Staples Hyken Office Chair
by Staples
1 endorsements on r/BuyItForLife first recommended in Feb 2025
A mesh-back ergonomic task chair sold by Staples under the Hyken name, positioned as a budget alternative to premium ergonomic office chairs.
Added Jul 5, 2026, Updated Jul 7, 2026
Why it's buy-it-for-life
One commenter who has sat in both calls it the best budget office chair, saying the comfort difference versus a $2,000 Herman Miller Aeron is minimal despite the Hyken costing a fraction of the price.
What owners say
A commenter who has sat in both chairs says the Staples Hyken comes close to matching the comfort of a Herman Miller Aeron despite normally retailing for $300 (and going on sale for as little as $100). Their only complaint is the caster wheels, which they feel could be better, but otherwise call the chair excellent.
What redditors say
Recommended on reddit as recently as February 2025
the best budget chair by far is the staples Hyken chair... it's excellent