Our expert review of the best ergonomic office chairs in the UK for 2024 brings you 5 office chairs which have brilliant ergonomic performance and designer style. Searching through the options can be a little be daunting but you cannot go wrong with any of these options.
1. SIHOO Doro C300 Office Chair
The SIHOO Doro C300 office chair is the latest and greatest release from the SIHOO office chair team and it is one of the best office chairs in the UK in 2024.
The self-adaptive lumber support automatically adjusts to provide comprehensive support in different postures. It conforms to your lower back and offers uninterrupted comfort. The mechanical headrest, flexible backrest and dynamic lumbar support combine to make the seating experience enjoyable and make it the SIHOO Doro an ideal office chair for long work days.
It also has great adjustability with a 6.5cm horizontal seat adjustment and 4.5cm vertical adjustment. The 3D armrests support your arms in all positions, adjusting in three dimensions. An innovative feature is that the armrests movement is coordinated with the recline function, such that the armrests move with the recline.
When it comes to seat comfort SIHOO Doro has a waterfall-shaped breathable mesh cushion which provides a supportive and cool seating experience. You can also lounge in comfort a 3 different recline angles of 92°, 100° and 112°.
The other SIHOO office chairs that we would recommend at the more affordable end are the SIHOO M57 and its most popular office chair the SIHOO M18.
2. Admiral Office Chair by Realm of Thrones
The Admiral Office Chair by Realm of Thrones is the best office chair in the UK. It has quite simply taken the market by storm. What sets the Admiral chair apart is its amazing ergonomic performance and incredible adjustability.
When it comes to adjustability the list is incredible. Lets start with 4D rotary armrests, which have 270° of rotation, have a 5cm height adjustment, and a 7cm horizontal adjustment. These are brilliant for both work and gaming. The Admiral has adaptive tilt-tension control with 4 resistance levels. There is an ultra wide-angle recline with 3 lock in positions at 96°, 108° and 120°. The advanced ergonomic chassis provides enhanced comfort, support and flexibility. There is a 9.5cm seat height adjustment and depth adjustment of 5.5cm. The backrest height adjustment is 10cm and it has a brilliant adaptive lumber support
That’s a lot to take in, but in simple terms this chair is an impressive ergonomic chair.
But beyond its obvious performance characteristics, to top it off the Admiral has a designer look which is both stylish and minimalist.
If your budget does not quite extend to the Admiral, then the Commodore , Valkyrie and the Captain are also brilliant options.
3. Flexispot BS8 Office Chair
The Flexispot BS8 Office Chair is one of the best office chairs in the UK. Flexispot has been leading the charge if ergonomic design for over 20 years. In addition to their brilliant range of electric standing desks, they now have office chairs to match.
The Flexispot BS8 Office Chair has all the ergonomic performance that you would expect, 7cm adjustable backrest (with 9 lockable positions) and lumber support with a 5cm range of vertical adjustment . The lumbar support is contoured and conforms to the natural curvature of the spine providing soft and comfortable support for the lower back. The backrest had a great range of movement reclining up to 135° and comes with 3-level locking synchronous chassis.
One standout feature of the Flexispot BS8 Office Chair, with a full coverage oversized arch-shaped headrest which relieves pressure on the head for long working days.
When it comes to style the Flexispot BS8 is impressive, and we love its elegant tapered backrest which makes any home office environment a professional look. At the affordable end of the market it is one of the leading office chairs.
4. Mfavour Office Chair
The Mfavour Office Chair is a one of the best ergonomic office chairs under £200 on the market in the UK. It is affordable but it does not skimp on ergonomic performance.
The S-shaped backrest design mimics the human spine so it keeps your spine properly aligned hen you are working. As people work longer and longer hours this is becoming one of the most important features in people’s working environment. The lumbar support is highly adjustable, with a 5cm vertical adjustment and a 3cm forward/backward adjustment meaning that your lower back is protected and comfortable at all times.
All in all there are 8 different ergonomic adjustments, (1) the tilt mechanism has tension adjustment for comfortable reclining, (2) the headrest adjusts through 45° and 10cm height (3) it has large U-shaped moulded armrests adjust 7cm height, (4) seat height adjustment of 10cm; (5) tilt tension adjustment (6) recline to 110°, 116° and 126° (7) lumbar 5cm vertical adjustment (8) lumbar 3cm horizontal adjustment
The headrest is narrower than some other chairs which contribute to the Mfavour’s more slimline and elegant look. Basically you cannot go wrong with the Mfavour Office Chair, it is a real all-round ergonomic office chair.
5. SKSBTF Office Chair
The best office chair under £100 is the SKSBTF ergonomic office chair. If your budget is limited then this is the office chair for you. The market has responded and this chair is proving an absolute best seller.
The SKSBTF Office Chair ticks all the right boxes when it comes to ergonomic performance, with great head, back and lumbar support. It comes with all the features that you would expect to see on a much more expensive chair, with tilt tension, recline and lock functions to a maximum of 130°. The build quality is good with an aluminium alloy base , quality air lift and silent casters. The mesh back gives excellent breathability and the thick padded seat provides extra comfort for daily use.
Whether it is gaming, study or working from home, the SKSBTF Office Chair is a brilliant entry level performer which will not break the bank.