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Branch vs Steelcase
Steelcase comes out ahead overall.
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Best Branch
Branch Ergonomic ChairComfortable, very adjustable midrange chair with hard, fussy armrestsSuits you if
- You sit at a desk for long hours and want a cool, comfortable seat
- You like fine-tuning seat depth, lumbar and armrests
- You're roughly average height and want near-premium features for less
Best Steelcase
Steelcase GestureSuperbly comfortable, adjustable chair, but its lower-back support is gentleSuits you if
- You sit at a desk for long hours and want all-day comfort
- Several people of different sizes will share one chair
- You like sitting upright and want armrests you can position almost anywhere
The short version
Steelcase is the stronger brand for office chairs right now. The best single model of the two is the Steelcase Gesture, which suits you if you sit at a desk for long hours and want all-day comfort.
We researched 14 expert reviews, analyzed 4,782 owner ratings and comments across 13 sources for every Branch and Steelcase model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
See the evidence
Brand scoreboardAverage score 75 vs 80 · reliability 91 vs 85
| Branch | Steelcase | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 75 | 80 |
| Experts | 77 | 82 |
| Owners | 66 | 75 |
| Reliability | 91 | 85 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Branch Ergonomic Chair | Steelcase Gesture |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Quick answers
Which is better, Branch or Steelcase?
Steelcase, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 75 for Branch vs 80 for Steelcase.Which brand is more reliable, Branch or Steelcase?
Branch. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 91 vs 85.What is the best Branch office chair?
The Branch Ergonomic Chair. It suits you if you sit at a desk for long hours and want a cool, comfortable seat.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Branch models (75).What is the best Steelcase office chair?
The Steelcase Gesture. It suits you if you sit at a desk for long hours and want all-day comfort.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Steelcase models (80).