Branch Ergonomic Chair vs Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro
Two of the ergonomic office chairs in our best ergonomic office chairs: herman miller, steelcase, haworth & more comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 4" of seat depth travel for 5'2"–6'2"
Check price at AmazonBest for: 5D arms, forward tilt and two-way lumbar
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Branch Ergonomic Chair | Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight capacityThe heaviest user the maker rates or warranties the chair for. Anything above 400 lb scores the same as 400 lb. | 275 lb | 275 lb | 25% |
| Warranty lengthYears of coverage on the chair's frame and mechanism, as the maker states it. | 7 yr | 7 yr | 20% |
| Seat depth adjustmentHow far the seat slides front to back. A fixed seat scores 0; longer travel fits more leg lengths. Metric figures converted (25.4 mm = 1 in). | 4 in | Not listed | 15% |
| Maximum seat heightFloor to top of seat at its highest, with the standard cylinder. Taller users need more. | 21 in | Not listed | 10% |
| Minimum seat heightFloor to top of seat at its lowest. Shorter users need less to keep feet flat. | 17 in | Not listed | 10% |
| Armrest adjustmentsThe number of directions the armrests move (4D = up/down, forward/back, side to side, pivot) as the maker labels them. Unlabeled arms score as the lowest figure. | Not listed | 5 D | 10% |
| Adjustable lumbarYes when the maker lists lumbar support you can adjust (standard or as an option). | Not listed | Yes | 5% |
| Forward tiltYes when the maker offers a forward seat tilt, useful for upright, task-focused work. | Not listed | Yes | 5% |
| Seat depth | 18"–22" | Not listed | info |
| Armrest height | 26"–29" | Not listed | info |
| Adjustments | Eight points | 14 points | info |
| Lumbar | Not listed | Two-way adjustable | info |
| Seat height | Not listed | Not published by the maker | info |
| Seat depth range | Not listed | Not published by the maker | info |
| ErgoPick score | 5.4/10 | 4.0/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Branch Ergonomic Chair
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Top seat depth adjustment in this comparison (4 in)
Watch out for
- Lowest weight capacity in this comparison (275 lb)
- Highest minimum seat height in this comparison (17 in)
- Armrest adjustments not published by Branch
Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
Watch out for
- Lowest weight capacity in this comparison (275 lb)
- Seat depth adjustment not published by Branch
- Maximum seat height not published by Branch
- Minimum seat height not published by Branch
Verdict
The Pro adds 5D arms, forward tilt and two-way lumbar (14 vs 8 adjustments); the standard chair publishes 4" of seat depth travel. Both 275 lb, 7 years.
- Branch Ergonomic Chair: Branch: Ergonomic Chair
- Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro: Branch: Ergonomic Chair Pro