How accurate would you say this tier list is from BTOD on youtube?

Hey all, Ahnestly here! I review chairs on YouTube and after collecting comments from my community mixed w/ my own personal opinion, I create an annual ultimate chair buying guide video for every budget and height (currently has a 99.3% like ratio, which is insane!). The mods have allowed me to link the video below, but it is NOT mandatory to watch. I'll list out the chairs first and link will be at the bottom for anyone who cares to watch that.

Preliminary notes: People wonder why companies don't make chairs for really short or really tall people. I wish I could show you guys my video's analytics...the vast majority of time watched occurs in the average height section. These companies are out here to make a profit, and sometimes that means targeting the majority, not the minority. Please keep that in mind as you will see a lot of overlap with these chairs.

UNDER 5'3 (160cm)

- if you're a vanilla sitter (standard sitting), get a footrest.

- NO HEADREST FOR YOU. Save your money. You likely won't reach it / it'll get in the way.

$77 - Amazon Basics chair

$100 - Staples Traymore

$150 - Staples Sorina

$150 - Staples Dexley (if you want mesh)

$150 - Staples Hyken (if you want mesh)

$170 - Staples Carder (if you want swivel up arms)

**Staples is cool bc 7 year warranty and decent reports of customer service**

$240 - Clatina Mellet

$280 - Colamy Atlas

$330 - Branch Ergonomic

$400 - Open Box Haworth Soji from Crandall Office

$420 - Haworth Breck

$575 - Haworth Soji

$450 - Andaseat Kaiser 3 L or XL

$550 - Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 S, Reg, or XL

$700 - Haworth Zody Open Box from Crandall Office

$800 - Haworth Fern Open Box from Crandall Office

$900 - Haworth Zody Upholstered Open Box from Crandall Office

$1,000 - Steelcase Amia

$1,020 - Herman Miller Sayl (gaming and non gaming are identical)

$1,115 - Haworth Zody upholstered

$1,129 - Steelcase Karman

$1,200 - Haworth Fern

$1,300 - Steelcase Leap v2

$1,300 - Humanscale Freedom

$1,410 - Herman Miller Mirra 2

$1,805 - Herman Miller Aeron size A

$1,995 - Herman Miller Embody (I prefer gaming version)

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5'4 - 6'2 (163cm - 188cm)

- People under 5'7 could benefit from a footrest!

$77 - Amazon Basics chair

$130 - SIHOO M18 (one of the few chairs that's available in most of the world)

$150 - Staples Sorina

$150 - Staples Dexley (if you want mesh)

$150 - Staples Hyken (if you want mesh)

$170 - Staples Carder (if you want swivel up arms)

**Staples is cool bc 7 year warranty and decent reports of customer service**

$240 - Clatina Mellet

$280 - Colamy Atlas

$330 - Branch Ergonomic

$400 - Open Box Haworth Soji from Crandall Office

$420 - Haworth Breck

$575 - Haworth Soji

$450 - Andaseat Kaiser 3 (only if you like big seats and like to curl. Seat cushion is much softer than Secretlab)

$550 - Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 (people keep telling me they like this chair. I personally find it a bit too firm, but this list isn't just about my favorites)

$550 - Fractal Refine

$700 - Haworth Zody Open Box from Crandall Office

$800 - Haworth Fern Open Box from Crandall Office

$900 - Haworth Zody Upholstered Open Box from Crandall Office

$1,000 - Steelcase Amia

$1,020 - Herman Miller Sayl (gaming and non gaming are identical)

$1,115 - Haworth Zody upholstered

$1,129 - Steelcase Karman

$1,200 - Steelcase Karman High Back

$1,200 - Haworth Fern

$1,300 - Steelcase Leap v2

$1,300 - Humanscale Freedom (if you want a headrest, maximum height is around 6'1 to 6'2)

$1,400 - Steelcase Gesture (headrest is pretty good, but Jayz2Cents video shows the headrest has some serious longevity issues)

$1,410 - Herman Miller Mirra 2

$1,800 - Anthros chair

$1,805 - Herman Miller Aeron size B or C

$1,995 - Herman Miller Embody (I prefer gaming version)

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6'3+ (191cm+)

Honestly, my big and tall list needs some work. I plan to try some new stuff this year...stay posted!

$130 - SIHOO M18 (big + tall version...headrest may not fit you so remove it)

$170 - Staples Carder (if you want swivel up arms)

$240 - Staples Lockland

**Staples is cool bc 7 year warranty and decent reports of customer service**

$450 - Andaseat Kaiser 3 XL

$550 - Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 XL

$550 - Fractal Refine

$700 - Haworth Zody Open Box from Crandall Office

$800 - Haworth Fern Open Box from Crandall Office

$1,000 - Steelcase Amia

$1,200 - Steelcase Karman High Back

$1,200 - Haworth Fern

$1,300 - Steelcase Leap v2

$1,300 - Humanscale Freedom WITHOUT headrest (you won't fit it)

$1,400 - Steelcase Gesture WITHOUT headrest (you won't fit it)

$1,410 - Herman Miller Mirra 2

$1,800 - Anthros chair

$1,805 - Herman Miller Aeron size C

$1,995 - Herman Miller Embody (I prefer gaming version)

VIDEO LINK: If you guys want some more detail / want to see the chairs, the video link is: https://youtu.be/dMiE0l6ehRA

---Edit---

Video link was fixed!

This video reviews 30 common office chairs for comfort only and places them in the S, A, B, C, D and F Tiers. There is a timestamp for each chair.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LichtcXPSHg

BTOD Tv is my go to resource for chair information. I have no affiliation with them.

Here are the rankings they gave each chair:

All33 Backstrong F Tier

ErgoChair Pro - D Tier

BTOD Akir - B- Tier, almost C Tier

Clatina Mellet C Tier

Ergohuman LE9ERG Leather C+ Tier

Ergohuman ME7ERG Mesh D Tier

Eurotech Vera B Tier

Haworth Fern High B Tier

Herman Miller Aeron Remastered B Tier

Steelcase Leap S Tier without Lumbar, A Tier with it.

Hon Ignition High end D, low end C Tier Not good if you are wide or tall.

Staples Hyken F Tier

Humanscale Freedom C Tier

Secret Lab Titan D Tier

IKEA Markus D Tier Conference room special.

Knoll Regeneration B Tier Right behind the Fern Favorite of the mesh back chair. A Tier with better arms.

NP BTC A Tier

Nightingale CXO B Tier without the headrest

OM Yes B- Tier

Haworth Zody A Tier

Herman Miller Embody A Tier

Sidiz t50 low D Tier

Herman Miller Mirra 2 High B Tier

Steelcase Amia A Tier

Steelcase Gesture high B Tier/ A- Tier

Haworth Soji B Tier

HumanScale Diffrient Smart A Tier

Herman Miller Sayl C Tier for tall people, B Tier for short people.

NP 8000 B Tier

Steelcase Lamia Leap frame, Amia seat S Tier

S Tier List:

Steelcase Lamia - Leap frame, Amia seat cushion

Steelase Leap with the lumbar removed

A Tier List:

Steelcase Amia

Steelcase Leap

NP BTC

Haworth Zody

Herman Miller Embody

Humanscale Diffrient

B Tier List:

Eurotech Vera

Haworth Fern

Herman Miller Aeron Remastered

Knoll Regeneration

Nightingale CXO

Herman Miller Mirra 2

Haworth Soji

NP 8000

An ergonomic office chair is one of the mosst important items for your home office I bet, but you may not know how to choose the right one for your needs. I'll help you!!

You can find countless reviews from long-time users on Reddit about the value of ergonomic chairs. Brands like Herman Miller or Steelcase are often mentioned due to their popularity and outstanding quality, even though they can be quite expensive. However, there are many other great alternatives that can ensure your 8-hour workday is as comfortable as possible.

Few KEY points to consider are: budget + purpose + specs + warranty

Sort these out and you'll get the right chair, TECHNICALLY...the final and best is….comfort/fit

Regardless of whether it's technically the right chair, under the 4 main subjects, it might be uncomfortable, and no one wants that. Regardless of the types, models, and brands of the chair, you need to ensure that your chair is comfortable for working. If you want to buy online, you should check the level of comfortability they are offering. The comfortability of the desk chair depends on the materials used to produce the chairs.

Budget, no point looking at a one thousand chair, when you only have $500 to spend

Purpose, no point buying a chair, when you need a stool.

Specifications, if you weight 250lbs, you don't want a chair only for 150 lbs weight limit. Next, the armrest of the working desk is a crucial part of the chair bc to concentrate on working fully, you need to set the armrest in the proper place. Adjust the height of the armrest so that the seated elbow height is parallel to the armrest. Too higher and too lower of the height of the armrest provide an uncomfortable working experience.

You should also check the height adjustability feature of the chair, I'd highly advise this.

So what are the "BEST" office chair companies today?

They must be store.hermanmiller.com (Herman Miller) and steelcase.com/products/office-chairs/. These 2 are the TOP on the market but of course they're pricey. If you're willing to pay, let's go with them.

Tier 2 brands are Xchair, Haworth, Branch, Sihoo and Flexispot. They make the best mid-range office chairs on the market today.

Best specifc office chairs models for each that are highly recommended for every budget at the moment:

- Herman Miller Aeron, Herman Miller Embody and Steelcase Gesture are high-end options $1400+.

- If you want to find the best choices under $500, here you are:

• Sihoo Doro C300

• HON Ignition 2.0

• Branc Chair Pro

• Haworth Breck

• Flexispot C7 Chair

- Steelcase Karman - Haworth Fern are really worth buying if you have $1000 budget.

Hope this helped you!

I was looking for a new chair, but I don't know much about it. Can you give me some advice?

The most I can pay is $20,000

An ergonomic office chair is one of the mosst important items for your home office I bet, but you may not know how to choose the right one for your needs. I'll help you!!

You can find countless reviews from long-time users on Reddit about the value of ergonomic chairs. Brands like Herman Miller or Steelcase are often mentioned due to their popularity and outstanding quality, even though they can be quite expensive. However, there are many other great alternatives that can ensure your 8-hour workday is as comfortable as possible.

Few KEY points to consider are: budget + purpose + specs + warranty

Sort these out and you'll get the right chair, TECHNICALLY...the final and best is….comfort/fit

Regardless of whether it's technically the right chair, under the 4 main subjects, it might be uncomfortable, and no one wants that. Regardless of the types, models, and brands of the chair, you need to ensure that your chair is comfortable for working. If you want to buy online, you should check the level of comfortability they are offering. The comfortability of the desk chair depends on the materials used to produce the chairs.

Budget, no point looking at a one thousand chair, when you only have $500 to spend

Purpose, no point buying a chair, when you need a stool.

Specifications, if you weight 250lbs, you don't want a chair only for 150 lbs weight limit. Next, the armrest of the working desk is a crucial part of the chair bc to concentrate on working fully, you need to set the armrest in the proper place. Adjust the height of the armrest so that the seated elbow height is parallel to the armrest. Too higher and too lower of the height of the armrest provide an uncomfortable working experience.

You should also check the height adjustability feature of the chair, I'd highly advice this.

Warranty, if you run a business, you don't want to keep buying a new chair every year, cos regulations, or whatever, you want a chair to last. It's very likely, that if a chair had a 5 year warranty, it'll last 5 years. If it only had 12 months, it might only last 14 months, and no one wants to go spending 250 every year or so…. Might as well spend 500 and get a chair that'll last 10 years (for example) especially if you can get it discounted or on a sale.

So what are the "BEST" office chair companies today?

They must be store.hermanmiller.com (Herman Miller) and steelcase.com/products/office-chairs/. These 2 are the TOP on the market but of course they're pricey. If you're willing to pay, let's go with them.

Tier 2 brands are Xchair, Haworth, Branch, Sihoo and Flexispot. They make the best mid-range office chairs on the market today.

Best specifc office chairs models for each that are highly recommended for every budget at the moment:

- Herman Miller Aeron, Herman Miller Embody and Steelcase Gesture are high-end options $1400+.

- If you want to find the best choices under $500, here you are:

• Sihoo Doro C300

• HON Ignition 2.0

• Branc Chair Pro

• Haworth Breck

• Flexispot C7 Chair

- Steelcase Karman - Haworth Fern are really worth buying if you have $1000 budget.

Hope this helped you!

Hey all,

I just finished my ultimate chair buying guide for 2023! Went a little crazy this year...

The list is getting crazy long, so this year, I've included a spreadsheet guide to help organize things (youtube descriptions aren't ideal for this kinda stuff).

These are all chairs I’ve reviewed personally and think they offer the best seating experience (tried to give nuances as to why the chair made it into the list and who it would be good for, but kept it brief bc the video is already long and I have full length reviews on each chair)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQEkEfQs5vs

Video breakdown (time stamps are provided):

• 5’3 (160cm and under) from $0 - $400

• 5’3 (160cm and under) from $400 - $1,000

• 5’3 (160cm and under) from $1,000+

• 5’4 - 6'2 (163cm - 188cm) from $0 - $400

• 5’4 - 6'2 (163cm - 188cm) from $400 - $1,000

• 5’4 - 6'2 (163cm - 188cm) from $1,000+

• 6'3+ (191cm+) from $0 - $400

• 6'3+ (191cm+) from $400 - $1,000

• 6'3+ (191cm+) from $1,000+

• Recommended Active Seating chairs

Please check it out and happy chair hunting!!

ALSO, A REQUEST!!! PLEASE give me feedback (incl errors) / chair suggestions to check out in 2024. ESPECIALLY YOU TALL OAK TREES OUT THERE!

I've tried a couple of 'gaming' chairs and cheap office chairs, but nothing works.

Budget is around $500, but willing to stretch for something that will last 5+ years.

What's the actual best ergonomic chair right now that's worth the investment?

What do you think about this ranking? It’s a bit surprising to me that chairs priced at $279 are ranked higher than Herman Miller chairs. Does anyone recommend a different ranking? https://www.btod.com/best-office-chairs-ranked-comfort-2024-final.pdf?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=flow

I spend 8 hours a day sitting at my desk and I'm looking to invest in a proper ergonomic chair. My budget is above average. I'm willing to pay for quality, but I want to make sure it's worth it.

My main concern is my size: I have a smaller frame, and I'm terrified of ordering an expensive chair online only to find out it's too big for me or the seat depth is too long.

I’ve been browsing online and I'm really confused by the pricing. I see high-end brands selling chairs for $1000+, and then I see "dupes" on Amz or other sites for $100-$150 that look almost identical.

Is there actually a massive difference in build quality or comfort between the high-end ones and the cheaper lookalikes? Or is it mostly just branding? I don't want to overspend, but I also don't want to buy a cheap chair that will break my back in 6 months.

Thanks for your help!

This topic seems to be asked a lot recently so today i'm gonna share my tips on choosing the RIGHT chair for home office.

You can find countless reviews from long-time users on Reddit about the value of ergonomic chairs. Brands like Herman Miller or Steelcase are often mentioned due to their popularity and outstanding quality, even though they can be quite expensive. However, there are many other great alternatives that can ensure your 8-hour workday is as comfortable as possible.

Few KEY points to consider are: budget + purpose + specs + warranty

Sort these out and you'll get the right chair, TECHNICALLY...the final and best is….comfort/fit

Regardless of whether it's technically the right chair, under the 4 main subjects, it might be uncomfortable, and no one wants that. Regardless of the types, models, and brands of the chair, you need to ensure that your chair is comfortable for working. If you want to buy online, you should check the level of comfortability they are offering. The comfortability of the desk chair depends on the materials used to produce the chairs.

Budget, no point looking at a one thousand chair, when you only have $500 to spend

Purpose, no point buying a chair, when you need a stool.

Specifications, if you weight 250lbs, you don't want a chair only for 150 lbs weight limit. Next, the armrest of the working desk is a crucial part of the chair bc to concentrate on working fully, you need to set the armrest in the proper place. Adjust the height of the armrest so that the seated elbow height is parallel to the armrest. Too higher and too lower of the height of the armrest provide an uncomfortable working experience.

You should also check the height adjustability feature of the chair, I'd highly advice this.

Warranty, if you run a business, you don't want to keep buying a new chair every year, cos regulations, or whatever, you want a chair to last. It's very likely, that if a chair had a 5 year warranty, it'll last 5 years. If it only had 12 months, it might only last 14 months, and no one wants to go spending 250 every year or so…. Might as well spend 500 and get a chair that'll last 10 years (for example) especially if you can get it discounted or on a sale.

So what are the "BEST" office chair companies today?

They must be store.hermanmiller.com (Herman Miller) and steelcase.com/products/office-chairs/. These 2 are the TOP on the market but of course they're pricey. If you're willing to pay, let's go with them. (if you want a new one)
I also highly recommend buying a used one at Facebook Marketplace.

Tier 2 brands are Xchair, Haworth, Branch, HON and SIHOO. They make the best mid-range office chairs on the market today.

Best specifc office chairs models for each that are highly recommended for every budget at the moment:

- Herman Miller Aeron, Herman Miller Embody and Steelcase Gesture are high-end options $1400+.

- Iif you want to find the best choices UNDER $500, here you are:

• Sihoo Doro C300

• HON Ignition 2.0

• Branch Chair Pro

• Haworth Breck

• Flexispot C7 Chair

- and here are top options at $300 budget on the market:

• Colamy Kirin

• SIHOO M18

• Tempur-lumbar

- Steelcase Karman - Haworth Fern are really worth buying if you have $1000.

Hope this helped you!

Posting this here because I just feel like no one would understand this more than you guys