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Branch vs X-Chair
Branch comes out ahead overall.
The verdict in 10 seconds
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 X-Chair
X-Chair X2Highly adjustable with strong lower-back support, but pricey and polarizingSuits 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
- You want a premium mesh chair below top-tier designer prices
The short version
Branch is the stronger brand for office chairs right now. The best single model of the two is the Branch Ergonomic Chair, which suits you if you sit at a desk for long hours and want a cool, comfortable seat.
We researched 13 expert reviews, analyzed 1,813 owner ratings and comments across 13 sources for every Branch and X-Chair model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
See the evidence
Brand scoreboardAverage score 75 vs 67 · reliability 91 vs 100
| Branch | X-Chair | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 75 | 67 |
| Experts | 77 | 78 |
| Owners | 66 | 40 |
| Reliability | 91 | 100 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Branch Ergonomic Chair | X-Chair X2 |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Quick answers
Which is better, Branch or X-Chair?
Branch, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 75 for Branch vs 67 for X-Chair.Which brand is more reliable, Branch or X-Chair?
X-Chair. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 91 vs 100.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 X-Chair office chair?
The X-Chair X2. It suits you if you sit at a desk most of the day and want firm lower-back support.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among X-Chair models (67).