The best office chairs for back pain we've tested and reviewed

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The three top picks for ergonomic chairs.

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1. Best overall: X4
2. Best budget: Sihoo
3. Best premium: Aeron
4. Best mid-price: Verve
5. Best saddle style: Capisco
6. Best small chair: Sayl
7. Best stool: Muista
8. Another icon: Mirra 2
09. Best gaming: Titan Evo
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I think the best office chairs for back pain can be a force for good in your life. It's a grand claim to be sure, but I've been testing ergonomic chairs for years now, and I've noticed seen how using them make me feel, in both office and home work.  

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AttributesNotesRating
DesignA classic, executive style with large leather panels. ★★★★★
MaterialsHeavy aluminum, memory foam seat and soft leather finish★★★★★
AdjustabilityFantastic 360º arm rests and back and seat adjustments★★★★★
PriceAround $1,139 at Amazon. As low as $999 over Black Friday ★★★★½
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DesignStandard, modern office chair★★★
MaterialsPlastic, mesh and metal★★★
AdjustabilityAll Sihoo chairs offer adjustability above their price tag★★★★
PriceThis is a great buy for around the $300 mark★★★★★
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DesignA modern design classic.★★★★★
MaterialsBrushed metal, mesh and foam.★★★★★
AdjustabilityEntry level model has minimal.★★★★½
PriceFrom Herman Miller it's around $1,200 but come with a great warranty. ★★★★
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DesignFull colour coverage, this is a design standout. ★★★★★
MaterialsColoured aluminium, plastic mesh, fabric and foam. ★★★★★
AdjustabilityLumbar, up and down, arm rests, and seat depth. ★★★½
Price$549 retail★★★★★
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DesignA minimalist Scandinavian design saddle seat designed to keep you moving.★★★★★
MaterialsAluminum, foam and soft felt.★★★★½
AdjustabilityUp and down★★★½
Price$1,100 at retail★★★★
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DesignA small chair inspired by the Golden Gate Bridge.★★★★★
MaterialsMetal, colourful plastic mesh, fabric and foam. ★★★★½
AdjustabilityLumbar, up and down, arm rests. ★★★½
Price$1,200 at retail★★★★
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DesignA sleek European take to the stool.★★★★★
MaterialsPlywood, felt and rubber. ★★★★★
AdjustabilityNANA
Price$420 retail. ★★★★
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DesignAn influential skeletal design first released in 2013.★★★★★
MaterialsAluminium, steel, plastic, and fabric.★★★★★
AdjustabilityUp, down, back, seat forward and arm rests.★★★★½
Price$1,300 retail. ★★★★½
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DesignA modern bucket gaming chair design. ★★★★
MaterialsAluminium, steel, plastic, foam and faux leather.★★★★★
AdjustabilityUp, down, back, seat forward and arm rests.★★★★★
Price$550 retail. ★★★★★
Hinomi X1 office chair

Hinomi X1 office chair
At around $600, Hinomi has positioned the X1 at the higher end of the mid-range of office chairs. The range of adjustments on the X1 are great – it is a well built, ergonomic chair. But it doesn't look very nice, and who the hell thought to put that foot rest tucked up underneath the front?!
Read my 4/5* review

ErgoChair Plus office chair

ErgoChair Plus office chair
This is a very comfortable chair with a cool plastic spinal mesh back support (that you may recognise from other chairs on the the above list). It's also a good deal when bought at around the $399 mark, making it a decent mid-range priced chair.
Read my 4/5* review

Flexispot OC13 chair

Flexispot OC13 chair
I really liked the Game Boy-grey of the OC13, and the whole look of it is retro chic. It's not the most ergonomic chair on the list, but it had enough support for the back to make it. And at around $300, it's a decent budget option.
Read my 3.5/5* review

Vertagear SL5800 gaming chair

Vertagear SL5800 gaming chair
A snug, comfortable fit, this is usually cheaper than the best gaming chair above. I liked the neck pillow and airflow design. I've seen this model go for under $500.
Read my 4/5* review

Flexispot BS9 office chair

Flexispot BS9 office chair
If you'd like a splash of colour – orange in this case – a budget price tag and entry-level ergonomics, the BS9 is a good option. At around $200, this is one of the cheapest chairs on this list, but still comfortable enough for long hours at the desk.
Read our 3.5/5* review

Beren Neale
Ecom Editor

Beren has worked on creative titles at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, he moved on to edit several creative titles, and is currently the Ecommerce Editor on the most effective creative website in the world. When he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he can be found finding and comparing the best deals on the tech that creatives value the most.