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Best alternatives to the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro

The Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro is already among the best we've found; the Branch Verve Chair comes closest.

Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro

The verdict in 10 seconds

The Branch Verve Chair at work: an office chair supporting a person's lower back

Strongest all-rounder

Branch Verve ChairBranch Verve ChairA comfy, colorful work chair with good lower-back support but fussy armrests

Suits you if

  • You work from home and sit at your desk most of the day
  • You want solid lower-back support and an upright posture

Most dependable

X-Chair X2X-Chair X2Highly adjustable with strong lower-back support, but pricey and polarizing

Suits you if

  • You sit at a desk most of the day and want firm lower-back support
  • You enjoy fine-tuning a chair to fit your body exactly

Easiest to live with

Herman Miller SaylHerman Miller SaylComfortable, compact chair with solid back support, best for average heights

Suits you if

  • You're petite to average height and sit at a desk all day
  • You have a smaller home office and want a chair that doesn't take over the room

If not this, then what?

If the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro isn't quite right, start with the Branch Verve Chair: it suits you if you work from home and sit at your desk most of the day. The Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro is still a great fit if you sit at a desk for long hours and want lasting comfort.

We researched 58 expert reviews, analyzed 19,662 owner ratings and comments across 18 sources for 12 office chairs, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.

Questions people actually ask

What is the best alternative to the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro?

The Branch Verve Chair. It suits you if you work from home and sit at your desk most of the day.

Based on: Product Review score 85 vs 82 for the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro, across 11 alternatives.

Is there a more reliable alternative to the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro?

Yes, the X-Chair X2. It's less likely to give you trouble.

Based on: Reliability 100 for the X-Chair X2 vs 92.

What is the best alternative to the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro from another brand?

The Herman Miller Aeron. It suits you if you sit at a desk all day and want strong lower-back support.

Based on: Highest-scoring model not made by Branch (83).

Is there a cheaper alternative to the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro?

Yes, the Branch Ergonomic Chair. It usually costs less and suits you if you sit at a desk for long hours and want a cool, comfortable seat.

Based on: Typical prices: Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro $359–$499; Branch Ergonomic Chair $299–$389.

Your other options, ranked

How each one compares with the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro
  1. 01Branch Verve Chair

    Branch Verve Chair

    A comfy, colorful work chair with good lower-back support but fussy armrests

    EXPOWNREL85
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  2. 02Herman Miller Aeron

    Herman Miller Aeron

    Superb back support and build, but the fit isn't for everyone

    EXPOWNREL83
    Higher score (+1)Experts rate it higherBranch Ergonomic Chair Pro vs Herman Miller Aeron →
  3. 03Herman Miller Sayl

    Herman Miller Sayl

    Comfortable, compact chair with solid back support, best for average heights

    EXPOWNREL81
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  4. 04Secretlab Titan Evo

    Secretlab Titan Evo

    Comfortable, sturdy, adjustable chair with good lumbar support, at a premium price

    EXPOWNREL81
  5. 05Herman Miller Embody

    Herman Miller Embody

    A supremely comfortable, flexible chair, though its back shape doesn't suit everyone

    EXPOWNREL80
  6. 06Steelcase Gesture

    Steelcase Gesture

    Superbly comfortable, adjustable chair, but its lower-back support is gentle

    EXPOWNREL80
  7. 07Haworth Fern

    Haworth Fern

    Comfortable, well-built all-day chair with flexible back support at a steep price

    EXPOWNREL78
  8. 08HON Ignition 2.0

    HON Ignition 2.0

    Comfortable, adjustable budget office chair with decent, not deluxe, back support

    EXPOWNREL78
  9. 09Branch Ergonomic Chair

    Branch Ergonomic Chair

    Comfortable, very adjustable midrange chair with hard, fussy armrests

    EXPOWNREL75
  10. 10Autonomous ErgoChair Pro

    Autonomous ErgoChair Pro

    Comfortable, very adjustable chair that's kind to most backs

    EXPOWNREL72
  11. 11X-Chair X2

    X-Chair X2

    Highly adjustable with strong lower-back support, but pricey and polarizing

    EXPOWNREL67
    More reliableExperts rate it higherBranch Ergonomic Chair Pro vs X-Chair X2 →