Branch Ergonomic Chair
Exact average 81.9 · 3 printed, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 81
Image: BranchCritics keep comparing the Branch to chairs that cost three times as much. It has most of the same adjustments, a breathable mesh back and a seven-year warranty. 7 of 8 reviewers recommend it; CNN's testers found it less comfortable for some body types.
Reviewed by Reviewed, Creative Bloq, TechGearLab and 5 more
The catch: The headrest costs extra and the armrests don't lock.
5 of these 8 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 8 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 85Reviewed
- 80Creative Bloq
The Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro is a highly adjustable, stylish, and comfortable office chair that offers exceptional value for its price point.
Read Creative Bloq review - 77TechGearLab
Lab testers found the chair very adjustable and comfortable for its price, ranking it fourth of 18 and recommending it for long hours.
Read TechGearLab review - 89est.TechRadar
A recommended, affordable and adjustable chair whose lumbar rest helps posture, with a long warranty.
Read TechRadar review - 85est.Good Housekeeping
Named best overall desk chair in the guide, praised for comfort, price and style with simple assembly.
Read Good Housekeeping review - 85est.Business Insider
Named best overall in a tested ergonomic chair guide for its wide adjustability and fair price.
Read Business Insider review - 83est.Tom's Guide
Called a very good mid-range chair that is comfortable, quick to build and fairly priced.
Read Tom's Guide review - 71est.CNN Underscored
Tested in a larger group, it was easy to adjust and cheap but lost to the Alera and Steelcase picks on comfort.
Read CNN Underscored review
"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
How it compares
Direct comparisons by professional outlets, exact models only, in our words. Shown as evidence; they never change the critic score.
vs Steelcase Leap86
- TechGearLab (2025): it depends. Choose this one if: you want strong comfort and adjustability at roughly a third of the price.
vs Sihoo M1882
- TechGearLab (2025): it depends. Choose this one if: you prioritize customization, including seat depth adjustment, and can pay more.
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Common questions
Is the Branch Ergonomic Chair worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 8 recommend it. The headrest costs extra and the armrests don't lock.
Do critics agree about the Branch Ergonomic Chair?
Broad agreement: scores range from 71 (CNN Underscored) to 89 (TechRadar), a spread of 18 points across 8 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Branch Ergonomic Chair?
Firm seat (5 of 8 reviews), Armrests (3 of 8 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Branch Ergonomic Chair?
The Steelcase Leap (critic score 86), top pick, narrowly.