furniture
4.3
(4)
"They are super comfortable, and my son is rough as heck with is and it looks brand new."
"It’s just outside of your budget, but checks all the boxes you mentioned!"
"A little shameless plug from our brand, Branch Furniture— you should check out the Ergonomic Chair!"
"I have a branchfurniture.com office chair I really like."
#15
Clatina
4.0
(4)
"Clatina Mellet on Amazon USA."
"Two of the best new options for that price range are the Clatina Mellet, which is like a Steelcase Leap knockoff."
"Whether this chair is a good fit for you depends on your height and weight."
"If you want a chair with a headrest under $350, the Clatina Mellet is a great option."
#16
Herman Miller Aeron
5.0
(3)
"I have Herman Miller Aeron and my wife has Embody."
"I've used Herman Miller Aerons for ages."
"There is a lot of value you can get for £500 like a used Aeron or Leap 2."
#17
HAG
5.0
(3)
"I can’t aren’t the HAG Capisco chair highly enough, I sit for far too long an each day! ... ensuring long term comfort."
"+1 for the Capisco. It looks extremely uncomfortable, but it *is* so good to be able to change seating positions with ease."
"Have a Hag Capisco for a few years now and really like it - but it's a totally different sitting experience."
#18
La-Z-Boy
3.8
(4)
"Get a lazyboy executive. Cost me roughly $650 on sale. I’ve owned mine for about 8 years."
"I got a lazy boy office chair i tried out at a local office supply store. It's great."
"Staples has chairs you can try their one $300 La-z Boy was really comfortable"
"I like the lazy boy executive, paid 400 bucks"
#19
Desky
4.7
(3)
"If you're looking at other brands, you might want to check out the Herman Miller Aeron or Steelcase Leap."
"It's perfect for taller people and is super adjustable."
"It has great lumbar and neck support."
#20
Anthros
4.7
(3)
"The chair I found that made a huge difference was the Anthros chair. Got one last year and that little adjustable lumbar bar is a game changer."
"Anthros Chair. Video review “12 Hours of Work, Zero Back Pain”"
"I bought an anthros chair because it’s hyper adjustable— but there are many like it at a lower price point."
#21
HON
4.3
(3)
"I've been using a HON Ignition 2.0 chair for just over 5 years at roughly 50-60 hours a week and it's been great."
"I have the HON Ignition 2.0 at my home office."
"I'm currently looking at a used HON Ignition 2.0 at around $250."
#22
Knoll
4.3
(3)
"Love the Knoll generation as I can fidget and sit however I like."
"I have the Knoll Generation, its great. Its made by the same company (different brand) as Herman Miller Aeron for cheaper (but still expensive)"
"I like the knoll generation."
#23
Nouhaus
4.0
(3)
"It's still holding on strong."
"Is literally the best budget option if you don't want to buy Herman Miller."
"If budget is a concern, consider the Nouhaus Ergo3D or SIHOO chairs, which provide decent ergonomic support at a lower price point."
#24
DXRacer
4.0
(3)
"Dx racer executive chair is superior to the secret labs chairs."
"I love my DX Racer chairs."
"I have an all black DXRacer at home that I really enjoy."
#25
Godrej
4.0
(3)
"There is Godrej Curv and Vurv chair. My advice, go to local shop and try everything and see w/e is most comfortable to you."
"I think I got the Poise or Greta, not sure. But any office chair, you would want to sit and check before buying."
"Try the ones from Godrej. They are expensive, but they provide good back support and last much longer."
#26
Secret Lab
5.0
(2)
"Definitely worth every penny."
"Totally worth it. I have one and it's the best decision I made in a long time."
#27
Tempur-Pedic
5.0
(2)
"I work for a physical medicine specialist office and they buy the best chairs for us to work in, I could sit in it all day without an issue."
"I'm pretty happy with my TempurPedic TP9000 chair. It's got a pretty thick chunk of memory foam as seat padding and a mesh back."
#28
Dauphin
3.0
(3)
"I've had a Dauphin chair (one and the same) for over 20 years, and it did me great service even though I'm a BIG dude."
"Dauphin or Löffler office chairs."
"Hate my pretty expensive Dauphin, is super uncomfy."
#29
Steelcase Gesture
4.5
(2)
"Steelcase Gesture is my favorite."
"Gesture worked better than Leap for me"
#30
Flexispot
4.5
(2)
"I got a FlexiSpot C7 a few weeks ago... The pain in my back is noticeably improved."
"Flexispot C7 has been really nice for the price. I had some high back pain from slouching and it has helped keep my back aligned better than a super cheap chair."
#31
Eurotech
4.5
(2)
"It is one product I take time to suggest because it is really great for the money."
"Pretty popular options on this sub."
#32
Backforce
4.5
(2)
"Backforce. Best gaming chair. Because they make it ergonomic first."
"Backforce is realy nice and they are feim germany."
#33
Musso
4.5
(2)
"I’m using Musso, affordable and sturdy."
"I’m using Musso, affordable and sturdy."
#34
Duramont
4.5
(2)
"I bought this recently and it's excellent for the price: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQRBRJS6/"
"Duramont Ergonomic Adjustable Office Chair With Lumbar Support and Rollerblade Wheels."
#35
True Innovations
4.0
(2)
"If you want a budget friendly chair, try the True Innovations mesh office chair from Costco."
"I got a $120 office chair with lumbar support from Costco (True Innovations mesh office chair) and have been more than happy with it."
#36
SIDIZ
4.0
(2)
"Is also a quite comfortable option with three layers."
"I’m 5’5” and love my Sidiz t50."
#37
Topstar
4.0
(2)
"I use a Topstar Sitness chair and I can recommend them."
"Topstar has some good chairs in their „sitness“ lineup."
#38
noblechairs
5.0
(1)
"I bought one from noblechairs, 440€, using it since 2019 for 8-16 hours daily, and im still very happy with it"
#39
Staples Union Scale Flexfit Hyken
5.0
(1)
"Has been regarded the best office / gaming chair."
#40
Hag Capisco
5.0
(1)
"Definitely a higher price point but will be a forever purchase, look into the Hag Capisco chair."
#41
Ergoal
5.0
(1)
"I purchased the Ergoal Comfort Plus. Yes it is very expensive, but it is supremely comfortable."
#42
Staples Traymore Ergonomic Chair
5.0
(1)
"This was the best chair I’ve ever used."
#43
Vitra
4.0
(1)
"Every vitra office chair."
#44
Ergotopia
4.0
(1)
"I bought one from ergotopia I find it great."
#45
Posturite
4.0
(1)
"Got mine late last year and have been loving it."
#46
Haider Bioswing
4.0
(1)
"My recommendation is Haider Bioswing 560iQ or Steelcase Gesture EXP"
#47
ErgoHuman
4.0
(1)
"Models like the ErgoHuman or Branch Ergonomic Chair offer dynamic reclining and seat adjustments that encourage healthy posture shifts throughout the day."
#48
Flash Furniture Kneeling Chair
4.0
(1)
"I have the one from Flash Furniture which is currently $120 on Amazon."
#49
Amazon Basics
4.0
(1)
"The $50 amazon basics chair i got is super comfy lol"
#50
Interstuhl
4.0
(1)
"Interstuhl, made in Germany"
#51
Space Seating
4.0
(1)
"Space Seating 75 worked well for me. Only have to replace the arm rest pads every other year."
#52
Anda Seat
4.0
(1)
"I really enjoy this chair, I am ~6'5" and find it nice."
#53
Bodybuilt
4.0
(1)
"Bodybuilt is a third option that's pretty good."
#54
Dromeas
4.0
(1)
"Depends on which country of Europe you are check for Dromeas Apollo model."
#55
Uplift Desk
4.0
(1)
"I've had an uplift chair for the past few years. I am pretty happy with it."
#56
Maximos
4.0
(1)
"One of those Shaq-endorsed big and tall chairs (Maximos) will come in under budget."
#57
Branch Chair
4.0
(1)
"I got a branch chair a couple years ago and a cushion lab back and rear pillows and they’ve been great."
#58
Dowinx Gamer Chair
4.0
(1)
"I like the dowinx gamer chair around 250$."
#59
WorkPro
4.0
(1)
"Get a workpro 9000 or 12000, these chairs are fairly regularly on sale at staples. Really nice quality and well under $1000. Mine has held up great after 5 years of use."
#60
Serta
4.0
(1)
"The Serta Hensley is by far the most comfortable chair I've ever used."
#61
Costco
3.0
(1)
"Try the gaming chair at Costco. I've never had a gaming chair before bc I never liked how it feels. ... the Costco chair is not bad at all"
#62
Desktronic
3.0
(1)
"I have a desktronic sit pro that does alright."
#63
Nightingale
3.0
(1)
"Best Seat: Nightingale CXO - Flaw it’s a very large chair best for 6'3"+ back support is good but not amazing."
#64
Colamy
3.0
(1)
"I hear a lot about colamy. Their models Atlas, neza, and hina are all mid 200’s."
#65
Hina
3.0
(1)
"Ordered a Hina last night, hopefully it's OK as returns are not free where I am."
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