Office chairs
Chairs for people who sit at a desk all day. We count only hands-on tests from staffed publications.
The best office chair, according to professional reviewers, is the Herman Miller Aeron: critic score 88 out of 100 from 9 reviews, 8 of them positive. Critics praise its comfort and adjustability. The most common complaint is price.
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8 of 9 reviewers who tested the Aeron recommend it. Its mesh seat and back stay cool, it arrives fully assembled, and critics call its build quality and 12-year warranty hard to beat. The one lab test that scored it lower found too few adjustments for the price.
The catch: Very expensive, and the firm mesh seat isn't for everyone.
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| Product | Score | Reviews | Agreement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herman Miller Aeron | 88 | 9 | Medium | If you run warm |
| Steelcase Leap | 84 | 5 | Medium | Fits most bodies |
| Sihoo M18 | 82 | 6 | Low | Lowest price |
| Steelcase Gesture | 80 | 8 | High | If you shift around |
| Branch Ergonomic Chair | 79 | 8 | Medium | Best value |
| HON Ignition 2.0 | 71 | 6 | Medium | Mid-price, with doubts |
Common questions
What is the best office chair?
The Herman Miller Aeron, with a critic score of 88 from 9 professional reviews. Critics praise its comfort and adjustability. The most common complaint is price.
Herman Miller Aeron vs Steelcase Leap: which is better?
Critics score the Herman Miller Aeron 88 and the Steelcase Leap 84. We list the Steelcase Leap under “Fits most bodies”. Its main drawback: it's expensive, and the fabric back runs warmer than mesh.
Which office chairs do critics disagree on?
The Sihoo M18 (scores from 66 to 100).