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You can spend a whole lotta money on a good office chair these days - but however feature-rich and overly engineered they are, in my experience, you can't beat a comfortable, solid office chair that won't break the bank.
Of all the office chairs I've tested and reviewed, I still think the $210 Boulies EP200 on Amazon is the best value chair you can get right now. For me, the EP200, which is also on sale in the UK for £190 at Amazon delivers all the core features I expect, and more. Amazon has matched the sale price of this chair, which is discounted at both Boulies.com and Boulies.co.uk. It amounts to around a 30% discount, whichever site you choose.
I've been sitting on this chair day in, day out for 18 months straight now and it's as good today as it was when I first assembled it. The mesh is still firm, supportive, and comfortable. There's no creaks, no squeaks. If I were buying a new office chair today, I'd just get another EP200. It's worth every penny. It scored 4.5 stars in my review, with a Highly Recommended award.
Why I like this office chair (spoiler alert: it's great value)
I absolutely love the EP200. I love the breathable mesh design, the lockable recline, the adjustable seat depth, even the 3D armrests with their satisfying click on every twist. I use this at work every day, but also after-hours when I'm gaming. I never feel discomfort or fatigue that some cheap chairs induce (and some expensive ones, for that matter).
Now, Boulies' value-driven chair isn't as rich with features as the Herman Miller and Steelcase office chairs my team and I have tested. But it's well-built for the money, highly adjustable, and doesn't require taking out a bank loan to afford it.
Having spent many hours in an office sitting on the iconic Herman Miller Aeron, I can tell you that while that pricey mesh chair was very comfortable, for most people working in an office or home office, the EP200 delivers everything you'd want from a seat at a fraction of the price.
In summarizing my time with the EP200 in my review update, I said "Overall, a year on, I still find the Boulies EP200 to be the archetypal office chair for most people. It's relatively cheap, not overly engineered or designed (in a good way), and suitable for long hours in the office and home office."
For more top-performing options, check out my in-depth guide to the best office chairs we've tested (and yep, the EP200 is on that list).
