A comfortable office chair is out there -- but which of these top picks is right for you?
Avoid back, arm and wrist pain with good posture. Sit back in your seat and support your feet the best you can. office chair with arms
A chair with lumbar support will help keep your lower back from getting sore. If it doesn’t have support, roll up a towel and put it behind your back.
It may not feel important, but an office chair with wheels that roll well will make your life easier. Look for strong wheels or invest in an upgrade.
When it comes to office chairs, everyone has their preferences. Some prefer extra space to stretch their legs, while others need firm lumbar support to feel secure. With so many preferences, finding the right fit can be tough. Thankfully, we’ve done the work to find a great office chair for every need.
As a tech editor and gamer, I sit in an office chair for hours every day. I’ve tried out each chair on this list to help you narrow down your options. You’ll find a good mix here, including fancy luxury chairs, ones with lumbar or head support, gaming chairs designed for long sessions, ergonomic picks to keep you comfy and even some budget-friendly options that won’t break the bank.
If you spend time working, gaming or doing anything that involves sitting for a long time, you need a high-quality, supportive chair. Our top pick, the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro , is a great midrange option that's comfortable, durable and looks great.
Getting the right support while you're sitting can help with your posture as well as the muscle soreness that can stem from a bad chair. During the pandemic, many of us at CNET had to turn parts of our homes into offices, which gave us a chance to test a lot of office chairs. Today, remote and hybrid work is sticking around, making a good chair imperative.
We've been testing office chairs at CNET for over nine years, and I've been sitting on them for decades. That means we can help you make an informed decision about where to rest your rump.
Note: Prices vary on third-party sites, so prices quoted here may change. We'll regularly update this list of the best office chairs to reflect the most accurate prices.
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The Ergonomic Pro chair is the latest addition to Branch's impressive lineup. Taking cues from the Verve chair and other ergonomic chairs, you can feel the quality and pedigree when you sit on it. The whole chair feels incredibly well put together with a solid metal wheel base instead of nylon, and fixtures and fittings the ooze quality. The lumbar support is excellent, and while the headrest is a little low for my large frame, it's comfortable to lean back on when taking a rest from typing.
The Ergo Pro's many adjustment points also make for a comfortable seat. The arms can move in almost any direction, up and down, of course, but also forward, back, and even twist to get the perfect angle to support you when you're working. It does help to reduce wrist strain when you get the arm position right. The only small detail I would change about the Ergo Pro is the wheels. They are fine, but nothing special. A chair this good deserves proper rubber wheels to make it roll more easily.
The Verve chair by Branch has been the best overall chair for a while, and it only lost the top spot because the new Ergonomic Chair Pro stole it. It has fantastic lumbar support and a wide, firm base that cushions your rear as you work long hours. The setup was simple, and the instructions were easy to follow. I especially like the note to use the box as a riser to help put the back on. That's a helpful tip! I found the wheels to be of good quality, something that even expensive chairs overlook. In fact, everything about it says it's a very expensive chair except the price. It's not cheap, but the price range is great if you spend 40 hours a week sitting on it and want to feel your legs when you stand up.
My only small pet peeve with the verve was how quickly it picked up dirt. The corner of the seat is already showing signs of staining from rubbing on my clothes, and over months or years, this is only going to get worse.
Comfort rating: Super comfortable
I liked this Amazon Basics chair right away. This swivel chair was easy to assemble, the leather design looks nice, and the adjustable seat and back are cushioned and comfortable.
This chair is relatively affordable without sacrificing much, with one exception: lumbar support. If lumbar support is a must-have, consider one of our other favorites. Overall, this is one of the more reasonably priced ergonomic office chairs; it is easy to put together, comfortable and is easy on the eyes.
The Doro C300 is an extremely comfortable and fully meshed office chair. The headrest adjusts to fit my long frame, although I do find the seat a little shorter than I'd prefer for my legs. The armrests are very well-padded and move easily across a full range of motion, which is especially important when you are typing for eight hours a day. The lumbar support automatically adjusts as you lean back, which I found helpful, and the wheelbase is solid metal, not nylon, so there is less chance of it coming loose over time.
Build time was fairly low, around 20 minutes, and the entire chair feels very stable, especially for a lower-price model.
If you're a fan of a tall, well-ventilated back on a chair with plenty of adjustment options, Oak Hollow's Aloria Series offers an impressive option. It's simple to set up, feels incredibly sturdy, and the controls under the left and right side of the seat make it easy to set up for your body quickly.
leather power recliner chair This chair is available in Standard and Tall seat height options, and it's important to know that even the lower option sits high enough that at 6 feet tall my feet leave the ground when leaning back further than the first position in this chair. If that's not something you're worried about, this chair will keep you cooler than most and plenty comfortable.