Best office chairs with an adjustable headrest

In its favour

• Hinomi lists 19 separate adjustment settings, more than any other chair in this guide, to suit different body types.
• The headrest adjusts in height, depth and angle, and the armrests flip up so the chair can tuck under a desk.
• The listing states spare parts are available for 12 years in the EU, which supports long-term ownership.

Good to know

• The listing does not say how far the seat slides, so check the seat depth range if you have long or short thighs.
• The retractable footrest is described as optional, so it may not be included in this listing.

In its favour

• Raising the whole backrest by 6 cm moves the lumbar area and headrest together, which helps line the back up with your spine.
• The seat slides through 5 lockable positions over 5 cm, and the maker quotes a fit range of 163 to 195 cm in height.
• ProtoArc states the chair meets BS EN 1335 and uses a TUV Rheinland certified class 4 gas lift.

Good to know

• The lumbar is described as firm and fixed to the backrest, so you cannot set its depth separately.
• The 127 kg load rating is lower than several rivals here, which rules it out for heavier users.

In its favour

• The lumbar moves 6 cm up and down and 2 cm in depth, so you can set both its height and how firmly it presses.
• Full 4D armrests move up, down, forward, back, sideways and rotate 30° to meet the desk edge properly.
• The seat is 100% mesh with 5 depth positions, fitting users from about 163 to 183 cm according to the listing.

Good to know

• The 220 lb (100 kg) maximum load is the lowest in this guide.
• No warranty length is given on this listing, unlike the 5 years quoted for other ProtoArc models.

In its favour

• Three lumbar zones on springs respond to your movement, aimed at the lower spine when leaning forward or back.
• The synchronous mechanism sets resistance from your weight and reclines to 140°.
• Hbada lists German IGR ergonomics certification, an SGS class 4 gas lift and a 3-year warranty.

Good to know

• The footrest adds bulk under the seat, which some desk setups do not need.
• The listing does not give the seat depth travel in centimetres.

In its favour

• The seat depth range of 6 cm is one of the larger ones stated in this guide.
• The weight-sensing system balances the recline up to 135 degrees.
• FlexiSpot states testing beyond 120,000 cycles and SGS BIFMA standards.

Good to know

• The arms are 3D, not 4D, so there is no pivot.
• No warranty period appears in the listing.

In its favour

• The backrest height of about 75 to 80 cm is the tallest stated among the mesh chairs here.
• The seat is about 50.5 cm wide and 50 cm deep and slides forward for longer thighs.
• A 150 kg load rating covers taller users who are also heavier.

Good to know

• The seat height tops out at about 55 cm, lower than the Elabest and Hinomi.
• No warranty length is given in the listing.

In its favour

• The seat uses 16 independent springs and memory foam, a sturdier build than plain foam at this level.
• The headrest moves about 10 cm in height and swivels up to 40°.
• A pull-out footrest and 135° recline are included for breaks away from the keyboard.

Good to know

• Seat height travel is only about 8.5 cm, so check it against your desk height.
• No seat depth adjustment is mentioned in the listing.

In its favour

• The 400 lb (181 kg) rating is the highest in this guide.
• CAPOT states a 5-year warranty with free replacement parts.
• Silent PU wheels and a leak-proof SGS gas lift are listed.

Good to know

• Only three recline lock positions are offered.
• There is no seat depth adjustment mentioned in the listing.