Our favourite 2025 office chairs have seen massive discounts in the end-of-year sales

Three office chairs in an AI-generated home office.
(Image credit: Branch, Sihoo, Vertgear.)

Been eyeing up a proper office chair all year? The end-of-year sales have finally arrived, slashing prices on some of our highest-rated ergonomic chairs of 2025. Whether you're hunting for the best office chair for back pain, searching for the best Herman Miller chairs at sensible prices, or just want something that won't leave you with an aching back, these discounts genuinely deliver.

From supremely comfortable gaming chairs that double as office workhorses to budget-friendly mesh designs with surprising ergonomic punch, we've handpicked six chairs that excel where it counts: lumbar support, build quality, adjustability and lasting comfort. These aren't just chairs we've tested; they're chairs we'd actually buy ourselves... especially at these prices!

Sihoo M18
Save $37.42
Sihoo M18: was $169.99 now $132.57 at Amazon
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The best budget chair we've ever reviewed proves you don't need deep pockets for excellent ergonomic design. It's stylish, comes with supremely comfortable mesh construction, and is genuinely supportive for extended sitting sessions. A steal at this price. Read the full review

Hinomi X1
Save $110
Hinomi X1 : was $759 now $649 at HINOMI Ergonomic Home & Office Solutions
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This feature-packed ergonomic powerhouse comes with butterfly lumbar support design, adjustable everything, and hidden leg rests. It's highly adjustable, allowing you to dial in your perfect fit, though taller users should check the size options carefully before buying. Read the full review

Vertagear SL5800
Save $80
Vertagear SL5800: was $499 now $419 at Vertagear
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This premium gaming chair works brilliantly for office use as well. Built to last, it offers supreme comfort from quality materials, a cradling back design, patent-pending VertaAir seating with pressure relief, and a style that's surprisingly tasteful for a gaming chair. Read the full review

Secretlab TITAN Evo
Save $80
Secretlab TITAN Evo: was $579 now $499 at Secretlab
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A gaming chair we give five stars. It's beautifully designed, supremely comfortable, comes with a magnetic headrest that actually works, and offers genuinely excellent lumbar support. This works brilliantly whether you're gaming or grinding through spreadsheets. Read the full review

Boulies EP460
Save $70
Boulies EP460: was $369.99 now $299.99 at boulies.com
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Don't judge this chair by its looks: underneath that utilitarian exterior lies surprising ergonomic capability. Wide adjustable lumbar support, moveable armrests that punch above their price point, and genuine comfort for extended sitting. Exceptional value. Read the full review

ErgoChair Ultra 2
Save $100
ErgoChair Ultra 2: was $499 now $399 at Autonomous Inc
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This chair features a clever skeletal back design reminiscent of Herman Miller's Aeron... at a fraction of the price. It's light, comfortable, firm yet supportive. The precise geometry means you can lean back to think without throwing your lower back, legs and thighs out of alignment.

Why these chairs, and why now?

Every chair featured in our list above has earned its place through rigorous hands-on testing and real-world use. These are chairs we've lived with for weeks or months, sitting through work marathons, gaming sessions and everything in between. Importantly, we've evaluated each one on what matters most to creative professionals: lumbar support that actually works, armrests positioned where your elbows naturally rest, build quality that'll last years, and materials that won't leave you sweating through summer deadlines.

The end-of-year sales have made these already-excellent chairs genuinely compelling purchases. Big discounts mean that chairs that might have felt like a stretch are suddenly affordable ways to protect your long-term back health.

At the budget end, the Sihoo M18 delivers great value with its mesh construction and multiple colour options, and the Boulies EP460 offers serious ergonomic features at a low price. Mid-range options like the ErgoChair Ultra 2 and Vertagear SL5800 bring premium materials and advanced adjustability, perfect for those wanting Herman Miller-adjacent quality without the eye-watering price tag. And if you're ready to invest more, both the Hinomi X1 and Secretlab TITAN Evo deliver exceptional levels of premium comfort and build quality.

Tom May
Freelance journalist and editor

Tom May is an award-winning journalist specialising in art, design, photography and technology. His latest book, The 50 Greatest Designers (Arcturus Publishing), was published this June. He's also author of Great TED Talks: Creativity (Pavilion Books). Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. 

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