7 Best Ergonomic Office Chairs From Under $500

Chairs with high adjustability can help you work more productively. And to get a well fitting office chair, it does not mean that you have to splurge a thousand dollars. With the right guide, you can make the proper choice. You just need to make sure that the features work well with one another.

We have prioritized adjustability, but we also considered other aspects that can make a chair decently comfortable.

Top Choices:  Our Favorite 500 Dollar Office Chairs

If you are working on a 500-dollar budget, these chairs will not come off short. They can even be quite comfortable.

HON Ignition 2.0

If simplicity is your game, this is a highly adjustable task chair that you are going to love.  It’s also becoming a crowd favorite. 

It has this unobtrusive seek design that is surprisingly ergonomic and very back-friendly. It has working lumbar support that you can use the chair for longer hours and your back will not mind. It has a wider range of adjustability and though the entire chair is made of plastic, you won’t feel the wobbles or shaking.

You will not feel your tailbone hanging on the backseat, your lower body feels nice and supported.

The seat has sufficient cushion and feels nice on the bum even if you are working for several hours. It has that nice contour that makes you feel well-balanced and centered in the chair. You won’t mind the plastic construction since it does feel a lot less flimsy compared to more expensive office chairs with the same materials. It does not creak or make unnecessary noises when you’re sitting on the chair and making adjustments to it. The chair is very supportive and holds up well and we did it get stuck at any point.

However one thing to look at is that you won’t be able to recline the chair. 

Haworth Breck 

There are lots of things to love about this underrated Haworth chair.

It has a weight-activated mechanism that conforms to the weight of the user. The chair adjusts to you and not the other way around, so you can somehow feel that personalized support for the entire body. It has a weight-activated mechanism that allows you to push the chair further back to your fancy. But since it has a three-position backstop it will prevent the chair from going the way back and thus preventing any potential falling.

The range of adjustability and the lumbar support are exceptional. The materials used make the chair a very comfortable haven for those who are going to sit on the chair for the entire day.  We bet everyone will agree how the geo-tech material on the backrest feels bliss. You might not want to get off the chair.

This is also a well-designed chair that keeps in mind the things that can make one feel more comfortable. 

The chair is also well built it and feels very sturdy and stable. Though the backrest runs mid-high, so if you are looking for a chair that can cover the entire shoulders, then you might want to look at the other options we have on this list.

Eurotech Vera

When it comes to a comfortable seat and cushion, this has to be one of our favorites. It feels exceptionally cradling on the butt, balanced, supported, and just darn comfortable, even for longer hours of sitting. The seat is bigger than other chairs at this price point, so you can lift up your legs whenever you feel like it. 

The brand did a good job in the backrest, it feels substantially supported for an average person.  The backrest is curved and conforms nicely to the natural shape of the spine, it feels very sublime.

It has tons of adjustable features that can make a lot of people love the chair. It even has an adjustable seat depth, tilt limiter, and tilt tension.  And don’t forget the arms. For a chair in this price range, you get 6-way arms that give you almost infinite ways to adjust them and suit them according to your needs. The arms also feel stable and do not shake.

And oh, the features are easy to tinker through, easy to access, and work with one another. 

Sihoo Doro C300 

When it comes to the level of customization and a wide range of adjustability, this is our top pick. 

The seating experience is universal, the backrest, the frame, and the mesh are neither too soft nor too hard. So a lot of people will find them acceptable and comfortable. It just sits right in between.

This chair stands out due to its high level of adjustability. It has a lot of ergonomic features designed to give comprehensive support for those who are working for longer hours. 

May we also mention what the web mesh feels like? It is also one of the chair’s promising features. It feels cradling yet supportive at the same time. With the exceptional ventilation of the mesh material, this is a chair that you can use for the entire year. 

The integrated lumbar support, though not as pronounced, is sufficient for those who do not need more aggressive support for the lower back. The lower back support  feels as though it is kind of hugging the lumbar area. The headrest is also one of the chair’s features that you will instantly notice. It can be vertically adjusted and you can change the tilt, this can help you achieve the best ergonomic position. 

The chair is also sleek and unobtrusive, a straightforward design perfect for average-sized users. 

FlexiSpot C7

This can be a comfortable chair for those who are slightly thinner or of average weight. The entire build is okay, but not exceptional to handle heavier folks.  

We chose this chair due to the lumbar design. It is a pretty intriguing  feature that feels surprisingly supportive. And it has a wide range of adjustability. With this, a lot of people will be able to find the suitable angle and position for their lower back. Other adjustable features like the headrest and the arms  also present a wider range of customization and can help you get to the sweetest spot for work.

The mesh seat, though not exceptionally soft, is quite supportive and not abrasive. However you can still say that this is not a premium product. The mesh may lack elasticity and might feel a bit rigid sometimes. That’s why we do not recommend this for heavier folks since the mesh is not stretchable. 

Haworth Assure

The Assure combines the soft cradling comfort for the bum and a breathable abode for the back. The cushion is sufficiently padded, a combination of soft and firm comfort. Then you can use the chair all year round since the backrest is made of mesh, the material is not too elastic nor is it too rigid. 

This is sufficiently comfy despite that it lacks adjustable lumbar support. But if you happen to fit in the dimensions of the chair, you will find it accommodating. It may lack a heft of ergonomic options, but the chair’s backrest can be accommodating for users who are not looking for something more specific for the lower back. 

Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro

This is a highly ergonomic and adjustable chair if you hate the feeling of being seated too upright. Though it offers a seat tilt that can push you a bit forward if you wish, this is a very comfy chair we don’t mind sitting in for more than 6 hours.

It is of mesh material, so very breathable. The mesh is not too hard and feels a bit stretchy. The backrest conforms to the shape of the spine and feels supportive and comfortable at the same time. You also have the adjustable lumbar support that you can tinker through to find the perfect spot for your back. You can push it in a little bit deeper should you want a more pronounced support for the lumbar area.

It has a variety of adjustments, and every feature works well with one another. Each one securely locks in pace and it feels balanced and stable each time. 

This chair is well built and the design is very sleek and posh. It even has a recline that you can tweak in three points. 

We Also Tried These

It may have fallen from our top list, but these chairs are also worth mentioning.

• SIDIZ T50 

This chair offers a lot of ergonomic features, a hefty lot compared to its cost. It also has a modern sleek design, the combination of the cushioned seat and the mesh backrest makes it ideal for those wanting a combination of plushness and breathability. It’s visually appealing, veering away from those of standard office chairs. 

The comprehensive list of adjustable features makes it an almost perfect chair given the price. But the build of the chair is something we are missing, it’s leaning a bit on the flimsy side, and best used by those who are lighter. 

• Nouhaus Ergo3D 

This is a pretty-looking mesh chair that is unique with its 3D lumbar support. The chair is designed to keep you in a more upright and ergonomic position. The lumbar support is not adjustable and has a spring-like design. While it can provide more aggressive support for those who need it, you have to fit in the chair since the lower back is not adjustable.  Otherwise, it can be very uncomfortable.

Tips for Buying Budget Comfortable Office Chairs 

Ergonomics

A chair with a lot of ergonomic features may seem king. The more features a chair has, the more comfortable it will be, or so it seems. But that is not always the case. 

More doesn’t always seem like the best idea, even with ergonomic chairs. 

Each part have to work well with one another and not interfere with each other’s function, they have to be in unison. Otherwise, it can just be too overwhelming for the user, but will not necessarily make it a comfortable choice.

So we are careful to choose chairs that may not have a lot of adjustability, but they have to work with one another, never trying to outshine each other. We also have simpler chairs that may not have a ton of adjustability but can still provide a comfortable haven for your entire body. 

Decent build 

You’re still going to shell out moolah. So even if it’s just a 500-dollar budget, never settle for anything that feels poor, flimsy, or anything that will not be able to support you. 

These chairs might not be high-end and may be lacking that premium feel, but they securely lock in place. There are no shaking or wobbles, just make sure to use the chair that is intended for your dimensions and weight. 

Aesthetics too

While you can’t really be too choosy and you can’t splurge on a chair, you can still have tons of options. Office chairs are essential components of a workstation. Aside from the ergonomics and the substantial build, it also has to be inspiring at least. 

We have not missed that one, which can put you in a work mode should you be in a WFH situation. So you can also see eye candy units from our choices. 

Under 500 Dollar Ergonomic Chairs that Works

While office chairs and comfort levels are subjective, we have chairs that a lot of folks will find comfortable. This price range still has tons of room for a more comfortable and adjustable chair, but you have to be careful to gauge each adjustable feature versus how they really work with one another.

It may be ideal to try several chairs to find the best one for you. But you do not have to do that, we’ve done the hard task for you.