


Ease of reclining: Reclining is important for “sustainable sitting,” according to our experts, as it lets you move your body a bit more while you’re seated.A good backrest will support you regardless of the angle you sit in, whether you’re sitting straight up or, as ergonomic experts recommend, reclined at 100 to 110 degrees. Lumbar and back support: The most basic office chairs don’t offer any customizability for lumbar and back support-they’re one size fits all-but because people have different torso lengths and lumbar curvatures, adjustability is key, according to Alan Hedge.We evaluated office chairs on seat, backrest, and armrest comfort-and how our bodies felt after we got up from a chair was just as important as how we felt while we were sitting. Comfort: All the experts we’ve talked to have stressed that every person’s body is different, and finding the perfect, most comfortable office chair is a subjective endeavor that also depends on the type of work you do, your body size, and how you sit.But for around $300, you get a solid chair that will be comfortable for at least a few years. Also, its build isn’t as sturdy as that of our more expensive picks, and we don’t think it’ll last nearly as long. However, since the seat starts at 17 inches high, people of below-average height may have difficulty sitting properly with their feet flat on the floor (we recommend a footrest).

We found it comfortable for all-day use, with supportive, adjustable lumbar support make sure the product description says “adjustable lumbar” so you’re getting the model with that option. The Ignition 2.0 has all the standard adjustments we like to see in a chair, including seat-depth adjustment, tilt tension, tilt lock, seat height, and height-adjustable arms. If you’re looking for something more affordable, the HON Ignition 2.0 makes the fewest sacrifices of any inexpensive office chair we tested and is an upgrade to our previous budget pick, the HON Exposure. Not everyone has $500-let alone $1,000-to spend on a chair.
