Buying Guide
The Best Office Chair Under $100
Three chairs ranked on weight capacity and recline angle; the DUMOS executive is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read3 products evaluated
Under $100, the trade-offs are sharper, so it helps to know which spec you can give up. Every chair here cost $100 or less when we checked and is an office-style chair rather than a gaming chair, ordered from the lowest price.
The order reflects weight capacity, max recline and lumbar support from maker specifications; a missing weight capacity is flagged, not filled in rather than guess, since we have not benched them.
Quick Picks
Our 3 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
DUMOS Executive Mesh Office Chair
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
Our take Check price for DUMOS Executive Mesh Office Chair (opens in a new tab)
Pillow Lumbar Support
Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair with Footrest (275 lb)
A pillow lumbar support.
Best for: Buyers who want a pillow lumbar support.
Our take Check price for Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair with Footrest (275 lb) (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
Kslysuty Office Chair with Footrest and Massage Lumbar
A USB massage lumbar at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Our take Check price for Kslysuty Office Chair with Footrest and Massage Lumbar (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The lowest price of the group at our last check. | Keeping the budget tight. | Check price for DUMOS Executive Mesh Office Chair (opens in a new tab) |
| A pillow lumbar support. | Buyers who want a pillow lumbar support. | Check price for Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair with Footrest (275 lb) (opens in a new tab) |
| A USB massage lumbar at the highest price in the group. | Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor. | Check price for Kslysuty Office Chair with Footrest and Massage Lumbar (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 3
DUMOS Executive Mesh Office Chair on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
DUMOS's executive chair adds an adjustable headrest to up-and-down mesh lumbar support, flip-up arms and a 120-degree rocking mode.
Best for
- Keeping the budget tight.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when recline stops at 120 is a problem.
Why we like it
It was the lowest-priced chair here at the time of writing. An all-elastic mesh back and high-density sponge seat suit all-day use, and the casters roll on tile, wood and carpet. The DUMOS executive's arms flip up, so it can roll closer under a desk with a low front edge.
Worth noting too: flip-up armrests. It cost the least of the 3 picks at the time of writing, with the 275 lb mesh chair the next step up. What it gives up: recline angle of 120°, behind the 275 lb mesh chair (135°); by contrast, the 275 lb mesh chair reclines to 135°.
Key dimensions & specs
- Weight capacity: 300 lbs
- Max recline: 120°
- Armrests: Flip-up
- Lumbar support: Adjustable up/down (mesh)
- Upholstery: Mesh
Pros
- Flip-up armrests
- Mesh upholstery
- Headrest adjustable in height and by 42 degrees
- Mesh lumbar support that slides up and down
Cons
- Recline stops at 120°
- Recline angle of 120°, behind the 275 lb mesh chair (135°)
Pillow Lumbar Support2 of 3
Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair with Footrest (275 lb) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
This mesh chair reclines from 90 to 135 degrees with a lumbar pillow and a footrest.
Best for
- Buyers who want a pillow lumbar support.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the DUMOS executive was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It has a 275 lb capacity. A reinforced metal frame and five-point base support up to 275 lbs, and a retractable footrest is included. The headrest and backrest adjust.
You get a pillow lumbar support here, which sets it apart from the Kslysuty and its a USB massage lumbar support. You also get a 90 to 135 degree recline. The 275 lb mesh chair's lumbar support is a strap-on pillow, so position it by hand rather than with a dial. On price it sat second of 3, between the cheaper DUMOS executive and the pricier Kslysuty, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Weight capacity: 275 lbs
- Max recline: 135°
- Lumbar support: Pillow
- Footrest: Yes
- Upholstery: Mesh
Pros
- Mesh upholstery
- Footrest
- Lumbar pillow
- 90 to 135 degree recline
Cons
- Costs more than the DUMOS executive at the time of writing
Premium Pick3 of 3
Kslysuty Office Chair with Footrest and Massage Lumbar on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Kslysuty's chair pairs a footrest with a USB-powered massage lumbar.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Skip if
- Skip it if you need to know its weight capacity before buying; the maker doesn't publish one.
Why we like it
It is one of the lower-cost footrest chairs here. Its pocket-spring seat spreads pressure evenly, and a metal base with a low centre of gravity resists tipping. Its seat uses independent pocket springs, and a USB-powered lumbar cushion adds massage.
The armrests move in sync with the backrest as it reclines. No other pick in this guide offers a USB massage lumbar support; compare the DUMOS executive, which has an adjustable up/down (mesh) lumbar support. At our last price check it topped the group, with the 275 lb mesh chair the nearest cheaper option. If you want a confirmed weight capacity, look to the DUMOS executive instead: it is rated for 300 lbs, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- Lumbar support: USB massage
- Footrest: Yes
Pros
- USB massage lumbar
- Footrest
- A USB massage lumbar at the highest price in the group
Cons
- No published weight capacity
- No published recline angle
- Costs more than the DUMOS executive at the time of writing
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We lined up three chairs on weight capacity, recline angle, lumbar support and footrest, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house.
- What every pick has in common
- All 3, from the DUMOS executive to the Kslysuty, state lumbar support.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Kslysuty gives no weight capacity; the Kslysuty gives no recline angle.
- Price range
- From the DUMOS executive to the Kslysuty, all sat in the $50 to $100 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in an Office Chair Under $100
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much weight capacity you need
Here weight capacity runs from 275 lbs on the 275 lb mesh chair to 300 lbs on the DUMOS executive. Start with the DUMOS executive if weight capacity decides it. No figure for the Kslysuty.
Recline angle
Here recline angle runs from 120° on the DUMOS executive to 135° on the 275 lb mesh chair. The 275 lb mesh chair is the pick for recline angle. No figure for the Kslysuty.
Footrest
The 275 lb mesh chair and the Kslysuty have it. Rule out the mismatches before looking at price.
Setup checks
The DUMOS executive's arms flip up, so it can roll closer under a desk with a low front edge. The 275 lb mesh chair's lumbar support is a strap-on pillow, so position it by hand rather than with a dial.
Extras that separate them
The DUMOS executive: mesh lumbar support that slides up and down. The 275 lb mesh chair: a lumbar pillow. The Kslysuty: a footrest.
How to Choose an Office Chair Under $100
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping the budget tight | DUMOS executive | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
| Buyers who want a pillow lumbar support | 275 lb mesh chair | A pillow lumbar support |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor | Kslysuty | A USB massage lumbar at the highest price in the group |
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Key specs side by side
The DUMOS executive leads on weight capacity at 300 lbs, ahead of the 275 lb mesh chair at 275 lbs. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Chair | Weight capacity | Max recline | Lumbar support | Footrest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUMOS executive | 300 lbs | 120° | Adjustable up/down (mesh) | Not listed |
| 275 lb mesh chair | 275 lbs | 135° | Pillow | Yes |
| Kslysuty | Not listed | Not listed | USB massage | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 275 lb mesh chair compare with the DUMOS executive on weight capacity?
The DUMOS executive leads at 300 lbs, with the 275 lb mesh chair at 275 lbs. The Kslysuty doesn't state a figure, so it sits outside this comparison.
Is the 275 lb mesh chair ahead of the DUMOS executive on recline angle?
The 275 lb mesh chair leads at 135°, with the DUMOS executive at 120°. The Kslysuty doesn't state a figure, so it sits outside this comparison.
Why is the 275 lb mesh chair our Pillow Lumbar Support pick?
It earns the label for a pillow lumbar support. It suits anyone who wants a pillow lumbar support.
Do the DUMOS executive and the 275 lb mesh chair differ on lumbar support?
The DUMOS executive uses Adjustable up/down (mesh); the 275 lb mesh chair uses pillow; the Kslysuty uses USB massage.
Will the DUMOS executive work with my setup?
The DUMOS executive's arms flip up, so it can roll closer under a desk with a low front edge. In this guide it ranks first of 3, as our Lowest Price Here pick.
What extras do the DUMOS executive and the 275 lb mesh chair include?
The DUMOS executive: a headrest adjustable in height and by 42 degrees. The 275 lb mesh chair: a footrest. The Kslysuty: a USB massage lumbar.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the DUMOS executive, chosen for the lowest price of the group at our last check. Look at the 275 lb mesh chair for a pillow lumbar support and the Kslysuty for a USB massage lumbar at the highest price in the group if those matter more to you.
Check seat height against your desk height before buying.