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Best office chairs for long hours
Our top pick is the Haworth Fern. Sitting eight hours a day exposes every flaw. We favor chairs owners still call comfortable after months of long days.
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Our top pick for long hours is the Haworth Fern: it suits you if you sit at a desk for long hours and want a chair for the long haul. If you want the least hassle over the years, look at the X-Chair X2. The Herman Miller Sayl is the one people are happiest living with.
Questions people actually ask
What is the best office chair for long hours?
The Haworth Fern. It suits you if you sit at a desk for long hours and want a chair for the long haul.
Based on: Highest score of the 9 office chairs we rank for long hours.What is the most reliable office chair for long hours?
The X-Chair X2. It's the least likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Reliability 100; problems mentioned by 0% of owners.Which office chair for long hours are people happiest with?
The Herman Miller Sayl. People who live with it are the most satisfied.
Based on: Owners score 83, from ratings and comments.How much should I spend on a office chair for long hours?
The top-rated ones start around $299 and go up to about $1,695. The Branch Ergonomic Chair is the lowest-priced of the leaders.
Based on: US prices quoted in expert reviews and at Amazon.com for the six highest-scoring models.What should I look for in a office chair for long hours?
Sitting eight hours a day exposes every flaw. We favor chairs owners still call comfortable after months of long days.
Based on: What expert reviews and owners stress for this need.The leaderboard
60% overall score · 40% fit for this need- 01
EXPOWNREL78Haworth Fern
Comfortable, well-built all-day chair with flexible back support at a steep price
80 for this need3 of 3 expert reviews recommend it for this68% of owner mentions are positive - 02
EXPOWNREL80Herman Miller Embody
A supremely comfortable, flexible chair, though its back shape doesn't suit everyone
78 for this need1 of 4 expert reviews recommend it for this87% of owner mentions are positive - 03
EXPOWNREL83Herman Miller Aeron
Superb back support and build, but the fit isn't for everyone
77 for this need2 of 6 expert reviews recommend it for this86% of owner mentions are positive - 04
EXPOWNREL75Branch Ergonomic Chair
Comfortable, very adjustable midrange chair with hard, fussy armrests
75 for this need4 of 8 expert reviews recommend it for this85% of owner mentions are positive - 05
EXPOWNREL81Herman Miller Sayl
Comfortable, compact chair with solid back support, best for average heights
74 for this need1 of 5 expert reviews recommend it for this88% of owner mentions are positive - 06
EXPOWNREL80Steelcase Gesture
Superbly comfortable, adjustable chair, but its lower-back support is gentle
74 for this need3 of 6 expert reviews recommend it for this72% of owner mentions are positive - 07
EXPOWNREL72Autonomous ErgoChair Pro
Comfortable, very adjustable chair that's kind to most backs
74 for this need2 of 4 expert reviews recommend it for this77% of owner mentions are positive - 08
EXPOWNREL78HON Ignition 2.0
Comfortable, adjustable budget office chair with decent, not deluxe, back support
70 for this need1 of 4 expert reviews recommend it for this89% of owner mentions are positive - 09
EXPOWNREL67X-Chair X2
Highly adjustable with strong lower-back support, but pricey and polarizing
67 for this need4 of 5 expert reviews recommend it for this45% of owner mentions are positive
Fit = share of expert reviews that recommend it for this, plus what owners report on the related topics. How we score.