Best Ergonomic Office Chairs Under $300 (Updated 2021)

Note: Last Updated Aug 25th, 2021

In this buyer’s guide we review the very best ergonomic office chairs you can get for under $300 (or around). These ergonomic chairs offer a far better back-rest, head-rest, arm-rest adjustments and improved lumbar support compared to less expensive chairs. Some of them even come with adjustable lumbar support that can be moved up or down to cater to your lower back precisely. 3D Arm rests are plentiful with chairs that made our list, which can angle inwards to match the angle of your arms as you type. Adjustable headrests that can be risen to match the height of individuals are also found.

Lets dive in now to see our picks for the best ergonomic office chairs under and around $300.

Note: Prices subject to change. Check final price before purchasing.

Best Office Chairs Under or Around $300 at a Glance

1. FelixKing Ergonomic Desk Chair – Best Overall Under or Around $300
2. KCREAM Executive Office Chair – Best Executive Chair under $300
3. Gabrylly Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair – Best Option with Flipup Arms
4. Bowery Office Chair – Most breathable backrest
5. Autofull Gaming Chair – Best Gaming Chair Under $300
6. KBEST Big and Tall Office Chair – Best Big and Tall Option
7. XIZZI Suede Ergonomic Chair – Best Leather Office Chair under $300

FelixKing Ergonomic Desk Chair

The FelixKing chair tops our list for the best ergonomic mesh chair you can get for under $300. It’s beautifully designed, the mesh doesn’t feel overly coarse, and it comes with all the key ergonomic adjustments to support you from head to toe.

To start, the chair features an ultra wide headrest that measures close to 13” across. It can be adjusted for both height and depth, and actually stays in place really well,

If you suffer from back pain, you’ll also be happy to learn that the FelixKing can recline all the way back to the textbook 135 degrees that has been found to relieve back pressure the best. The self adjusting lumbar support is also a big plus for supporting your lower back automatically.

The armrests on the FelixKing are 3D, and can be adjusted for length, angle, and height. Being able to move the armrests back is very helpful for supporting your arms when the backrest is reclined.

All in all, with so many adjustable features and an assembly process that only involves just a few screws, the FelixKing Ergonomic Chair is one of the very best you can get in the $300 range.

Features and Specs at a Glance

• Wide neck rest that is height and angle adjustable
• Backrest reclines to 135 degrees
• Dynamic lumbar support that moves with the body
• Highly breathable, waterfall seat and backrest.
• 3D armrests (height, length and angle adjustment)
• Weight and capacity: 38.2 lbs/ 300 lbs
• Chair seat height: 14.9” – 18.9”

What Other Owners Say:

• I love the lumbar support on this chair with its mild flex that really supports my back
• To be honest the plastic feels cheap

KCREAM Executive Office Chair

Prefer a plush sitting experience similar to sitting on a couch when you work? The KCream Executive chair is one of the most well padded office chairs we’ve come across. It’s also from a brand we’ve fallen in love with after reviewing the KCream gaming chair last year.

Apart from the generous cushioning, a few things help elevate the KCream Executive above its competitors.

The first thing is the robust tilt mechanism on the KCream. It allows this executive chair to both rock and recline up to 135 degrees, locking into place at any desired angle in between. Executive chairs are usually quite limited in this respect.

You’ll also find a footrest to go along with the heavy reclining backrest. This is again a rare feature in executive chairs, especially at this price point.

One drawback of the KCream Executive are the armrests. Like with many executive chairs, they are linked to the backrest. This means it’s not possible to independently adjust their height, potentially offering you no arm support when you’re working (depending on your body dimensions).

Features and Specs at a Glance

• Generously padded, with 6.3” of seat cushioning
• Backrest can both tilt and recline up 135 degrees
• Pullout footrest
• Integrated lumbar support and headrest
• Weight and capacity: na / 350 lbs
• Chair seat height: 20.75” – 22.63″ (due to thick seat padding)

What Other Owners Say:

•  I’m a large 300 lbs dude and feel secure leaning back in the KCream. Will get a second one.
• Comfortable chair, but started creaking 2 weeks in.

Gabrylly Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair

With its spacious 20″ wide seat and flip up armrests, the Gabrylly chair is a roomy office chair that makes it easy to do office yoga or play the guitar in thanks to the dismissible arms. It beats similar office chairs in a couple of ways.

First off, the flip up arms on the Gabrylly are actually height adjustable thanks to some clever engineering. Put them down to support your elbows during a never-ending meeting, raise them up and down 1.8″ depending on your torso height, or flip them up to dismiss them altogether. As far as armrests go, they are as robust as any we’ve seen.

Another clever design on the Gabrylly worth mentioning is the dedicated headrest. It’s one of the most versatile yet. Not only can you adjust it by height or angle, but the changes can be locked into place. There’s nothing more annoying than a loose headrest.

Overall, the chair is well worth the price for what it delivers, and it looks good too. One downside is the less than stellar lumbar support. It’s just a thin strip of plastic that only provides minimal back support. An external lumbar support fixes this problem however.

Features and Specs at a Glance

• Breathable mesh material for air circulation
• Adjustable flip-up armrests
• Adjustable tilt backrest tension (90~120°) 
• Very robust headrest that locks into place at different positions
• Generous 20’’W x 19.3”D seat
• Weight and capacity: 41 lbs / 280 lbs
• Seat Chair height: 18.5″ – 22.05″

What Other Owners Say: 

• To me, this is almost as good as the Herman Miller I use at work, at a fraction of the cost
• It’s a comfortable chair overall, but the back support could be better. 

Bowery Management Chair

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The Bowery office chair is often spoken in the same breath as the Herman Miller Sayl chair, but at around half the cost. If you’re looking for an elegant, highly adjustable chair that will feel right at home inside a corner office, the Bowery is it.

The highlight of the Bowery apart from its ultra modern look is the highly breathable, flexible elastomer backrest. It automatically conforms to your back regardless of your posture and offers continuous support as you move and shift in your chair. The backrest can recline into 4 different positions up to 125 degrees.

Aside from the versatile backrest, the Bowery also comes with sliding seat depth adjustment. This ensures that regardless of your body size, there is just enough spacing between the edge of the seat and end of your thighs to promote good blood circulation.

And finally, if you’re looking for a soft, comfortable seat, you’ll be happy to know that the one on the Bowery is made of fabric with a poly-cotton foam filling.

Features and Specs at a Glance

• Stylish, modern design
• Highly breathable, flexible elastomer backrest
• Sliding seat depth to fit different body sizes
• Reclining backrest with 4 maximum angles
• 1D armrest (height adjustment)
• Weight and capacity: 35 lbs/ 350 lbs
• Chair seat height: 17.5 – 22.5″

What Other Owners Say:

• I usually don’t leave reviews, but I’m making an exception for the Bowery. This is a fantastically comfortable chair that’s beautiful to boot.
• I wouldn’t recommend this chair for short people. The armrests are too far apart to be comfortable.

Autofull Gaming Chair

The biggest difference between Autofull and most gaming chairs in the sub $200 and $100 category is the build quality. You’ll find thicker cushions and a sturdier frame in the former at a still reasonable price.

The seat cushion on the Autofull is around 5” thick. That’s around 1.5” more compared to the cheaper GTRacing chair for example. As such, it’s a lot more supportive, especially for heavier people.

Like most gaming chairs, the backrest on the Autofull can recline a great amount, up to 155 degrees. It beats any office chair for really kicking back from time to time. Sadly the armrests are only 2D (height and angle adjustable).

The highlight of this chair to me however is the overall decent quality. When we reviewed the pink version of the Autofull chair earlier, we found it to be well built with zero squeaking or rattling that sometimes plague cheaper gaming chairs. As mentioned, the entire chair is also generously padded.

The one potential issue with the Autofull chair is the carbon fiber infused PU leather upholstery. In hotter weather, expect it to trap heat more than in some other gaming chairs. If you tend to sweat easily or live in a tropical country, this won’t be the most comfortable chair for you.

Features and Specs at a Glance

• Generous 5” thick seat cushion
• Backrest reclines to 155 degrees
• Large lumbar and next pillow
• Kick Out footrest
• 2D armrests (height and angle adjustment)
• Weight and capacity: 58.9 lbs/ 350 lbs
• Chair seat height: 17.3’’ – 20.5’

What Other Owners Say:

• Love the chair, it’s super comfortable and the back support is excellent
• As someone who measures 6’3″ tall and over 300lbs, the chair feels too small for me

KBEST Big and Tall Office Chair

If you’re a tall or heavy person, a good office chair needs to not just be appropriately sized, but exceptionally well built and padded to be comfortable. In the $300 price range, the KBest is one of the best executive chairs that checks those boxes.

To start, the seat on the KBest is ultra large, with an incredible depth of 24”. The close to 5” thick padding is on the harder side, better ensuring it won’t sag quickly over time. In fact, one owner who has sat on his KBest chair for many months says the seat is still as good as new, with no noticeable depression.

I’m impressed with the lumbar support on the KBest chair. On most executive chairs, it’s non adjustable, though with the KCream, you can actually change how protrusive it is via a dial depending on the curvature of your lower back.

The one let down is the recline mechanism. The backrest can only tilt/ rock up to 110 degrees, and cannot be locked in the reclined position. There is tension control however to customize the amount of force needed to tilt the heavy backrest.

Features and Specs at a Glance

• Generously padded, with 5” of seat cushioning
• Backrest can tilt up to 110 degrees
• Large 22.8” W by 24” D seat
• Integrated lumbar with depth adjustment
• Weight and capacity: 57.5 lbs / 400 lbs
• Chair seat height: 19.3” – 22″ (due to thick seat padding)

What Other Owners Say:

• I’m a large 300 lbs dude and feel secure leaning back in the KCream. Will get a second one.
• Comfortable chair, but started creaking after two weeks.

XIZZI Suede Ergonomic Chair

When it comes to style and classiness, it’s hard to beat leather upholstery in an office chair. The material is also very breathable, easy to clean and durable. XIZZI is an extremely stylish, suede covered office chair that will elevate the decor of any space it occupies without breaking the bank.

The XIZZI chair is adorned in suede fabric, which is a type of leather from the underside of an animal (usually lambskin). Unlike pure synthetic leather, suede is softer and more breathable, and almost just as easy to clean. One owner gleefully remarked that everyone who has seen the chair has complemented its looks.

The chair is also generously padded, with segmented cushions that dissipate heat better.

In the adjustment department you’ll find a backrest that can both tilt and recline around 120 degrees. The angle of the recline can be locked into place when you wish to lay back. On an executive chair, this is already pretty good.

The one obvious limitation with the XIZZI chair are the fixed armrests. They are not height adjustable, though you can choose to not install them if you like. 

Features and Specs at a Glance

• Covered in soft, breathable suede
• Thickly padded backrest and seat, with segmented cushions
• Backrest can lock in the reclined position
• Integrated lumbar with headrest support
• Weight and capacity: 41 lbs / na
• Chair seat height: 17.3” – 19.6”

What Other Owners Say:

• Very nice looking office chair. The lumbar support is good, and I love the recline feature.
• For the cost the quality is decent, but it won’t beat any $500 leather chair.

What to Look for in An Ergonomic Chair in the $300 Range

When it comes to ergonomic office chairs, $300 is considered a mid to lower level price point.

Although you probably won’t see leather in $300 chairs, mesh is commonplace, and is arguably a better option for many people, as it’s more breathable and provides better air circulation. However, as mesh fabric, especially wire mesh, is firmer, it does not easily deform, which means a user might have to buy an extra layer of padding for more comfort. You can elect for chairs with faux leather in the $300 price range, though be aware that mesh is more durable; faux leather can wear down more quickly and ruin the looks of the whole chair, which you don’t want.

You should look for and expect the following features when purchasing an ergonomic office chair in the $300 price range:

• Armrests should be fully adjustable, including ability to angle inwards and out.
• Backrest tilt tension and seat depth should both be adjustable
• Built in lumbar support
• Minimum weight capacity should be at least 250 pounds, a reflection of the chair’s sturdiness.
• Headrest (if present) should at least be height adjustable.

In general, you will be able to find a high quality mesh ergonomic chair in the $300 range, such as the ones we’ve reviewed above. What you will be missing out compared to higher priced chairs such as the Herman Miller Task Chair are usually higher quality materials (for longevity), multiple tension zones to adapt to different parts of your body better, and more padding or real leather for comfort. However, at $300, this is a sweet spot in terms of the features you will get at a very affordable price point.

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