(checked 2026-10-10)Very small sample (about 157 ratings); the listing pools several colors.
Tom's Guide's best overall chair is stylish, comfortable and quick to build, but Wirecutter disliked its forward-sloping seat and arms that drop when you pull on them, and the 275-lb limit is lower than most.
Top complaints
- Annoying armrests
Wirecutter found that pulling on an arm unlocks it and drops it to its lowest position, so testers kept readjusting. Tom's Guide notes the arms only adjust vertically. Some Amazon owners report the armrest not locking in place.
- Forward-sloping seat, fit limits
Wirecutter testers found the seat's forward slope unsettling, as if they might slide off. Amazon owners are split on seat size, with some saying it doesn't suit tall people; the weight limit is 275 lb.
- Pricier than Branch's own Ergonomic Chair
Wirecutter says it costs much more than Branch's Ergonomic Chair, which has more adjustments. Headrest is a $59 add-on, and Amazon owners disagree on value.
What owners love
- Very comfortable for long days
Tom's Guide calls it one of the most comfortable chairs it has used, with a soft contoured foam seat and breathable 3D-knit back. Wirecutter also found it generally comfortable.
Source: Tom's Guide review, Wirecutter - Distinctive colors and design
Tom's Guide says the whole chair, down to the base and casters, comes in one color, from black to mint and coral.
Source: Tom's Guide best office chairs - Quick solo assembly, 7-year warranty
Tom's Guide built it alone in under 20 minutes with clearly labeled bolts. It carries a 7-year warranty.
Source: Tom's Guide review
- You need side-to-side or forward/back arm adjustment
- You're over 275 lb or very tall
- You want a headrest included
- A colorful chair that looks good in a home
- Upright posture with a soft seat
- Hardwood floors (nylon casters)
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What experts say
- Tom's Guide: Best office chair overall (updated 2026-09-16): adjustable, cooling, stylish and very comfortable; the con is arms that only adjust vertically.
- Wirecutter (NYT): Not recommended: comfortable and colorful, but the forward-sloping seat felt unsettling, the arms keep dropping, and it costs more than Branch's more-adjustable Ergonomic Chair.