But for around $300, you get a solid chair that will be comfortable for at least a few years. Also, its build isn’t as sturdy as that of our more expensive picks, and we don’t think it’ll last nearly as long. However, since the seat starts at 17 inches high, people of below-average height may have difficulty sitting properly with their feet flat on the floor (we recommend a footrest). We found it comfortable for all-day use, with supportive, adjustable lumbar support make sure the product description says “adjustable lumbar” so you’re getting the model with that option. The Ignition 2.0 has all the standard adjustments we like to see in a chair, including seat-depth adjustment, tilt tension, tilt lock, seat height, and height-adjustable arms.

If you’re looking for something more affordable, the HON Ignition 2.0 makes the fewest sacrifices of any inexpensive office chair we tested and is an upgrade to our previous budget pick, the HON Exposure. Not everyone has $500-let alone $1,000-to spend on a chair.

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