

Price: Office chairs below $200 are made with cheaper plastic and metal, tend to have fixed armrests and seat depths, and usually look bland and have inferior warranties.For those who like to move around while working, caster quality is also important. Seat cushions in particular can give out quickly, with the cheaper foam leaving you with an office chair that feels saggy. Cheaper chairs are notorious for developing weird squeaks and creaking sounds over time. Durability and materials: A lot of minor things can go wrong with a chair-the arms could come loose, a knob could crack, or a piece might break off entirely.The best chairs allow you to customize the tilt distance and the amount of force needed to lean the chair back. Good chairs offer adjustable seat height, arm height, tilt, and seat depth. Adjustability: A more-adjustable chair ensures a better fit for a wider range of bodies-and it’s more likely you’ll be happy with the chair you buy.

Ease of reclining: Reclining is important for “sustainable sitting,” according to our experts, because you can move your body a bit more while you’re seated.A good backrest will support you regardless of how you sit.

