Best Computer Chair For Long Hours in 2023 – our top picks

The Nouhaus +Posture Ergonomic PU Leather Office Chair blurs the line between a standard office chair and an executive chair, and is, as the name suggests, designed to safeguard the user’s posture. The main feature ensuring this is a Click5 integrated lumbar support cushion built into the chair that can be adjusted to five different settings for optimized back comfort. Alongside, the Nouhaus +Posture Ergonomic PU Leather Office Chair incorporates a comfortable, supportive, open-cell foam cushion with a generous 19.3″ hip space.

Other features include a gentle 135-degree reclining mechanism, tilt lock, tension adjustment, flip-up armrests with curved pads, height adjustment, heavy-duty nylon wheelbase, and casters that support weights up to 275 pounds. The Nouhaus +Posture Ergonomic PU Leather Office Chair suits most body types with a supported height range from 5’4” to 6’2”. The chair is upholstered with mesh, PVC, and polyurethane leather that, while cheaper than real leather, is easy to clean and is of good quality.

While the Nouhaus +Posture Ergonomic PU Leather Office Chair is advertised as easy to assemble, piecing it together can be somewhat tricky and involves a little wrestling with the parts. That said, this computer chair does ship with a generous 5-year full manufacturing warranty.

Priced under $200, the Nouhaus +Posture Ergonomic PU Leather Office Chair packs in lots of great features designed to deliver comfort for long periods, which is why it secured the crown as our pick for the best all-around computer chair for long hours. All in all, this is one of the best ergonomic office chairs on our list.

The Duramont Ergonomic Adjustable Office Chair is stacked with ergonomic features that can easily be adjusted to find the right fit. In particular, a four-way adjustable lumbar support built into the S-shaped backrest can be shifted upwards and downwards and left and right, granting users a broader range of positions. It follows the natural contour of the spine.

Similarly, the attached headrest can be customized with both angle and height adjustments. The backrest features breathable mesh, while the seat is well-cushioned with high-density foam, topped by a mesh top layer, and a W-shaped design for excellent hip and coccyx support. You can adjust the height from 43 cm to 53 cm, armrests, tilt tension and lock, and recline to three preset positions – 110-degrees, 116-degrees, and 126-degrees. The maximum load caps out at 150 kg.

The Duramont Ergonomic Adjustable Office Chair has the added benefit of easy assembly thanks to clear instruction and supplied tools. No more than 15 minutes are needed to get it ready for use.

As for negatives, the comfort mileage of the Duramont Ergonomic Adjustable Office Chair will vary greatly depending on the person. The chair tends to suit taller users best. Comfort does tail off the longer the chair is used but performed decently for most eight-hour sessions with proper adjustments. Additionally, the lack of seat depth adjustment does limit how much you can customize the chair. The fact that the armrests don’t include padding can cause strain for some, too.

Nevertheless, the ergonomic options are impressive for such an affordable chair. It is one of the best quality office chairs out and it wholly deserves to be our pick as the best ergonomic chair for long periods.

Those looking for a gaming, racing bucket computer chair without forking out substantially higher sums for a brand name option from the likes of Secret Lab will find a lot of value in the OFM Essentials High Back Office Chair. The bucket borrows the familiar racing style shape and offers a generous 28″ width and 29″ depth. However, it isn’t adjustable.

The OFM Essentials High Back Office Chair is designed to replicate the luxury feel of more expensive gaming chairs with a spot of executive flair thanks to thread stitched diamond-patterned soft-thread leather. Plus, the plush segmented padding follows a contoured shape to offer both support and comfort. Adjustments are limited to a center-tilt mechanism, tilt lock, and tilt tension. Still, an integrated headrest, padded armrests, and integrated lumbar support cushion offer good all-round comfort and ergonomics for long periods grinding away at the computer. Additional features include a 360-degree swivel base, weight support up to 250 pounds, and the OFM Essentials High Back Office Chair simple to assemble – no more than 10 minutes in most cases.

The lack of adjustment does limit the versatility of the OFM Essentials High Back Office Chair. But for those who find a comfortable position and want a bucket-style design with a luxurious finish, made with high-quality materials, it will prove incredibly comfortable for hours on end.

For those on a strict budget that require a computer chair fit for hours of use, then the Elabest Office Chair is, in our estimation, the best value option out there.

Suitable for a broad range of body types, the Elabest Office Chair offers a sizable seat and maximum weight support of up to 280 pounds. The chair’s height can be adjusted, as can the tilt – from 90-degrees up to 120-degrees – and the tilt tension. Not necessarily the broadest range of options, but enough for most to find a good sitting position that should stand the test of a full day at the keyboard.

Upholstered with good quality PU leather, the Elabest Office Chair offers protection against spills and grime while being breathable. The back features a similar build with three stitched pads and a cushioned neck support. The seat itself packs in a 4.3” layer of high-density foam cushioning. Extra features include a 360-degree swivel base, quiet-rolling casters, and one year warranty.

The only real complaint, which may not apply to everyone, is that the seat cushion is more supportive than cushioning, which some would describe as too hard.