Best Office Chair Tier List (35 Ranked For Comfort)

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2025 UPDATE! In this tier list, we cover 35 of the most popular office chairs and rank each based on comfort. With this format, we have eliminated cost from the equation and solely look at comfort only. If you’ve been in the search for the most comfortable chair, this is the tier list you want to watch.
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Chairs in the video:
00:07 Steelcase Leap - btodtv.com/4hw... (Steelcase) bit.ly/302lAbT (BTOD Refurb)
01:05 Anthros - btodtv.com/4jA... (Anthros)
02:21 Ergohuman GEN2 - btodtv.com/4hx... (BTOD)
03:24 Hbada E3 - btodtv.com/4jC... (Amazon)
04:46 Colamy Atlas - btodtv.com/4hB...
06:00 BTOD Ameap - btodtv.com/3Eg... (BTOD Refurb)
07:00 Fractal Design Refine - btodtv.com/4hA... (Fractal)
08:26 Haworth Fern - btodtv.com/4jN...
10:58 Ticova - btodtv.com/4jC... (Amazon)
12:28 Steelcase Gesture - btodtv.com/4jC... (Steelcase)
14:39 OM Yes - btodtv.com/4hT... (BTOD)
16:11 HM Embody (gaming) - btodtv.com/4hA... (Herman Miller)
18:23 IKEA Markus - btodtv.com/4ju... (ikea)
20:04 X Chair X3 - btodtv.com/4hz...
21:44 Haworth Soji - btodtv.com/4hC...
23:09 Vera - btodtv.com/4hy... (BTOD)
24:46 NP 8000 - btodtv.com/3Eg... (BTOD)
26:33 HM Sayl - btodtv.com/4hE... (Herman Miller)
28:06 BTOD Akir /leather - btodtv.com/4hy... (BTOD)
29:49 Steelcase Amia - btodtv.com/3Eg... (Steelcase) bit.ly/2Vg7xyD (BTOD Refurb)
31:30 Branch Ergo Pro - btodtv.com/3PW... (Branch)
33:08 Haworth Zody - btodtv.com/4hA...
34:55 Lamia - btodtv.com/4hD... (BTOD Refurb)
36:40 Stapels Hyken - btodtv.com/4jA...
37:40 Ergo Extreme - btodtv.com/4jE... (BTOD)
39:15 Hon Ignition - btodtv.com/3Ed...
40:27 HM Aeron Classic
42:30 OM Truly - btodtv.com/4hB... (BTOD)
44:37 Sihoo S300 - btodtv.com/4jD...
46:15 Humanscale Freedom - (BTOD)
48:15 Aeron Remastered - btodtv.com/4jE... (Herman Miller)
50:20 Haworth Breck - btodtv.com/4hv... (Haworth)
52:14 Secret Lab Titan - btodtv.com/4hw... (Amazon)
54:03 Sihoo M18 - btodtv.com/3Eg... (Sihoo)
55:52 Nightwatch - btodtv.com/4hr... (BTOD)
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[@4tdaz]

My two cents: You cannot know what chair suits you without trying them yourself. You also can't tell if it going to be comfortable until you've sat in it all day. For example, I tried many many chairs on this list, but could not find a Gesture in person. I thought the gesture would be sweet: ordered it and within a day my glutes hated me. Something about the way the seat base shoved me forward made my muscles tense all day. I got the leap v2 and have not looked back.

[@PlasmaOne]

I would pay a decent amount just to go to a warehouse somewhere with a bunch of display models to sit in them and see what I like. Shopping for a chair has been impossible for someone whos tall and has an unusual body frame.

[@Ballissle]

Not just all day. Sometimes for 2 to 3 weeks. It took me 3 weeks to stop getting lower back pain while adjusting to the embody gaming. Now i get no backpain there but for the first two weeks it was awful.

[@arcaneszn]

Picked up a leap v2 refurb from you guys a few months ago. Amazing purchase, it’s been a game changer

[@mondomon3510]

i think you should compare them based on price. so kinda lika a price to performance tier list, that would be great thanks!

[@noah1017]

I think they also have a video on that

[@btodtv]

We have done those in the past, but the comfort list is always the favorite. We might try to tackle the overall again later this year. Thanks for watching! -Greg

[@easyluckable]

I tried Embody and Aeron in store and I just like Aeron so much more. And I've been rocking one for 3 years now, love it very much.

[@spizzy7996]

Aeron is hands down better IMO.

[@IAMFOOZY]

I’ve tried a lot of these chairs and I say it’s SUPER important that you try these chairs before you buy, I bought a Herman but I love my Steel Case

[@HSGG_]

Thanks for including the chair names in the tier list

[@b.c.b.-2130]

How many times can you make a video featuring the exact same list? Many. "Many times" is the answer.

[@btodtv]

New year, new products and opinions change based on other products in the marketing. You can always skip the video ;) but there are ton of people who find value in it and plenty who've never seen one of the tier lists -Greg

[@ryanpower1291]

​@btodtv I saw the 2023 version, the 2024 version, and the 2025 version. Looking forward to 2026!

[@Barrybody]

@@btodtvI’m looking to buy my first nice chair. It’s a little more comforting knowing the video is current. Thank you guys.

[@bigjwenzel]

I actually spoke with Steelcase today about the Gesture and they say the ideal height for someone to best utilize the headrest is 5’10” - 6’3”

[@johndent11]

Thoughts on Branch chairs?

[@zerodune3946]

Watching it from my 3 month old HM Gaming Embody, i must say im not regretting single dime i spend on it... 6´4 tall don´t having any issue to enjoy on it!!

[@S7tronic]

Have mine 2 months, got the atlas headrest ,which is fantastic. I'm still getting it dialed in-have a curved back and I am currently trawling the net for guides on getting it perfect; the seat is amazing though. Previous chair was a gesture with headrest, seat was far too firm-had to use a memory foam pad..

[@rzerzerzerzer3693]

@@S7tronicdo you get a lot of static shock?

[@S7tronic]

​@@rzerzerzerzer3693 I do occasionally, e.g. when wearing a wool sweater the other day (Ireland, January...) and then touched my keyboard (metal frame) I got a zap, enough to make keyboard backlights blink on and off followed by the USB disconnect/connect sound-not good, but thankfully nothing damaged. I now tend to discharge by touching my elbow off a metal desk lamp if wearing wool etc. Far from ideal.

[@zerodune3946]

here and there... its funny when i touch my wife and say im all charged for her :D

[@rzerzerzerzer3693]

@ Thanks, this could actually be a deal breaker for me producing music.

[@fredastaire6156]

Stealcase Leap is the OG best hands down, IMO. I have never felt more comfortable in an office chair. And that is after stilling in some very expensive (and highly marketed brands) out there. Just my 0.02cents.

[@rzerzerzerzer3693]

@@fredastaire6156 felt like a random chair to me

[@noah1017]

I just returned an anthros. It’s a great chair and the company was fantastic to deal with, but I’m a person with no butt and that made the chair not fit me because I had no anchor to keep me down and not pushed forward by the pelvic support, so it was easy to slump and have bad posture. I switched to the gaming embody and like it so far

[@anthroschair]

Did you happen to meet with one of our therapists to have them take a look at your particular situation?

[@IceyBiah]

I’m also curious I’m really torn between these two chairs. I’m also quite a weird build my self I’m tall and skinny.

[@victorestevez7809]

You guys should make the NIGHTWATCH CMDR for average size people, under 6 foot. I would definitely buy.

[@djrollerx81]

I have the Colamy Atlas. Got it a little over a week ago. Very nice chair for the price (I paid $240). My only complaint is the seat is not deep enough. Even with the depth adjustment all the way out, it doesn't reach the back of my knees, so I find my legs get tired from lack of support. Still happy with it though.

[@diogo9122]

it should never reach completely behind the knees as it would end up cutting off circulation. Check if you are setting it to the right height.

[@RcHere]

We need a 2025 mustache tier list of modern mustaches.

[@btodtv]

That last one bombed...lol -Greg

[@jarathen1625]

Always down for the new year tier list.

[@btodtv]

Let's go! -Greg

[@weirdodude1173]

I've been in a Colamy Neza lately. Assembly was a little bit fiddly and overall quality is not the same as Haworth and Steelcase, but honestly this thing competes. And it costs a fraction of what those do. You don't get a big warranty, but you do get a really good design and high level comfort. Neza is really more comfortable than Embody for me (I can manspread and move around without those handles in the way). It can go on the next tier list. Thumbs up.

[@Corbs-]

Trying to decide between a Soji & Vera but can't seem to decide. Don't have the ability to try either out at a place near me. Reference I am 5'11 195lbs athletic build. Thanks guys

[@HoobaBros]

these videos are gold

[@btodtv]

Thank you :) -greg

[@venom5809]

As you know already, I own/have owned just about every high end chair out there and I am sitting in my Humanscale Freedom now that I have owned for about half a year and I still love it and since I have had it I have not looked for another chair. My only negative is it doesn't have the build quality of something like my Leap but that does also make it light. The weighted recline system works great for me and I love the headrest. Anyone that says a chair without a headrest is good is lying. LOL. Aeron will forever be trash, Haworth Fern ugh and Embody I still have not decided if I liked or disliked that chair to this day. I love my Leap, just want a headrest and the Gesture arms, that would be a god tier chair.

[@g13n4]

Thank you guys! Very informative video as always.

[@maverick_trail]

The Humanscale Freedom has a hex screw adjustment for the recline, so you can adjust it beyond the default weight-based movement. Other channels have explained this going back a few years, not sure why you guys haven't figured this out yet. Also, the arms on the Freedom lower far enough to almost be completely out of the way - a feature that nearly every other ergo chair can't get close to. In reality, the biggest complaint about this chair, like other Humanscale chairs, is the noise. Otherwise, this should be an A-tier chair.

[@alex-r-t]

What's your stance on footrests? I really like my Anthros chair, but the footrest that comes included with it definitely improves the experience (especially with that front edge in recline).

[@Ballissle]

I have the embody gaming. Back is great but i keep having issues with the seat pan. It is giving me frequent numb & tingly legs. Regardless of seat depth and chair height and raisdd foot stool. What am i doing wrong?

[@4tdaz]

mess with the height of the chair and if you feet are carrying any leg weight. I don't have answers just experience that it seems to help

[@SuperStarO]

Same here I had to sell it after like 5 months. No matter the adjustment it hurt bad on the bottom. Same even with the Aron. I’ve had a Amia now for a long while & like it but i still feel like I need a seat that’s a little better. Thinking of getting a leap v2 to switch back & forth from

[@Swerg20]

With the Fern they at least left the lumbar spot open in the back. I stuffed a lumbar pillow off of amazon into there and it feels perfect now. Not too aggressive and it has the right amount of give as you sink.

[@jujuop9265]

hey. thanks for the tier list! how about anda seat x-air pro? your opinion is very interesting

[@Willisboyz192]

is it possible we can timestamp when each chair is mentioned?

[@btodtv]

It’s down in the description -Greg

[@Willisboyz192]

@btodtv I'm stupid, thank you!!

[@olekiz92]

Are you gonna test the Håg chairs? “Sofi” for example.

[@S7tronic]

Great video, fantastic amount of really helpful knowledge packed into 58 minutes. Any opinions on the Haider Bioswing? Looks interesting but very few reviews.

[@btodtv]

Very interesting, I have not used that before or even seen it -Greg

[@S7tronic]

@@btodtv Sat in one in Munich a while back, felt a bit odd but it was not set up for me. And at €2.4 k> they make an Embody look like a steal of a deal...

[@Coast_life]

Have you guys ever tested the Serta chairs. I had one for years. Most comfortable chair I've owned

[@kepmip86]

Would love to see a updated review comparing the new ergohuman gen2 hybrid chairs, leather/mesh and fabric/mesh compared to the mesh.

[@misterringer]

I own the colamy atlas. The armrests are a bit firm and the worst part for me is how wide the arms are. They need to come in more. I think it's too wide for 50% of users. I'd give it a C. Don't hate it, but will be replacing it.

[@xWhizard]

YOU NEED TO MAKE A VIDEO ON THE DPS CHAIRS FROM COSTSO. THERE ARE TWO VERSIONS. Please update the tier listings with these two DPS chairs. ASAP

[@btodtv]

lol okay, we will pull this down and re-upload on Monday ;) -Greg

[@mexifry222]

Hurry up we need this ASAP!

[@ks5889]

Thank you so much for putting together the tier list. My office/ergonomic chair, which I’ve used for the past 25 years, broke about five days ago, so I’ve been watching review after review to figure out what to look for. I spend a minimum of 12 hours at my desk per day, so I’m looking for a chair that’s best for long sitting. Also, my height is only 5'2", so having a chair where my feet can comfortably reach the floor without needing a footrest is necessary. Given this, which chair would you recommend? After watching multiple reviews (initially, I was considering the Branch Ergonomic Chair, but I changed my mind), I’m now thinking of one of these three: Herman Miller Embody Gaming Chair, Haworth Fern, or Steelcase Leap v2.

[@markymark425]

Anyone have timestamps for all the chairs?

[@JonOden]

The Gaming Embody (not sure about non-gaming) has a killer flaw where it generates an enormous amount of static electricity, even in non-winter environmental condition. Winter in the NE? Forget it. Static guard can maybe give you an hour or so of reprieve. It's unsafe for electronics, I've actually killed a device already with it. There's no way you can even work on a PC or similar without a grounding strap, playing with fire. It ends up causing my monitor to power cycle unless i reach up and touch a screw on my light switch panel within reach. I'm actually looking to get rid of mine as much as I like it otherwise just for this problem. It's almost criminal that it's a "gaming" chair, forget building/maintaining a PC with it. IMO it should be recalled. I can't possibly exaggerate the amount of static it generates, loud painful discharges.

[@rzerzerzerzer3693]

Omg you scare me I wanted to buy it but I have expensive headphones and MacBook Should I avoid ?

[@JonOden]

@@rzerzerzerzer3693 To be clear, I've had the chair for an entire year and the problem is slightly reduced if it's hot and humid out in the summer (NYC), but it STILL HAPPENS. Conditions have to be very perfect for it to just go away completely.

[@rzerzerzerzer3693]

@@JonOden Alright thanks, I guess I won’t take the risk.

[@kornelsfishtankproductions3610]

To be fair if u touch a pc without grounding urself. The fault is really on u a simple touch on the psu would prevent this

[@joevasquez6279]

I am looking for a low profile chair. I am 5' 10" and want a chair that will be low enough to bend my knees a bit.

[@OVega-kt6oz]

Thank you guys for pointing me in the direction of the Colamy Atlas this chair punches above it price point. I have had it 8 months now and it has been solid. I use it every day for 2-4 hrs,. and it meets my needs; thank you for the recommend. Great deal at $249.99 back then. Even at $299 now its still tough to beat without spending more than twice the price. BTW do you have a recommendation for a cushion that I can put on the arm pads? It is true they could stand to use a bit more cushioning? Thanks

[@davewiebe2582]

Whats the best chair for someome 6'3" 240 lbs, 10 hours sitting per day ?

[@truthssayer1980]

I’m 6’3 215. I have a bodybilt j3509 and a leap. I almost always grab the bodybilt. Great chair for tall people.

[@grisco93]

Do you guys think you'll ever offer the Lamia with different colored upholstery options? Or are you sticking to black on black?

[@Insano2293]

what budget chair would you recommend? i was gonna get the sihoo m18 because it's 130 on amazon. what would you suggest instead?

[@OVega-kt6oz]

I went with their review and recommendation on the Colamy Atlas and it has been a solid chair for me. For $299.99 it's a solid chair. If you buy from Amazon you always have the option to return it hassle free.

[@Insano2293]

@OVega-kt6oz bro I'm not gonna buy a 300$ dollar chair. I want something in the same price point of the sihoo.

[@jarathen1625]

@@Insano2293then youre rolling the dice and are almost definitely getting crap. It sucks but these components cost money.

[@Ballissle]

Any way to get a Lamia sent to the uk?

[@waffle911]

Petition to replace Hyken with Staples Vortex "gaming" chair. Working at Staples, it's one of the most comfortable chairs we have.

[@andrew_ng]

i live in a tropical country. how is the haworth fern especially the seat which is no mesh? is it still ok since it's partial mesh? Tks

[@doma-sos]

Which one is better for tall people (192cm) , Colamy Atlas or Neza?

[@4tdaz]

I'm 6'1" and I have the leap v2 and its comfortable for me.

[@mexifry222]

He didn't mention that chair at all

[@necrojoe]

FYI, the text on the screen for the Akir says "Herman Miller Sayl".

[@ryanpower1291]

Hey btod I've been looking to get a new desk. I'm trying to figure out what a good hight for me would be. Do you guys have a guide or something on that.

[@btodtv]

Sure do! www.btod.com/standing-height-calculator.html You can also find our standing desk guide here: www.btod.com/desklist/ -Travis

[@kaka0bab]

Is there a written/downloadable list?

[@btodtv]

YES check out our link in the description for the cheat sheet. - Robert

[@turdferguson7686]

i have an aeron "classic" with all the options that i got for $100. it was better than the dx racer gaming chair i had before it. ive used it for a good 8 years now and has been good enough for the price. looking to upgrade to newer and better now though since its starting to fall apart and im not interested in replacing parts. problem is there is hardly anywhere to go test high end chairs around me it seems. i dont want to deal with shipping and returning big heavy chairs that cost up to $2k each. hopefully can find something good around here.

[@Namu4Life]

Heyyo, thanks for a really great 2025 tier list for the best office chairs! I am in need of a recommendation for a comfortable chair for standing desk and I will be coding and staring at the monitor all day meaning I’ll be in the chair for long periods of time. I am 5’5 and I’m a college computer science student. My budget is 1k to 2k, I live in the USA. I am looking at the Zody 2 (Digital Knit) and Zody Upholstered (and maybe the Fern Digitat Knit??).

[@Bookkie-Zero]

How tier list is the ROG Destrier Ergo Gaming Chair?How tier list is the ROG Destrier Ergo Gaming Chair?

[@DerrickDevine]

Some of us spend years and years in the Staples Hyken...because we're not made of 2 grand to buy your S tier chairs.

[@CoCody_]

I just need a reclining office chair that is comfortable enough to lay in and sleep

[@PetoB4]

Colamy 5188 vs Atlas which one's a better choice?

[@btodtv]

The Atlas is more comfortable overall. I would only buy the 5188 if you were dead set on getting a mesh seat. - Robert

[@mf4s]

hey nice video! is there any big difference between HM Embody gaming and non-gaming?

[@Shawn-bt5rx]

I tried both at the store. Negligible difference between the builds, the fabric on the gaming version has about an inch or two of extra padding. Ended up buying the non-gaming since i had a corporate discount. The gaming has some nice padding but would not pay $800 more for it. The embody is now my endgame forever chair tbh Ultimately you just need to go to a store and sit in them before you buy. Because they are very slightly different and it will just come down to preference

[@mf4s]

@ thanks a lot for your comment. I live in Europe and i’ve seen some sales for 1150EUR (non gaming version), while the gaming is about 1800EUR.. so if just a few extra layer of padding is the main difference, it is not worth 700+ EUR

[@flo1409]

Dont blame my 10 years old Ikea Markus!

[@arnaucastilloo]

hi, thanks for the tier list, where would put the hbada e3 pro and the hbada e3 ultra exactly?

[@btodtv]

Ryan just made a video comparing all 3 Hbada E3 models, hopefully this helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2GuZnmQobVofc0 - Robert

[@arnaucastilloo]

@ no it dosent, i already see that video, but i wanna know where u guys Will put on the ranking that specifics models (pro and ultra), not only air

[@btodtv]

Greg and I haven't spent enough time in the Pro and Ultra to give them tier rankings at this time. So you'll have to go off of Ryan's opinions in the other vids. - Robert

[@tranquilmind8487]

euro tech vera felt very cheaply designed. returned it for a leap v2 and extremely happy with it

[@youdongnickname]

Why isn't Steelcase Karman on the tier list?

[@btodtv]

We can't fit them all in unfortunately and the Karman didn't make the cut this time. We covered it in our 2024 list kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXbFk5qXgteNjLujlder - Robert

[@Troynex]

@@btodtvWhat is about Hermann miller Mirra 2?

[@Shoomer88]

Could really to with some time links guys.

[@larsoncarl1827]

How come I don’t see the steel case gesture ?

[@ViXoZuDo]

It's in A tier next to the BTOD ameap and nightwatch CMDR...

[@larsoncarl1827]

@@ViXoZuDodamn im blind af 😂 ty

[@GameTheist]

No one tell them I like my Hyken as much as my Leap2

[@btodtv]

Shh...secret is safe with me but I feel back for your back and the front of your legs haha. Just kidding, we like what we like, it is what it is -Greg

[@ALPINE_M4GTS]

I bought 2022 fern with the tags on it from fb marketplace for 80 bucks, too bad the lumbar destroys my back

[@Swerg20]

Idk how difficult it is to remove the built in lumbar, but I bought mine without and found that a simple small lumbar pillow from amazon stuffed into the opening in the back is about perfect. Gives enough of a lump that also has some give to it has you sink in

[@ALPINE_M4GTS]

@ it’s not the hardest to remove but the entire back needs to be disassembled

[@Ty_Seb]

I'm surprise that the Steelcase Karman was not on this list, to be honest...

[@btodtv]

We can't fit them all in unfortunately and the Karman didn't make the cut this time. We covered it in our 2024 list kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXbFk5qXgteNjLujlder - Robert

[@Ty_Seb]

@@btodtv I know, I have seen this video of yours, already 🙂 But, it was just a thought I had this time. I really feel that this chair doesn't get enough love on your chanel. Anyway, thank you for your response ! 🙂(it's so rare to get one on youtube, that it deserve to be thanked! :D )

[@saucywings]

just spent 500 on an aeron classic and 200 on a atlas headrest for it. I'm pretty fucking pissed before its even got here...

[@piggy4651]

ur cooked

[@zyronn]

Colamy atlas 🚨‼️🚨

[@r0dney1422]

Who’s got the ranking timestamps? Which ones are S and A tier? Can’t watch an hour long video about chairs 🤣

[@MaxWHYz]

Timestamps would be great :D

[@btodtv]

They are in there -Greg

[@MaxWHYz]

Oh right sry, they are in the description. Thanks! 😁

[@shadowsuii]

Topjob nape ergonomic chair

[@th3pr01234]

uhhh doggy